3.23.2011

Chicken soup

I know the American likes the chicken soup. I heard that they would have it when they had a cold, stomach ache, and the like. I cooked chicken soup and I think it's very healthy because I can have a lot of vegetables and very simple and good taste. I tend to cook similar dishes like chicken soup. It is easier to cook than fried or baked ones. I can also save my time for cooking because I can have it for some days. I shouldn't let it know that I am a kind lazy.

3.22.2011

Anniversary present

I sometimes give my parents a present for their wedding anniversary. Once I gave them an overnight trip because the hotel was famous for unique room and I could afford it since I had a job then. They said they enjoyed it very much. I should arrange it very soon because it will be early in April. I should make a table reservation because I am planning to give them a lunch. It is also a unique restaurant. I feel glad to give my parents something on their happy day.

3.20.2011

For our future

It is raining now. Since we had a nuclear plant accident, I am afraid of being wet by rain. Not only people living close to a nuclear plant, but also people far from there, we are all worried about radial affect in Japan.

The fact is the plant had an accident. We believed that the plant would be safe forever. I think we should change our energy source from nuclear to natural energy such as sun light, wind, tide, and the like. We also change our lifestyle from too much depending on electricity. I hope we can live without fear of nuclear and green house gas effect.

We should learn from the disaster and never repeat same mistake. Although we had such a hard experience, we can notice sustainable lifestyle for our future.

3.16.2011

Courage under accident

I am ashamed that I tend to worry about me too much. I think it's important to love oneself, but it's also important to work for others. I look up people working for nuclear plant with accident. They are doing what they should do in spite of injuring risk. They are very courageous to keep working for others.

We have a book "Shio kari Toge" in Japanese, in which a man, who is a conductor of train, used his body to stop the train which didn't work the brake at Shio kari Pass. The train stopped and he saved passengers lives in exchange for his life. It was very shock for me. I felt very scared of his action. How can a human be so strong? He just followed his heart? The work makes a human do beyond all imagination. It may be said beautiful, but it's too difficult decision.

I hope we don't have any victim of nuclear accident.

3.15.2011

Fragile

Since we have had a disaster, I feel the life is fragile. We can't fight with nature. We have to accept our destiny. I think just living every day is very lucky thing. Thinking of people whom I love makes me relieve. I want to make my life happy for my life. I appreciate the life I received.

3.09.2011

Dreaming of Spring

It still snowed. It was storming today. I heard "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lam." It was lion today. How cold it was. I will try to be positive only inside. I am dreaming of cherry blossoms and I am going to start new thing soon in April.

3.07.2011

On my side

"Be yourself" and "Be natural". I think all these things mean "love yourself". I can love how I speak, my voice, my ideas, how I feel, and the like. I think those two words imply "have a confidence in yourself". I don't care others negative words. I will be always on my side.

3.06.2011

Passion

I am reading "Pour your heart into it" and I feel I want to drink a coffee. I don't drink it very much though. What makes him move is passion. Can I have such passion to anything? He has just pure passion from his heart. He was impressed by great coffee. What makes someone move is what makes someone impressed. I have been impressed by several teachers since I was a little girl. My passion is still alive and I want to do something I can do to younger people. I can find anyway to pursue it. It's not only through a job. I can do something in my daily life or some volunteer work. So I don't have to give up doing something for younger people. There are many ways I can achieve my desire. Mr. Schultz gave me a power and courage for my dreams. I appreciate it.

3.02.2011

Lilies of Field

I saw a movie "Lilies of Field" the other day. It was an old movie and very Christian. I can't believe that there is a man who has such a volunteer spirit. The situation was not normal. The man just got water for his car from sisters. He was on his way to somewhere he had to go. A sister believed that God made him to help them. A person who has a belief makes herself such a strong. The spirit makes oneself go straight to one's goal. This movie tells me that if I have belief in myself, I can achieve my dream. I can feel that I can do anything unless I give up. God helps one with strong will sending someone who helps. I want to be strong by trusting myself. Amen.

3.01.2011

visual cues

"Visual cues are key for trust"
I think it means what we see is everything. They may include atmosphere, clothes, facial expression, tone of voice, and the like. Seeing people is the great opportunity to know others. Since I don't work now, I am looking forward to work outside and see others very soon. We can only know ourselves through others reaction. I am happy if I could know myself more than now. I will try to output myself.