Weekends


Sat., Feb 21st
The day before, Shirlee told me that I could sleep as much as I wanted, so I woke up  at 11:00 a.m. I cooked tamagoyaki by myself, but I bunrned it, so it did not taste good.

Then, I went shopping with Shirlee to but lunches for the following week and ingredients for fried noodles, yakisoba that I was okanning to cook. I was surprised that American supermarkets were much bigger and more colorful than those in Japan. When checking out at the register, I met a Japanese woman. She encouraged me a lot, so I was glad to hear that.After that, we went to Subway to buy dinner. I chose my favorite toppings,such as roast beef, cucumbers, and sweet onion sauce. Then, we went to Starbucks, where Shirlee bought me a frappuccino matcha on the bottom and strawberry flavor on top.

In the evening, we went to Auburn High School to watch basketball. John helped as a scorekeeper for the game. I enjoyed watching the game wth Shirlee. After a game, I took a picture with one of the players who won the game. I surprised by how tall he was.

After we got home, I watched a movie, "The Proposal" with my host family while drinking hot cocoa. It was my first time watching a romantic comedy. I really enjoyed it.

Congratulations!

Sun., Feb 22nd
 For breakfast, I had boiled eggs, cheese, and a matcha latte with whipped cream. We went to church every Sunday morning unless one of us felt sick. At church, everyone enjoyed singing happily like they were at a concert. I talked with international students from Green River College A girl who had lived in Japan gave me a rose.

After that, we went to Starbucks. I had a Dark Mocha Frappuccino, and we shared matcha and strawberry pound cake. We checked our plans for the following week.

While John went runnning 10 miles, Shirlee and I visited the Museum of Glass. We took pictures while imitating statue and  enjoyed beautiful glass artworks by Dale Chihuly. At the souvenir shop, a glass flower in a vase caught my eyes, but I couldn't choose one because they were all so cute.

Shirlee took me to Trader Joe's, a popular supermarket in  America that I had wanted to go. I could but the Seattle bag. I was impressed that Shirlee naturally talked with strangers at the supermarket. On the way home, we ate pretzels coverd with white chocolate and cookies and cream.

For dinner, I cooked Japanese food for my host family. I made yakisoba(fried noodles). Shirlee helped me cut the vegetables.  Thanks  to practicing to how to make it in Japan, I was able to cook it well. I was relieved that they enjoyed it. After dinner, we played card games together. I finished in last place after three rounds, but John told me, "You got the bronze medal!" because the Olmpics were being held at that time. That made me happy.  After game, we watched  the closing ceremony of the Olympics.

　Beautiful!

　Fried Noodles



Sat., Feb 28th
 In the morning, I went to the dentist with Shirlee. We met my teacher and his host familt there. Before treating, I had to fill out many forms. I was a little nervous because the doctor was humming before the treatment started, but it finished very quickly. The treatment was expensive, I had a valuable experience. Shirlee said, "You are the first student I have hosted who had to go dentist.".

After dropping by Starbucks, Shirlee and I went to see Mt. Rainier, a famous moutain in Washington. I could see it from the bridge every morning on the way to the study center. We took some picture together. Then, we went to Knutson Farms. There were many colorful flowers. Shirlee bought me some daffodils. The flowers smelled good.

After that, we watched basketball at Auburn Hign School. For dinner, we had Hawaiian pizza with pineapple. After dinner, we watched the romantic comedy movie, "Marry Me" and the TV, "Survivor". The prize money was amazing in American TV shows.

　A little nervous

My Favorite Picture


Sun., Mar 1st
 We didn't go to church because Shirlee had a sore throat. Shirlee told me, "Today is a slow morning." She cooked scrambled eggs with cheese and bread.

After that, I went to Zola's Cafe with my host family to meet their friends. At the cafe, I had a mocha coffee. Their friends used to be English teachers, and they were very kind to me.

In the afternoon, we went to see Miss Seattle. It was like a beauty contest in Japan. The contestants were judged based on interviews, speeches, talents, and fitness. Contestants competed for scholarships. we watched it for about four hours! I was inspired by how confidently each contestant stood on the stage. I was also surprised to hear that one of my host family's daugther had won the contest before.

For dinner, we had tacos because I wanted to try them. It was very filling and delicous.

Miss Seattle ☆彡　

Yum!　


Sat., Mar 7th
 I went support John's half marathon with Shirlee. In the morning, we stopped by Starbucks to get breakfast. I had s Strawberry Acai Kemonade and a bacon and egg sandwich. After that, we watched the moment when John and his friend, Regina completed the full distance together. John put his medal around my neck.

Before meeting John, we went to a shopping mall. We shared a pecan caramel bread there. After meeting John, we ate hamburgers for lunch. We talked about my future, and they gave me lots of encouragement. We also went to see a huge and impressive troll .

With Regina and John

We are friends　

　I'm Full!



Sun., Mar 8th
 We went Point Ruston where we could enjoy shopping, dining, and walking by the sea. I ate a crepe at a cool cafe. We also went shopping and took a walk along the beach. I wished that this wonderful time would last forever.

After we got home, Regina, who I had met at the Zola's Cafe and the marathon came to  our home as a surprise. She gave me a letter and some gifts. I was very happy because I was able to meet her three times!

Nice Day!





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