American Sniper

A couple of days ago, I went to see "American Sniper", directed by Clint Eastwood, at AEON cinema. Ah, it was Wednesday! I went there on that day because they offer discount tickets on Wednesdays. In spite of a weekday (workday), in front of the ticket counters were full of people (were busy with people) buying the tickets. (or should I write "long lines of customers were waiting in front of each ticket counter"?)

I had a little bit of time before the movie begins, so I headed to the restroom so as not to having a desire to urinate during the movie (while I was seeing the movie). After I walking out of the bathroom, with my hands dried with handkerchief, walking (and walked) down toward a man at a small counter which was set up in the center of the invisible boundary between two sides , then presented (handed in??) the ticket to the staff, I finally entered. (to be continued)

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This world-famous TV programmes is my favorite one. There are 3 main anchors in it. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May. In the TV show, they mainly do a silly but funny challenges. For example, they succeeded in across the English channel by using amphibious hot-rod cars (they challenged many times).

That programme makes me laugh every time, and its beautiful footage attracts me as well. I love to watch speeding car on winding road in the astonishing landscape. Japanese TV must learn from them.

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ESL podcast

I usually listen to podcast while I'm moving, especially in my car because I like speaking English following podcast. In the car, no matter how much I speak loudly, nobody cares. This podcast is really useful for English learners. Dr. Jeff Mcquillan, who is the host of this podcast, gives us a good example of conversation at a slow pace. It is really audible and it gives me an abundant words and phrases. I think that only listening to something have no effect on someone's improving listening ability. Speaking English with listening English can build our listening skill.

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Kidnapping

The government and the most of Japanese media are reporting that Haruna Yukawa, who were kidnapped by ISIS, killed by the terrorist group. Other hostage, Kenji Goto, expressed that fact holding picture of his body in front of a camera. I think that an act of terrorism is outrageous and impermissible. Why do they kill people who have no animosity against them? People often say that everybody can understand each other, but I think it is impossible.

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Spring vacation

In may this year, I go to my old high school and teach English as a trainee teacher there. I have feelings of anxiety and anticipation. In order to sweep away that negative feelings, I must try to study harder ever before. I think I can quit my part-time job in next month, and there are only a few classes next spring semester, so nobody interrupts my study.In Spring vacation, I want to immerse myself into studying English and teaching-related studying.  

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Kumamoto Castle Marathon

Next February, I'm going to run in Kumamoto Castle Marathon. This is the second time of my race. Last year, I ran the same race, and I managed to ran through whole distance in 5 hours and 30 minutes. I want to break the record this time, but it is really doubtful because now I'm really fat. Because of the final examination, I'm apt to gain weight by eating lots of snacks or food when I meet stress such as examination.

Everybody knows that the risk of overweight. Of course I know. According to a study, in theory, if you lose 1 kg, you can shorten 20 minutes of race. I'm now about 70 kg, so I must lose weight at least 10 kg. 10 kg? Is it possible? Kumamoto Castle Marathon hold February 15th. I suppose I can start to lose weight after the examination, maybe there is only 10 days to lose weight.

Umm..how should I do? I haven't bought a pair of shoes yet. I don't want to be injured.

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New PC!

When I entered faculty of commerce of KGU, about 9 years ago, I bought a NEC's personal computer which was a little bit expensive, and I was really excited to have the machine. Since then, I had been relying on it when I find something information. However, last 2 years, it had been in trouble. When I tried to search, it often frozen. It also affected my homework, so I decided to buy a new one for the first time in about 10 years.

I bought a HP's cheap but high spec machine, and I'm writing essay by using it. It is smaller than older one, making less noise, and the best thing is really fast. I can browse Internet without any stress. I think I can get along with it. I'm looking forward to arrange some settings.

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