Daily Writing Prompt
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Describe the most ambitious DIY project you’ve ever taken on.
When I moved with my family into our current home, we had a lot of work to do. My husband, his dad, and I cleaned, painted walls, and fixed holes. Kitchen Before After My husband and his dad worked to remodel the bathroom with independent contractors. Bathroom Before After I am not good at assembling… Read more
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What experiences in life helped you grow the most?
I answer this question and one more question, “How has a failure, or apparent failure, set you up for later success?”. I am over 40 now. I have had many failures. The most influential experience is my academic failure and health issue in childhood. Most parents think that education is important. Particularly, Asian parents tend… Read more
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If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why?
Retard I agree with the other blogger. I have never used this word. But one of the professors often used this word when I was an undergraduate student in America. The first day of class, he said, “My name is XX. I teach this class. I am retired, not retarded,” and laughed. What is so… Read more
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Who are your favorite people to be around?
My family and friends I met my future husband in Japan. At that time, I was a student coordinator, and he was an exchange student. When I was 22… There was a rule that student coordinators should not date exchange students. Because some students were underage. One day, he asked me to celebrate his birthday… Read more
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What is your favorite drink? 🍵
I like all types of tea. Of course, green tea is the best. I also enjoy drinking coffee. I usually order unsweet drinks in the restaurant. I remember that the employee’s reaction was funny. I went to the fast-food restaurant and asked for unsweetened iced tea. My order was unusual to her. She asked me,… Read more
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Write about your approach to budgeting.
Everyone has a different financial situation. I share my approach to budgeting here. I bought a house with my husband in 2016. The house was in as-is condition. We did minor repairs and painted a wall. We also hired contractors to remodel the bathroom. There is a rule. Housing expenses should not exceed 28% of… Read more
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If you had the power to change one law, what would it be and why?
If I had the power to change one law, it would be to allow dual *nationality (citizenship) in Japan. *Nationality in Japan and citizenship in the U.S. Although I have lived in America for 17 years, I am still a Japanese citizen and a U.S. permanent resident. There are some differences between U.S. citizens and… Read more
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If there was a biography about you, what would the title be?
I wrote a short story in Japanese when I was a college student. The title was My Feelings「心」. I described my struggle and desire. I want to read it again, but I lost the floppy disk I saved. The title of my autobiography would be My Life as a Daughter, Wife, and Mother「娘として、妻として、母として」. In 20… Read more
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You get some great, amazingly fantastic news. What’s the first thing you do?
Of course, I will share with my family and other bloggers. I have good news. 😉 My cat had been missing for 2 weeks and came back on Sunday. He looked tired. And I got an early birthday gift. ↓ My birthday is coming soon. Pineapples take several years to mature. If this pineapple grows… Read more
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Write about your dream home.
What does your ideal home look like? – LILI EN FLORIDA I want to get another property that is small and surrounded by nature. I signed up for the akiya banku (空き家バンク), which is a database of abandoned and old houses in Japan. I have received real estate information by email. They are located in… Read more
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What’s your favorite candy?
When I was a kid, I liked Konpeitō (金平糖). It is a Japanese sugar candy. My favorite chocolate is Ferrero Rocher. Is chocolate considered candy? My husband said chocolate is candy, but I said chocolate is not candy. What do you think? Valentine’s Day is coming soon. 🥰 Photos by LILI & 写真AC @liliflorida… Read more
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What’s the thing you’re most scared to do? What would it take to get you to do it?
I am not afraid of insects, ghosts, snakes, thunder, and public speaking. As I get older, I have become more and more afraid of heights. When I was young, I liked riding the Ferris wheel and roller coasters. One of the articles stated that the organ of balance in the inner ear tends to deteriorate… Read more
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What do you enjoy doing most in your leisure time?
I have very little time for myself. I have a job, and my youngest daughter is 2 years old. Saturday is family day. I spend time with my family. Sunday is a relaxing day. I usually wake up at 1 pm. After eating a late breakfast (or lunch), I write blogs and make short videos.… Read more
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If you could un-invent something, what would it be?
Disposable chopsticks: They are convenient but not good for the environment (and health). Fireworks: In Florida, fireworks are illegal except for Independence Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. My father-in-law said to me that fireworks have caused air pollution and impacted wildlife. Although I am not a specialist, I read research papers. →… Read more
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What are your thoughts on the concept of living a very long life?
According to the data, Japanese people tend to live long. The life expectancy is 84.4. Even though my grandpa was a heavy smoker (smoked over 20 cigarettes per day), he lived to be 80. My grandma lived to be 76. They met at a young age and lived together for over 50 years. I am… Read more
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Come up with a crazy business idea.
I have some ideas… In Florida, I want to start an anime or maid café for kids. A long time ago, I visited a maid café in Japan. Waitresses dressed in costumes and served customers. So far, I don’t have any competitors here. I will add green tea and boba (bubble teas) to the menu.… Read more
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What snack would you eat right now?
I don’t like sweets, but sometimes I drink Boba. Two weeks ago, I bought a boba party kit. The kit was $15. If I ordered at an Asian café, I would pay $6 for each drink. There are three flavors. My favorite is matcha (green tea). Oh, wait… Is Boba a snack? 😅 Photos by… Read more
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What makes you feel nostalgic?
2024 is almost over. This year, I met my parents, friends, and teacher in Japan. I was happy to talk to them again. At the same time, I felt sad. I don’t know if my dad will remember me next time. He got tested for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease last week. We are waiting for… Read more
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If you started a sports team, what would the colors and mascot be?
Is karate a sport? 🤔 I don’t know. My kids like karate. The dojo mascot is a cat. My second daughter designed this using Paint 3D. ↓ 次女がデザインした🐈のロゴ① I added some colors. I tried my best. I prefer using only three colors (black, red, and white). 😅 We will think again when they become sensei.… Read more
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How are you creative?
I don’t think I am creative. But my eldest daughter said that I am creative. I like writing based on the facts. I remember I wrote a short story in Japanese when I was a college student. The title was My Feelings (心). I typed about 20 pages and saved them to a floppy disk.… Read more
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来週から冬休み♪
今週、子供達はテスト週間。昨日、長女と次女がFASTテストを受けて、今日息子が受けます (ムラゴンには、現地時間の昼頃に投稿しました) 。このテストは1年に3回あって、新しい学年になってからは、今回が2回目。 実は、次女がちょっと心配。去年、学力不足で補習授業を受けました。日本と違って、アメリカは成績が悪いと進級出来ません。学校によっても違いますが、一定の成績に達しない場合は、再試験、補習授業、追加課題等が課せられたり、留年があったりします。 次女は、ELA (日本の国語のようなクラス)が苦手。少し前に彼女が描いた絵を投稿しましたが、英語の間違いがあったり…以前はよく、鏡文字を書いていました。 私も夫も、英語は第二言語。ネイティブじゃない親がいるのに、よく頑張ってるなぁと思いますが、ここはアメリカ。親が非英語話者だろうと英語話者だろうと、本人がちゃんとやることをやらないとダメ。日本でも競争はあるけど、アメリカの方がもっと弱肉強食の社会だと思います。 現実的な話、親の所得によって住むエリアが違ってくるし、住んでるエリアによって子供達が通う学校も変わってきます。 他のエリアに住んでいても、学校側がOKであれば、入学が可能なことも。でも、学校側もレベルや知名度を上げたいので、希望してもなかなか入るのが難しい。私立学校もありますが、学費が高いです。 今週のテストが終われば、来週から冬休み♪ 今年と同じく、来年もまた日本の小学校に通う予定…それまでに、ひらがなを全部覚えて欲しいなぁ。できれば、カタカナも。 先週だったかな？次女のノートを見たら、日本語のフレーズがいっぱい書いてありました。 日本語に興味を持ってくれている間に、頑張ろうっと！日本語を教えることが出来るのは、私しかいないから…😅 Photo by Pixabay 来週から冬休み♪ – LILI EN FLORIDA(muragon.com) @liliflorida on Tumblr Read more
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What was the last thing you did for play or fun? – Cuban Dominoes
A long time ago, my father-in-law taught me how to play dominoes. I played with my kids on Thanksgiving Day. Dominoes is a fun game. In South Florida, there is a park called Domino Park. Máximo Gómez Park (Domino Park) ：1444 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135 The park is located in the Cuban community. Local residents… Read more
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What skills or lessons have you learned since last year?
I slightly changed the question. I already answered the original question last year. What skills or lessons have you learned recently? I have published 495 blog posts since last year. Well, I deleted some, and each blog is not long enough…😅 I think I have mastered blogging. Next, I want to post video content. I was… Read more