Daily Writing Prompt
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What’s the most delicious thing you’ve ever eaten?
A few days ago, I went to an Italian restaurant in Japan. My favorite is ミラノ風ドリア Milano Fuu Doria (Milanese-style rice gratin). It is still cheap (300 yen = US$2.10) today. The taste hasn’t changed, and the price is almost the same as 20 years ago. → Saizeriya サイゼリヤ I used to eat once a… Read more
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Write about your first crush.
I don’t remember my first crush. Instead, I want to write about my first date. I think I wrote about my high school life before. One day, a friend of mine introduced him to me. He was a student at another high school when I first met him. He dropped out after he had trouble… Read more
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What’s your favorite thing about yourself?
I’m pretty stubborn, but I achieve my goals. I have been doing so until now. I don’t have much of a feminine side, but I am a kind person. I am a peaceful person. I tend to win in verbal fights. Last week, I received a scam phone call. In Japan, many people have become… Read more
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List three books that have had an impact on you. Why?
伊勢湾台風物語 The story of Isewan Typhoon In 1959, a big typhoon hit my hometown, and over 5000 people died, including my relatives. My grandparents and parents (before marriage) lived near the ocean. My grandpa was one of the fire chiefs in that area and gave the orders to evacuate citizens. The most damage occurred… Read more
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What quality do you value most in a friend?
I agree with other bloggers. Everyone has good times and bad times in life. True friends will always be there for you. I have two friends (female and male) that I have known since elementary school. Last week, I had dinner with them. We talked about our elementary school days. My female friend always took… Read more
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What jobs have you had?
I have had different jobs. My first job was at McDonald’s in Japan. When customers asked me, “Smile, please,” I showed my best smile to them. During winter break, I worked part-time at a post office. When I was a college student, I worked as a lifeguard, tutor, exam proctor, office administrator, and so on.… Read more
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What is your career plan?
I wrote about my future plans before. I am interested in the real estate business, particularly rental and Airbnb. My father-in-law is doing it right now. You might know about the American subprime mortgage crisis between 2007 and 2010. He bought a second house for his parents-in-law in 2011. The price was $87,000. After his… Read more
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What was the last live performance you saw? Diego El Cigala🎤
Do you know Diego El Cigala? He is a very famous flamenco singer. He was born into a Romani (Gypsy) family in Spain and started singing at a young age. His voice is amazing. He has often collaborated with other musicians. I like the collaboration with Cuban band Buena Vista Social Club. I think the… Read more
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What are your favorite brands and why?
I am a minimalist. What brands do you associate with? 🤔 – LILI EN FLORIDA Yesterday, I planned to go to an event with my family. But it was canceled due to a thunderstorm. Instead, we went to the shopping mall. I found my favorite racing game in the amusement arcade (game center). I competed… Read more
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What gives you direction in life?
Hi, I am back. Thank you for your comments and likes. 🙏 For the last two weeks, I have been very busy. Soon I will return to my hometown. What gives you direction in life? I trust myself. I always have my goals and try something without hesitation. I am not a religious person, but… Read more
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Write about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently?
I am a cat lover. I currently have 4 cats in the house and 4 cats in the backyard. In 2018, I lost a male cat. His name was Miso. When he was around 8 years old, he looked sick. I wanted to take him to a vet as soon as possible. But I was… Read more
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What’s the most fun way to exercise?
I don’t like exercising… To maintain a healthy weight, I have managed calorie intake. I have been a pesco-vegetarian for over 10 years. The history of Japanese cuisine is interesting. Once upon a time, Japanese people were hunters. In the Yayoi period (300 BC to 300 AD), they cultivated rice and developed basic food preservation… Read more
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If you could be a character from a book or film, who would you be? Why?
Just my imagination… I wish I could be one of Charlie’s Angels characters. The original television series was released in the 1970s. The movie based on the original series was released in 2000. Starring Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, and Lucy Liu as three women working in a private detective agency. Max Guevara (X5-452) of Dark… Read more
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What book could you read over and over again?
I like reading books. But I don’t like reading the same book over and over again. I have already written about my favorite books, so I want to share my favorite Japanese comics. Rich Dad Poor Dad ・The Secret・Como Agua Para Chocolate – LILI EN FLORIDA I used to be a manga fan, and I… Read more
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What is your favorite type of weather? 🌞🌸
I like sunny days, but I don’t like summer. Does anyone dislike air conditioning? I avoid using it because my skin becomes dry. I live in a tropical climate. So, I like March and April. Sometimes I miss cherry blossoms. 🌸😅 ↑ My Japanese friend sent this photo last year. Four Seasons 春🌸夏🏖️秋🎑冬⛄ – LILI… Read more
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What’s a secret skill or ability you have or wish you had?
“I can’t tell you…because it is a secret.” Someone answered like that. Exactly! 💯😆 I wish I had precognition. But if everything were predictable, life would not be fun. How about excellent math skills? Yes, I want … A few days ago, I read a Japanese blog. The blogger explained how to solve this math… Read more
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My ESL Teacher & Friends
Suell-sensei was my most influential teacher. She was my English teacher in America. I wrote about her. ↓ Miss(Ms). Suell – LILI EN FLORIDA She is standing behind me. ↓ She had always motivated me. I miss practicing Lice & Rice and Bat & Vat… My friends were from Latin America (one was from Russia).… Read more
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What was the best compliment you’ve received?
I don’t know what the best compliment is, but I have experienced happy moments. For example, when my kids and bloggers say to me, “You are the best mom.” The other moment is when I was a teacher trainee. Over 20 years ago, I practiced teaching at high school. I made teaching plans, taught in… Read more
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What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings?
I am an open-minded person, so I usually don’t have negative feelings. For example, if someone disagrees with my opinion, I ask first why. I have been in the U.S. for a long time, so I say “no” to someone’s opinion as well. When I feel sad, like losing something, I stay with my cats.… Read more
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Which animal would you compare yourself to and why?
I answered this question last year. Humans are… – LILI EN FLORIDA If I choose another animal, a sloth. It is my favorite animal. Other bloggers answered so as well. I am a lazy person. But when I am working or assigned to do something, I become active. Sloths are usually slow, but when they… Read more
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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
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