Lucky

So, I have been on a bit of a lucky streak in terms of winning things this weekend.

It started with a videogame called Gears of War 2. My brother and I (well, my youngest brother) have only seen each other 3 or so times since the school semester started, so we needed some bonding time and the game proved to be the perfect remedy for our troubles. To try and summarize it without spoiling it, as we beat it in less than a day haha, the human race has been beaten down to the point of extinction by an alien race called the Locusts. The humans are now down to their last city, which is also their stronghold, and well... I will stop there. Oh, and another thing I should add is that the Locusts move and live underground... and most of them are humanoids... sorry, this probably sounds confusing, oi.

Anyhow, after that, we played a game called Sequence, which involved two decks of cards and a board that has the pictures of the cards, and it is your goal to try and get a sequence of 5 numbers in a row, thus the title, sequence :). Meanwhile, your opponents try to block you off, so it is a lot harder than it sounds. It requires some strategy, but also a fair amount of luck... it is like, a more advanced version of Bingo.

Then, just now, I played a game of Texas Hold'em, which is a kind of poker for any of you who are unfamiliar with it. There were 8 of us playing and I made it all the way down to the final 2. Coincidentally, my last opponent was the same brother I just beat Gears of War 2 with. We just decided to call it a tie and split the cash (we both got 7 bucks, wasn't much, but any amount of cash helps hehe).

I'm a bit worried that I used up all of my luck because I have a test in Japanese on Monday and I could use all the help I can get, but, it has been a good weekend so I cannot complain. My cousins did end up coming over after all and we had a thanksgiving feast; corn, turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy and all. Hopefully all of you are having as lucky, or at least as fantasic of weekends as I am and, from the looks of these other posts, I think it is safe to say that you are :). Take care!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I just wanted to say happy Thanksgiving to all! I hope everyone gets to enjoy the day with family and friends and enjoy the day off of school as well :) I know I will enjoy stuffing my face with turkey and pumpkin pie and then taking a nice long nap. みなさんたのしんでね！タキをたくさん食べときや！

−アレクス

おめでと～～～♪

さいきん、まわりの友達に幸せがいっぱい訪れてます!!!
今日も、授業のおわりにボンの幸せばなしを聞かせてもらいました!!!
だれかが幸せそうな顔を見ると、自分も幸せに思えるからうれしいよね～

もうすぐクリスマスだ!!!
今年は何して過ごそうかな～～

みんなは何して過ごしますか？

Happy Day

i met my elementary school friend today. im feeling happy and comfortable when i was chatting with them every time,but suddenly i have to leave them which brings a little bit sad. they are my close friend and there is no forbidden topic between us.we talk about any interesting and funny stuff.
i have nothing to hide or lie when i stay with them.i hope we could be good friend forever. time is passing so quickly and christmas day is coming next month,i still have no idea about how could this year's christmas day be and what wonderful and amazing things would happen this year. im really looking forward to my christas day.

いい日

今日はいい日です。　まず、起きて、つかれていませんでした。　それはへんでした。　それから、朝ご飯を食べながら全部きのうの宿題をしました。　そして、英語の授業がないそうでしたから、日本語の授業、の後でぼくのりょうへ帰って、友だちとビデオゲームをしました。　ひまだったから、とても楽しかったです。

きのしゅうにひまがありますか。　ひまな時何をしますか。

Thanksgiving.

I am excited to have Thanksgiving this year. It's probably going to be spent with just my Dad and brother. I hope to make some of the food, although my dad likes to cook sometimes. He makes really delicious green bean casserole. He has made it for me on a few occasions, to take back to East Lansing with me. My favorite food, though, is cheesy potatoes. They're baked in the oven, and I think some of the ingredients are sour cream and chicken broth with lots of cheese and potatoes cut into little cubes. Very good! And of course turkey.
On my mom's side of the family, we used to celebrate Thanksgiving by bringing a dish to pass and playing BINGO. But everyone is grown up now and so busy that we probably won't get together this year. I don't think we got together last year, and if we did, I couldn't go because of work.
Anyway, I can't believe how fast this year is passing. It feels like I just started this semester yesterday and the end of it is in two weeks or so.
I hope all is well with everyone and that you have a splendid weekend!

寒い

最近の日本はとても寒い日が続いています。

けど外にいる人々を見ると寒さを感じられません＾＾

なぜでしょう?

ちなみに、日本の女性は月に約6万円～8万円をファッションに使っているらしぃ

すごぃ!!

もし私なら、２万だけファッションに使いたいなぁ～
でもなかなかそうは行かなぃなぁ～
みなさんはファッションにいくら使っていますか？

FOOD♪

We talked about something special food in many counties in today's class.
As for me, "pavlova" was very interesting food which is special food of Australia.
"pavlova" is a kind of sweet food which is made with whipped cream, edd whites, suger, strawberries and kiwi, and so on.
Sounds nice!!!
Actually, I had lived in Australia for a half and year to study abroud when I was 20 years old.
However, I hadn't hread it so that was unlucky for me to know "pavlova" after going back to Japan. :-(

By the way, do you have any special food in your country?

my friends

Thanksgiving

So I noticed some of us, myself included, are looking forward to Christmas time; it is a time where there are pretty lights and of course presents to be had. I'm sure they celebrate something similar to Christmas in Japan, but I am curious whether anyone is doing anything spectacular for Thanksgiving? I think that is one holiday they don't celebrate world wide, more or less, in America we just eat a bunch of fancy foods, although the trademark of the holiday is a turkey, so you need to have that. Other than that though the food folks bring is free game, personally, my family brings fudge, gravy, corn, and random other foods every year.

This year I don't think I will be celebrating it with my cousins though, which is very unfortunate because we have been getting together every Thanksgiving and Christmas since I was about six years old. My cousins have seven kids in their family, the four oldest are in college now and the three oldest are either married or engaged (and the two oldest are with child). Was that confusing at all? I can explain it better if you want hehe. But, more or less, we're getting to old and thereby too busy to have everyone work it into their schedules to meet together every year :(.

But aside from that, as far as school goes, I'd say things are going pretty well. Things are getting crazy with the end of the semester approaching, but I think I have just enough gas in the tank to make it to our break. How about you all?

最近

最近の日本はかなり寒くなりました。いやだわぁ～
しかも、どんどん太っている気がする自分。。。
別に、私は太ってもいいんだけど、、、太りすぎると自分のサイズが変えないのが悲しいっと思って。。。。笑
本当、痩せてる人に聞きたいわぁ～
最近自分の足が外反母趾になってしまって超～悲しい。。。見つかった時泣きそうになりました。
今まで、唯一だけ自慢できていた足が今じゃぁ。。。。
全部終わってしまったぁ。。。
もし、外反母趾を治せる方法を知っているなら。。。絶対教えてください。

winter!!!

is coming!!!

It makes me very excited because of the beauty!!!

During the winter, city, house or many places are decorated with lots of illumination.

Although it is cold season in winter, I can have something warm feeling when I see it.

During my stay in Tasmania which is part of Australia as a student, I went out with my friends for Christmas light tour.

That was fantastic because there were uncountalbe illumination on the roof and around the house. I had never seen such beautiful scene before. These pictures were taken in the light tour. Actually, it isn't good one to express and convey my feeling exactly.

:-(

初デート

I went to uni for english speaking practice today and we got "My First Date" as　the speaking topic. Obviously, it is not a good topic for every one and it makesus a little bit embarrassed.
My question for　this topic is which aspect of your romantic history makes you dont wanna talk anymore?　It was interesting that most people wont like to talk about their ex-girlfriend or　ex-boyfriend.
The only different opinion from a weird guy is which he doesnt wanna talk　about the money conflict with his ex-girlfriend.　This is understandable because money　conflict always being the most difficult problem which hard to solve and trouble you all　the time.

今日

こんいちはみんなさん！
今日はアメリカンElectionの日です。　今朝、Polling placeははやいへいきました。　もうたくさん人がいますね。　オバマさんvoteをしました。
今、いそがしいです。　今週、たくさん試験があります。　そうして、きのうあたらしいアルバイトをはじました。　ウワリのおもちゃを見て買いたいです！　ウワリの映画がだいすきです！　すぐ、ストアでDVDをかえりますね。待ちたくありません。
じゃあ、また！

11月

11月に入りました★最近の日本はますます寒くなって行きました。今日は特別なことがありましたので、ここに書きたいと思います。
ある学校の文化祭に行って、まさか高校時代の友達や知り合いに会えると思ってなく、びっくりしました。一緒に高校の卒業旅行に行った友達、ちょっと気になっていたあの人、かなりドキドキした一日でした。
そして、ちょっと疲れました。笑

takusan benkyoushitiru

i studied all night again. very tired. anyways, happy late halloween you guys.