My dad is operating a crane and trying to lift an iron plate.PS: It seems that my blog has permitted only-bloggers to post their comments. And now I have changed it so that " everyone" could easily give me the comments. Thanks. :-)
Thursday, June 30, 2005
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
At 10 this morning, I drove to my dad's factory with the company of dad and one of his employees.
This was the first time I drove my dad's car. Before that, I have only driven my mom's car, the violet one. Dad's car is white and much bigger than mom's, so I thought it must be quite difficult to handle and the handlebar must be heavy. However, despite of my expecation, the handlebar of dad's car was LIGHT and EASY to move whole body!! No matter when I corner or turn right or left, all the operations were so SMOOTH and Simple! I felt SO GOOD when I drove this car that I would sometimes speed up too much ( over 60km/h):0)until be pointed out by my dad. Whew, I think I should be careful. :-) But I can deny that i began to love driving day by day. Driving is fantastic!!
At last, we arrived at the crane shed. There parked many cranes at the field, and I was able to see my dad operate the crane by my own eyes! I have never seen how my dad and his employees work, so I was sort of moved when I see my dad move the huge crane life a iron plate. Seemed so intersting and cool!
Well, tomorrow I am to be driving my dad's car again to another place. I am looking forward to it♪
Friday, June 24, 2005
My Car
Strictly speaking, it is my mom's car.
And,it was I that backed this car up into a parking place in the hospital! You know what, it is a quite hard job for a new driver. I have learned how to back a car when I was attending the driving school. I was easily able to clear it at the school, but in real life, it is much more difficult and different than what I have learned. It all depends on your feelings that decided what direction you make your car into. I falied several times but at last, I made it! And I have done it alone!
So look at the position my car was in. Isn't it quite excellet though it is far from perfect? Hehe, but I will try harder from now on.:-)It was quite exciting cuz there were a lot of any other cars. I had to pay my whole attention not to crush on the others. Nervous but so thrilling!!
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
This Monday (6/20), it became an unforgetable day for me.
I have successfully passed the exam and got my own driver's license on the day!
It was an examination in the subjects of study that has 100 questions. Only the students who get correct answers more than 90 points can pass.
The place we got the exam was surrounded by the mountains and beautiful nature.
The parking area there was large and could afford a number of cars.
It was far away from the central city we live, so I have a friend of mine drive me there.
The day, I went to take the exam with Lee and his wife.
Lee completed his study in driving school a few days earlier than me and it was such an funny thing that we were to get the driver's liscenses at the totally same day!
He has once falied to the exam.
And this Monday, we happened to take the exam and both of us passed it together!
Afterward, I know his wife was sort of worried because if one of us failed or passed would be such an embarrasing thing.
But well, fortunately, we all cleared the exam and got our liscenses!
Nothing better than that, right?:-)
Currently, I am driving my mom's car and taking ourselves to see my dad in the hospital everyday. Proper speed, and safe driving~~♪
Sunday, June 19, 2005
Sunday, June 19, 2005
Father's Day
Today is Father's day in Japan. It is kind of special day today than usual. Unlike the year before, my father is in the hospital for a surgery of cataract. The surgery itself is quite simple that would only need one day to take, but the problem is my father has hit his hipbone and legs since an accident in his factory. He fell down from a crane then used to be hospitalized for over three months when he was yet young. Years go by, he got quite well except one trouble that he would get pain frequently on his legs and waist. And he's got much plumper compared to the day he was young. Hehe, both of Ran and me think he should get a diet right now considering of his health state.:-) We're really worried about him.
Well, since it is Father's day today. I and Ran bought a pair of brand new shoes for him. It's my mom's idea that we chose shoes because she told me that father has had no shoes for ages. Then i said okay then got the shoes for my father as if it was all my own idea since Ran told me to do that because it was Father's day, so I should buy a gift for my father as her daughter. So eaisly you can see what a person my mom is. She is a person that always takes her family first. I really appreciate my parents.
First Driving Experience..
Yeah, it is also today that I got a chance to drive a car on our way home from the hospistal after seeing my father. Ran permitted me to drive her car tonight! She frankly told me that she had no confidence on my driving at first. Even so, she gave me a chance to drive her car tonight!! I was so happy about that and drove as carefully as I could. It was my first time driving without my teachers. I was glad to hear Ran say she was quite satisfied with my driving after all. Of course, I did well. (-: And tomorrow, I will pass the exam and get my own driver's liscence!!
I can't wait it! Driving is so fun!!
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
Hokkaido, Karaoke..entertainment
So long not blogged! Sorry for keeping you waiting! I am back!
There are some reasons for not having blogged these days. Tripping to Hokkaido, going to Karaoke with old friends last Sunday, learning driving. Not rest at all.
But, I like this life style. Busy, but happy.
There are some reasons for not having blogged these days. Tripping to Hokkaido, going to Karaoke with old friends last Sunday, learning driving. Not rest at all.
But, I like this life style. Busy, but happy.
Thursday, June 02, 2005
Thursday, June 2, 2005
Last weekend, I went to a tour for Universal Studio Japan ( USJ). It is in Osaka, so we spent a lot of time in bus. The tour was held by an Overseas Chinese in Japan Organization. So of course, all of the people in the bus are deeply related to China. Some of them are Chinese who were born and brought up in China that have come to Japan as exchanged students, some are those who were born in Japan ( maybe the second generation). Of course there are also some Japanese peole who simply like China. I made friend with a Japanese boy who used to study in Fuchow Universtiy( that's in my hometown in motherland) several years ago. So he speaks fluent Chinese, better than my mom's Japanese(-:
The president of the organization was also on the bus too. He is one of the close friends of both my dad and mom. He is the headmaster of Chinese in Okayama prefecture, a really big person. According to his speech, he is second generation Chinese so he almost doesn't speak Chinese. Or I should say I haven't heard he speaks Chinese. His father came to Japan in a really insecure era, the age before New China was built. That time was the darkest days in China, people are poor and can't have a full meal. Overseas Chinese are those who go to Southeast Asia countries or Japan to rear their families left in China alone. His father was one of them. In thoese days, Japanese people wore only Kimono, so we can see Japan was not that rich too then. All Chinese could do in Japan was mostly classified into three kinds of jobs involved with " swords". One is cook in Chinese Restaurant, second is mercer with scissors, and finally is barber. Therefore their jobs were quite limited in Japan. Their life in Japan was never easy. Their children might be bullied because they were Chinese, literally caused by discrimination. The president had that similar experience that had been thrown by stones.
Afterward, the president spoke a lot more stories of his and the history of the relationship with Japan and China, and the purpose of this organization. I think he is a complete patriot because he know the history and represent it. He wants us to unite and help each other. Nobody would protect our rights but OUESELVES. His words impressed me a lot and reminded me of my identity. I was born in a truely happy time without knowing pain. History seemed nothing to me. I thought I had nothing to them, but now I know I was wrong. History is a mirror. Past and present is together.We should not forget it.
Friday, May 27, 2005
New things I have started recently..
I haven't blogged for several days because I have been restless for these days.
I have started to attend a driving school since this week. To tell the truth, I had never dreamed of this and I had always expected I would have been spending all the time reading or seeing films at home. Something do happen without your expecting. Honestly, I was pleased at this happening though first time I heard about it, I was totally astonished.
Since the day I applied to the driving school, I have never failed to join the classes and have a practice driving lessons. All I have found out was that driving was never that simple thing and getting a drive license demand your infinite patience and constant efforts. I am the last person who is good at practice though I might be better at theory. For me, memorizing a lot of English idioms or knowledges at books doesn't bother me at all, but in case of practice, I would always be confused. Driving is SO difficult for me though it is absolutely interesting.
At last, I could take a break in this weekend. I would try to take more photos when I have a walk outside. The picture of the white and black cat was taken by me a few days ago. She seemed to be a little annoyed when hearing sound of shutter being disturbed.
Thursday, May 19, 2005
Thursday, May 19, 2005
This morning,when I just walked around my house, I happened to notice this butterfly stop at the small rock. I was lucky that I had got this shutter chance.
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
It's the pot I used for soup.
Can you see some "SCUM" on the surface of it!? At least I can. So disgusting!Haha.
One of the experiments in my cooking life.
My Original Miso Soup
I made a Miso Soup by myself at lunch yesterday. My mom was out for her work, and there was nobody but me at home at the moment. So I decided to fix something for myself.
I have always helped my mom cook, like cutting vegetables, frying, or making soup, of course. But actually, all I did was just help, not all processing. So this time, I am doing a dish all by myself. You can sense how nervous I was. It was my first time to cook alone. A absolutely Big CHALLENGE for me!:-)
As being said making soup is extremely simple thing, I just put some shiitake mushroom, carrots and lettuce into pot while water began to boil. And finally add Miso ( Soybean paste) and some meat to it. Then FINISHED!! HERE is my original SOUP! What do you think of it? Don't say that the color looks like dark or not like a soup!! I washed ingredient, but it didn't seem perfect. Yeah, but it doesn't matter! One thing is tangible is that it can be eaten despite of its taste.
Cooking was NOT that simple thing as I had expected.（I0T）
I have always helped my mom cook, like cutting vegetables, frying, or making soup, of course. But actually, all I did was just help, not all processing. So this time, I am doing a dish all by myself. You can sense how nervous I was. It was my first time to cook alone. A absolutely Big CHALLENGE for me!:-)
As being said making soup is extremely simple thing, I just put some shiitake mushroom, carrots and lettuce into pot while water began to boil. And finally add Miso ( Soybean paste) and some meat to it. Then FINISHED!! HERE is my original SOUP! What do you think of it? Don't say that the color looks like dark or not like a soup!! I washed ingredient, but it didn't seem perfect. Yeah, but it doesn't matter! One thing is tangible is that it can be eaten despite of its taste.
Cooking was NOT that simple thing as I had expected.（I0T）
Friday, May 13, 2005
Friday, May 13, 2005
Video Rental Shop
Today, I had my mom drive me to a video rental shop TSUTAYA. This is one of the biggest video rental shops in Japan. I have long time no gone to the shop since I come back to my hometown. Once upon a time, I would often drop at the shop on my way home from my school when I was a senior high school student.
It's much reassuring for me to know there weren't many people there. I got to the shop at about 4, it's normal that people are still at work, and student at school. But at the moment, I felt a little strange and lonely because I should have been concentrating on listening to the lectures surrounded by my friends at my campus in Tokyo. Actually, I don't usually feel this way, but SOMETIMES, in ocassion, I did. I think I began to miss my friends in my campus. Most of them told me how there were killed by every hard work or report from school. I know, and all I can do is wish them a good luck. Take care of your health, guys~I'm doing well in here. Cuz I believe a saying. That is , "I will prepare, and someday my chance will come!" I forgot who said it, but I truely believe this saying from my heart. Everyday may seem dull and unchanging for us, but what we ought to do is just preparing for every moment and wait for our chance come to us. Daily life is important, because there is never a same day come again in our life.
Looking people so busy, sometimes I would feel I had nothing to do but eat, sleep and read etc. Now I have plenty of time to do everything I love to. It is great. Everything is perfect except one fact that my fellow peers who I can share my interest with are all far apart from me now.
Hey, I've got missing you guys, are you aware of that?:-)
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Fresh Strawberry
At 6pm, I was asked by neighborhood whether I would like to go to pick some strawberries with them together. Of course the answer was " Sure"! I LOVE STRAWBERRY!
We got to the field after driving for approximately 15 minutes. The place we had arrived was completely country. All we could see from around was hills surrounding us. The air was fresh and the fields was really wide. I wonder how they've got such a good land. Because you know what, land in this small country is really precious and expensive! I have always wished for a land so that I could live in a country cultivating or planting some fruits and vegetables when I get old. An Utopia completely belonging to me. How wonderful if this dream would come true one day~:-)
Monday, May 09, 2005
Bath Candle
I bought this candle recently. Pink light and sweet scent make you relax a lot on the bath. You should try this~
Wisteria
Lately,I had my father drive me and some of my friends to a park which are well-known for beautiful wisterias. It is said that the number of varieties of wisterias are the most here. Actually these wisterias are not only from various prefectures in Japan,but also from China and other foreign countries. I took some of these pictures of purple and white ones. They all looked so beautiful, didn't they?:-)
Sunday, May 08, 2005
Sunday, May 8, 2005
Watching Videos
Time comes to 8 o'clock in the morning, I got up and ready for a walk. The road I am going to is flanked with green trees and colorful flowers. The CD I was listening to is Usher's <> album. I like to do everything with songs whenever I am having a walk, hanging out or folding the washing and etc. Sometimes i would even dance or hum with the music together. Music soothes me a lot.
11am, mom went out for her job. And just then, I got a call from my friend asking me to eat Chinese meat dumpling at his home. Some of my friend they are good at cooking and making delicious chinese cuisine. I was a little hesitated whether to go or not because I had already planed what to do today. Besides, he has just got married lately, it deserved to think something sensible. Although I know his wife very well but I still don't feel really comfortable when being with them alone. It is just sort of awkawrd. But one the other hand, Gyoza is one of my favorite food and whatever, it is no better than have a lunch without self cooking! Therefore, I decided to go promising to be there at 12.
12am, reaching at their home, having meat dumpling together. Yummy!! The taste was over my expectation actually! After finishing the lunch, we saw <Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban> at home theather. I missed seeing it at theater, so this time I saw it I was totally moved. I would read the book again. Seems so interesting!!<Kung Fu Hustle>is also an interesting movie directed by Chow Xinchi, a famous HongKong comedy actor. Really excited. His movies always teach people not to give up your dreams and never forget your pure heart. Too right!!
Mother's Day
Today May 8 is mother's day in Japan. It's a day our daughters say thanks to their mothers. Arigato, Okaasan!! ( Thanks a lot, mom! I appreciate you!) Also we bought some gifts for our mothers. So am I. This morning, I gave her a blue christal bracelet I had bought for her on the other day. She looked astonished to get present from me because I had never done this thing before. But I know she was happy. All I want to say to her is "Mom, you helped me a lot. I love you~!"
Time comes to 8 o'clock in the morning, I got up and ready for a walk. The road I am going to is flanked with green trees and colorful flowers. The CD I was listening to is Usher's <> album. I like to do everything with songs whenever I am having a walk, hanging out or folding the washing and etc. Sometimes i would even dance or hum with the music together. Music soothes me a lot.
11am, mom went out for her job. And just then, I got a call from my friend asking me to eat Chinese meat dumpling at his home. Some of my friend they are good at cooking and making delicious chinese cuisine. I was a little hesitated whether to go or not because I had already planed what to do today. Besides, he has just got married lately, it deserved to think something sensible. Although I know his wife very well but I still don't feel really comfortable when being with them alone. It is just sort of awkawrd. But one the other hand, Gyoza is one of my favorite food and whatever, it is no better than have a lunch without self cooking! Therefore, I decided to go promising to be there at 12.
12am, reaching at their home, having meat dumpling together. Yummy!! The taste was over my expectation actually! After finishing the lunch, we saw <Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban> at home theather. I missed seeing it at theater, so this time I saw it I was totally moved. I would read the book again. Seems so interesting!!<Kung Fu Hustle>
Mother's Day
Today May 8 is mother's day in Japan. It's a day our daughters say thanks to their mothers. Arigato, Okaasan!! ( Thanks a lot, mom! I appreciate you!) Also we bought some gifts for our mothers. So am I. This morning, I gave her a blue christal bracelet I had bought for her on the other day. She looked astonished to get present from me because I had never done this thing before. But I know she was happy. All I want to say to her is "Mom, you helped me a lot. I love you~!"
Monday, May 02, 2005
Monday, May 2, 2005
Yesterday,at 3, I went to a friend's home. She called me to come to her home to have a BBQ Party the day before yesterday. She came back from her university to her home recently.
It was rainy and cloudy yesterday, so I wasn't in mood going out side. But well, because it IS a PROMISE, I had to go whatever the weather would be like. But NOW, I would say it was WORTH! Her home was near to the hospital, so I was able to visit there again to see Hanachan!! I haven't seen him for about twenty days if I count it. Honestly, I had never given a thought I would see him so soon. I just wanted to go to library and search some books at first. THEN tak a chance cuz I had no idea if i were lucky enough to meet him at hospital because that day was Sunday, he would possibly not be there. But I WAS ABLE to see him. I was so lucky! The staffs were all my acquaintances, who worked hard and helped me a lot when I was totally down because of illness. So I was able to behave myself and we had a ball. I was satisfied and made up my mind not to ask more.
A little bitter, but happy. I should cherish this time I have. Life is just like this.
Discussing Politics
After coming back home, I was surprised to find the shoes increased in front door. They had invited other friends while I and K was out. BBQ party's begun!
It was fun though we didn't know each other at first. Mother and her friend was busy with preparing dishes for us, chatting loudly. I liked harumaki best and rolling lots of food, like meat, vegetable and anything else into it. They were so triffic! I haven't eaten that chinese food for ages. After finishing dinner, mothers and fathers began talking about demonstration and some movement Japan's government should take against China. They constantly used the word "facing history as mirror" in a strict way being eloquently critical and eager. People here are really concerned about politics. I was a little shamed for myself because I didn't have enough knowledge about politics and history between the two country that much. So all I could do was keep silent and listen to their opinions which I think a little emotive and one-sidely. It is hard to avoid this phenomenon happen because the discussing people here are all from same background, all used to come here as an exchange student from their common nation. In this case, their children are mostly hard-studying and brilliant. Most of them did do well at school when they in thier motherland, so it wasn't that hard for them to master language and go to would-be prestige colleges in Japan. They would always feel sort of obligated to do better than their parents had done. They are tend to be young, clever, and adaptable especially when they were born in high educational background families.
Well, that may be so-called " Hungry Spirit" or..high expectation for prospects of their children. Bright future set by parents. .
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