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flood of tears

  • Dec 29, 2007
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Today the vigil service for kid who died Thursday night by drowning in the bathroom was held this evening. Many of kids and parents participated in that.
His elder brother understands what happend to his little brother. He wept a lot. My son who was a classmate of him looked at him weep and we wept together.
I pray for him and his family. Oh God, give them strength to get over the bitterness.
God, please hug tenderly the soul of 5-year old boy and solace the family in agony.

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Requiem æternam dona eis, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis.

  • Dec 28, 2007
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It rains today.  As we cannot go out, I have TV running.  By coincidence, I heard a news program say a 5 year-old boy dead from drowning in the bathroom of an inn.
I felt I was very familiar with the name of boy...
Is it a kid of the kindergarten where my daughter goes?
My uneasiness was getting bigger and bigger.
For the second time I saw a news program, the narrator said this kid belongs to Sports Club and he participated in a over-night program with other kids.  By knowing the name of Sports Club, I felt certain the boy was the kindergarten kid of my daughter.
I called to the kindergarten to make sure if my guess would be right or not.
Unfortunately, my guess was right...

This family has 3 boys.  The eldest boy was a classmate of my son at the kindergarten.  The youngest one is a classmate of my daughter.  The boy who was dead yesterday is second boy.
I cannot say anything... I am so shocked!
Tomorrow the vigil service will be held.  My kids and I will go to attend....

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The play: Nativity of Jesus Christ by kids

  • Dec 8, 2007
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Today the kindergarten of my daughter hold the Christmas performance show.  3 year-old kids play an operetta based on a Grimm Fairy Tale.  4 year-old kids play an operetta, called The Ark of Noah.  The eldest kids including my daughter play The Nativity of Jesus Christ.  My daughter plays an angel of Annonciation.  She doesn't have any line to say in the play.  She just dance with her friends below the Arcangel Gabriel.  However she has a line to say after the play for greeting in front of audience.  I am not anxious about her.  Because I already watched an rehearsal play and watched her say the line without any mistake. 
I will stand in line to get more comfortable place to see from 8:30 for the stage starting at 10:00.  I have to bring a lot of books and mp3 player to pass the time.

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I'm under the wheather.

  • Nov 14, 2007
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My daugher is taking a nap now.  Around the noon, she said she was under the wheather at the kindergarten.  I took her back, and prepare for her Futon.  As soon as I put a futon on the  tatami floor, she jumped into futon and dropped asleep.  After she gets up, I will take her temperature and take her to the doctor. 

Oh!  I had a plan to eat out with friends tomorrow at a restaurant.  In the case that my daughter still have a fever tomorrow, I have to resign it. 

As for me, I have been also under the weather.  I feel dizzy.  I thnk I have a fever.  I have to take a rest for a while to be able to go to Kyoto this Saturday.

 

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Décès du cardinal japonais Fumio Hamao

  • Nov 10, 2007
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Voici, L'article de la Croix

Le cardial japonais est parti.

Fumio Hamao est le frère de Minoru Hamao qui était chargé d'élever Le Prince Naruhito quand il était petit.

La mess d'obsèques aura lieu le 12 novembre au cathédral de Tokyo.

 

                                                            ↓Tokyo Cathedral at Bunkyo-ward

15s
15s

 

Hamao2
Hamao2

すみません、マニアックな話題です。元横浜の司教さまで、東宮侍従長だった浜尾実さんの弟のステファノ濱尾文郎枢機卿さまがご帰天されました。

関西の私にはあまりなじみがない神父さまだったのですが、1年ほど前、NHKの世界遺産を紹介する番組でバチカンを特集したときに彼が出演されていました。福福しいお姿ですが、なかなかの切れ者とみえました。

むむむ、Importしたいサイトがどんどん増えます。これはPlus会員に早くなってWorkdeskの容量を増やさねば!

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What is the logical thinking?

  • Nov 9, 2007
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Some LingQ learners are eager to read this book.

 

英語で意見を論理的に述べる技術とトレーニング
英語で意見を論理的に述べる技術とトレーニング
植田 一三

"Training to express opinions in English logically"

After reading blogs of eager learners of LingQ, I got interested in this book.

However, I have decided not to buy this book.

Instead of this book, I bought a workbook for my son.

I now study this book with my son.

 

That is..

 

論理エンジン―読かい・作文トレーニング (小学生版2年生)
論理エンジン―読かい・作文トレーニング (小学生版2年生)
出口 汪

"Workbook to develop the engine in the brain to express opinions logically"

The author of this workbook is famous teacher of a cram school.

He said it is improving Japanese, and thinking, expressing logically are the essential of study.

If they cannot understand well the questions in maths test, they cannot answer them at all.

 

When student develop his/her logical thinking and expressing,  he/she will also improve other subject.

I study logical thinking and expressing with my son from beginning.  (Because my husband often said my way of saying were not logical..!)

I hope my logical expression would improve with my son's ability.

 

日本語

ゆきぷさんやなぼむしさんが紹介されている上記の本がとても気になります。

しかし、日ごろ「おまえの日本語はおかしい」といわれている私が日本語をとびこえて英語で論理的に自分の意見がいえるとおもえないので、(笑)息子と論理エンジン練習帳で論理思考を養おうと思いました。

小学校2年生からのやりなおしです。あはは!(いいえ笑い事ではありません。私の国語力はそれくらいかも 笑)

フランス語  

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I went to Curves for a trial.

  • Nov 8, 2007
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This morning, I brought a sport wear, went to a sports gym, Curves for a trial by my bicycle.

It takes about 15 munites to get to the station which is nearby Curves.

At first, I chaged a jeans to a jersey pants, sat a chair with a guidance counselor.

A counselor measured my size of breast, waist, hip, weight, and height. 

In addition to that, with a measure, I knew my basal metabolism, physical age, and percent of body fat.

I am happy to know that my physical age is younger than my real age.

However, I was shocked by knowing my real waist size.

After getting measured, she lead me one of exercise machine, and taught me how to use.

As I expected, the equipment was well designed for women.  I really enjoyed it.

After a 5 minutes of trial work, she taught the price system. 

I have not yet said "yes, I apply for Curves" today.  I think over becoming a member for a week.

I still think which is better to keep doing a workout of Billy's Boot Camp or to join to Curves.

I still can go for a trial workout twice in a week.  I take advantage of two trial workouts, I will decided becoming a member or not.

 

日本語

行ってまいりました。カーブスに!まずはお着替えをして丸テーブルに案内されてカウンセリングを受けました。体重はさほど変わっていませんでしたが、「くびれがなくなっている」ことを数値で知ることができました。( _ _ )..........o

体力年齢(だったっけ?)を体脂肪率などを測ることができる体重計でしることができました。5歳若いそうです。(v^ー°)

アメリカのサイトのコマーシャルビデオを見るとお分かりのように、器具での運動の間に足踏みしたり、の有酸素運動をとりいれています。その有酸素運動に私が行った支店ではBillyの運動が取り入れられていました。

ジムの器具は女性専用に設計されていますので、思っていた通り使いやすかったです。 

さて、どうしようか。Billyの運動が取り入れられているのはやはりBillyのワークアウトは効果的なんでしょうね。

なぜBillyは運動の合間に"Keep walking!"させていたのか、今回Curvesにいってわかった気がしました。

このまま家でもくもくとBillyを続けるか・・・。迷うところです。

Billyバンド、実はもっていないの。持ってやると効果があがるでしょうね。

 

 

 

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What is " Curves"?

  • Nov 5, 2007
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I have had intention to do something outdoor.  I had intention to go to indoor pool to swim at least once a week.  However, my motivation was too low to go swimming and to wear a swimsuit because I have gained weight.

I have been inclined to stay indoor for years.  Study languages on line, reading books, and doing a workout of Billy's Boot Camps aggravate my indoor life.

I have decided to do something outdoor to get acquainted with a new community face to face.

One day, the piano teacher of my kids told me she went to a sports gym to lose her weight.

I get interested in this sports gym which is located in front of a train station.

In addition to the piano teacher, I found one of my blog friends went frequently to the sports gym of the same chain.

This sports gym is called Curves.   This is reserved for women.  The equipments are designed for women.  The member can go there to do a 30-munite workout everyday if they want to do.  This sports gym does not ask the members to come there at a fixed time.  They can do a workout whenever they want during business hour.

I will go there for a trial workout this Thursday.  I will tell you what is about Curves.

日本語

外にでて何かをしたい!と思っていました。以前は近くの屋内プール(1回800円)にいくことを考えていましたが、いまいち行く気になれず、ずるずると11月になってしまいました。(o´д`o)=3

8月にBilly's Boot Campに入隊しましたが、いまはAWOL状態です。il||li_| ̄|○il||li

そのままBilly's Boot Campに戻るのも考えていますが、Billy、LingQ、他オンライン英会話参加では家にこもりっきり!

私は最近indoor personになったみたいです。なにかinterestingなことが外にないとでていかないタイプになってしまいました。

フランスにいたときはinterestingだらけだったので夜勉強する以外は外にふらふら出かけまくっていたのに...。

今すんでいるところがinterestingが少ない場所なのか・・・il||li_| ̄|○il||li

では、interestingを自分で作ろう!英会話教室が高くてだめなら、他のことを外でしよう!と思いました!

今考えているのは、ダイエット、新陳代謝を高める、体力づくりのためのジム通いです。

そこで気になりだしたのが、子供達のピアノの先生が、ブログを通して仲良くさせていただいているE.babyさんが通っているこのジムが気になりだしました。

カーブスというスポーツジムです。たいてい駅前にあるようです。私の町にも私鉄の駅前にありました。サイトを見ていただいたらお分かりかと思いますが、30分のプログラムを営業時間内ならいつでも、毎日でも来てトレーニングしてもいいようです。TuitionもEnglish Channelの料金システムのように年払いするとお得になるようです。

木曜日にお試しworkoutに行ってきます。Billyを続けても良かったのですが、引きこもりっぽくなっているので強制的に外にでる機会を作ろうと思いました。

 

 

 

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I found it and watched it....

  • Oct 29, 2007
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日本語 

見つけてしまいました。

以前にこわごわ読んでいた本↓ に関係する映画(DVD)をVideo Storeでみつけて借りてしまいました。

 

バチカン・エクソシスト
バチカン・エクソシスト

コワかったのですが、意外にも「感動しました」

「感動した」というのはなんとも「信者的」な感想ですが。

一般の方にとっては、法廷映画としても十分に楽しめる内容だと思います。

実話に基づいた映画だそうです。もうすこし、こういうところや、こういうところをImportして読んでいこうと思いました。こんなこわいのみつけました。こわいから心臓の弱い人は見ないでください。

 

エミリー・ローズ(ノーカット版)デラックス・コレクターズ・エディショ
エミリー・ローズ(ノーカット版)デラックス・コレクターズ・エディショ

English

After reading that book called "Vatican Exorcist", I have been interested in this movie.

Emily Rose

I finally found it in a video shop, watched it today....  I was so scared but I was so touched by Emily's faith.

They said this movied was based on the true story. If I have a chance to go, I want to go to the grave of Emily to offer the prayer.

 

I found a link of You Tube.  This video would scare you.  Do not watch it if you have heart trouble. 

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Forum in LingQ

  • Oct 25, 2007
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日本語

LingQにフォーラムがやっと出来ました。まだちょっと使いづらい点がいくつかあるけれど、Learnerのみなさん、ぼちぼち投稿を始めています。

今日、私もはじめて投稿しました。Forumを通じてメンバー同士楽しく交流できればいいですね。

このブログのことをForumで自己紹介がてらお知らせしました。これからは1記事に日英仏3ヶ国語で書くようにがんばろうと思います。(添削を受けていませんので間違いだらけなのでごめんなさい)

 

PICT0189
PICT0189

←発表会の練習中の息子です。Josh the Pianistの誕生も近い?

 

English

Today, I posted my greetings in English, Japanese and French in the Forum of LingQ for the first time. 

It took so long time to finish writing them. 

I have decided to write this blog from now on in 3 language to improve my writing ability in English and French.  I will post interesting things in my daily life with a lot of pictures.  Please free to visit my blog. 

If you are learner of LingQ, please create your own blog here on Vox and participate in Linguist Comunity of Vox.  It would be fun to exchange comments in language you learn. 

 

Français

Je viens de poster ma présentation en français en Forum de LingQ. 

Il m'a fallu beaucoup de tems pour finir mes messages en français.

Je me suis decidée d'ecrire mon blog en 3 langues pour amélioler ma compétence de langue. 

Si vous êtes un membre de LingQ, je vous propose de créer votre blog au Vox.  Ce sera amusant que on se connaît, échange des idées sur la langue, la vie quiotidiennne, etc avec des photos et videos. 

 

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