official name

"Official name: Kingdom of Thailand (Prathet Thai)
Around until 1949, the country was known as "Siam".
Then it was changed to the current name, "Prathet Thai", or "Thailand", on May 11, 1949.
"Thai" means "free" and so, "Thailand" means "Land of the Free."

from http://www.thaismile.jp/e_general_info_of_Thailand.html

History of Thailand

"Different indigenous cultures have existed in Thailand since the time of the Baan Chiang culture. However, due to its geographical location, Thai culture has always been greatly influenced by China and India as well as other neighboring cultures. However, the first Siamese/Thai state is traditionally considered to be the Buddhist kingdom of Sukhothai founded in 1238, following the decline and fall of the Khmer Empire in the 13th - 15th century.
A century later, Sukhothai's power was overshadowed by the larger Siamese kingdom of Ayutthaya, established in the mid-14th century. After Ayutthaya sacked Angkor itself in 1431, much of the Khmer court and its Hindu customs were brought to Ayuthaya, and Khmer customs and rituals were adopted into the courtly culture of Siam.
After Ayuthaya fell in 1767, Thonburi was the capital of Thailand for a brief period under King Taksin the Great. The current (Ratthanakosin) era of Thai history began in 1782 following the establishment of Bangkok as capital of the Chakri dynasty under King Rama I the Great.
European powers began traveling to Thailand in the 16th century. Despite European pressure, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been colonized by a European power. The two main reasons for this is that Thailand had a long succession of very able rulers in the 1800s and that it was able to utilise the rivalry and tension between the French and the British. As a result, the country remained as a buffer state between parts of Southeast Asia that were colonised by the two colonial powers. Despite this, Western influence led to many reforms in the 19th century and major concessions to British trading interests. This included the loss of the three southern provinces, which later became Malaysia's three northern states.
In 1932, a bloodless revolution resulted in a new constitutional monarchy. During the war, Thailand was allied with Japan. Yet after the war, it became an ally of the United States. Thailand then went through a series of coups d'état, but eventually progressed towards democracy in the 1980s.
In 1997, Thailand was hit with the Asian financial crisis and the Thai baht was soon worth 56 baht to the U.S. Dollar compared to about 25 baht to the dollar before 1997. Since then the baht has regained some strength and currently trades around 33-35 baht to the dollar.
The official calendar in Thailand is based on Eastern version of the Buddhist Era, which is 543 years ahead of the Gregorian (western) calendar. For example, the year 2007 AD is called 2550 BE in Thailand."

from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand#History

Business Hours

"Government and business offices are open from 8:30 to 16:30 hours, Monday to Friday."

from http://www.mfa.go.th/web/847.php?id=16

language

"The national and official language is Thai while English is widely spoken and understood in major cities, particularly in Bangkok and in business circles."


from http://www.mfa.go.th/web/847.php?id=16

population

"The population in Thailand is approximately 62 million, of which around 6 million live in the capital city, Bangkok."



from http://www.mfa.go.th/web/847.php?id=16

climate

"Thailand is a warm and rather humid tropical country with monsoonal climate. Temperatures are highest in March and April with average temperature of 28 degree Celsius to 38 degrees Celsius and humidity averaging between 82.8 percent to 73 percent"

from http://www.mfa.go.th/web/847.php?id=16

money

"It is advisable to bring to Thailand the US dollars, Euros and other world's major currencies, which provide secure and stable rates while exchanging to the Thai Baht at any local bank or the easily available currency exchange booths. International credit cards are generally recognized as well. Traveler cheques are widely accepted, but to cash them in, one should carry a passport along.
Thailand Money
10 Baht 20 Baht

50 Baht 100 Baht

500 Baht 1000 Baht

Apropos Thai money, click on the banknote's thumbnail to see its original size. Newly designed banknotes have been introduced recently, and in effect, both new and old are in use. Use this Currency Calculator, to check the exchange rates from various currencies to Thai Baht. And for actual rates offered in Thailand click on Bangkok Bank or Exchange Rates to Thai Baht."

from http://www.th4u.com/preparations.htmthe picture

the weather

"The best overall time for visiting most of Thailand climate-wise is between November and February when it is not too wet and not too hot. The south is best visited when the rest of Thailand is miserably hot (March to May), and the north is best from mid-November to early December or when it starts warming up again in February. If you're spending time in Bangkok, be prepared to roast in April and do some wading in October - probably most challenging two months, weather-wise, in the capital."

from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/asia/thailand/essential?a=weather

Introduction of Thailand

"The Kingdom of Thailand draws more visitors than any other country in southeast Asia with its irresistible combination of breathtaking natural beauty, inspiring temples, renowned hospitality, robust cuisine and ruins of fabulous ancient kingdoms. Few countries are so well endowed.

From the stupa-studded mountains of Mae Hong Son and the verdant limestone islands of the Andaman Sea, to the pulse-pounding dance clubs of Bangkok and the tranquil villages moored along the Mekong River, Thailand offers something for every type of traveller."

from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/asia/thailand/

Historical Background

"There are conflicting opinions as to the origins of the Thais. Three decades ago it could be said with presumed certainty that the Thais originated in Northwestern Szechuan in China about 4,500 years ago and later migrated down to their present homeland. However, this theory has been altered by the discovery of remarkable prehistoric artifacts in the village of Ban Chiang in the Nong Han District of Udon Thani Province in the Northeast. These include evidence of bronze metallurgy going back 3,500 years, as well as other indications of a far more sophisticated culture than any previously suspected by archaeologists. It now appears that the a Thais might have originated here in Thailand and later scattered to various parts of Asia, including some parts of China.
Siam is the name by which the country was known to the world until 1939 and again between 1945 and 1949. On May 11, 1949, an official proclamation changed the name of the country to "Prathet Thai", or "Thailand", by which it has since been known. The word "Thai" means "free", and therefore "Thailand" means "Land of the Free."
from http://www.mfa.go.th/web/847.php?id=16

location

"Thailand is situated in the heart of the Southeast Asian mainland, covering an area of 513,115 sq.km. and extends about 1,620 kilometres from north to south and 775 kilometres from east to west. Thailand borders the Lao People's Democratic Republic and the Union of Myanmar to the North, the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Gulf of Thailand to the East, the Union of Myanmar and the Indian Ocean to the West, and Malaysia to the south."

from http://www.mfa.go.th/web/847.php?id=16

the water market

This picture is a state of the water market. I'm very interested in it. I want to see it and shopping there someday.

Bangkok

This is the Bankok's picture. I want to go and see them. It is very beautiful building.

the flag

"The flag of Thailand shows five horizontal stripes in the colours red, white, blue, white and red. The middle blue strip is twice as wide as the other four. The three colours red-white-blue stand for nation-religion-king, an unofficial motto of Thailand. The flag was adopted on September 28, 1917. The Thai name for the flag is ธงไตรรงค์ (Thong Trairong), which simply means tricolour flag.

The first flag used for Siam was probably a plain red one, first used under King Narai (1656-1688). Naval flags later used different symbols on the red ground—a white chakra (the Buddhist wheel), a white elephant inside the chakra, or a white disc with a sun inside.

Officially the first flag was created in 1855 by King Mongkut (Rama IV), showing a white elephant (a royal symbol) on red ground, as the plain coloured flag was not distinct enough for international relations.


1916 flagIn 1916 the flag was changed to the current design, but with the middle colour being the same red as the outer stripe. The story goes that during a flood King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) saw the flag hanging upside-down, and to prevent this from happening again created a new flag which was symmetrical. In 1917 the middle color was changed to blue, the colour for Friday, the day King Vajiravudh was born. According to other sources, the blue colour was chosen to show solidarity with the Allies of World War I, which also had the colours blue-red-white in their flags.

An interesting fact is that the flag is just like the flag of Costa Rica but with the blue and red colors inverted. Costa Rica often puts its coat of arms on it to avoid confusion from afar or in international settings."

from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Thailand

Demographics

"Thailand's population is dominated by various Tai-speaking peoples. Among these, the most numerous are the Central Thai, the Northeastern Thai or Isan or Lao, the Northern Thai, and the Southern Thai. The Central Thai have long dominated the nation politically, economically, and culturally, even though they make up only about one-third of Thailand's population and are slightly outnumbered by the Northeastern Thai. Due to education system and the forging of a national identity, many people are now able to speak Central Thai as well as their own local dialects.

The largest group of non-Tai people are the Chinese who have historically played a disproportionately significant role in the economy. Most have integrated completely into mainstream Thai society, and do not live in Bangkok's Chinatown on Yaowarat Road. Other ethnic groups include Malays in the south, Mon, Khmer and various hill tribes. After the end of the Vietnam War, many Vietnamese refugees settled in Thailand, mainly in the northeastern regions.

According to the last census (2000) 95% of Thais are Buddhists of the Theravada tradition. Muslims are the second largest religious group in Thailand at 4.6%. Some provinces and towns south of Chumphon have dominant Muslim populations, including many ethnic Thai.[verification needed] Often Muslims live in separate communities from non-Muslims. The southern tip of Thailand are mostly ethnic Malays and they are mostly concentrated in the south, where they form a strong majority in four provinces. Christians, mainly Catholics, represent 0.75% of the population. A tiny but influential community of Sikhs and some Hindus also live in the country's cities.

The Thai language is Thailand's national language, written in its own alphabet, but many ethnic and regional dialects exist as well as areas where people speak predominantly Isan or Mon-Khmer languages. Although English is widely taught in schools, proficiency is low."

from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand#Demographics

Culture

"Theravada Buddhism is central to modern Thai identity and belief. In practice, Thai Buddhism has evolved over time to include many regional beliefs originating from animism as well as ancestor worship. In areas in the southernmost parts of Thailand, Islam is prevalent. Several different ethnic groups, many of which are marginalized, populate Thailand. Some of these groups overlap into Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia and have maintained a distinctly traditional way-of-life despite strong Thai cultural influence. Ethnic Chinese also form a significant part of Thai society, particularly in and around Bangkok. Their successful integration into Thai society has allowed for this group to hold positions of economic and political power, the most noteworthy of these being the Thai Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, who held power from 2001 until September 19, 2006 when he was ousted by a military coup d'état.

Like most Asian cultures, respect towards ancestors is an essential part of Thai spiritual practice. Thais have a strong sense of hospitality and generosity, but also a strong sense of social hierarchy. Seniority is an important concept in Thai culture. Thais will bow to the feet of their parents or grandparents to honor them. When children leave to go to school, they bow to their parents to represent their respect for them. They do the same when they come back. In addition, the elders always rule in family decisions or ceremonies.

Muay Thai, or Thai boxing, is the national sport in Thailand and its native martial art. It achieved popularity all over the world in the 1990s. Although similar martial arts styles exist in other southeast Asian countries, few enjoy the recognition that Muay Thai has received with its full-contact rules allowing strikes including elbows, throws and knees. Association football, however, has possibly overtaken Muay Thai's position as most widely viewed and liked sport in contemporary Thai society and it is not uncommon to see Thais cheering their favourite English Premier League teams on television and walking round in replica kits. Another widely enjoyed pastime, and once a competitive sport, is kite flying.

The standard greeting in Thailand is a prayer-like gesture called the wai (see namaste). Taboos include touching someone's head or pointing with the feet, as the head is considered the most sacred and the foot the dirtiest part of the body. Stepping over someone, or over food, is considered insulting. However, Thai culture as in many other Asian cultures, is succumbing to the influence of westernization and some of the traditional taboos are slowly fading away with time.

Books and other documents are the most revered of secular objects - therefore one should not slide a book across a table or place it on the floor.

Thai cuisine blends five fundamental tastes: sweet, spicy, sour, bitter and salty. Some common ingredients used in Thai cuisine include garlic, chillies, lime juice, lemon grass, and fish sauce. The staple food in Thailand is rice, particularly jasmine variety rice (also known as Hom Mali rice) which is included in almost every meal. Thailand is the world's largest exporter of rice and Thais domestically consume over 100 kg of milled rice per person per year [14]. Over 5000 varieties of rice from Thailand are preserved in the rice gene bank of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), based in the Philippines. The King of Thailand is the official patron of IRRI[15].

Thai society has been influenced in recent years by its widely-available multi-language press and media. There are numerous English, Thai and Chinese newspapers in circulation; Thailand is the largest newspaper market in South East Asia with an estimated circulation of at least 13 million copies daily in 2003."
the picture

from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand#Culture

Economy

"After enjoying the world's highest growth rate from 1985 to 1995 - averaging almost 9% annually - increased pressure on Thailand's currency, the baht, in 1997 led to a crisis that uncovered financial sector weaknesses and forced the government to float the currency. Long pegged at 25 to the US dollar, the baht reached its lowest point of 56 to the US dollar in January 1998 and the economy contracted by 10.2% that same year. The collapse prompted a wider Asian financial crisis.

Thailand entered a recovery stage in 1998, expanding 4.2% and grew 4.4% in 2000, largely due to strong exports - which increased about 20% in 2000. Growth was dampened by a softening of the global economy in 2001, but picked up in the subsequent years due to strong growth in China and the various domestic stimulation programs of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, popularly known as Thaksinomics. Growth in 2003 and 2004 was over 6% annually.[12]

"Thailand exports over $105 billion worth of products annually [12]. Major exports include rice, textiles and footwear, fishery products, rubber, jewelry, automobiles, computers and electrical appliances. Thailand is the world’s no.1 exporter of rice, exporting 6.5 million tons of milled rice annually. Rice is the most important crop in the country. Thailand has the highest percent of arable land, 27.25%, of any nation in the Greater Mekong Subregion [13]. About 55% of the available land area is used for rice production [14].

Substantial industries include electric appliances, components, computer parts and automobiles, while tourism contributes about 5% of the Thai economy's GDP. Long stay foreign residents also contribute heavily to GDP.

The main natural resources of Thailand are tin, rubber, natural gas, tungsten, tantalum, timber, lead, fish, gypsum, lignite, fluorite, and arable land."
the picture

from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand#Economy

Geography

"At 514,000 km² (198,000 sq mi), Thailand is the world's 49th-largest country. It is comparable in size to Spain, and somewhat larger than the US state of California.

Thailand is home to several distinct geographic regions, partly corresponding to the provincial groups. The north of the country is mountainous, with the highest point being Doi Inthanon at 2,576 metres (8,451 ft). The northeast consists of the Khorat Plateau, bordered to the east by the Mekong river. The centre of the country is dominated by the predominantly flat Chao Phraya river valley, which runs into the Gulf of Thailand. The south consists of the narrow Kra Isthmus that widens into the Malay Peninsula.

The local climate is tropical and characterised by monsoons. There is a rainy, warm, and cloudy southwest monsoon from mid-May to September, as well as a dry, cool northeast monsoon from November to mid-March. The southern isthmus is always hot and humid. Major cities beside the capital Bangkok include Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, Ubon Ratchathani, Nakhon Sawan, Chiang Mai, Surat Thani, Phuket and Hat Yai (Songkhla Province)."

The picture

from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand#Geography

the basic information of Thailand

"The Kingdom of Thailand lies in Southeast Asia, with Laos and Cambodia to its east, the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia to its south, and the Andaman Sea and Myanmar to its west. Its largest city is Bangkok, which is also one of the largest cities in the world. This is not the capitol as commonly accepted though. The actual capitol is the longest multi-word place name in the world. Spelled in English is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit. The name roughly translates as "Great City of Angels, the supreme repository of divine jewels, the great land of unconquerable, the grand and prominent realm, the royal and delightful capitol full of nine noble gems, the highest royal dwelling and grand palace, the divine shelter and living place of the reincarnated spirits" wheras Bangkok translates as "Village of Olives" or "Village of Plums"

from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand

the map

Bangkok is capital of the Thailand. It is located in near the Chao Phraya River. The Chao Phraya River is very famous.

Cadogon Guides Thailand

I'm borrowing "Cadogon Guides Thailand", the Thailand guide book from Mr.Tomei. I can take a lot of information by the book. The book tell me many important things of Thailand.

the Thailand alphabet

I think that the Thailand alphabet is very unique. It seems like signs.

number

I checked that how to count the numbers in Thai. I was surprised it, because it is quite different from how to count the numbers in English. It is very natural, but I was surprised.

Thailand

The reason why I was interested in Thailand is that I like ethnic clothes. I often go to the shops where ethnic items sell.
Thailand's capitai is Bangkok. Their official language is Thai.

I checked three countries. They are Thailand, Vietnum and Jamaica. I also interested in Jamaica.

seminar 2007

Hi. My name is Yuri Honda. I'm interested in Thailand and Vietnam, so I'll check them in this class.

Writing 4: Final exam

Total posts: 76
Total words: 6824
Number of posts in September: 4,
October: 24,
November: 20,
December: 18,
January: 10,
Number of posts: 76,
about books; 11(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11)

with links; 4,
with pictures and photos: 24,
presentations: 1 about Kumamoto
[YOU NEED TO LINK TO THE POSTS ABOUT BOOKS; TYPE THE TITLE (or number) AND LINK FROM THAT]
Number of complex posts (at least 3 links and 1 picture): 4(1,2,3,4,)
Sidebar Items: labels section?; YES
Kumamoto links section?; YES
blog links section? (including at least 2 blogs from outside your class?)
Number of comments on your blog: 9
The assignments you have done [YOU NEED TO LINK TO THEM]
The longest gap between posts (which posts, and how long was the gap): a week(from October 29 to November 5)


I enjoyed this class very much. I couldn't make blogs before, but I became make it now. In addition, I couldn't faster at writing and tiping, but I became them now. Writing class is my weak point, but I think it is very important to study English. This class was a little hard for me to study, but I can enjoying this class. because we have own blog. I was happy to renew my blog. I want to use the blog and take new informations on the blogs. I have to study more and enjoying study writing for the future. This class was very useful for me. Thank you for teaching us.

Writing 4: Final exam

Total posts: 76
Total words: 6824
Number of posts in September: 4,
October: 24,
November: 20,
December: 18,
January: 10,
Number of posts: 76,
about books; 11(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11)

with links; 4,
with pictures and photos: 24,
presentations: 1 about Kumamoto
[YOU NEED TO LINK TO THE POSTS ABOUT BOOKS; TYPE THE TITLE (or number) AND LINK FROM THAT]
Number of complex posts (at least 3 links and 1 picture): 4(1,2,3,4,)
Sidebar Items: labels section?; YES
Kumamoto links section?; YES
blog links section? (including at least 2 blogs from outside your class?)
Number of comments on your blog: 9
The assignments you have done [YOU NEED TO LINK TO THEM]
The longest gap between posts (which posts, and how long was the gap): a week(from October 29 to November 5)


I enjoyed this class very much. I couldn't make blogs before, but I became make it now. In addition, I couldn't faster at writing and tiping, but I became them now. Writing class is my weak point, but I think it is very important to study English. This class was a little hard for me to study, but I can enjoying this class. because we have own blog. I was happy to renew my blog. I want to use the blog and take new informations on the blogs. I have to study more and enjoying study writing for the future. This class was very useful for me. Thank you for teaching for us.

drink party

I worked part-time job from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Then, I had to go to downtown to drink party. I was very tired, but I was looking forward to do it. We enjoyed very much. I went back home at 6 a.m. I slep a lot of times.

Happy Birthday to Misato!!!

January 12 is my friend, Misato's 20th birthday, so Happy Birthday!!! I became acquainted with her when we were high school students. She is very nice person. We met seijin-shiki, I want to meet her again.

Joyfull

Today, I and my friend went to Joyfull to eat dinner after school. We often go there. We talked about everything. We stayed there for 5 hours. I thought that I want to go there with her again.

Seijin-shiki

January 8, we had Seijin-shiki. We can take part in this ceremony only one time, so we were nery looking forward to it. I borrow Kimono as rental. Long sleeved kimono's color is black. I like it very much, because it is very nice and cool!! I went to Seijin-shiki with my high scoll friends. We are very good friends. We didn't enter the hall and we spent taking pictures with many friends outside hall. After the ceremony we went to downtown to eat lunch. The after the time, we went to high school. We met a lot of friends and took many pictures. In the evening, I went to junior high school alumni association. This meeting was very happy. I had very very good times today.

sleepy

I didn't sleep well from Seijin-shiki, so I want to sleep more. I'll go to hair salon today. After I'll go back home and I want to sleep.

January 6

I got up afternoon. Today, my friend will come my house, so I had to clean my room. She wated to me to rent a dress to wear in alumni association. We talked a lot of things and very good time today.

January 5

I went to post office to buy New Year's card for my father. After, I also went to downtown to make nail tips. I made it for the first time, so I got nervous. I am looking forward to take at "seijin-shiki". In the evening, I worked part-time job.

January 4

I went to downtown with my friend today, too. We wanted to many clothes, because there is taken place a many clothes, because there is taken place a sale in downtown. We looked forward to buy something. I bought 3 clothes and pierced earring. My friend also some clothes. We was very satisfied with bought clothes. I got a black scarf from her. I wanted a black scarf, so I was very surprised and very happy!!! I treated her to a STARBUCKS COFFEE. We had very good time today.

January 3

I promised to go shopping with my friend. I went to uncle's house in the morning. After, I went to downtown by a car. I and my friend bought many clothes. We went to "Jolly Pasta" that my friend's part-time works. We ate Pasta and it very delicious.

A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

A Happy New Year!!! I wish this year also to be a good year.

December 28

I went to downtown with my friend, today. We looked for dress to wear for Coming of Age day's ceremony. Then, we went to Jolly Pasta, which our friend's part-time job place. We ate pasta and we satisfied with eat dinner. We had very good time.

Happy birthday, Yukimi!!!

Today is my friend, Yukimi's 20th birthday. So Happy Birthday!!! She and I have known each other since high school days. We are same blood tipe and we go together very much. We don't play recently, but we promise to go to Coming of Age Day's ceremony. I'm looking forward to it.

Merry Christmas!!!

Merry Christmas!!! I had very very good time with my friends. We went to "hikari no mori". I bought a one-piece and my friend bought some clothes. After the time, we went to a pub. We ate and drunk a lot. Then, we invited another friends and we went to one of the friend's house. We drunk more and we had good time.

a present

I gave a present from my mother's friend. Today, I took my friend to downtown, and after the time, I took my mother and mother's friends to a pub, so my mother's friend gave me a present. It is very cute!! Thank you, Mamechan.

a present

I bought a Christmas present for my friend. I was often treated by her, so I thought that I have to buy something. I like Stone Market, so I bought it there. I will be happy to please her.

Total words this semester: 6824

How many total posts? 76

How many posts
in September: 4
in October: 24
in November: 20
in December: 18
in January: 10

(use labels for the following)
How many posts 76
about books: 12
with links: 4
with pictures/photos: 24

How many complex posts? (at least 3 links and 1 photo): 3

Sidebar: Do you have:
a labels section: YES
a Kumamoto links section: YES
other blogs: YES
(including at least 2 blogs from other classes in the WinK community: YES )

Comments (look in your dashboard):
How many comments are there on your blog? 10

Assignments/Book reviews:

How many book reviews have you written? 12
Have you done these assignments?: YES

1. assignment 1: review (at least 3 paragraphs of at least 3 sentences):
2. assignment 2: blog post about Kumamoto
3. assignment 3: collaborative essay about Kumamoto
4. assignment 5: presentation about Kumamoto
5. assignment 6: (collaborative) movie review; or kumamoto-i wiki assignment

Other questions:

1. What is the longest gap between posts on your blog?

this morning

I met club member this morning, so we will be birthday party at lunch time!! We have to write message on a square piece of thick paper.

December 17

I went to "Diamond city Crea" with my aunt. She looks young for her age. She bought me clothes. I was very happy, so I wanted to get jeans. I thought that I will wear it a lot. Thank you, Chikachan!!

December 16

Today, our club's Christmas party took place in downtown. I bought a present. We started drinking at 7 o'clock. I didn't go to post-party party. I went to another drink party with 4 people. One of them, a person can drink a lot. He challenged me to duel of drink. I thought that I cannot be defeated by him and drank a lot of beer almost as same as him. We had very very good time. We promised to meet on Christmas and we are going to drink, again.

Scotland---book review---

I read "Scotland". I have never been there, but I became want to go there. Scotland is different from England. It is a country in a country. It has very beautiful empty hills of the north, the sea and the islands, the big cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow. In addition, Scotland people are very warm, friendly, and funny!!

My presentation

very sleepy

I went shopping with my friends, yesterday. I couldn't sleep well, so I want to sleep more and I'll go back home and go to bed early.

shopping

Today, I went to downtown with mt friends after school. I had to buy Christmas present for club member and my friend. I bought it at "Pasar" and "Stone Market". My friend bought some clothes and accessories. I wanted to buy clothes, but I didn't have enough money, so I couldn't buy them. Our club member's Christmas party take place in December 16. I'm looking forward to do it very much. I and my friends's Christmas party will take place in December 23 and 24, I'm looking forward to do it, too. Today, we ate dinner and we went back home. I had very good time.

very hard

I worked in a pub as a part-time job. Today, December 8, There were 31 people reserved from 7 o'clock. In the other hand, 5 people and 3 people reserved from 7:30 p.m, so I had to work hard. After I worked there, I went to restaurant with my part-time job's friend and we ate dinner. We talked a lot of things.

yesterday

I was sleepy yesterday, because I couldn't sleep well until yesterday. I want to sleep when I go back home soon.

very sleepy

Yesterday, I went to bed at 4 a.m, so I wanted to sleep more. However I had to go to school at morning. After school, I went to shopping with my mother and we went to ate for dinner. I went back home, I slep in a minute. I want to sleep then I go back home tomorrow.

Animals in Danger---book review---

I read "Animals in Danger". This book was easy for me to read, but I was thought that I read it. Animals make the world a richer place, a more interesting and a more beautiful place for us to live in. However, the animals in danger. A million years ago there were a lot more species of animals than there are now. Of course, some species disappear naturally, but today they are disappearing faster than before. Animals are in danger from natural accident, some animals die because of small changes in the wetaher. Animals are in danger not only the reason, but also people made new roads, move rivers, take away trees. In many countries people can also make a lot of money from animals, so they kill animals.
We have to live animals from now on, so we can help animals in danger.We change things in our world quickly, but animals change very slowly. They are all going to disappear soon - or we can help them. Our home is their home, too. We can't forget it.

Happy Birthday to Chiichan!!

December 1, today, my aunt, Chika chan's birthday!!! She is very kindness to me, so I like her very much. She and I often go to karaoke and she sings well. I want to go there, again.

Happy Birthday to Sachiko!!!

Today is my friend, Sachiko's birthday. Happy birthdat Sachiko!!! She is one of circle member. She is very nice person, so I like her. We celebrated her last week, it was very fun.

Jane Eyre---book review---

I read "Jane Eyre". This story is one woman's life. Her name is Jane Eyre. Jane Eyre had not family, so when she was small, her parents died and they left no money. She was very poor. She was taken over by a family of a relative, but she was tormented there. Jane falls into Rochester and love of the master of the house where she worked at as a tutor afterwards, but, with the aid of the clergyman whom there is after roam, it is it with a teacher of a school of the village. However, in fact, Jane understands that there was a very rich uncle, and the inheritance rolls, and Jane becamesocial position to live for easily. However, she could not unforgettable Rhester and she visited him. Rochester was blind, so the fire. He said, " you can't marry me now.", but she wanted to be his wife. Then they decided get married. She was very happy to spend with him. Then, it happened miracle!! Rochester could see quite well with one eye. He could not see enough to read or write, but he could walk the place without using a stick like a blind person. I thought wonderful that they got over difficulty and it was grown.

American Life---book review---

I read "American Life". The American whom I thought, they often eat fastfood, they live a big house, and so on until I read this book. However almost American don't like that. This book introduced to me that Americans real life. The United States of America is the fourth biggest country in the world. Most stores are open long hours every day and some never close. People usually drive to shopping center. Minneapolis has more than 400 stores. Many people eat Mexican food and there are Italian and Chinese restaurants everiwhere. Baseball is a famous sports in the USA,but it possibly started from an old English game.　However a lot of American think that it is the most American sports. Of course, I also think it. Basketball is also famous sports in the USA. It started in the USA in in the USA. It started in the USA in 1891. People play basketball evrywhere. I knew I never known American life, I read this book and felt charm more about U.S.A.

Karaoke

I went to karaoke with my friend. She sings very well, so I like listening to her sing a song. We ate a lot of foods and drinks. We stayed there about 4 hours and after, I worked part time job.

November 24

I drunk with my friends yesterday. I worked part-time job and then I went to downtown. I was tired, but we enjoyed very much. We drunk in a pub and went to karaoke. We had very good time today.

The Earthquake---book review---

I read "The Earthquake". This book's main character are Gabriel, Silvia and Marco. Gabriel loves Silvia, Silvia loves Marco. Marco is the rich, but Gabliel don't have enough money. Suddenly, the earthquake happened. Silvia loved Marco before, but she became loved Gabriel after the earthquake happened. I thought that human's heart changes easily.

shopping

Today, I went shopping to downtown with my friend. She wanted to buy boots when I and she went shopping before. At last, she got boots that she wanted to. After she bought it, we went to STARBUCKS Coffee store and drunk. After we drunk, she went to a part-time joband I went back home. I want to go shopping with her again, so she is very nice person.

adidas

I like adidas very much!! Today I went to down town with my friend and bought adidas's watch. We bought it matching watch. I was very happy to buy it.

THE MISSING COINS---book review---

I read "THE MISSING COINS". It is easy for me to read this book. This story's stage is in Bath, England. Pete and Carla like to look at the beautiful old buildinds and to walk in the little back street. They walked a little street and they stopped a man who played the flute. Carla likes his tune, but Pete doesn't like it. They went to shop that has old coins and stamps. They looked at them with interesting. However, this shopkeeper isn't friendly. They thought Carla and Pete are going to steal the old coins and stamps. Pete was interested in old stamps and he became want to start a collection of stamps. They went out the shop and went to cafe. The shopkeeper came to them and said that you stole the old stamps and coins. However, in fact, the young shopworker have stolen and gave them to flute player.

test

I had to make English test for circle member until today, because we are going to do some tests today. I could notmake a test, so I must make it from now.

Angie

I have dog as a pet. She is 9 years old. Her name is Angie. My mother named her. She is very cute, but she is often mistaken a male.

Shopping

I went to downtown with my friend after school. We often go shopping together. Today, I bought knit at wego. The friend bought denim and accessaries, so she had many money, but I didn't have enough money. I wanted to buy more.

part-time job

I worked part-time, yesterday. I worked in a pub and I like this place. People who work this place are very nice, so I can work pleasantly.

friend

November 11 and 12, I met my local friend. We are best friend and I like her very much. November 11, we drunk other four people. November 12, I and my friend went to prefecture university's school festival. We promised that to meet again.

Daikanbou

Today, I went to downtown with my friend after school. After we left, I met another friends and we rent rent-a-car, then we went to Daikanbou. It was very cold, there. We went many places and we had very good time. I want to meet them again.

SEAMO

I gave the SEAMO's CD from my friend. I like SEAMO's music, so I was very happy. He also likes SEAMO's music, but I gave it. Thank you!! Especially, I like "ANTI HERO", "kokoro no koe", and " mata aimashou". It is very good songs. Please listen them once.

Essay 3 About Kumamoto

This time, our theme is 'beaytiful landscape' in Kumamoto♪♪♪We recommend 3 best places to see nice landscape!!! These beautiful landscapes might relax you!!

First, we introduce CAMP place in MISIHARA!! The name is 'Kaze no sato camp jyo' ☆★☆This cottage's charge is so cheap and you can use anything at there!! Example, B.B.Q. sets or cooking goods or air conditioner and so on.... Above all, this land scape is really really beautiful (>_<)!! Especially, innumerable stars in the sky is sooooo beautiful★☆★　In the winter midnight, air is also very fresh!! The place is here!!

Second good place, we recommend the hill of the prayer. There is near to here. Probably this place is can see the beautiful night view and beautiful stars the nearest place. There is a this place beyond the Round1. So you need car! The hill of the prayer was very beautiful, but very cold now season. So you have to dresse in warm clothes.

Finally, we introduce a popular institution in Aso. It is Aso Farm Land!!! This place is very popular by many people. Our special driving courses are also around Aso. Aso has a lot of beautiful places in Kumamoto. Aso is most suitable to go for drive. Atmosphere of Aso is clear very much. We also want to introduce two places. Ir is Kusasenri and Daikanbou. First, Kusasenri. Students of Kumamoto usually go to Kusasenri for sightseeing by an event of a school. Second, Daikanbou. Daikanbou is my favorite place. I like this place very very much in Kumamoto. We can see very beautiful view from this place.

Our introduction is the end here. Probably, you might like these places. Please try to go there, someday. That's all. Thank you!!!

This time I worked with Atsumi Satou and Hiroko Tanaka.

November 7

Yesterday, I went back home early and went to bed. I couldn't sleep well still then, so I wanted to sleep very much. Maybe, I went to bed 10 o' clock.

Takumasai

Takumasai held in November 2 3 4. Our club sold crepe, so we had very busy for preparation it. However, we had very good time during Takumasai.

The Barcelona Game---book review---

I read "The Barcelona Game". It was very fun for me to read. THere is a girl, Holly. She likes reading books very much. She has tow brothers. They will go to see Manchester United's soccer game, so they will go to Spain. Holly was in trouble in cafe. However, a stranger, Pere helped her and she became very happy. Then Holly and her brothers enjoyed soccer game.

karaoke

I played with my friend, Yukie. We have known since high school days. We are very very good friends. We went to karaoke. We sang for 5 hours and we had dinner in hamburger steak restaurant. We had very good time. I want to play with her, again.

Kings and Queens of Britain---book review---

I read "Kings and Queens of Britain". This book told me about why there is should need a king and a queen in Britain. I have't understand it a lot before I read this book. We studied history of Britain in history classes, but we don't know detailed it. I was very interested in Britain history, so I want to know it more from now on.

Joyfull

I went to Joyfull for eat dinner with my friend. She and I often go there.We talked everything and we spent there for 4 hours. We also had good time, today.

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today

After this class, I will go to downtown, because I have to buy anything for school festival. We sell crepe at scool festival.

Montitti

I met my friend and gave a gift. She went to Osaka Prefecture as sightseeing of school. She gave me Montitti's key ring and Yatsuhashi. I like Yatsuhashi very much. I was very happy. Thank you, Nao!!! I also like Montitti, so I'm a fan of baseball.

October 18

I went to "Joyfull" with my part time job's friend. She wanted to talk to me about his boyfriend. I have seen him before. We had very very good time.

RAINFORESTS---book review---

I read "RAINFORESTS". In 1950, rainforests covered fifteen per cent of the Earth's land. Forty years later we have destroyed half of these. People have cut down much of Amazon rainforest to plant coffee and sugar. It is very in trouble for animals and insects. We have to stop to cut down rainforests only a few. It means that we live with natures.

Happy Birthday to Minami!!!

Today is my friend, Minami's birthday. She and I have known since elementary school days. We have taken battery in softball team in junior high school. She lives in Kagoshima Prefecture, so we can't meet easily. Someday, I'm looking forward to meet her, again.

October 19

Today, I drunk with my friends. We went to "Izayoi". We could drunk a little money. We had very very good time. After we drunk one of friend's boyfriend came to pick friend up, but I went back by bus.

Kumamoto

I like Kumamoto very much!!! There are a lot of good places. For example, Kumamoto castle, Aso and so on. Kumamoto castle greets the 400th anniversary. This castle is symbol of Kumamoto. This castle is very famous in Japan and we are proud of this one.
Aso is also famous place in Kumamoto. People usually go there when place in Kumamoto. People usually go there when they driving. Of course, I often go there. Atmosphere of Aso is clear very much.
Kumamoto have many shopping places. Shimotori and Kamitori are very famous. I often go there. I often go to PARCO for shopping. It is not only PARCO, but there are shoppping moll in local area. For example, "Hikari no mori". It s located in Kikuyou. I like this place very much, so there are my favotite shop in it. There is also have movie theater, so I often go there to see movies. The movie theater is big and wide.
Kumamoto have particular dialect. For example, "~bai", "~daken" and so on. I like Kumamoto's dialect. Maybe, Kumamoto people like them. Kumamoto people like our prefecture. Kumamoto have many nature. We have to protect them from now.

October 17

I met high school friends yesterday. We drank in "Toranosuke". There were many delicious foods and drinks. We had very good time. After we drank, we went to STARBACKS coffee shop. We promised to meet October 30. Then, we are going to go to Aso.

California---book review---

I read "CALIFORNIA". It semms that Americans call California "The Golden State". The place was found gold and silver in the mountain. I studied it when I was junior high school student. I have interestend in it. California has very beautiful places. I want to go there and look them. Los Angels also very famous cities one of the world and very large city. I read this book and I was very interested in this State.

Happy birthday to Tomoka!!!

Today was my friend,Tomoka's birthday party. She became 20 years old. The member is I, Yuka, Ayako and Tomoka. We are very good friends. We hold parties at each other's birthdays. Then, we are arrogant to a person of a birthday. After we were drinking, they came to my house and they stayed at my house. We had also very very good time.

October 12

Today is my friend, Tomoka's birthday. Tomoka, Happy Birthday!!!!!!!

NADA SOUSOU

I watched "Nada sousou" with my friend. The friend wanted to watch this movie, so we went to theater. I was moved this movie. I want to watch movies again.

red pumps

I and my friend went to downtown yeaterday. I have wanted to buy red pumps. I found it "shoe bar", so I bought it. I was very happy to buy it. My friend bought some clothes. We were happy to bought them.

clean my room

Today, I did my room cleaning. I couldn't cleanup, recently, so I gave my room a sweep very hard. I was very happy to clean my room. Then I went to part-time job. I led a fuul day, today.

October 8

Today, I went to downtown with my friend, Nao. Nao and I are very very good friends. We looked "Fujisaki shrine Aki no reitaisai " parade. A lot of people came and to see them. I have not joined this parade. Someday, I want to participate in this parade.

Aladdin---essay---

I like this movie the best. This story made from "a lamp of magic of Aladdin" of "thousands of nights single night story". Aladdin is a very poor but he has a clear heart. He and his monkey, Abuu were repeat steal every day. The other hands, Jasmine are a rich daughter and she is so beautiful. She has not go out the royal palace. She always had dissatisfactions to her house. Jasmine's father are a king of country. At last, she got away from the royal palace and she appeared in a town where Aladdin live in.
Aladdin and Abuu steal like always. He found Jasmine. He fell in love at first sight at the moment when he watched her. She doesn't know the world, so she gabe a things sold a shop to embarrassing children without permission. A salesclerk was angry and he was going to catch her. Aladdin prevented it to help Jasmine. They got to know there.
Aladdin was shut into a cave, because he deceived by jafar who had a wicked heart. When Aladdin and Abuu in troubled, suddenly Genie appeared in a lamp of magic. Genie can grant three wishes for his master. Aladdin became Ginie's master.
Jafar wanted to get a lamp of magic, so he was going to entrap Aladdin. Jafar used his stick and deceived Jasmine's father. He got a lamp of magic, but he was catched Aladdin's trap at last. Last, Aladdin promised Genie to release him. Genie was dreams come true by Aladdin. Aladdin and Jasmine got married safely.
When I was 12 years old that I watched this movie for the first time. Then I have been liked this movie the best. Especially, I like the scene that Aladdin, Abu and Genie helped each other.

October 5

I and my friends, Ayako and Yuka went to downtown, today. We didn't buy anything, but we had dinner at "Pomu no ki". One of my friend work this shop,but today, she was not there. We talked a lot of things. We had a very very good time.

Happy Birthday to Nao!!!!!! October 2

Today is one of my best friend, Nao's birthday!!! We were the same high school and very very good friends. We also meet and call sometimes. For the time being, sincerely, Nao Happy Birthday!!!

The Phantom of the Opera---book review---

I read "The Phantom of the Opera". This story is very very long. After I read, I was very tired, but it is good story. Christine believed that phantom was 'angel of the music', but a man tears off the mask in an underground hideout and she knew the real. She noticed his lonely heart and admiration for himself at the same time. Christine had a fiance, but she and phantom were both attracted to each other.
I could not understand this story well, but it is very loved a lot of people, so I want to know it well from now on.

a new part-time job

I bugan a new part-time job in the beggining of September. I work on a pub near my house. There are about 15 people work there. We are the opening staff, so we have very good teamwork. They are very good people, so I always looking forward to go to a part-time job. I also want to work hard to work a part-time job from now on.