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Your life without a computer: what did it look like? 20 years ago…
I slightly changed this question to Your life without a computer: What did it look like? My husband was born into an engineering family. His dad was a university professor of computer science in Cuba and Mexico, and his mom was an IT specialist in Cuba. Both worked as a web developer and software engineering… Read more
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What’s a topic or issue about which you’ve changed your mind? Love…💕
I am answering the question, “What topic do you like to discuss? (Daily prompt 1920)” as well. Because I like philosophical and unanswerable questions. According to the Ancient Greeks, there are different types of love. ➀ Agape: Unconditional love ➁ Eros: Romantic/Sexual love ➂ Philia: Affectionate/Friendship love ➃ Storge: Familiar love ➄ Ludus: Playful love… Read more
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What’s the trait you value most about yourself?
What’s the trait you value most about yourself? Hmmm, not sure…so I took the personality test. Free personality test, type descriptions, relationship and career advice | 16Personalities My result was INTJ. Wow…😲 A few years ago, I took the same test, and my result was INFP. I think I like caring. I have kids and… Read more
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What’s your #1 priority tomorrow? Preparing for Tropical Storm Helene 🌀
I read the weather news. The tropical storm Helene continues to grow stronger and is expected to be a major hurricane. “Jishin (Eathquake) 地震, Kaminari (Thunder) 雷, Kaji (Fire) 火事, Oyaji (Father) 親父” This proverb expresses four scary things for Japanese people. In my case, “Hurricane (typhoon), Earthquake, Fire and Flood”. Stay safe Photo by… Read more
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What skill would you like to learn? Scuba Diving・Programming・Chess
Scuba Diving: I want to see coral reefs in Florida. But I read that this activity can cause physical damage to them. OK…anyway, I want to encounter marine creatures. Programming: My kids are learning programming at Code Ninjas. I also want to learn, but I don’t have enough time… Chess: My eldest daughter… Read more
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What brands do you associate with? 🤔
I have written about money several times. I like money, and I am interested in how to make money. I once attended a seminar by Robert Kiyosaki. I wrote down my goals while I was attending a seminar. One of my goals was to earn as many certificates and certifications as possible. What about now?… Read more
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List three jobs you’d consider pursuing if money didn’t matter…
Arborist/Landscaper OR Solider (when I was a high school student) I love nature and visiting beautiful gardens. Over 20 years ago, I wanted to be an arborist/landscaper or solider. My grandpa was a fighter pilot (he later became a fire chief). When I was a kid, he often told me about his experience as a… Read more
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What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in?
What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in? Well, I am Japanese who lives in America. I have not changed my nationality, so I identify myself as Japanese. My kids were born in America. They are Americans, but half Japanese and half Cuban. I think I posted accidentally two hours… Read more
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What would your life be like without music? Boring…
What would your life be like without music? My life would be boring without music. 😅 Every morning, I listen to music. How many LALALA songs do you know? I know some…do you know other songs? Kubota Toshinobu (1996) Japanese A Touch of Class (2000) English Kylie Minogue (2001) English Shakira (2014) Spanish Stray Kids (2023)… Read more
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What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? My grandpa said…👴
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? I don’t know if this is the best piece of advice… A long time ago, my grandpa said to me, “Don’t get married to a man who is addicted to *Wine, Women, and Dice.” *In Japanese, Wine 飲む, Dice 打つ and Women 買う. Wine means drinking… Read more
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What are your favorite types of foods? Not picky…😅
I am not picky, but I am a pescetarian (pesco-vegetarian). I eat everything except for meat. I like spicy tastes. I know Japanese food is not spicy. Maybe Wasabi is a little picante…? My husband is originally from Cuba, so we often go to Cuban restaurants (I am not good at cooking). Cuban food is… Read more
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I Respect Manny Pacquiao…🥊
Name the professional athletes you respect the most and why. Do you know Manny Pacquiao? He used to be a professional boxer in the Philippines. I knew his name over 10 years ago. He was born as the fourth of six siblings in 1978. His family was very poor, so he had worked as a… Read more
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If you had to give up one word that you use regularly, what would it be?
I think I (Mom of 4) have continuously said “Again?” to my kids. For example, Daughter➀: Mama, my teacher wants to talk to you. LILI: Again? Did you submit your assignments? Daughter➁: Mama, my computer stopped working. LILI: Again? Show me your computer. Son: Mama, I want to go to McDonald’s. LILI: Again? When do… Read more
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What does your ideal home look like?
I am a minimalist. I was born and raised in a big city, so I know how convenient it is to live in the city. But I like nature. I want to have a small house with land. If possible, I want to start a farm. Well, that is my dream after retiring. Home maintenance… Read more
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What brings a tear of joy to your eye? In 2022…
A long story short, I am not an emotional person at all. I don’t cry. When I cried the last time…? 2 years ago? I share my experience of happiness after the pain. In 2022, my daughter was born. I gave birth 3 times before, so I knew the birth process and what labor pain… Read more
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Why Do You Blog?
Why Do You Blog? Well, I originally wanted to create a travel website. I like traveling, and I worked as a tour guide in Florida. I thought I might be able to share travel information with Japanese tourists. But I changed my mind and later joined the affiliate program. I would not say my English… Read more
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How are you feeling right now? GOOD!
How are you feeling right now? I feel GOOD right now. Of course, sometimes I feel anger, sad and shame. Life is good. Oh, I like this clothing brand. 😄 Life is Good®: Shop the Official Company Website Life is full of ups and downs. So, life is fun and an adventure. Well, I… Read more
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Magazines and Books 📚
Tell us about the last thing you got excited about. Between May and June of this year, I was in Japan. While I was staying at my parent’s home, I cleaned. Then I found some old stuff. I am making an item list with my daughters to sell. Next month I will update my Mercari (online)… Read more
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Florida🌞🏖️🐊
What do you love about where you live? I have been in Florida since 2008. At first, I didn’t like my current city. Why? No snow (only summer) Bugs and wild rodents Lack of public transportation But I like Florida now. 😊 The weather is good and there are beautiful beaches and national parks. In May… Read more
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Family・ Goal・Curiosity
What motivates you? If I were younger, I would answer my challenge. I used to be competitive, but not anymore. I work every day because I am excited about seeing my kids’ future and have a long-term goal. Curiosity is also important for personal growth. Age doesn’t matter when learning. Many people tend to see appearance,… Read more
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My Top 5 Japanese Movies
I think I wrote about my favorite movies before. So, this time I listed Japanese romantic movies. 1) NANA (2005) Osaki NANA and Komatsu NANA moved to Tokyo. Osaki NANA is a band member who wants to be a professional musician and Komatsu NANA is a friendly girl. Somehow, two girls start living in the… Read more
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Research・Express・Share ✍🏻
What do you enjoy most about writing? ➀ Research before writing I don’t like studying, but I like learning. I started writing in 2017, and then I called myself a copywriter. Nowadays, I am a content writer. What is the difference? Content Writer: The purpose is to entertain and educate readers. Usually a long form. How… Read more
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Many People Use OK & Hello…
What is a word you feel that too many people use? I think the most common word is OK. In Japanese, it means, I am fine, I agree, and no problem. Spanish speakers also often use it. In English, there are positive and negative meanings. A long time ago, my American friends said that OK has… Read more
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Soldiers…
What profession do you admire most and why? I am surprised that several bloggers chose teacher and teaching jobs. I am a Japanese language teacher for adult learners. I respect elementary school teachers. One of my Japanese friends is an elementary school teacher. She has been busy every day. School teachers are not popular jobs… Read more
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Green tea🍵
If you were going to open up a shop, what would you sell? I want to open my café in Florida, but several things are questionable. Food costs will be higher for importing, so menu prices will be higher. Question → How much can customers pay for a cup of green tea? Competition is low,… Read more
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My Curiosity
What are you curious about? ➀ My ancestors One day, I went to my grandparents’ grave. Surprisingly, I found a gravestone with western names in the same area. I was told that I am the first person who got married to a non-Japanese. But I am not sure. Who is Maria (one of those names)?… Read more
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What change, big or small, would you like your blog to make in the world?
I am writing my blogs just for fun. My long-term goal is to publish a textbook or novel. I don’t know when that day will come… Now I want to write about my feelings, and I want to read (and share) other blogs and articles. I will continue to share my Florida life. Sometimes I… Read more
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My Comfort Foods🧇🥞
A few days ago, I posted about ramen that another blogger chose. Then I didn’t write what my comfort foods are. My comfort foods are waffles and pancakes. You might think I would choose ramen or sushi. Sometimes I make waffles at home. I have a mini waffle maker and ingredients. I don’t add baking… Read more
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Minimalist・Mom・Mysterious
Describing myself in three words (all words start from M): Minimalist, Mom and Mysterious. In writing, I always try to find the third answer. But in daily life, I am a straightforward person. My answer is Yes or No. I don’t like thinking about complicated things and wasting time. My room is well-organized. Well,… Read more
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恐竜と人間って…🦖
一昨日だったかな、あるブロガーさんが「タイムトラベル」のことを書いてて、とても興味を持った私。 面白い内容だったので、ここでも紹介します。英語になりますが、良かったらご覧ください。 Travelling to the Future せっかくなので、今日のお題の方にも「タイムトラベル」に関連したトピックがあるかどうかを検索。私の日本語訳になりますが、「もし、恐竜を1頭復活させるならどれ?「If you could bring back one dinosaur, which one would it be? (Daily prompt 2012) 」という質問があったので、今回は恐竜について書くことにしました。 日頃から想像力が乏しく、こういう質問に答えるのが苦手な私。でも、1頭選ぶなら、「パラサウロロフス(Parasaurolophus)」。下の写真のような恐竜です。 アニメ好きの人だったら、分かるかな?この恐竜は、「古代王者 恐竜キング」にも出てきます。アニメでは可愛い感じだけど、実物はとても大きくて怖い感じ…って、実物を見たことがないので、あくまで想像。(笑) 上の写真は、ジョージア州にある「ストーンマウンテンパーク(Stone Mountain Park) 」内の恐竜展で撮りました。毎年、期間限定で開催されるイベントです。 そもそも人間の祖先が誰なのか何なのかよく分かっていないのに、「人間が住み始める前の地球には、恐竜が生息していた」って考えても良いのだろうか?個人的には、疑問なところ。化石とか見つかっているので、まあそういう時代もあったとは思います。 続けて、「もし恐竜と人間が共存したら?」と仮定してみたのですが、これも想像がつかないので、ひとまずゴジラをイメージ。最初は人間に近いキングコングをイメージしてみたけど、ゴリラの大きいバージョンにしか思えず。どちらにしても、共存は難しい気がする…。毎日、建物や家が壊されて、逃げてっていう感じだと、生活が成り立たないよなぁ。生活が成り立たないと子孫が増えないから、今みたいな人間中心の生活は存在しなくなる… 現実主義者の私には、これでも頑張ってみました。(笑) きっと、もっとクリエイティブで想像力が豊かな人だったら、また違った世界をイメージすると思います。 ゴジラで少し検索したら、息子がいたことを知りました。名前は、「ミニラ(英語だとMinilla)」。ゴジラは架空のキャラクターですが、こんな感じだったら可愛いのになぁ(下の画像は、お借りしたものです)。 ↓ 前述したブロガーさんの情報によれば、タイムトラベルは将来的に可能かもしれないとのこと。もし、本当にタイムトラベルが出来るようになったら、恐竜時代に行ってみるのも悪くないと思います。あ、でも、肉食恐竜から逃げ回る生活は大変だから、もう少し後の原始時代あたりが良いか。 ちなみに、これが今朝起きて、仕事が始まる前に考えていたことです。 昔、3Dプリンターで恐竜をイメージして作りました。赤色が恐竜で、黒色が馬…のはずが、なんかユニコーンになってしまった…。(笑) 答えが分からないようなことを考えるのは好きですが、あーでもない・こーでもないと仮説(仮説と言えば聞こえがいいけど、理屈や理論ともいうこと)を考えていくうちに、時間が過ぎていきます。 まあ、こういう時間も時々は必要?…たぶん。 せっかくなので、もし私のサイトで紹介して欲しいブログや記事等があれば、教えてください。可能な言語は、日本語・英語・スペイン語です。ずっと私自身がブログサイトに慣れていないところがあって、自分の過去記事のリンクを主にシェアしてきました。でも、2人のブロガーさんが私のブログをシェアしてくださって、自分に少し自信がついたし、とても嬉しかったです。 今後は時々、関連した内容のブログや、私の紹介文と一緒にシェアしていこうと思っています。 Photos by LILI, Pinterest & Read more
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Kindness OR Common Sense
I don’t know well what kindness is… I think being kind is difficult. Because everyone is different. If I think my act is kind, others may not feel the same. For example, 〇 I thought saying “Hi” to strangers is greeting in my native country (Japan), but I should not do it in foreign countries.… Read more
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Easter Island & Iceland
Both islands are far from Florida and Japan, but I would like to go…✈✈✈ Easter Island Easter Island is located in the southeastern Pacific Ocean. Many tourists visit to see ancient monumental statues which are well-known as Moai. Until 1722, this island was the mainland for the Rapa Nui people. These monumental statues are local… Read more
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Green Curry🥬🍛🌸
I like eating more than cooking, but sometimes I cook simple and healthy foods at home. ➀ Chirashi Sushi ちらし寿司 ➁ Pasta & Noodles パスタや麺料理 ➂ Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pancake) お好み焼き ➃ Desserts デザート類 I haven’t made desserts recently. I used to have a Japanese friend here. At that time, she was a housewife and very good at cooking. She… Read more
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Dogs or Cats? Cats! 😻
I choose Cats. Because I currently have 4 cats at home and several cats in the backyard. Are you a cat lover? I know the best places to visit in Japan. Cat Islands 猫島 ➀ Tashiro Island 田代島 Cat Island (Tashirojima) | Travel Japan – Japan National Tourism Organization (Official Site) Tashirojima is a small island… Read more
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What Bothers Me…
I was reading other posts and thinking. Well, I am a peaceful person. BUT, if I have to do or when someone does/did these actions and behaviors, I may feel uncomfortable. Waiting for a long line. → This is the reason why I don’t like to go to the popular amusement parks and restaurants. Waiting… Read more
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10 Things I Know…私が知っている10個のこと
I know these things to be certain, but I don’t know what you think…😉 Photo by LILI Read more
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Sleeping Well & Stress-Free Life
I wrote about myself before. I have had sleeping disorders since I was young. I had sleeping disorders for the first time when I lost my grandpa. At that time, I was in the U.S. and returned to Japan immediately after I received an emergency phone call from my dad. After I had a long… Read more
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Experience, Wisdom and Creativity
Experience, wisdom, and creativity get better with age. Now I am a middle-aged woman. Compared to when I was in my early 20s, I have more experience. For example, how to live abroad, how to change a baby’s diaper, and how to save money. *Wisdom comes from experience and learning. I learned how to survive… Read more
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Go To Bed at 9PM and Wake Up at 5AM
I go to bed at 9 PM and wake up at 5 AM. Compared to my past, I have a normal life. I came back with my family from Japan two weeks ago and I still have jet lag. The time difference between the U.S. and Japan is 13 hours. In Japan, my parents went… Read more
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My Favorite Genre of Music: Classical, K-pop & Eurobeat
I like all genres of music. If I give three examples here, Classical, Kpop and Eurobeat music. Classical music I used to play the piano. Classical music is the best for me. It always makes me relaxed. Pachelbel’s Canon was not originally composed for the piano, but I often listen to this 1-hour version. Spring… Read more
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HIROSHIMA: The Last Trip with My Grandpa
I want to tell you in advance. Some readers may feel uncomfortable with this blog. My most memorable vacation is the last trip with my grandpa. We visited Hiroshima together. I think I wrote about him before. He had lung cancer for 4 years and passed away in 2008. The doctor said to us to… Read more
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What’s your definition of romantic? Oh…
Don’t ask me… I really don’t know. 😅 Romantic means Love? Beautiful scene? Imagination? Or New Movement? I don’t know how to define “romantic” in one word. A long time ago, I watched the Mexican movie, Como agua para chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate). I read a book, too. I have liked it. I think this… Read more
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Bowing in Japan
This question is easy to answer for me. Because I was born and raised in Japan. I learned how to respect people. Even the deer in Nara bows to tourists. How polite s/he is! 😅 And I help my family. I couldn’t get along with my mom when I was young, but I am mature… Read more
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Money and the Japanese Economy
My biggest worries about the future are money and the Japanese economy. I was in Japan until last week. Then, the exchange rate from the US dollar to the Japanese yen was $1.00 =about 156 yen. How about today? $1.00 is almost 160 yen. I was ok while traveling in Japan because I have resided… Read more
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Spirituality is Somewhat Important in My Life
I have not answered the daily writing question for a while… Yes, spirituality is somewhat important in my life. How important? I am a Buddhist (My parents and grandpa too, grandma was Shinto and husband is Christian). I think I am a religious person because I pray every night for my ancestors. I like visiting… Read more
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Food, Clothing and Shelter(Housing) 衣👕食🍴住🏠
I have time now, so I answered the question. I think I wrote before… In my case, the most important things needed to live a good life are Food, Clothing, and Shelter (Clothing, Food and Housing in Japanese). Not important, but these are necessities of life. I also want to add Health, Family, and Money.… Read more
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My Collections are Foreign Currency & Food Shaped Erasers.私のコレクションは「外貨」と「食べ物の形の消しゴム」
I like money. Who doesn’t like money? Well, I like thinking about my personal financial growth. I am not young… 私はお金が好きです。お金が嫌いな人っているかな?正しくは、自分の資産を増やすことについて考えるのが好きです。若くないですし…。 I have some collections. One is American coins. I came to America in 2008, At that time I didn’t know about American states. Therefore, I started collecting coins and learned each state and territory… Read more
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I am a Leader and Follower. リーダーでありフォロワーな私
I think I am both a leader and a follower. 私はリーダーであると同時に、フォロワー(従うタイプ)でもあると思います。 I am a woman and a mom. Oh, I need to add “wife”, but I haven’t done anything special for my husband since we met. Thanks to his understanding, I live my life the way I want. I rarely put on makeup and wear… Read more
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I Don’t Watch TV… I Like Documentaries!📺テレビはみません…ドキュメンタリーが好きです!
I am a simple person. I don’t like TV, so I don’t watch it. Well, I don’t have cable, so I can’t watch TV at home. Instead, I watch Netflix, Amazon, and YouTube. 私は単純な人です。テレビが嫌いなのでみません…。というか、ケーブルが無いので、家でテレビをみることが出来ません。その代わり、Netflix、Amazon、YouTubeはみます。 In America, people often say that No News is Good News. I agree with this. アメリカでは人々がよく、「No News is Good News(直訳だと、ニュースが無いのは良いニュース。日本の諺では、便りの無いのは良い便り)」と言います。私も同感です。 I don’t… Read more
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A Food Critic🍣🍝🍜🌮 1日だけやってみたい仕事は「料理評論家」
I like eating. Well, I am a Pescetarian, so I don’t eat meat… 食べることが好きなので、1日だけ料理評論家になってみたいです。でも、私はペスカタリアンなので、肉は食べませんが…。 I think being a food critic is a good job for just one day. I don’t want to do it permanently because I don’t want to gain weight (for my health) …Hahaha😅 1日だけなら、良い仕事だと思います。(健康のために)太りたくないので、永久にはやりたくないというか…(笑)。😅 I like writing, so I have been a… Read more
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I Can’t Vote in Political Elections Because…
A long story short, I can’t vote in U.S. federal, state, and local elections. Because I am a permanent resident (green card holder). There are some differences between permanent resident status and citizenship. 〇 Permanent Resident CAN NOT (based on my current status): ➀ Vote in U.S. elections ➁ Work for any federal government or… Read more
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Hinamatsuri & Kodomo No Hi 👧🏻👦🏻 私の好きな行事は雛祭りと子供の日
*質問は「好きな祝日は?」となっていますが、国民の祝日としてお休みになっていない日もあるので、日本語では「行事」にしました。 Like other bloggers posted, Christmas is a popular holiday. I have talked to many people from different countries (because of my job). They celebrate Christmas in different ways. Some people from Europe told me that the family tradition is to eat goose and seafood. 他のブロガーさん達も書いていますが、クリスマスは人気の祝日のようです。仕事柄、他の国の人達とお話する機会がありますが、みなさんクリスマスの祝い方が少しずつ違うようです。ヨーロッパからの人達いわく、伝統としてガチョウや魚介類を食べることもあるそう。 My favorite holiday is Hinamatsuri (Every year 3/3 and… Read more
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〇 Education and Culture 📖 ×Politics, Religion and History
Well, I don’t like to discuss Politics, Religion and History. Politics and religion are complicated. For example, I was born and raised in a capitalist country, and my husband was born and raised in a communist country. If we discuss which is better, we will not be able to get the right answer. Religion as… Read more
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Retirement & New Business in 10 Years 🏠 10年以内に退職と新しいビジネス
I don’t know about myself in 10 years, but I know my husband will retire in the next 8–9 years. He got his current job about 17 years ago and has been working in the same position. He is not a military personnel, but he is a government employee. He will receive benefits at 55… Read more
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5 everyday things ✨私は5つの日常的なことで幸せに✨
① Stay healthy with my family 家族と共に健康でいること I still have coccyx pain now(I fainted last week and hit my hip on the floor.)… 今でも尾てい骨が痛いけど (先週転倒した際に、フロアで強打したため)… ② Eat delicious food 美味しい料理を食べること I like eating. I am happy when I am eating, not cooking. 食べることが好きなので、料理している時より食べている時の方が幸せです。 ③ Think about money お金について考えること I like thinking about money and personal finance. I am… Read more
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Rich Dad Poor Dad ・The Secret・Como Agua Para Chocolate
何回も読んだ本と言えば、「金持ち父さん 貧乏父さん」、「ザ・シークレット」、「赤い薔薇ソースの伝説」です。 I have read a lot of books. How many books have I read? I don’t know. The number of books would be 500 or more, including the assigned books and textbooks. While I was a Master’s student in America, most of the assignments were essays and academic papers. I had to write at… Read more
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Kaonashi(Faceless) OR Geisha(芸者)
If I could be a character, I would choose Kaonashi. I like the animated fantasy movie “Spirited Away” by Hayao Miyazaki. Kaonashi is one of the fictional characters in the movie. It is a spirit…cute, right? Kaonashi ↓ Otherwise, I would pretend to be a Geisha anytime, just appearance (fashion). Over 10 years ago, non-Japanese… Read more
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The Best & Worst Pets are CATS!🐱🐱🐱🐱
良くも悪くもペットの猫🐱🐱🐱🐱 I like cats, but I don’t like cats…Hahaha🤣 猫は好きだけど、好きじゃないなぁ…ハハハ🤣 WHY? どうしてかというと? 〇 Pros 良い所 : 私のストレスを軽減してくれるし、血圧も下げてくれること いつも私の相手をしてくれること 独立心が強いから、他のペットと比べて世話がしやすい 家のゴキブリを捕まえてくれること 〇 Cons 悪い所 : 壁やソファを引っ掻くこと (飼い主が)毎日猫のトイレをキレイにすること 急に私の邪魔をしてくること (毎日エサをあげてる)外の猫ちゃん達から、動物の死骸をプレゼントされること She is one of my cats at home. ↓ She is FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) positive. She was sick last month, but she is fine now. 家で飼っている猫ちゃんのうちの1匹です。↓… Read more

