Countries I'd like to visit

I have many countries that I 'd like to visit.

First of all, I'd like to visit Europian countries.

I've never been to Europe so far.
Though Europe means many countries, especially I'm very interested in Italy.

Italy has a lot of beautiful historical counstructures and places such as A fountain of Trevi(Fontana di Trevi), An open space of Spain(Plaza de Espana), The Leaning tower of Pisaand so on.

An open space of Spain is famours for a movie called 'Roman holiday'.

Also A fountain of Trevi is very popular places among visitors.

There is an interesting tradition related with A fountain of Trevi.

When we visit there, we throw a coin into it.

Then we may be able to visit Roma again!!!!!

When I go there, I'll try it!!

Though I don't have any Italian friends, I'd like to visit there!!

Second, a place I'd like to visit is Monaco.

Monaco is the second smallest country in the world.

I watched Monaco on TV, it was extremely beautiful.

Prices are expensive for us, but I think there is worth visiting!!

I really like traveling, therefore I' d like to visit various countries.

I'll do my best to save enough money for traveling!!

The Impact of Media on my life

I'm greatly influenced by media such as books, music, words from TV.
First, I like to listen to music, so especially music changes my mind.
When I was a student preparing for an examination, I was too nervous and worried.
In that case, I always liten to music which is ballad or instrumental.
It makes me calm. Also lyrics of songs makes me positive.

Second, I was impressed by TV interview.
On March 11th, huge earthquake has occured in north part of Japan.
I was shocked by the scene which people run away to hill, tsunami attacked everywhere.
However one old man was helped from upstairs.
Then he said, ' let's reconstruction again.' with smiling.
I was extremely surprised his words and state.
I think his words and state inspired people including me with courage.
When situation is hopeless, such positive words and state help us.
Sometimes media provide us a bad influence, however they make us
positive, hopeful as well.

Fundamental differences between Kanto and Kansai

There are many culture differences in every countries.
However there are many differences between Kanto and Kansai.
As you know, both are same country, JAPAN.
Today I'll write one of examples.

I was born in Kobe and grew up in Kobe as well, so I've never lived in Kanto.
But I've been to Kanto for trip.
Though this is very famous culture differnces, it was a little shocking for me.
This is an example that I saw in Tokyo.
When we who live in Kansai take escalators, we line up in right side.
When I was a child, I thought that it is natural to line up in right side.
However what I saw is everyone lined up in left side.
Since I got used to take escalatores in right side, I was surprised at that time.
I still don't know which is correct, but I feel that it is extremely interesting differences.

Even though we live in same country, same district, same prefecture, there are many
differences.
So I think there are many differnces between Japan and other countries.
When we travel other countries, we might be surprise at first.
I think it is one of the pleasures and great experience when we go to other countries.

How is it to be sophomore?

First of all, I feel that time passed too fast.
A year ago, I entered this school. I expected new school life and I was nervous.
Now, I have same feelings.

However I'm thinking about my future than last year.
As I wrote, I feel that time passed too fast, so I think I have to improve my life style.
Last year, honestlly I needed a lot of time to get used to my new life.
I got up in the morning, took train and transfer, attended class, went back to home,
did my homework, worked part time.... like that.
I couldn't live what I had imagined.
So I'll try to spend time better this year.

Second I'm going to study abroad to Canada from August to December.
I was worried about my decision, but I hope that this experience will become
great staff of my life.
As long as I'll go to Canada, I think I must study hard, learnand acquire many things.
For this aim, I have to study English as much as possible, before I leave Japan.

Lastly of course I have anxiety about surroudings, but I' m excited about new life as well.
Though I should carry out plans that I wrote, I think to be healthy is one of the precious things.
So I'd like to maintain my health without an injury and illness, and I'll do my best
to achieve my aim !!