Summer Plan

Ah… I have to talk about my summer plan today, but I actually don’t have any plan now. I know that’s very sad. Of course, I want to go somewhere! However, I’m really sedentary person. Also, my surrounding people (for example, Sachiho) are not interested in some travel. In fact, I was thinking I will go to the Disney Land in summer vacation before came in Canada. I thought there are some people who go there together, but it was late when I realized that already came summer to me. I talked about it to Hiroshi yesterday when I met him. Hiroshi said “That’s not late!” and he is very kind because he said “Come my office if you want to go somewhere because I can help you.” I must say again that he is very very very kind!!! If I went to somewhere, I will write about my travel in here. I promises it!

The Gods Must Be Crazy

I watched a movie that named “The Gods Must Be Crazy” in last class by Professor Michael. Maybe you know that I really like watching movies, but I often don’t watch comedy movies because it’s difficult to understand sometimes. Of course, I also like comedy movies, so I was looking forward to watch it today! :) It was very interesting! I was surprised at the first because I didn’t think the background of the movie is Africa without some reasons. Many things happened, so I couldn’t understand about story when the movie started. However, maybe I guessed about it little by little. I thought culture level is so interesting, but I noticed that we have to understand without a respect to people who have different culture. I want to watch it again when I can understand English because I think I should watch comedy movies (of course, it include other kind of movies) by original language! Thank you for Michael!! X)

Movie "ELYSIUM"

Last Saturday, I watched a movie that called "ELYSIUM" alone in my house. These were so interesting, so I'm going to introduce about it! :)

ELYSIUM is science fiction movie in the United States in 2013. In the future, people is living separated places. A few people is living on a satellite that named "Elysium" in space. They are protected by a high-technology that can heal all diseases and injuries, and there are beautiful nature. However, most people is living on the overpopulated and devastated earth. One day, a hero that named Max who is living the earth received too much radiation. He received medical treatment, but a doctor said that he will die in 5 days. He decided to go to Elysium to heal his body, so he dealt with Spider who is black marketer. Max got a powered exoskeleton (powered suit), and he attacked to Elysium. Finally, he succeeded in getting a right which all people can use a high-technology of Elysium. However, Max died instead.

It was very interesting for me! I recommend to watch the movie if you are in interested it. Thank you for reading!

My Thoughts About This Class

Hi guys! Summer semester will finish soon. How is it?
Today, I'm going to talk about our class! :)

First of all, I must say "I love Michael!" Everyone probably love Michael because he is very interesting, kind, and smart! Sometimes, we didn't know or understand grammar, words, and means but we could learn for his explain which easy to understand.

Of course, I love this class because member of the class are so wonderful! X) Also, a homework was difficult for me sometimes but it was interesting. I like especially this blog assignment. Classmate’s blog make me fun, I like using computer. Actually, I had learned about computer programing before. I forgot most of it. lol

I really appreciate Michael and my classmates! I spent great time in this class!
Thank you for reading!!!

My Values

Everybody know that a way of thinking is different dippending on people, so I'm going to talk about my values today. Listed below are ordering of importance.



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01 *** Economic Stability
( I think money is most important in the list because we can't do anything if we don't have some money. I don't need a lot of money, but I must have some money to survive. )

02 *** Wisdom
( I should have too much knowledge to spend comfortable my life. I think wisdom will become a power. )

03 *** Developing yourself to the fullest
( If I have enough money and wisdom for me, I will be able to grow up and reach to success. I must improve myself for me and my surrounding people. )

04 *** Family unity
( A family is very important for me because they give some power to me. )

05 *** Stable and solid relationships
( Surrounding people affect anything to me. If I have blessed environment, I will get success. )

06 *** World peace
( My family and my friends are more important than the world for me. However, if over the world is not peace and there are a lot of war, I think my surrounding people will injure. )

07 *** Keeping harmony and balance in your life
( If I could get above lists, I think I must keep it. )

08 *** A comfortable life
( If I could keep above lists, I think I can get a true comfortable life at that time. )

09 *** An exciting life
( If I could get a true comfortable life, I think I can get an exciting life at that time. )

10 *** Freedom
( If I can get and keep all thing in the list, I think I can get freedom at that time. )

Prepare for TOEIC

I tried TOEIC with Sachiho in college last Saturday. This is a practice exam which I brought from Japan. It was very difficult for me. I often couldn’t understand, and I couldn’t catch some answers. I received a shock when I saw my result of exam because it was sooo bad!!! X( I thought I have to study more more more!!

Next day, we went to Denny’s and studied there about 5 hours. I knew that I don’t know there are too many words, so I must remember anything. I will study hard because I'd like speak English.

Thank you for reading...

The New West Fun Day

Last Sunday, I didn't have classes but I went to New Westminster with Sachiho and Kana because the New West Fun Day was held in the station. That was very excellent!! We got free hot-dogs!! Woo-hoo!! It was so yummy. :)

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After then, I watched a movie that named “Transformers: Age of Extinction” with other friend. I like this series because Transformers are very very cool, so I wanted to watch it! I couldn’t understand English but my friend can use English very well and kind. He told some details to me. The day was so interested for me! XD

Any Regrets

Hi guys, I'm going to talk about my regrets today.

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01: I couldn't join a KENDO tournament when I was a junior high school student.
I had a sick and I couldn't see then because I was allergy to some medicines so I had an eye bandage. This tournament was last tournament for me, but I couldn't join it because we have to wear some protective equipment when we do KENDO. Eyes are very important for any sports, and it's also very important for KENDO. I couldn't just watch or cheer. That's still regret for me now.

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02: My pet died about 7 years ago.
I was starting have a rabbit. His name was Harry because there is a scar on his forehead. I was very busy then, but I also had some spare time. However, there were not often do plays with him. He died when I was junior high school student. That was very sad for me.

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03: I couldn't study something before.
I didn't like study before, but I'm thinking I had to study more in the past. I don't have good education because I don't like a school. If I had study more, I could have nice experienced in here than now. I'm feeling our study program of about 10 months is not enough, so I want to study more.

Thank you for reading...

Cirque du Soleil * TOTEM

Hi guys! Listen the my experience about I expend last Sunday! X)

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I watched the show of "Cirque du Soleil" last Sunday only me! The title is "TOTEM" in Concord Pacific Place. This was the last show in Vancouver. That was very very amazing, so my seat was a first-row ticket! It was expensive but I think it's correct price because I spent great time! :D They were very wonderful, and there were Japanese in Cirque du Soleil.

The day was sooo interesting than a last show that I watched another Cirque du Soleil's show "OVO" about half years ago because audience's response were very different between Japanese and Canadian. I think Japanese are usually shy, so response is little. However, Canadian is not shy and direct. I think that is nice! I want to watch other shows next time! X)

Communication Breakdowns

Last year, I worked a hotel as a bellgirl in Shinjuku (Tokyo). Many people come to our hotel from various country, so we often have to speak English. Majority was foreign guests than Japanese guests in the hotel that I worked. Sometimes, we couldn't communicate between guests and me, but I did gesture to tell information that guests were asking. Also, I asked to guests to write down some words to understand. However, difficult problem happen sometimes. Our work are so many, and one thing of all that telling how to get the way from somewhere to our hotel by phone is also our work. That was very difficult for me because I can't speak English well, and talking by phone is more difficult than direct talking. Sometimes, I couldn't understand or guests couldn't understand what are say. In this case, I have to change other people who can speak English well than me. Maybe guests were sad or angry because I couldn't understand and did that they asked. That was so sad for me, and it made me angry to myself. I want to speak English well, and I have to be able to speak English because it really need for my dream. I must study hard, so I'm going to try more!!!!!

Homework & Korean restaurant

Please listen to my talk! Last Sunday, I wanted to cry because my homework was very very difficult for me! This was listening and making note homework. I studied with Sachiho in McDonald's. I was surprised because I couldn't catch almost what the speaker says! I came here in Canada before two and half months, yet my English skill is not improving. X( However, I finished this homework with the help of my friends! They are same college students with us, and they have nice English skill than mine. They were very kind because they spent five hours for us! In addition, they gave dinner to us! We went to Korean restaurant. I went to there the first time! That was so delicious! I really like them! X) lol

Making Friends

I think making new friends is very difficult for some people, but that’s easy for other people. For example, active people or cheerful people can make new friends anywhere on anytime. However, shy people cannot make new friends well sometimes. When I was child, I was shy so that was very difficult for me. I still enough can't do that even now. Well, how did I make new friends before? I decided to become to the cheerful person! I think most people easy go to person have smile. X) Also, conversation is very very important for that! I will say “Nice to meet you!” with smile when I see to people at the first time. That’s simple! Sometimes, I’m afraid but don’t worry. I’m thinking everytime that you can do it so I can do it!

Movie Party

I went to my friend's house for watching the movie with Sachiho on last Saturday! Sachiho doesn't like horror movies because it is scary for her. However, my friend said "I want to watch the horror movie, so please pick up some movies." because he is also scary it. I like horror movies, so I'm happy to help! lol I chose some movies, and we chose "The Amityville Horror (2005)" and "Mirrors 2" in the end. I was not scary but my friends were very very scary, so that was so fun! lol After then, we drank some things. The day was very interesting but we are out of alcohol. However, we really wanted to drink! Then, we began to drink alcohol of cooking but it was very bad taste! It was like sea water taste. We gave up and next, we tried other alcohol but it was also bad! I hate a chocolate but it was like a chocolate taste! Finally, we gave up that. I think that's nice memory but I don't want to drink these alcohol. X( lol

My Favorite Celebration

Hi guys! Today, I will talk about my favorite celebration. ;-)

My favorites are "Ōmisoka" and "New Year's Day" because these days are very amazing! You know when New Year's Day is, but do you know when Ōmisoka is? The day is December 31th, so it is the last day on the year.


When Ōmisoka, almost people buy anything: for example, foods (some people buy expensive foods or go somewhere to eat), tool to clean my house. We should clean my house because to conserve and appreciate. Also, most people spend the time with family or friends or important people for us. Some people eat a "Toshikoshi-Soba (this is Soba)" before come new year. That's Japanese custom.





When New Year's Day, we say "Happy New Year!!" to surrounding people. Some people jump when just come new year's day, so they say "We were not here in earth!" lol I think children become happy on the day because they get some money that named "Otoshidama" from parents or adult of relative. I really loved that when I was child! Haha, I cannot get it now! In the future, I'm looking forward that I give it to someone. Next, most japanese people eat "Osechi" and "Oshiruko," or "Ozouni" on the morning of new year's day. I like it! Next year, we cannot eat these but I cannot wait when come new year in Canada! X)

Car Free Day

I went to Commercial Drive because "Car Free Day" held on last Sunday with Sachiho! First, I didn't know about that but I was invited from my friends because they have to do volunteer at there. We have never around Commercial Station, so my friend told us by phone. This festival was very big festival! I bought "Karaage" and "Takoyaki" that bring back memories! That was very yummy! Then, we join my friends who finished the volunteer. We really had fun walking. After then, we went to Downtown for dinner so we entered the beautiful restaurant that named "Juey Burrard" at nearest Burrard Station. I eaten the sharada and the cream pie! Of course, it was yummy! The day was so happy for me! XD

 

Pet Peeves

I think everybody have "Pet Peeves" for other people. Sentences below are that really bug me!

1. It drives me crazy when someone said "Send a reply quickly!"
2. I can't stand it when someone don't know my English.
3. It really bugs me when someone have nice skill but the person have negative thinking.
4. It bugs me when surrounding people are so slowly walking but I hurry.
5. It drives me crazy when I'm very very hungry.
6. I can't stand it when my plan doesn't work.
7. I can't stand it when I did overeating.
8. It drives me crazy when someone talk about not true gossip.
9. It bugs me when someone did bad thing but didn't apologize.
10. It bugs me when I don't know answer of question.

Thank you for reading! ;-)

My Accomplishment

To graduate from high school was very very difficult for me than other people because I had left junior high school. First, I went to general high school but I could not graduate the school. Then, I changed to unusually high school. In there, we don't have to go to school every day. We go to school just once a week maximum because there are not general students. For example, there are students who have a not good type, character, career, past, etcetera. Also, there are not general classes so we didn't remember teacher's name. We should study alone all classes because teachers don't help us everything. Maybe to graduate from this school is very easy for general people who go to general school because this school level is very very low, but that was difficult for us. Other people don't think so but I studied so hard. I wanted to get the high school diploma. My goal was to graduate from high school. After then, I could graduate two years late than other people. That was very difficult way but I think that was my first accomplishment. I learned that study is important but it is not most important. Just to study is most important because to study means to try and to prepare for in the future. We should continue study in own life because that will improve yourself. We should not stop the walk.

Shopping in Metrotown & Sapperton Festival

Hi guys! How was your last weekend? I was very fun! I went shopping in Metrotown with my friends. Sachiho and I arrived ahead of time, so we bought the fruit juice for the first time. Large-size juice ("Summer Strawberry") is mine and small-size juice ("Mango Magic") is Sachiko's. This was so delicious but I think this was a little expensive. I want to drink again but maybe I will buy in the distant future. Then, other my friends arrived. We bought some things! First, I bought sunglasses. I have never it because I'm wearing glasses! I had thought these are no need for me but I heard eyes become bad by the sunbeam in Canada. That's scary because my eyes are already bad! I don't want to become bad for mine! This is useful to me now. Also, I bought clothes and sandals.

On Sunday, I went to East Columbia Street with my friends because "Sapperton Day Street Festival" was held. There were a lot of people! We had saw the jewelry shop who's a old woman. After Sachiho was bought earrings, she suddenly said "I want to the washroom so could you look my shop?" to us! Really? We could not understand because we cannot speak English well! Well, we said "OK! I will wait for you!" with smiling. We wished to come nobody but children came here. We have to give change to them but we didn't know where are these! Jesus! We were waiting her but she is not yet coming back here! We thought to give change to them from our wallet. However, she came back at that time! We did laugh because she bought two cans of juice for herself. After then, I also bought earrings at her shop.

Being Polite

Sometimes, I feel different points between my culture and Canadians culture. For example, most Japanese use words of apology but I heard Canadians usually don't use these. In fact, I'm often using these words. Why do Canadians have an uncomfortable feeling as they heard it? I don't know but I think this is my countries polite. Of course, all Japanese don't apologize and we don't apologize every time. I think feeling to manners is different depending on people, so people who have different culture is difficult to understand. However, we might cannot understand each other but we will be able to accept each other.

I think first step for accept is knowing the person's culture. Listed below are my culture's politeness. I'm glad if you accept even a little me as you read these.

1. Properly use chopsticks
2. Properly use words and speaking
3. Bow to someone when you have to apologize or greeting
4. Write polite characters
5. Being clean
6. Respect older than me
7. Doing on time (Don't late)
8. Having responsibility to my activity
9. Don't talk when we are eating
10. Use formal words (KEIGO) to people who older than me (e.g. teacher, boss, etcetera)

We should respect all people because I think this is the Japanese plite.
Thank you for reading.



Swiming + X

I went out with my host family last weekend. I was invited to go the swimming at the community center when I was doing my homework. It was not yet finished but I like swimming! Also, I had never been to somewhere with them so I decided to go out. We bring some plastic bottles and went to the recycle center with their car at first. In Canada, if we take some plastic bottles, wine bottles, cans, drink boxes to there, we can get some money. I was surprised because we cannot get some money if I do that in Japan. I heard from my host mother that almost Canadians do that. We got just $10 today. Then, we went to the McDonald's and my host mother bought the soft cream for me and her daughter. They said "That's better thing because we can become happy when we recycle something and get some money." to me. After that, we went to the community center for swimming. Third daughter likes swimming but other daughters don't like swimming. We swam about one and half hours. I was very fun so I want to go to the community center for swim in this summer again!


*Post Script*

I went to the bar last Friday with my friends. We were ten people. In Japan, we usually don't need our ID (example: passport, student card, driver license, VISA, etc) but we have to bring and show to shop's staff when we enter to the shop or we buy some alcohol in Canada.

My Introduction

My name is Shiori Parker. Here is my introduction! My home town is Japan but I live in Canada, Vancouver with my host family now. My host families are mother, grandmother, and four daughters. They are very kind. I'm going to the college now but I hadn't thought that I become college student before because I hadn't go to general high school. I didn't like study because I'm not smart, but I wanted to study English. I'm happy because I'm studying now! English is very very difficult for me but it's so fun when I understood something. I'm studying English hard because I want to speak English well, and I want to watch English movies without subtitle!


My hobby is watching movies and reading books! I like especially action movies.

*My Favourite's Movies*

• Pacific Rim
• Death Race (2008)
• Transformer
• The Transporter
• The Dark Night (Batman serious)
• MARVEL serious (The Avengers, Captain America, Spider man, etc)

*My Favourite's Dramas*

• FRINGE
• GLEE
• Grey's Anatomy
• LOST
• Person of Interest

Test - LOVE

Most people say "Love is important in all of the world." In fact, the hero save the heroine, friends and the world by love in most story. Love gives everyone the power. Is that true? I don't know that correct answer but I don't think so. Some people don't believe love because love is invisible. For example, money is visible so they believe it. Don't they believe love because they don't have known it? That's probably right. People who don't have never had good experience or good environment cannot love someone because they don't know how to love. However, some people say "You should love if you want to be loved to someone." Who will tell about love? Maybe I think the first people is parents, next people are friends, or surrounding people. If there are not such people, how can we know that? Some people had not been told from someone about love but there are some people who know it. What's love? I don't know because it's different depending on people. I think there are many kind of love the same as number of people. Well, what's love for me? It's very important because we have a spirit. A spirit is influenced to love. People who don't know it may become a lonely man. I think we like reading books and watching movies because love are visible.