tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52731707047423856082023-11-16T01:46:51.856-10:00Akari's Diary 2010 & 2011日本にいる家族と世界中にいる友達と繋がっていたい想いから始まったブログ。私の日々の想いをつらづらと記していこうと思います。 In the hope of staying in touch with my family in Japan and my friends all over the world, this blog was created.Akari Ueokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12017969476346287029noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273170704742385608.post-35393819790255524782012-01-02T04:38:00.003-10:002012-01-02T04:39:09.773-10:00A New Blog 新しいブログ<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wow, I have started blogging in January 2006, so 6 full years have passed...<br />
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In the past 6 years, many things have happened. Really.<br />
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There is nothing to hide. Everything is my precious memory.<br />
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You may have noticed that I create a new blog html address every two years, so it is time to create a new one for the year 2012 and 2013. I changed the look a bit.<br />
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I look forward to staying in touch with you at this new blog address.<br />
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ブログを始めたのが2006年の1月。気がついたらブログを始めて6年間が経っていました。<br />
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この6年間で色々なことがありました。本当に色々なことが。<br />
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隠すことはありません。全てが私の大切な思い出です。<br />
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お気づきになった方もいらっしゃるかもしれませんが、私は2年おきに新しいブログのURLを作っています。なので、2012年と2013年用のブログを作るときが来ました。今回はちょっと見た目を変えてみました。<br />
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この新しいブログでも、また皆さんと繋がっていけますことを楽しみにしています。<br />
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<a href="http://akariueoka2012-2013.blogspot.com/"><b>http://akariueoka2012-2013.blogspot.com/</b></a></div>
<br />Akari Ueokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12017969476346287029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273170704742385608.post-71891650464029828512011-12-31T07:10:00.001-10:002011-12-31T07:13:36.060-10:00New Year's Eve 大晦日<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On New Year's Eve, I was working on my students' report cards.<br />
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At night, my maternal relatives got together and had a family dinner.<br />
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I appreciated that everyone could come together. In Japan, there are many families who could not do that. This would be the first New Year's Day for some families since they've lost their loved ones due to the earthquake and the tsunami. For them, it must be very different from the last year's. Some familiar faces are missing. It aches my heart to think about this fact.<br />
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When I prayed in front of my grandparents' altar last night, I thought of my ancestors who have passed down their lives to us despite of the wars, poverty, and illness. It boils my heart to think about this fact. I feel their love for offsprings in my blood and flesh.<br />
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Many things have happened in this year.<br />
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I lost people who were truly dear and near to me and experienced very painful separations. In that sense, it was a heart-wrenching year. However, they made me appreciate life even more...<br />
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I could have gone through this year because of you.<br />
Please allow me to use this opportunity to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for your presence in my life.<br />
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大晦日は生徒達の通知表を作っていました。(ハワイ州は4学期制でして、学期毎に通知表を作ります。学期の最終日から一週間後に渡すことが義務づけられています。)<br />
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そして夜は、母方の親戚一同が集まって夕飯を食べました。<br />
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親戚が集まり、久しぶりにみんなの顔を見られることの幸せを、改めて噛み締めた夕べでした。日本全国には、それが叶わないご家族が沢山おられるのですから。被災した方々にとっては初めての大晦日とお正月。昨年とは全く違ったお正月を迎えることになった方も沢山おられることを想うと、胸が痛むのでした。<br />
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そして今は亡き祖父母の仏壇に手を合わせて挨拶をしたとき、戦争や貧困や病気など色々な困難を乗り越えて、今現在に生きる私たちに命を繋げてくださったご先祖さまを想い、胸が熱くなるのでありました。彼らの子孫へ向けた愛が、私の血となり肉となりドクドクと流れるのです。<br />
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今年一年、沢山のことがありました。<br />
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地震の他にも沢山の大切な方々を亡くし、悲しい別れを体験しました。そういう意味では心を絞られる辛い一年でもありました。しかし、「生」というものを改めて心から愛おしく思う一年でもありました。<br />
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今年も一年、皆さまのおかげでやってこられました。この場をお借りして、心から感謝の気持ちを送らせて頂きます。ありがとうございました。Akari Ueokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12017969476346287029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273170704742385608.post-53026029295786725292011-12-30T21:48:00.001-10:002011-12-30T21:48:48.893-10:00Underwater Photo Shoot Day Version 水中撮影 昼バージョン<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The night time shot was quiet, sacred, and internal process.</div>
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The day time shot was bright, joyous, and yet still internal process.</div>
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これらは昼間に撮ったもの。(前回の<a href="http://akariueoka2010.blogspot.com/2011/12/underwater-photo-shoot-night-version.html">ブログポスト</a>では夜に撮ったものを紹介しました。)</div>
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昼間と夜では違ったエネルギーでした。両方とも楽しませてもらいました。</div>
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夜は静かで、神聖で、内へと繋がるプロセス。</div>
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昼は明るくて、喜びに溢れたもので、そして内へと繋がるプロセス。</div>
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This photo shoot was actually done in November 2010. I was honored that my friend and a professional photographer, Richard Marks, asked me if I could be a model for a underwater photo shoot session.<br />
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Since I was young, I have always had a special interest in an element called water. Its unique beauty mesmerized my heart. And I love photography. I am not used to being taken, but I like taking photos. I have not seriously studied photography yet, so I don't know how to take what I want to take, but when I heard that I could join the process of combining these two things - photography and water, you can imagine how excited I was.<br />
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Richard Marks is a kind hearted yet passionate photographer - very easy to work with. Please visit his <a href="http://www.weddingphotographersmaui.com/">website</a>. Also if you need a photographer for a wedding on Maui, he is the right one to call.<br />
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これは実は昨年のことになるんですけど、2010年の11月にマウイで活躍している写真家、リチャード・マークスに頼まれ、水中撮影の被写体をしました。そのときの写真を最近頂けたので、何枚かをここにご紹介。<br />
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私は水というエレメントに小さい頃から、特別な思い入れがありました。水の持つ特有の美しさは、小さい私を虜にしていました。そして、私は写真が大好きです。撮られることはあまり慣れていませんが、撮ることが大好きです。と言っても本格的に勉強をしたことがないので、まだまだ何をどうしたらどういう写真が撮れるのか、全く分かっていないのですが。なので、水と写真を併せ持った今回のお話に、私は喜んで承諾しました。<br />
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リチャードは心優しくもパッションに溢れた写真家です。一緒に仕事がし易いです。皆さんもリチャードの<a href="http://www.weddingphotographersmaui.com/">ウェブサイト</a>をご覧くださいまし。またマウイで結婚式を挙げる際、写真家が必要な方は是非連絡を入れてみてください。<br />
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My father and I had a short drive date :)</div>
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(Toward Takahama, Matsuyama)<br />
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父と二人で高浜方面へ小一時間のドライブ</div>
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Shiraishi Ryu Shrine</div>
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白石龍神社</div>
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A cute island</div>
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A couple of men were fishing</div>
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釣り人</div>
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My dad</div>
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父</div>
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I found wind surfers in Matsuyama!!</div>
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松山のウインドサーファーたちを見つけました。</div>
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Just watching them windsurfing in this freezing cold water made me shiver, but I always enjoy watching people who are enjoying themselves doing what they love doing.<br />
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見てるだけで寒かったけど、でもこうやって趣味を謳歌している人たちを見るのは嬉しい。<br />
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この辺りは夏は人で溢れて賑わっているそうです。</div>
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Ginnan (ginkgo nuts) - my dad fried them</div>
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父が一生懸命炒った銀杏</div>
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There is a free tea-serving machine inside a local super market. I enjoy this nice service every time I go.<br />
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近所のスーパーの中に(無料で)お茶を飲めるところがあって、そんなサービスを有り難く頂戴する私。<br />
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You can sit down, too.</div>
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座って飲める。</div>
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It's the season for Shime-nawa or Shime-kazari. It is a sacred Shinto straw rope with fern leaves, an orange and other items of good omen. It is generally hung on doors during the New Year holidays and served as a charm against evil spirits. <br />
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しめ縄(しめ飾り)の季節になりました。<br />
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There are various types.<br />
While I enjoy and appreciate many great qualities of Japanese culture, one of the things I do not like is their excess wrapping. Everything is wrapped in plastic, and it seems to create so much trash.<br />
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しめ飾りにも色々ありますね。<br />
日本の文化を心から尊敬すると共に、中には「うーん・・・」と思う点もあります。例えば過剰な包装。全てがプラスチックで包まれていて、必要以上にゴミが増えるような。<br />
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I like old fashioned, simple ones.</div>
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The next year will be the year of dragon. I found this cute dragon.</div>
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来年は辰年。こんなかわいい辰を見かけました。</div>
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I gave my parents this Mana Foods bag. They are using it!<br />
Mana Foods, my parents are marketing you in Japan.<br />
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マウイにあるマナフーズという私がいつも買い物をしているところの、ショッピングバッグを両親にあげたので、それを使って買い物をしているところ。<br />
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My little brother and I had our first tea-time together at a cafe :)</div>
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I ordered this Maccha (green tea) latte. </div>
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弟と初めての喫茶店。</div>
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そこで頼んだ抹茶ラテというもの。</div>
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I found this cute pink shirt at a second hand store. It was about $2.</div>
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古着屋さんで見つけた、かわいい桃色のシャツ。190円なり。</div>
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アイロンかけなくちゃ。</div>
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このレースのところが気に入って。</div>
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And I also discovered this one at the same second hand store. I usually like clothes that are made out of cotton, linen, or hemp, but I also sometimes like an old fashioned design clothes even if they are made out of rayon. This was about $6 first but I asked for a discount, and it was $5. Yay.<br />
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これも同じ古着屋にて。私は主に綿素材やリネン、麻などの服が好きなのだけど、たまにこういうレーヨンで出来た、ちょっと一昔前のデザインの服も好きです。これは590円だったんだけど、500円にまけてもらいました。<br />
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I asked my Japanese dentist if I could take these home with me, so that I would be able to show my students. (The dentist used these to create a cover for my tooth.)<br />
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歯の被せを作るために取られたこれらを(何て呼ぶのか知らないのですが)、もらってもいいですかと聞いてもらってきました。教え子達に見せようと思って。</div>
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I also saw my friend, <a href="http://hiroyukikuma.com/index.html">Hiroyuku Kuma</a>, a Japanese photographer working in Matsuyama, Ehime. He and I are the same age, and I like to see him once a year to share what we have done in the previous year, and I always receive inspiration from his rare artistic sense. He is someone who is truly following his dream and passion while he is being responsible for his family (his wonderful wife and a cute baby boy). Seeing someone making it possible (and at the same age) really inspires me and impresses me. </div>
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お友達の<a href="http://hiroyukikuma.com/index.html">熊博之</a>さんにも会ってきました。彼は松山で活躍しているプロの写真家です。彼とは同い年で、一年にこうして一度会って近況報告をし、そして彼の類希な芸術性を会話のあちらこちらに垣間みることを、私は何より楽しみとしています。彼は心から自分の夢とパッションをしっかり生きつつも、奥さんとかわいい息子のためにも毎日の世界でちゃんとファンクションしている珍しい人です。それらをバランスよくすることは、大変難しいことで、それを成し遂げている彼に(きっと楽なことばかりではないだろうけど)、しかも同い年でやっている彼に私は心から感心すると共に励まされるのであります。</div>
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If you know someone in Ehime who would like to have family shots or wedding shots taken, please check him out. Here is his <a href="http://kumafoto.blog.fc2.com/">blog</a>.</div>
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愛媛県内の方で、ウェディングの写真や家族のポートレイトなどを撮ってくれる写真家をお探しでしたら、熊さんにお尋ねください。<a href="http://kumafoto.blog.fc2.com/">こちら</a>が彼のブログ。</div>
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One day, the bicycle parking space was packed, so I had to use the upper space. It was the first time, so I read this explanation first.<br />
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ある日、前のブログにも書いた駐輪場がいっぱいでした。なので、上段を使用することになりました。初めてだったので、この説明書を読みました。<br />
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As you put a bicycle with the front rear first, it would hold itself up.<br />
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こんな感じで前輪から入れると、手で支えなくても大丈夫なように作られている。<br />
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そして力をあまり使わずに上がるようになっている。結構面白かった。</div>
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On the way home, I saw the evening sun shining the Matsuyama Castle. One of the benefits of riding a bicycle is that I can stop at anytime whenever I see something like this.<br />
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帰る途中、松山城が夕陽に照らされているのが、丁度見えました。自転車の利点は、こういう景色を見たときにすぐに停まれるところ。<br />
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When I pulled the dining table chair, there was a preceding visitor. I guess he was looking for a quiet, dark place to take a nap. He was so round. Until now, I have not had much of opportunities to interact with an animal called cat. My love for a cat is growing daily.</div>
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座ろうと思って、ダイニングテーブルの椅子を引いたら、その椅子には先客が。静かに暗く休めるところを探して、丁度いいところを見つけたチビ。こんな丸くなって。猫という生き物とあまり過ごすことは、今までの人生であまり無かったのだけど、こんなに愛おしいものなのだと初めて思っている。</div>Akari Ueokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12017969476346287029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273170704742385608.post-3785681539816659542011-12-27T15:36:00.000-10:002011-12-27T22:37:50.466-10:00My Grandma in Uchiko 内子のおばあちゃん<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yesterday, I drove myself to Uchiko to see my grandma, Kayako.</div>
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昨日、一人で内子のカヤ子おばあちゃんに会いに行ってきました。</div>
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She is 87 years old. She has been living in this mountain by herself for 29 years. She is a strong woman I respect so much.<br />
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おばあちゃんは87歳。数えで88歳なので、この前の誕生日には米寿のお祝いをしたそうです。この内子の山に一人で暮らして29年が経とうとしています。すごいなぁといつも思います。おばあちゃんのようなおばあちゃんになることが、私の夢です。<br />
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First we chatted for an hour or so with a cup of tea.<br />
Then I helped her clean the house.<br />
After the cleaning, we had dinner together and chatted more.<br />
She shared so many stories from a long time ago.<br />
I enjoy listening to her childhood, how she met my grandpa, what it was like to raise 5 children before, during, and after the war, about my great grandparents, and more...<br />
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着いてからはまずおこたに座って、お茶をすすりながら一緒におしゃべり。<br />
近況を報告し合って、それから家の掃除の手伝い。<br />
掃除が終ってからは、夕飯を二人で食べました。<br />
昔の話を色々と聞きました。<br />
私はおばあちゃんの思い出話に耳を傾けるのが大好きです。<br />
おばあちゃんの子ども時代、どうやっておじいちゃんと出会ったのか、戦前、戦時中、戦後の子育ての様子、ひいおじいちゃんやひいおばあちゃんのこと・・・。話は尽きません。<br />
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日が暮れていく・・・</div>Akari Ueokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12017969476346287029noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273170704742385608.post-62762592296829416792011-12-27T04:52:00.000-10:002011-12-27T04:52:37.365-10:00My Japanese Driver's License 日本の運転免許証<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yesterday, I went to the Matusyama driver's license center to renew my Japanese driver's license. In Japan, the expiration date is based on your birthday (not the date when you acquired the license). I could not come back to Japan around my birthday just to renew the license, so mine had been actually expired, but since I was in abroad during the possible renewal period, yesterday I could simply "renew" it instead of "reissue" it.</div>
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昨日、日本の運転免許証を更新するため運転免許センターに行ってきました。誕生日が10月27日なもので、その前後一ヶ月間免許の更新をするためだけに帰国することは無理でしたから、失効していましたが、海外に行っていたという理由があるため、再交付でしたが更新する方と同じプロセスで出来ました。</div>
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Inside of a Japanese bus - My brother took me to the driver's licence center, but I knew that it would take awhile (in fact it took two hours), so I told him to go home instead of waiting around. Then I took a bus home.<br />
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行きは弟が連れて行ってくれましたが、きっと結構時間がかかるだろうと思い(実際2時間かかった)、待たずに家に帰るように言っていたので、帰りはバスで帰りました。<br />
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A children-size bicycle and a tricycle - in Japan, everyone rides a bicycle even children.<br />
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子供用自転車と三輪車 日本では子どもみんな自転車乗って移動してますが、マウイでは珍しいです。<br />
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A Japanese letters and characters written in an interesting way - from right to left instead of left to right. I was confused for a second. I wonder why.<br />
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「トンナテ 集募って何だ?」とぼーっと見てて、2秒後に「テナント募集のことか!」と分かった。何で右から左へ書かれているのですか?<br />
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My friend, <a href="http://www.weddingphotographersmaui.com/">Richard Marks</a> - a professional photographer took photos of my friends <a href="http://www.iyasaremaui.com/">K and Aki's yoga school on Maui</a>, and their article was published in this edition of <a href="http://yogajo.jp/topics/detail/44.html">Japan Yoga Journal</a> magazines.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(I don't know why the front cover model is posing naked. I mean naked is beautiful, and I am not against a naked front cover, and in the past I have seen several photos of people taking yoga poses naked, and they were beautiful, intentional, and powerful, but in this particular photograph, I cannot see those. It seems detached from the true essence of yoga... Just so you know the front cover photo is not Richard's.)</span><br />
Anyhow, I would like to say big congratulations to three of my friends!!<br />
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友人でありプロの写真家である<a href="http://www.weddingphotographersmaui.com/">リチャード・マークス</a>が、共通の友人であるKとアキさんのマウイにある<a href="http://www.iyasaremaui.com/">ヨガスクール</a>の写真を撮って、彼らの記事が最新号の<a href="http://yogajo.jp/topics/detail/44.html">日本のヨガジャーナル</a>に記載されています。日本にいる方は是非手に取ってみてください!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(表紙のモデルがなぜゆえに裸なのかは分かりませんが。裸であることが悪いんじゃなくて、裸は美でもあるので、裸の写真に抵抗があるわけではないし、裸でヨガのポーズを取っている写真も今までに見てきました。個人的にこの写真にはその力強い、いさぎよい美が見えないのです。何だかヨガの真髄から離れているような気がしてしまうのだけど・・・。表紙はもちろんリチャードの写真じゃないよ。)</span><br />
表紙は置いておいて、友人3人の偉業におめでとー!!と言いたいです。<br />
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There is a famous clock tower in the town of Dogo Onsen area. Many tourists often stop by and take pictures. It strikes and plays a pretty song at certain times of a day. When my father and I drove by, the clock just started to strike. People gathered to watch and take pictures. My eyes were taken by these baseball boys with bare feet!! Next to the clock tower, you can put your feet in hot spring water. I think that these boys were doing that and jumped out when the clock started to strike. I thought that this was a cute image.<br />
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道後温泉の町に、有名な時計台があります。沢山の観光客がよく写真を撮っています。一定の時間にはかわいい音楽を奏で、からくりが動きます。父と私が通りかかったとき、ちょうど鳴り始めたところでした。沢山の人が集まり時計の写真を撮り始めました。でも、私はこの野球少年達に目が釘付け。彼らの裸足姿に!時計台の横には足湯を出来るところがあって、きっと野球の練習の後にでも足湯をして楽しんでいたのでしょう。そして時計が鳴り始めたものだから、飛んで出てきたのでしょう。かわいい光景だと思いました。<br />
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I bought these Yuzu (a type of citrus) and put them in the bathtub. In Japan, we do this on winter solicits. The fragrance of Yuzu - the essential oil warms bodies up by activating the metabolism, and it has germicidal action. It's perfect for the cold season. Ancestors knew this before science could proof.<br />
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ゆずを買ってきてゆず湯にしてみました。精油に新陳代謝を活発にしてくれる効能があるようで、殺菌作用もあるそうです。風邪の季節にはもってこいですね。昔の人の智慧は素晴らしい。<br />
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A couple of friends recommended this Italian restaurant, so my mom, dad, and I checked it out. It was in front of Mitsu station and is called <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/trattoriaflor/home">FLOR</a>. It was delicious as the reputation described.<br />
The address: 1-5-1 2F Sumiyoshi, Matsuyama-city, Ehime-ken<br />
Phone: 089-952-1454<br />
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三津駅の前にあるおいしいと評判のイタリアレストランを、何人の友人かにおすすめされたもので行ってきましたよ。母と父と。<a href="https://sites.google.com/site/trattoriaflor/home">FLOR(フロア)</a>という名前でした。評判通りおいしかったですよ。<br />
住所:愛媛県松山市住吉1-5-1 2階<br />
電話:089-952-1454<br />
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I wrote a card to each student.</div>
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The photos are the Matusyama Castle.</div>
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マウイの生徒たちにハガキを書きました。</div>
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松山城の写真のもの。</div>
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A view through the roof of my parents' car.</div>
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父と母と出かけていたときの景色(車の屋根から見えたもの)</div>
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なぜかクマのプーさんがぶら下がっている。</div>
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My dad gave my mom this watch on her thirty some years old's birthday, and she gave it to me about a year ago, but the band got worn off and broken while I was wearing on Maui, so I brought it back and had it fixed. I can wear it again. Good.<br />
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母の三十何歳かの誕生日に、父がこの腕時計をあげたそうです。そしてそれを私が譲り受けました。でもマウイで使っているときに、バンドが切れてしまったので、持って帰ってきて直してもらいました。また使えるようになりました。<br />
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One of the Japanese meals I wanted to eat while I am in Japan was this Kamaage Udon. My mother prepared it for me. I put lots of ginger, and it was so heart-filling.<br />
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私が日本で食べたかったものの一つ:釜揚げうどん<br />
私のリクエストに応え、母が用意してくれました。<br />
生姜を沢山入れておいしかった!<br />
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ちび、面白い格好で寝ているところ。</div>Akari Ueokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12017969476346287029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273170704742385608.post-61534577716613544982011-12-24T03:09:00.001-10:002012-01-04T14:46:58.241-10:00Back in Japan 日本に帰ってきた<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I left Maui for Japan on Monday, December 19th.<br />
My friend Melita gave me a ride to the airport. Thank you, Melita.<br />
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In the flight from Maui to Honolulu, I grabbed 3 Hana Hou! magazines. Hana Hou! is a Hawaiian Airlines' inflight magazine. I grabbed them because one of my Maui moms' is in it!! <a href="http://hatsbyemi.blogspot.com/">Emi Azeka</a> - a millinar was interviewed in Native Intelligence! Way to go, Emi! If you fly with Hawaiian Airlines this month, please look for the page.<br />
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12月19日にマウイから日本へ向けて発ちました。<br />
友達のマリタが空港まで連れて行ってくれました。ありがとうマリタ。<br />
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マウイからホノルルまでのフライトの中で、ハワイアン航空の機内マガジンである「ハナ・ホウ!」を3冊もらいました。なぜって、今月のものに私のマウイのお母さんの一人であるエミさんが「ネイティブ・インテリジェンス」というコーナーでインタビューされているから。<a href="http://hatsbyemi.blogspot.com/">エミ・アゼカ</a>はマウイのマカワオ在住の有名な帽子デザイナーです。イエーイ、エミ!もし今月中にハワイイアン航空で飛ぶようだったら、このページを探してみてください。<br />
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I found my name "Akari" in this town information brochure in Osaka. It says, "Fuyu akari" meaning winter illumination. (Akari means light or illumination in Japanese.) I felt a bit like being welcomed home...<br />
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大阪で見かけたこのタウンガイドみたいな雑誌に、「あかり」を見てちょっと嬉しくなって撮ったというもの・・・。<br />
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One of the things that impresses me every time I come back to Japan is public bathrooms! This child-size bathroom was right next to woman's bathroom. I've never seen child-size bathrooms outside of a school setting in foreign countries.<br />
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日本に帰ってくる度に、感心させられるものの一つが公衆トイレ。これは子供用。他の国では見たことないな。(学校を除いて。)<br />
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Every toilet I encounter seems to be so high-tech. The lid opens automatically. The seat is warm. It has bunch of buttons. It cleans you. You can adjust the water temperature and its strength. It flushes for you when you stand up... Wow.<br />
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日本で使うほとんど全てのトイレがすごくハイテック。蓋も自動で上がるし、便座は温かいし、色々なボタンがあるし。洗ってくれるし。温度や強さも調整出来るし。自動的に流してくれるし・・・。すごいよね。<br />
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After a 9-hour flight, I arrived at the Kansai International Airport (KIX) at 7 pm on Tuesday. I felt like I missed the whole day of December 20th. Then I took a bus to the downtown of Osaka, and then I took another highway bus to Matsuyama, Ehime where my parents live. The bus left at 11 pm. I arrived in Matsuysma the next morning at 6 am. I could not sleep well in the bus, so I was tried but grateful for the safe travel.<br />
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My dad came and picked me up from Matsuysma station at 6 am. My mom was waiting home with warm rice and miso soup. After the breakfast, I fell asleep and slept until 10 am.<br />
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Then I went to an oriental medicine place called <a href="http://www3.hp-ez.com/hp/soyokaze20070403/page1">Soyokaze Chiryoin</a> where you can receive massage, acupuncture, and moxibustion. I had made this appointment before I left Maui, and I was glad I did it. My body needed it. If you live in Matsuyama, I strongly recommend checking this place out. The practitioner is so nice and knowledgeable. He spends the whole hour just with you.<br />
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Here is the info: 14-31 Tsuji-machi, Matsuyama-city, Ehime-ken Tel: 089-924-8868<br />
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9時間のフライトの後、12月20日の19時に関西国際空港に着きました。12月20日は味わうことなくどこかに行っちゃった感じ。それから梅田までバスに乗って、梅田からは23時発の松山行きの高速バスに乗りました。(両親が松山に住んでいるので。)翌朝の6時に松山に着きました。バスの中ではあまり良く眠れなかったので疲れていましたが、安全な旅に感謝しました。<br />
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朝早いのに父が駅まで迎えに来てくれました。母は家で温かいご飯とお味噌汁を作って待っていてくれました。その朝ご飯の後には、朝の10時頃まで寝ました。<br />
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お昼になると、近所にある<a href="http://www3.hp-ez.com/hp/soyokaze20070403/page1">そよかぜ治療院</a>というところに行ってきました。整体、鍼、お灸をしてくれます。マウイを出る前に予約を入れておいたのですが、そうしておいて良かったと思いました。身体はクタクタでしたから。松山に在住の方はぜひ行ってみてください。とても温厚で色々なことをよく熟知されている先生が、一時間みっちり丁寧に治療をしてくれます。とても気持ちが安らぐ空間です。<br />
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住所と電話番号:愛媛県松山市辻町14-31 予約電話:089-924-8868<br />
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My Japanese driver's license expired this past November (a month ago), so I cannot drive right now, so I am going around the town with my old bicycle which I bought when I was 15 years old. Yup more than 10 years ago... It's amazing that things last a long time if we use them with care. I still have a pair of scissors which my mom bought me when I was a preschooler. I'm also enjoying riding it because I get to see the scenarios in a more relaxed way, I get to go into narrow roads, and needless to say, it's a good exercise. I felt pretty good when I could ride all the way up a steep hill when two kids were pushing their bicycles up :)<br />
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I was surprised by this parking space which is dedicated to... bicycles!!! Another "wow" in Japan. It's kind of cool that I get surprised by my own culture. Well, I've been away for 10 years now, so things change in 10 years, right?<br />
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日本の運転免許が11月に(一ヶ月前に)切れちゃったので、更新するまでは運転出来ないので自転車で移動しています。15歳のときに買った自転車で。そう10年以上の仲。大切に使うと物って長持ちしますね。そういう物が私の人生にはいくつかある。幼稚園のときから使っているはさみとか。自転車に乗るのは結構楽しい。景色もゆっくり見れるし。細い路にも気軽に入れるし。言うまでもなく、いい運動になるし。押して上がっていた子ども達二人を横目に、割と急な坂道を自転車で登りきれたときは結構誇らしかった(笑)。<br />
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上の写真にあるような自転車専門の駐輪場があってビックリ。もう一つの日本のワーオ。自分の生まれ育った文化にビックリさせられるっていうのも結構楽しいものだ。日本を離れて10年以上経ったので、10年もあれば色々変わったりするよね。<br />
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Here are elevators dedicated for the bicycles (meaning you can get on them with your bicycles).<br />
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これは自転車と乗れるエレベーター。<br />
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Sweet and cute cakes</div>
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A cat named Chibi (small but he is not small anymore)</div>
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猫のチビ(もうチビじゃないけど)</div>
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Some years ago, my parents found Chibi right after he was born. His mom was a stray cat and he was left behind. He was quite weak, so my parents could not leave him so brought him home and took care of him. As of today, he is a half stray cat and a half domesticated cat. When he comes in, he sits on my lap like this and put his forefoot on my arm. Sometimes he tries to type the keyboard. </div>
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うちの両親が何年か前に、生まれたばかりで野良猫のお母さんに置いていかれていたチビを見つけ、だいぶ弱っていたので、そのまま置いていくことが出来ずに、家に持って帰ってきて介護したのでなついたというもの。でも半分はまだ野良猫で、半分は家の猫って感じ。家でこうして座っていると、膝に乗ってきて、前の両足を私の手の上に置く。時々タイプしたいようでキーボードに手を出すことも。</div>
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I am back in Japan.</div>
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日本に帰って来たぞ。</div>Akari Ueokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12017969476346287029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273170704742385608.post-47170438905011766502011-12-20T23:47:00.000-10:002011-12-20T23:55:51.560-10:00Mid December 12月中旬<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The famous Komoda Bakery is in Makawao, a walking distance from where I live. I like their sign, especially the "and" part. It makes me happy, going up like that.</div>
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私の住んでいるところから歩いていけるマカワオタウンにある、かの有名なコモダベーカリーのサイン。かわいいサイン。特に、「and」の部分が好き。右肩上がりなところが。何かハッピーになるよね。</div>
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One wall of my teacher, Sarala's studio. I like how the sun was making a spot light.</div>
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踊りの先生のサララ先生のダンススタジオで、夕陽が差し込んでスポットライト。</div>
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The Holiday season is here in Makawao. The star is up there :)</div>
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マカワオもホリデーシーズンに染まりました。</div>
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毎年恒例の、このお星様が高い、高い木の上に飾られました。</div>
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All the stores are decorated with lights.</div>
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We'll see if it would grow and bloom. It says "guaranteed."</div>
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Sarala's daughter (7 years old) and I baked brownie together.</div>
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サララ先生の娘(7歳)とブラウニーを焼きました。</div>
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But I baked too long. The bottom got burned, so I scarped the top layer and made it into balls - "Brownie Balls."</div>
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でも悲しいことに、焼き過ぎました。下の部分は焦げてしまったので、上の方の部分を削ぎ取って丸めて「ブラウニーボール」にしました。</div>
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My friend Andrea is an amazing seamstress.</div>
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I had found a really cute dress at a second hand store in Japan, but it had a pretty big stain, and dry cleaning did not remove it, so I asked Andrea if she could make the same dress but with a different material, and she did!!! I'm excited to wear it. Check out her web: <a href="http://www.feistyattire.com/">http://www.feistyattire.com/</a></div>
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友人のアンドレアは素晴らしいお針子さん!</div>
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日本のある古着屋さんで50年代風のかわいいワンピースを見つけたのですが、結構大きな染みがあって、クリーニング屋さんもどうすることも出来なくて、なのでアンドレアに持って行って、それと同じドレスを違う生地で作ってもらいました。イエイ!着るのが楽しみ!彼女のウエブサイトはこちら。<a href="http://www.feistyattire.com/">http://www.feistyattire.com/</a></div>
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I ran into my friend, Anna at a local event. I hadn't seen her for a long time, so I was happy! This super cute baby is Anna's friend's. </div>
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ある地元のイベントで長い間会っていなかった、友達のアナにばったり会いました。嬉しかった。このすっごくかわいい赤ちゃんはアナの友達の赤ちゃん。</div>
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After school entered the winter break, the first thing I did on the first day of winter break is to take my car down to the Honda Dealer to do a semi-annual check up (oil change and so on). My appointment was 7 am, so I left at 6:30 am. I was so sleepy. The reward was this beautiful view.</div>
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学校が冬休みに入って一番最初にしたことは、車をホンダのディーラー屋さんに半年に一度する点検に持っていったこと。オイルチェンジとか、タイヤのローテンションとかしてもらいます。予約が朝の7時だったので、家を6時半に出ました。眠かった・・・。でもご褒美はこのきれいな眺め。</div>
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I don't have my own Christmas tree, but I enjoyed seeing my friend's. This one has a train going around :)</div>
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自分のクリスマスツリーは用意しなかったけど、この友人の家のを見てエンジョイしました。これは汽車ぽっぽが周りを走るというもの。</div>
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誰かが作ってくれた折り紙で出来たサンタさん。かわいい。</div>
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Someone made this Santa Claus out of an origami paper. Cute.</div>
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後ろ姿もかわいい。</div>Akari Ueokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12017969476346287029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273170704742385608.post-17742142280507959302011-12-08T22:49:00.001-10:002011-12-08T22:57:14.153-10:00Rainbows 虹<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I've been seeing lots of rainbows lately.</div>
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最近よく虹を見ます。</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wishing on stars -<br />
embodying the wishes inside :)<br />
星に願いを - <br />
願いをお腹に入れましょうか。</td></tr>
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The past week was a packed week.<br />
There was somewhere to go after school everyday.<br />
Monday - dentist and immigration office<br />
Tuesday - babysitting<br />
Wednesday - chiropractic<br />
Thursday - working with an artist (helping her to market her work), collecting rent for my friend<br />
Friday - weekly grocery shopping, bank, and other errands<br />
Saturday - Odissi class, banana bread making with a friend, teaching Izanai Yosakoi class, and a dinner with friends (she's been inviting me over a month, but I didn't have any time until this Sat. Phew, I finally made it...)<br />
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In a busy time like this, I like to keep my heart and antenna open to beautiful details of my daily life. "Be here now" as many great teachers have said.<br />
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Sincere 'thank you' to all of my friends for caring and loving support.<br />
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(Japanese)<br />
先週は予定がギュウギュウと詰まった週でした。<br />
毎日、教師の仕事の後に何かありました。<br />
(月) 歯医者さんとイミグレーションオフィスに用事があったので行ってきた<br />
(火) ベビーシッティング<br />
(水) カイロプラクティック<br />
(木) あるアーティストのマーケティングのお手伝いと、ある友人の土地に住んでいる借家人から12月の家賃集め<br />
(金) 久しぶりの食料品の買い出し、銀行、その他の用事<br />
(土) オディッシィクラス、友人とバナナブレッドを作り、イザナイよさこいクラスを教えさせてもらい、その後友人とディナー(ずっと呼んでくれてたのだけど、なかなか時間が取れなかった。一ヶ月後にやっと行けた)<br />
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いそがしくても、心は亡くしてないから大丈夫。こんなときだからこそ、日々の生活の美しい営みに心とアンテナを広げておきたい。「今、ここに。」だね。<br />
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私のことを心から想ってくださる友人たちに心から感謝。<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The very first photo above (the fruit shaped like stars on a white plate) is called Star Fruit.<br />
If you cut this, you will see the stars.<br />
上のお星様の形をしたフルーツは、「スターフルーツ」と呼ばれるものです。<br />
これを切ると、お星様になります。</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The start fruits grow on trees like this.<br />
こんな風にたわわに生って(なって)います。</td></tr>
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タンジュリン(温州みかん)の季節になりました!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My friend R gave me these tangerines. They're lining up nicely.<br />
友人Rさんがくださったタンジュリンたちが、お行儀良く並んでおります。</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Banans my friend K gave me have been all eaten up!<br />
I thought that this "carcass" was as beautiful as when there were fully ripen yellow bananas.<br />
The mother nature fed us. Its mana (power) has been transformed into our bodies.<br />
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以前のブログにあった友人Kからもらったバナナは<br />
このように無事(笑)全て食されました!<br />
この残った「残骸」が、たわわにバナナを実らせていたときと同様に<br />
美しいと思えて仕方なく、写真を撮りました。<br />
母なる自然はこうして私たちに食べ物を与えてくださり、<br />
そのマナ(パワー)は私たちの身体に移っていくのですね。</td></tr>
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We did not have another bowl, so we used this beautifully handmade<br />
black ceramic bowl. I felt like a witch making a secret potion (haha!)<br />
友人Aの家でバナナブレッドを作っているところ。<br />
大きなボウルが無かったので、この黒い陶器を使って<br />
材料を混ぜているところ。魔女みたい?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Let's see how they turn out.<br />
さぁ、どう焼き上がるかな?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ta-da! They were well done!<br />
じゃーん。よく出来ました。</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On Saturday night, my friend Emi invited me to a dinner for my belated birthday<br />
celebration and to farewell Emi's room amte who is leaving the island soon.<br />
There was our friend April, too.<br />
This blue and white plate set tickled my heart. I loved it.<br />
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土曜日の夜は友人のエミさんが、(一ヶ月遅れだけどと言いながら)<br />
私の誕生日ディナーに招待してくれました。<br />
友人のエイプリルも来てくれました。<br />
今月末アメリカ本土に戻ってしまうエミさんのルームメイトの送迎会も込めて。<br />
この青と白のお皿のセットが心をくすぐりました。</td></tr>
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エイプリルの育てた野菜を使ってエイプリルが作ってくれたサラダ<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Emi found this gluten free cake for me at the farmer's market.<br />
エミさんが朝市で見つけてくれたグルテンフリーのケーキ</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The sun sets over the horizon to shine on the other side of the planet.<br />
We will see you soon, Sun. Thank you.<br />
地球の反対側を照らすために、地平線の向こうへ沈んでいくお日様。<br />
お日様、また明日。いつもいつもありがとう。</td></tr>
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My former boss and English teacher has began this wonderful project.<br />
She gathered 6 willing and talented college students and one teacher who are from various origins to create a theatre group (she spells theatre instead of theater, so I am going along :)).<br />
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Their mission is to educate children at a young age to have a global awareness. The world is out there, and we all can meet people from around the world and understand different cultures as well as our own if we wish, but first we have to wish that, and in order to wish, we need to be aware that the world is out there. That's what this theatre group is trying to do through plays and by visiting local schools and organizations.<br />
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Their opening of the show was last Sunday, and I was impressed by their enthusiasm and courage to perform in their second language in front of an audience. I did it when I was learning to speak English, so I know how frightening it was while it was a great way for me to learn English.<br />
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The director of this theatre troupe asked me to choreograph a 50-second long closing dance piece right before the curtain call to the tune of "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzllVlzzeuo">That Thing You Do!</a>" by The Wonders. I had a fun time choreographing, and today was the day to share it with the actors and actresses. I was very proud of their hard work!<br />
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Their second performance will be this coming<b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: yellow;">Tuesday at 3 pm at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui Club in Wailuku </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: yellow;">(200 Waimaluhia Lane Wailuku, HI 96793-2390)</span>. It is open to general public, and the admission is FREE. It is about 45 minutes long, and the play is appropriate for children age above 8 years old.<br />
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If you know anyone you might enjoy this wonderful work of art, please spread the word out.<br />
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Here is a picture of the performers!<br />
ここに役者さん達の写真<br />
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私の昔のボス(上司)でもあり、英語の先生でもある方がある素晴らしいプロジェクトを始められました。<br />
6人のやる気があって才能に溢れた多国籍の学生を集め(あと一人の先生もいたな)、シアターグループを作られました。<br />
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彼らの目的は、子供たちにグローバルシチズン(地球市民)としての意識を持ってもらうこと。世界はそこにあって、私たちが望みさえすれば色々な国の人々と出会い、様々な文化について学び、そして自分の文化についても新たな視線から見ることができます。でもそうしてみたいなと思うためには、まず世界がそこにあるのだということを知ることから始まります。それをこのシアターグループはお芝居を通してしようとしているのです。地元の小学校や学童クラブを訪問しながら。<br />
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彼らの一番最初のショーは先週の日曜日でした。彼らの熱意と母国語ではない言葉で人前で演技するという勇気ある行為に拍手を送りました。私も英会話を学んでいるときに、英語でお芝居をしたことがありました。とてもためになりましたが、同時にとてもドキドキしたのを覚えています。<br />
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このシアターグループのディレクターに、最後のカーテンコールの前にお芝居を締めくくるための50秒ほどの踊りをワンダーズという一昔前のロックグループの「<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzllVlzzeuo">That Things You Do!</a>」に合わせて振り付けてもらえないかと頼まれ、私は何日か思案していました。楽しい課題でした。そして今日がその振り付けを役者さんたちに振り落とす日でした。みんな、すごく頑張ってくれました。よくやった!<br />
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彼らの第二回目のショーが<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: yellow;">今週の火曜日、ワイルクにあるビッグブラザーズ ビッグシスターズにてあります。15時に始まります。</span></b>一般の方もウェルカムで、入場料は無料です。全部で45分くらいでして、7歳以上の子供に一番適しています。<br />
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是非、7歳から上のお子さんをお持ちのお友達に知らせてあげてください。Akari Ueokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12017969476346287029noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273170704742385608.post-47318960693954821852011-11-26T11:50:00.001-10:002011-11-26T17:24:39.265-10:00November 11月<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On November 6th, my small business hosted its first workshop using a space of <a href="http://www.paiayoga.com/PaiaYoga/Welcome.html">Paia Yoga</a> in Paia, Maui.</div>
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Thankfully, it was a big success with 30 participants. Thank you to those who participated and helped us to spread the word out.</div>
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11月6日にマウイのパイアというノースショアの町にある、<a href="http://www.paiayoga.com/PaiaYoga/Welcome.html">パイアヨガ</a>のスペースをお借りして、私がこの夏に始めたばかりの小さな会社が初めて主催するワークショップが開かれました。</div>
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有り難いことに30人もの方が参加してくださり、大成功となりました。</div>
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ご参加、誠にありがとうございました。</div>
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The first workshop instructor was <a href="http://tyburhoe.com/">Ty Burhoe</a>.</div>
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He held a workshop called "Musical Universe - Sound and Spirit" to look at the world through sounds and vibrations. We learned how to make harmony with the world around us, people, and ourselves.</div>
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その第一回のワークショップの講師は<a href="http://tyburhoe.com/">タイ・バーホー</a>でした。</div>
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彼は音を通して世界を見つめ直してみようという、「ミュージカル ユニバース サウンド アンド スピリット」というワークショップを開いてくれました。世界と、人々と、そして自分自身とどうやってハーモニーを作るかについて学びました。</div>
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This was not in November, but a fun picture of three workers at Mana Foods on the day of Halloween. It is fun to go out to town on Halloween to see how people are dressed up.</div>
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これは11月ではなかったのだけど、ハロウィーンの日に撮ったマナフーズ(パイアにある自然食品の売られているスーパーマーケット)で働いているある三人。ハロウィーンの日に町に出ていくと、色々な人の色々な仮装が見れて楽しい。</div>
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On November 13th, I had a date night with my big sister, friend, and my great Odissi dance teacher along with her husband (who took this photo for us). We went to see a show at Maui Arts and Cultural Center. It was a fun outing!<br />
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11月13日には、友人であり、お姉ちゃん的存在であり、そして私のインドの伝統舞踊オディッシィダンスの先生でもあるサララと、彼女の旦那さんと三人でマウイ・アーツ・アンド・カルチュラルセンターに、あるショーを観に行ってきました。大人三人でのデートは楽しかったなり。<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">MACC was being upgraded recently with this new Yokouchi pavilion.<br />MACC is truly one of the top venues in the U.S.<br />It's a beautiful theater.<br />最近、新しく建設されたMACCのYokouchipパビリオン。<br />MACCはアメリカでもトップに上がるベニューの一つ。</td></tr>
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Too bad that I don't have a "BEFORE" photo to show you. This is "AFTER." It felt so, so great to have a clean, organized desk finally!!! This was on my things-to-do list for a quite long time :) Now, I should be more productive! (Can you see the pictures my students drew for me?)<br />
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片付ける前の写真を撮らなかったのが残念ですが、ずーっと長い間、机の上を片付けようとトライしてたのだけど、なかなか時間がなくていつも書類が山積みになっていたのを、やっとこさ片付けました!イエイ!これからはもうっと効率よく仕事が進むはず。(生徒が描いてくれた絵を貼ってあるのが見えるかな?)<br />
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At my friends' children's birthday party, this jumping castle was set up. Usually adults are not supposed to be in it, but no child was in it, and the weight limit seemed to be all right, so I went in...<br />
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ある友人の子供達のパーティーでこのジャンピングキャッスル(キャッスルってお城という意味)があって、普通は大人は入れないのだけど、誰も入っていなかったし、体重制限も大丈夫そうだったので入ってみました。ウシシシ。<br />
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Weeee! I'm in a jumping castle! Hehehe :)<br />
One of my dreams has come true!<br />
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イエーイ!楽しい!<br />
一つ夢が叶って嬉しかったなり。<br />
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One of my students (a boy) gave me this envelop.<br />
ある生徒(男の子)がこれをくれました。<br />
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Inside was this cute peace sign. What a great reminder.<br />
開けてみると、このピースサインが。何て有り難いメッセージでしょう。<br />
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I don't know what this was. Probably a mistake shot (I didn't mean to take it), but I just love its colors, movements, and the space inside.<br />
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これは何なのでしょう。気づかずに撮ってたものですが、色と、動きと、中に存在するスペースが大好きな一枚。<br />
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Thanks to one of my Maui moms for sharing dinner with me! I am so grateful to be fed at the end of a long day... Let alone eating a meal with someone was a nice treat!<br />
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有り難いことに、私にはマウイに何人かの「お母さん」がいてくれて、その一人がある晩、夕飯をごちそうしてくれました。仕事から帰ってきて疲れきって、もう自炊するのが億劫だーって時だったので有り難かった!そして誰かと一緒にご飯を食べられるのも嬉しかった。<br />
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A lotus flower was blooming outside the house (my landlord is a great gardner).<br />
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蓮の花が玄関先で咲いていました。(大家さんがとってもガーデニング好きです。)<br />
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A week before Thanksgiving, one of my friends invited me for an early thanksgiving dinner. It was a home of a professional chef, and everything was prepared by him was so delicious. Oh how lucky was I!<br />
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サンクスギビング(感謝祭)の一週間前に、ある友人の家で一足早い感謝祭のパーティーが開かれ、お招き頂き行ってきました。プロのシェフの方のお家で、全て出されたものも彼が作ってくれたもので、とてもとてもおいしかったです。<br />
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Of course we cannot forget the desert - a slice of pumpkin pie, berries, and ice cream!<br />
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もちろんデザートを忘れちゃだめよね。パンプキンパイとイチゴとブルーベリーとアイスクリームでした。<br />
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Another friend gave me this bunch of bananas! They were green when he gave them to me, but now as you can see, they turned nice yellow! What a perfect gift for a monkey Akari.<br />
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ある友人のくれたバナナが黄色く色づきました。バナナ好きのモンキー・アカリにはありがたいギフトでした。<br />
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In the morning of Thanksgiving, I joined Sarala and her family for a beach time. The ocean I dipped myself in for the first time in a long time was quite chilly but refreshing. I was thankful for the gentle climate that allows us to swim in November. And deep thanks to the mother ocean for embracing all sorts of creatures.<br />
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感謝際の日の朝に、サララ先生の家族とビーチへ行ってきました。久しぶりに入った海は寒かったけど、でもそれでも11月でも泳げる気候に感謝。そして様々な生物を包む母なる海に感謝。<br />
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In the evening of Thanksgiving, I was invited to a party held at my friend's house. There were some Japanese friends, so it was so fun to be able to speak my mother tongue. I was grateful for all the friends who enrich my life.<br />
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感謝祭の日の夕方には、ある友人に呼んで頂きパーティーに行ってきました。何人かの日本人のお友達がいたので、久しぶりに母国語を話せて嬉しかったです。私の人生を豊かにしてくれる沢山の友人に感謝。Akari Ueokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12017969476346287029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273170704742385608.post-56896517890151555572011-11-19T20:54:00.001-10:002011-11-27T21:10:43.995-10:00My 29th Birthday 29歳の誕生日<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On October 27th, I welcomed my 29th birthday.</div>
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As I do every year, I drove myself up to the top of Haleakala (Maui's massive shield volcano; its tallest peak is at 10,023 feet (3,055 m)) to have my birthday ritual.</div>
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After I was done with my teaching job, I came home, packed layers of clothes with a pair of boots and made my favorite hot beverage (Bancha) with pickled ume plums and a few drops of soy souse in it. I also took my favorite chip - Rich Chips with me. </div>
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The picture above was the sunset I saw as I drove up. </div>
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おかげさまで、10月27日に29歳の誕生日を迎えました。</div>
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いつものように、ハレアカラ(マウイの大きな休火山:標高3055メートル)のてっぺんへ、誕生日のセレモニーをするために向かいました。</div>
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教師の仕事が終って家に帰ってきてから、何枚もの冬用のジャケットや肌着、そしてブーツを用意して、大好きな番茶(三年番茶。梅干しと醤油を垂らして飲むのが好き)をサーモス(魔法瓶)に入れて、あとお気に入りのお米から作られているチップスをお供に出かけました。</div>
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上の写真は、てっぺんへ登って行っているときに見えたサンセット。</div>
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By the time I got on the top, the sun was completely down over the horizon, and it was quite dark since it was only a day or two after the new moon, but stars were bright! I stayed in the car and had my Bancha and chips! Yum, yum, yum. Look at the photo of Rice Chips being inflated by the high altitude :) </div>
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I was born at 3:12 pm Japan time, so I like to be sitting at the top of Haleakala at 8:12 pm Hawaii time (to be the same time as 3:12). I started to hike up the little hill around 7:30 pm. It takes less than 10 minutes to be at the top. There was just me. No one else. I found a cozy spot to sit, and I lit a candle. It amazingly kept being lit despite of the wind. </div>
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てっぺんに着いた頃には、お日様は水平線の向こう側に沈んだ後でした。新月のすぐ後だったので結構暗かったのですが、その代わりお星様たちはよく見えました。車の中でほくほくと番茶をすすり、チップスを食べました。おいしかった!上の写真は標高が上がるにつれて膨らんでいったチップス。</div>
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日本時間で3時12分に生まれたので、ハワイ時間で20時12分をてっぺんで過ごすのが好きです。そのてっぺんは駐車場から10分も歩かないところで、小さな丘の上にあります。体温を温存するために車の中にしばしいましたが、19時半に登り始めました。てっぺんには誰もいませんでした。落ち着くスポットを見つけて座りこみました。ロウソクに火をつけてみたら、風があったにもかかわらず、ちゃんと灯りました。</div>
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I sat there on the edge of the enormous crater. Vast space was opening its mouth wide open. I felt like letting myself be engulfed - like falling into the arms of the Universe. And I did in my imagination. And I was received. I was hugged and loved with every bit of my existence. And I knew that this space would be always available regardless of place and time. I do not know what the future holds for me, but what I know is that I will be always all right because of this knowledge. </div>
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I sat there for an hour - thanking of all the people in my life (I know it is simply impossible because I've met so many people, and there are so many more people who have supported and enriched my life without me even knowing it, but I tried to think of those who are near and dear to me). Tears kept welling up almost the entire hour just because I felt so much gratitude in my heart. I was blown up just like the bag of chips. I could barely contain my appreciation for love I was receiving from all sources.</div>
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When I came home, I felt like I wanted to write a happy birthday card to myself, so I did.</div>
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<i>"Happy Birthday to you, Akari!</i></div>
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<i>Well, well, well. You are 29 years old! Getting older.</i></div>
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<i>Definitely not a little child anymore.</i></div>
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<i>But you are my little Akari whom I adore forever as well as a big sister I always look up to.</i></div>
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<i>You are my best friend.</i></div>
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<i>With you, I have nothing to fear.</i></div>
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<i>I am so happy and grateful that we get to experience this life together.</i></div>
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<i>With you, we can turn anything into a super fun journey. </i></div>
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<i>I am here to fully support you with whatever path you choose in your life.</i></div>
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<i>I am loving you with all my heart.</i></div>
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<i>Akari"</i></div>
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What a gift to have her in my life!</div>
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果てしなく広がる火口の端に座ると、広大な空間が口をあんぐりと開けていました。飲み込んでもらおう。そう思いました。この宇宙の腕の中へ落ちていこう。実際には火口には落ちていかなかったけど(笑)、自分の気持ちの中ではそうしました。そして、受け止められたのを感じました。抱きしめられ、私という存在の一部たるとも見落とすことなく愛されました。そしてその空間はいつでもどこからでもアクセス可能であることを理解しました。どんな未来が待っているかは分からないけど、でも一つ分かることは何があっても私は大丈夫だということ。ギューってしてくれる宇宙がいるから。</div>
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みんなに感謝の言葉を送っていました。(でも今まで出会ってきた人たち一人一人の顔を思い浮かべることは私の記憶力では無理だし、きっと私が知らないところで私のことをサポートして私の人生を豊かにしてくれた人たちが沢山いるだろうし。でも出来る限りの方に感謝の言葉を送りました。)その一時間の間、涙がひっきりなしに溢れてきました。惜しみなく送られてくる愛への感謝の気持ちが心と身体の中を満たして、まるであの膨れたチップスみたいになっていました(笑)。</div>
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人生に心からぞっこんだ。</div>
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帰ってきてから、自分へ向けて誕生日のカードを書きたくなって書いてみました。</div>
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<i>「あかりさんよ、お誕生日めでとう!</i></div>
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<i>そして大親友でもある。</i></div>
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<i>あかりと一緒なら何も怖くない。</i></div>
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<i>この人生をあかりと一緒に経験できて嬉しいよ!</i></div>
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<i>あかりとなら、どんなことがあってもすっごく楽しい旅にすることが出来る。</i></div>
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<i>あかりがこれから選んでいく道を、ここでいつも応援しているからね。</i></div>
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<i>心から愛しているよ。</i></div>
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<i>安佳里」</i></div>
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私と過ごせる人生。何て素晴らしいプレゼントでしょう。</div>
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My dear friend April brought these beautiful vegetables and fruits as a birthday gift! She grew them and harvested them...<br />
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Wow, what a nice gift from the mother earth delivered through my friend!<br />
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友人のエイプリルがこれらのお野菜と果物を誕生日プレゼントとして持って来てくれました。彼女が育てて収穫したものです。<br />
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わー。何て有り難いプレゼントでしょう。彼女を通しての母なる大地からの贈り物です。<br />
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It was an honor to be invited again to dance Odissi at the Haleakala Waldorf School's Diwali Festival yesterday. (<a href="http://akariueoka2010.blogspot.com/2010/11/haleakala-waldorf-school-diwali.html">Here</a> is the last year's blog entry.)<br />
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This year it fell on my birthday (in Japan time; since I was born in Japan, I feel like the Japan time birthday is more genuine than the U.S. time birthday).<br />
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Diwali is an important festival known as the "festival of lights" in Indian culture. According to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diwali">Wikipedia</a>, "the name 'Diwali' is a contraction of 'Deepavali' which translates into 'row of lamps.'" "While the story behind Deepavali and the manner of celebration varies from region to region, the essence is the same – to rejoice in the Inner Light."<br />
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My name Akari means "light" in Japanese. In Japanese, there are two words to describe "light" - hikari and akari. I think that akari is softer light than hikari, not so bright. According to my parents, they named me Akari in the hope that I would grow into a person who could provide comfort and inspiration like how candle lights do. Aside from whether I am fulfilling their hope or not :), I love my name and appreciate them for naming me so.<br />
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Come to think of it, I thought that it was quite an interesting and auspicious coincidence to perform Odissi dance at Diwali - Festival of Lights on my birthday as I am stepping into the path of Odissi more seriously.<br />
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Last night was the very first time I performed Odissi dance by myself. I had performed alone many times in different dance forms but not in Odissi until last night. I look back my performance and have lots of constructive criticism from the technical aspect, but from the spiritual aspect, I fully put my heart into it; I dedicated it to light within each person who was there...<br />
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昨晩、マウイのアップカウントリーにあるハレアカラ・ワルドフ・スクールで行われたディワリ・フェスティバルにて昨年同様、オディッシィダンスを踊りに来てくださいとお誘い頂きました。(昨年のブログエントリーは<a href="http://akariueoka2010.blogspot.com/2010/11/haleakala-waldorf-school-diwali.html">こちら</a>。)
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今年は丁度、私の誕生日と重なりました(日本時間での。日本で生まれたから日本時間の誕生日の方が一日遅れのアメリカでの誕生日よりも本当のような気がする。)<br />
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ディワリはインドではとても大切な祝日の一つです。「光の祭り」として知られています。ウィキペディア(英語のページ)によると、ディワリという名前はディーパバリという言葉が短縮されたものだそうです。ディーパバリには「沢山並んだランプ」という意味があるそうです。地域によってディーパバリの習慣は違うようですが、本質的なものは同じで、内なる光の中で歓喜するということ。<br />
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日本語を話される方はご存知でしょうが、私の名前「あかり」は光を意味しますよね。日本語には英語でいうlight(光)を表す言葉が主に二つあると思います。「ひかり」と「あかり。」個人的にはあかりの方が柔らかいイメージがあります。ひかりは力強く眩い感じ。両親曰く、「将来人々に安堵と希望を与えるロウソクのあかりのような人になってほしい」という願いを込めて名付けたそうです。果たしてそのような人になっていけているかは別として :)、私は自分の名前が大好きで、そのような素晴らしい願いと共に名付けてくれた両親に感謝しています。<br />
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よく考えてみると、オディッシィダンスの道を真剣に歩みだすための準備段階の私にとっては、誕生日に自分の名前と関係のある「光のお祭り」にて、オディッシィダンスを踊らせてもらえることって、良い兆し(縁起)のようで嬉しかったですし、面白いなと思いました。<br />
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そういえば、オディッシィダンスを一人で演舞するのは今回が初めてでした。他の踊りのスタイルでは一人で踊ったこと多々ありますが。今振り返ってみて、技術面から言えばいつも通り沢山の反省点がありますが、スピリチュアルな面から言えば、心を込めて踊らせて頂きました。観客席にいらっしゃったお一人お一人の内なる光に踊りを捧げさせて頂きました。<br />
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This past Thursday, my dance teacher, Sarala, her mom who was visiting from the mainland, and I went to see <a href="http://www.sheetalgandhi.com/">Sheetal Gandhi</a>'s performance called "Bahu-Beti-Biwi" at Maui Arts & Cultural Center. </div>
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Her unique background and creativity were brilliantly sparkling, and I enjoyed the evening very much. It was her solo show on the big castle theater stage, but she completely and confidently filled the space with her existence.<br />
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Since Sarala knew Sheetal, we briefly visited her after the performance, and I was surprised how petite she was off the stage. I know many people say that to me, too, and I am aware that people look larger on the stage, but in her case, it was significant difference :)<br />
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It was inspiring to see another female dancer working hard to give birth to new creations and sharing them with the world.</div>
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木曜日に、サララ先生と、アメリカ本土から遊びに来ていたサララ先生のお母さんと三人でマウイアーツカルチャーセンターに、<a href="http://www.sheetalgandhi.com/">シータル・ガンディー</a>さんのパフォーマンスを観に行ってきました。<br />
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彼女のユニークなバックグランドと創造性が見事に発揮されていました。とても見応えのあるものでした。
彼女が全てソロでパフォームしていたのですが、あの大きなキャッスルシアターのステージに呑まれることなく、空間を彼女のエネルギーで満たしていました。<br />
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サララ先生が彼女の知り合いだったので、パフォーマンスの後に楽屋に顔を出しに行ってきました。そして彼女が実際はとても小さな方であることにびっくりしました。「舞台で見るより小さいね〜」とは私もよく言われますし、みんな舞台の上では実際より大きく見えることは承知の上でしたが、彼女の場合はその差がすごくてびっくりしました。<br />
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また一人、女性のパフォーマーが新しい作品づくりに精を出し、それを世界とシェアしていることに元気をもらいました。Akari Ueokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12017969476346287029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273170704742385608.post-1396272236938920762011-10-09T21:11:00.001-10:002011-10-09T21:11:30.720-10:00Paia Bay Coffee パイアベイ コーヒー<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When I was driving through Paia, I found a new coffee shop!</div>
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I don't drink coffee (just because it tastes bitter to me, and when I was a child, my parents told me that I would not grow taller if I drink coffee), but I like coffee shops because they have a nice atmosphere to just sit, relax and have a cup of tea or to bring a laptop in and work, work, and work.</div>
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二日くらい前かな。パイアというノースショア沿いにある、かわいいヒッピー、サーファーたちの町を車で通り過ぎているときでした。新しいコーヒーショップがオープンしているのが目にとまりました。ちょっと時間をつぶす必要もあったので、入ってみることに。</div>
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コーヒーは苦いのが苦手なのと、小さい頃から飲むと背が伸びないと親に聞かされていたので、それを信じて未だに飲んでいません。(いや、飲んでも飲まなくても、もう背丈は変わらないと思うのですが。)コーヒーは飲みませんが、コーヒーショップは好きです。雰囲気が好きです。ただ座ってぼーっとしながらお茶を飲むのも、ラップトップを持ち込んで仕事するのも好きです。</div>
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It was a very cute coffee house. </div>
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It even has a free Wi-Fi.<br />
The owners were nice, too. When I walked in, they were quite busy trying to serve a group order, but they had friendly smiles :)<br />
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小さいけどとってもかわいい作りでした。<br />
無料のインターネット接続もありますよ。<br />
オーナーさんたちもナイスな方達でした。私が入って行ったときは、丁度大きなオーダーが入ったときだったみたいで忙しくされてましたが、笑顔がよかったです。<br />
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It's right next to the bead store.</div>
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Address: 43 Hana Highway, Paia, HI 96779</div>
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Tel: (808)-579-3111</div>
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Check them out!</div>
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是非、足を運んでみてくださいな。</div>
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One morning, I was presented with these generous gifts left in front of my door
- a car and a motorbike. How lucky!!!<br />
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ある朝玄関の前に、車とバイクのプレゼントが・・・ 何てありがたいんでしょう!<br />
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It's actually my landlord's almost-2-year-old son's :)
If you see me driving around with these vehicles in town, please honk at me ;)
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本当は二階に住むサララ先生のもう少しで2歳になる男の子のもの。なぜ私の玄関の前にきちんと置かれていたのかは謎だけど。これで町中を颯爽と走っていたら、声かけてね。<br />
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The first week of October was fall break. (In Hawaii, public schools have a shorter summer break than other mainland schools but has a fall break. There are pros and cons.) I have been running since the school started on August 1st, but I could finally catch a breath. On the first day of fall break, I went to the beach for the first time in two months! Yes, that can happen. Living on Maui does not mean that you get to go to beach all the time. I went there with Sarala and her two kids. It was fun to swim with them!<br />
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10月の第一周目は秋休みでした。(ハワイの学校は他の州の学校より夏休みが短いですが、秋休みがあります。それについては賛否両論ですが。)8月1日から学校が始まって以来、走り続けてきた二ヶ月でしたが、ここで少し息をつけることができました。秋休みの第一日目には、二ヶ月振りにビーチに行きましたよ!そうなんです。マウイに住んでいながら、なかなかビーチに行く時間が取れないこともあります。サララ先生と、彼女の娘と息子と一緒に行ってきました。子供達と海に入るのって楽しいですね。<br />
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And I surfed, too! The waves were small, but they were fun waves. I felt so great!!!!!</div>
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そしてサーフィンまでしちゃった!小さかったけど、楽しい波でした。すっごく気持ちがよかった!!!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I was washing dishes one morning, and I liked this composition.<br />The black shadow of water running against the blue kitchen counter.<br />ある朝、お皿を洗っていて、この眺めに見惚れました。<br />水の流れる陰が、青い台所の流しに映えてきれいだなと思ったので。</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Leaf bug.<br />葉っぱのような虫さん</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I visited the farm where Shaun is staying now, and I experienced milking a goat for the first time.<br />It was a touching experience, feeling the warmth of animals and blessings of life force given to us.<br />シャーンの働いている農家に立ち寄った際に、ヤギさんの乳搾りを初体験しました。<br />ヤギのお乳の温かさが心に残る体験でした。私たち人間に与えてくれるエネルギーに感謝。</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shaun and goats friends<br />シャーンとヤギさんたち</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A beautiful vegetable garden<br />美しい作物たち</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The beautiful sunset<br />美しい夕焼け</td></tr>
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Akari Ueokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12017969476346287029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273170704742385608.post-52584487418015664792011-10-06T19:31:00.000-10:002011-10-06T19:36:32.661-10:0089th Maui County Fair 第89回マウイカウンティフェア<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It has come!<br />
Yes, at the end of every September, the Maui County Fair is held in Wailuku (almost Kahului). This year, it was the 89th year. Wow. It's a quite historical! It is a 4-day event which begins on Thursday evening and ends on Sunday evening. Portable amusement park is set up, many interesting local merchandises are sold, children's art work are presented, and many more happens. Last year, Ty and I went together, but this year, he was touring Japan at that time, so Ty's son Shaun and our mutual friend April, and I checked it out.<br />
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今年もこの季節がやって参りました!<br />
そうです、毎年9月の最後にはマウイカウンティ(郡という意味)のフェア(お祭り)があるのです。今年はなんと第89回目の年でした。それってかなり歴史ありますよね。木曜日の夜に始まり日曜日に終わる、4日間のお祭りです。移動遊園地も設置されますし、色々な地元の商品のブースも出されたり、子供達のアートも展示されるなど、盛りだくさんのイベントです。そこへ昨年はタイと二人で行ったのですけど、今年はタイは日本ツアー中なので、息子のシャーンと友人のエイプリルと行ってきましたよ。<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">April trying a hula hoop (although it is hard to see in this photo).<br />
エイプリル(ちょっと写真には全部写ってないけど、<br />
売られていたフラフープを試しているところ)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We waited in a long line to get on one ride.<br />
乗り物に乗るために並んで待っているところ。</td></tr>
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And the next day, I went back there again with my dance teacher's daughter (7 years old). Her parents were planning to take her there, but they were under the weather, so I wanted to take her there for another fun memory for two of us.<br />
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そして翌日は、一緒に住んでいるインド舞踊の先生の娘Y(7歳)とまた行ってきましたよ。そういう予定ではなかったのですけど、お父さんもお母さんも風邪をひいてしまってYを連れて行ってあげることが出来なくなったので、それはかわいそうにと思い連れて行くことに。二人の楽しい思いでがまた一つ増えました。<br />
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Maui does not have a man-made amusement park as we have so many wonderful nature-made ones, but I like to see sparkles in the eyes of the children at a fair. Something about s fair has the magic power to let both kids and grown ups to dream again like little children!<br />
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マウイには自然の作った素晴らしい遊園地があるので(海とか山とか)、人の作った遊園地はないですし、いらないのですが、こうして一年に一度の遊園地はいいなと思います。フェアで見かける子供達の目がキラキラしているのを見るのが好きです。お祭りでしか味わえない、不思議な気持ちってありますよね。大人も子供に帰って子供達と一緒に夢を見られるような、そんな空間が好きです。<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We tried a ride that goes around slowly, and we could have such a nice view!<br />
The white cruise ship is at the Kahului Harbor.<br />
Yとある乗り物(ゆっくり回る)に乗ってみたら、こんなに見晴らしが良かった!<br />
向こうに見える大きな白い豪華客船はカフルイハーバーに停まっているもの。</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"The Fair"<br />
いかにもフェアという感じの写真</td></tr>
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Akari Ueokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12017969476346287029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273170704742385608.post-91414491843166273492011-10-05T20:17:00.001-10:002011-10-05T20:18:46.420-10:00The Last Bit of September 9月の末のこと<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The last bit of September was quite busy since there were parent-teacher conferences at school. I had to complete all the report cards, to organize supporting documents, and to work longer hours than usual (since I lost the prep time due to the conferences), but it was very nice to meet with each parent. I enjoyed getting to know how each child is at home. It's indeed teamwork to raise a child!<br />
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9月の末はいつもに増して忙しかったですねぇ。教えている学校で保護者面談があったのでね。ハワイの公立学校は4学期制なので、通知表も4回作らないといけないのです。その通知表作りがいつも大変なのと、それを裏付ける資料(生徒たちのテスト結果とか、ワークサンプルとかね)を集めて整理しておかないといけないし、そして保護者面談が学校終ってからあるんですけど、2時間ほど5人の保護者の方と次から次にと会うのですよ。そして普段だったら次の日の教材の用意のために使う時間が、その面談で取られてしまうので、結局普段より長く働くことになり、帰る頃にはヘトヘトになってるという感じ。でも生徒一人一人の保護者と実際にお会い出来て良かったです。子供達が家ではどんな風にしているのか話を聞くのも楽しかったです。子供を育てるのって、本当にチームワークだなと思います。<br />
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The photo above was Black Bear Chili I cooked. Well, I cooked but maybe I should not say I "cooked" because the entire ingredient was already packaged together, and all I had to do was to cook the beans for a little while and add a canned diced tomato. Ty sent me this package (below) from Boulder, CO. Thank you, honey for this easy meal for a busy bee like me :)<br />
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一番上の写真は私の作ったブラック・ベアー・チリ(トウガラシの実から製した(特にメキシコ料理の)香辛料)。でも作ったって言うほどのものでもなくて、下の写真に見えるパッケージに全て必要な材料は入ってて、それを水に浸けてしばらく煮て、トマトの缶詰を入れるだけという、とってーもお手軽なものなのであーる。これはタイから送られてきたもので、コロラド州のボルダー市のある会社が商品化したものみたい。タイさんよ便利なものを送って頂き、ありがとうございます。<br />
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I have not read "Be Here Now" in English yet, but I came across with this Japanese translated version of "Be Here Now" written by Ram Dass (as most of you know, he is a resident of Maui, so I occasionally see him around.) It was translated very well, and I read it thorough like a zip! What an honest, adorably curious, and open-minded person Ram Dass is, and I am grateful for his sharing and dedication to seek the "truth".<br />
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アメリカのヒッピーなら誰でも知っているであろう、ラム・ダスの「ビー ヒア ナウ」。英語でもともと書かれたものですが、日本語でに訳された本にたまたま出会ったので、読んでみました。とても上手に訳されているなと思いました。読み出したら止まらなくて最後まで一気に読んでしまいました。(ちなみにラム・ダスはマウイ在住なので、時々みかけます。)何て正直で、憎めない好奇心にあふれ、オープンな考え方を持った人でしょう。彼の大っぴらに自身の経験をシェアしてくれる心意気と、真実を追い求めるその努力に感謝。<br />
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Below, I will post some views I saw in September.<br />
さぁ、ここからは9月に見かけたマウイの風景を載せておきます。<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Baldwin Avenue<br />
ボルドウィン アベニュー</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ho`okipa Beach<br />
ホオキパ ビーチ</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Haleakala Highway<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can see West Maui mountains clearly.<br />
西マウイの山々が良く見えます。</td></tr>
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On Saturday, 9/17, I had a privilege to perform both Izanai Yosakoi and Odissi at the Aloha Peace Festival 2011 which was held at Maui Arts & Cultural Center's McCoy Theater.<br />
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I enjoyed performing for peace and for the next generation's art education.<br />
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9月17日(土)にはマウイ アーツ アンド カルチャー センターのマッコイシアターにてアロハピースフェスティバルというイベントがあり、そこでオディッシとイザナイよさこいの両方を踊らせて頂きました。<br />
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平和のために、そして次世代の芸術教育の資金集めのために、喜んで演舞させて頂きました。<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From left: Yako, me, Sarala<br />
左から:やこ、あかり、サララ先生</td></tr>
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From left: me, Yako, Mayumi, Azusa, Mika, Naoko<br />
この日参加してくれたマウイのイザナイよさこいダンサーズ<br />
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We danced Odissi first. Sarala, Yako, and I did one piece called Bottu (or Batu) together. It's always an honor to dance with my own teacher because it gives me a healthy pressure, and it also teaches me a lot. Then my friend Yako and I did a quickly changed into Izanai Yosakoi's costumes. Then, I did a solo piece called Musuhi first and then we did a group piece called Over Unity. Between Musuhi and Over Unity, there was a time for Q&A, so I could catch some breath. The audience had many good questions, and I enjoyed answering them.<br />
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まずはオディッシのグループが先に踊りました。オディッシの方が着るのに時間がかかるのでね。サララ先生とやことバトゥを踊りました。いつも恩師と一緒に演舞を出来ることは光栄なことです。良い加減のプレッシャーがかかりますし、多くの学びを得られます。踊り終わってからやこと私は急いでイザナイよさこいの衣装に着替えました。まず「ムスヒ」という踊りを私が一人で。そして「オーバーユニティ」という踊りをみんなで。その二つの踊りの間に質疑応答の時間があったので、そこで少し息を整えることが出来ました。観客の皆様、沢山の良い質問をしてくださいました。お答えするのが楽しかったです。<br />
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After the performance, my friends, Chimiko and Kyoko (she is one of my Maui moms) came to visit us at the green room. Kyoko even brought this beautiful blue leis (it's rare) which you can see in the photo above. How nice!<br />
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そして踊り終ってから、友人のちみちゃん(彼女のすてきなブログは<a href="http://ameblo.jp/nonbirimanatee/">こちら</a>)と私にとってマウイでのお母さんの一人恭子さんが舞台裏に顔を出してくださいました。恭子さんはわざわざ上の写真に映っている、珍しい青い花のレイを持って来てくださいました。まぁありがたいこと!<br />
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Actually, only a week prior to this event (on 9/8), Kyoko's dear husband, Jun passed away. His funeral service was held on 9/12, and I took a day off from work to attend. I met Kyoko and Jun right after I came to Maui (when I was 18 or 19 years old). They were the Japanese people who spoke Japanese and made me feel like home. I occasionally visited their home and was served with delicious meals and yummy snacks. Whenever I moved, Kyoko helped me. Whenever I had a car trouble, Jun was there for me. The very first car I owned on Maui was actually bought from them at a very reasonable price (almost given to me). Whenever I caught a cold, they worried and brought some food. They also attended my graduation ceremony. Kyoko is also a shamisen teacher (it's a Japanese traditional musical instrument). She and I have performed together, too. (You can read about it <a href="http://akariueoka2008.blogspot.com/2009/06/report-of-my-recent-days-1.html">here</a>.) I also remember doing the "Terumi" (a Japanese healing art) on Jun. Losing someone so dear to me let me feel really down, especially since the grief of losing Grandma Elsie and Suga was still fairy new at that point. For a couple of days, my heart was down. I knew that I was going to be okay, but sadness was sadness. Loss was loss. I allowed myself to fully feel it without rejecting or ignoring it. I thought that it was one of the privileges of being born as a human to feel all those raw emotions. So, it meant a lot to me what she was there. I could immediately tell where she was sitting from the stage. She said that our dance gave her comfort and energy. I was so happy to hear that.<br />
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実は恭子さんの旦那さん、純さんがこのイベントの一週間ほど前の9月8日に永眠されたばかりでした。お葬式が9月12日に執り行われ、私も仕事から休みをもらい参列させて頂きました。恭子さんと純さんは私がマウイに来てすぐに知り合った、日本語を話せる日本人の方達でした。お二人のお家に時々お邪魔させてもらっては、おいしいご飯やおやつを頂いていました。恭子さんは私が引っ越す際にはいつも手伝ってくださり、純さんは車のことで何か問題があったらいつも助けてくれました。私がマウイに来て一番初めに買った車も、純さんと恭子さんが格安で売ってくれたものです(ほとんどくれたようなもの)。風邪をひいて熱を出したと言えば、ご飯を作ってすぐに駆けつけてくださり、私の卒業式にも参加してくださいました。恭子さんは三味線の先生でもあり、過去には一緒に舞台を踏んだこともあります。(<a href="http://akariueoka2008.blogspot.com/2009/06/report-of-my-recent-days-1.html">こちら</a>のエントリーにその様子が書かれています。)純さんにはテルミーをさせてもらったこともありました。そんな風にいつもいつも優しく気にかけてくださっていた純さんがこの世を去られたことは、それだけでも十分気が落ち込みましたが、まだ生々しいエルシーおばあちゃんと須賀先生の死を再び訪れるようで、何日か正直言って気が滅入ってしまいました。でも滅入っていた間も、私が大丈夫なことはどこかで分かっていて、しばらくしたら元気になることは分かっていました。でも悲しいものは悲しいもので、それを否定することなく、十分味あっておこうと思いました。それも人として生まれてきた醍醐味の一つだと思ったからです。なので、恭子さんが来てくれたことはとても嬉しいことでした。舞台の上から観客席に座っている恭子さんがすぐに分かりました。私たちの踊りから安らぎとエナジーをもらったと言って頂いてとても嬉しかったです。<br />
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This is the video from taped at the event. This is the group piece we did. I must tell you. I made a couple of obvious mistakes :D I am sorry. Please enjoy those mistakes.<br />
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上のビデオがこのイベントで踊った際に撮影されたものです。グループの踊りのみですけど。先に言っておきますね。私、かなり目立つ間違いを何度かしました!ハハハのハ!ごめんなさーい。そんな間違いも愛嬌と思って楽しんでください。Akari Ueokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12017969476346287029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273170704742385608.post-56511040100422783902011-09-30T21:01:00.003-10:002011-09-30T21:56:02.490-10:00The First Half of September 9月前半<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On Saturday, September 3rd, there was an event called Couture Hawai‘i at Maui Arts & Cultural Center (MACC). It featured latest runway collections of aloha wear and couture fashions from well-known Hawai‘i designers: Anne Namba from O‘ahu, Maggie Coulombe from Maui and Bernard Foong of Wailea in addition to vintage Alfred Shaheen apparel. The University of Hawai‘i – Maui College’s Couture Club student collection will also be shown. </div>
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AND my Maui auntie, Emi Azeka, the gifted milliner (a fancy way to say hat maker) presented her fabulous art pieces there as well. I was there as one of her helpers that night. Her work is called <a href="http://www.hatsbyemi.blogspot.com/">Chapeaux Emi</a> (chapeaux is a French word for hat designer). Her hats are all handmade, and all are one-of-a-kind!! I was so glad because she did well in terms of sales, yet what was most satisfying for me was to see people's faces change as they witness their beauty in a mirror. Some were hesitant to try a hat maybe because they believed that they don't look nice in a hat, but as soon as they put one on, their face was lighten up and I could see sparkles in their eyes.</div>
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Emi's hats are made that way. They bring out people's natural beauty and let them be who they are, not to change them to someone they are not.<br />
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9月3日(土)に、マウイ アーツ アンド カルチュラル センター(MACC)にて、コウチャーハワイというイベントがありました。(コウチャーとは日本語でファッションデザイナー関連といった意味です。)そこでは、ハワイを代表するデザイナーたちの最新のアロハウェアとファッションがランウェイを歩くモデルさんたちによって発表されました。<br />
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そしてそこで私が長年お世話になっていて、私にとってマウイでのお母さん的存在、エミ・アゼカという才能に溢れたミリナー(ハットデザイナーという意味)の方の作品も取り上げられました。彼女の作品は<a href="http://www.hatsbyemi.blogspot.com/">シャポー・エミ</a>として発表されています。(シャポーはフランス語で帽子作家とい意味。)一つ一つが手作りで、またとして同一のものはない、一点ものの帽子たちです。帽子の売り上げが上出来で、それも嬉しかったですが、それよりも私にとって心に残ったのは、帽子を被ってみた途端に変わる人々の表情でした。中には「私は帽子に合わないのよ〜」と言って試着してみるのを恥ずかしがったり、気が進まない方もいましたが、でもみんな恐る恐る帽子を被ってみると、鏡に映る自分本来持っている美しさに対面し、表情が明るくなり、目も輝いて見えるのでした。<br />
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エミさんの帽子はそのように作られているのです。人それぞれが持っている美しさを引き出すように。「そのままでいいのよ」とでも言わんばかりに。<br />
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Here is a picture of me wearing one of Emi's vintage Panama hats (I don't own it, but it was nice to wear it all night :)
It is a beautiful art form and is unfortunately on the edge of extinction because there are less people who can weave like that. One of Emi's hats was woven in 1940's! She blocks them and shapes them into hats. These hats remind me of my grandpa who was a bamboo weaver in Japan. (He did not have a student, so his knowledge and skill were unfortunately not passed on.)<br />
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これはエミさんの持っているヴィンテージものの、パナマハットを被っている私。(所有はしていませんよ。この晩だけスタッフのユニフォームとして被りました。)この帽子一つをとってみても、素晴らしい芸術作品だと思います。しかし残念なことに、エクアドルでこのように編める世代が歳を取っており、伝統を引き継ぐ次世代に欠いているとのこと。エミさんが持っている帽子の中には1940年に編まれたものもります。これらの帽子は、私の母方の祖父を思い出させます。おじいちゃんは竹細工職人でした。素晴らしい作品を世に残していってくれました。(でもお弟子さんは誰もいなかったので、おじいちゃんの技術は誰にも受け継がれなかったのです。)<br />
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From Left: Emi's friend, me, Emi, and April<br />
この4人がそのイベントでのチームでした。<br />
左から:エミの友達、私、エミ、エイプリル</td></tr>
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I never knew that there was this old bulging behind the Queen Ka'ahumanu Center after living on Maui for 10 years. I wondered what this was and posted the photo on facebook. Then, some of my friends answered me right away. (This is one of moments when I think "Wow, Facebook!") It was Maui Pineapple Cannery. The mall used to be owned by Maui Land and Pineapple. One of my friends wrote, "See the roof layout. Those are windows that allow light in, but I bet they face north (he was right). That is a cool style, don't make em like that anymore. Now we just work under florescent lights." At age 28, I finally understood why icons (symbols) for factories on maps often had this zig-zag looking roof! I never knew!!</div>
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カフルイにあるクイーン・カフマヌ・ショッピングセンターの裏にこんな建物があるなんて、マウイに10年も住んでるのに初めて知りました。一体何かしら?と思い早速フェイスブックに載せてみたら、3人のお友達がすぐにコメントしてくれました。(こういうとき、フェイスブックすごいな!と思う。)この建物はマウイ・パイナップル・キャナリーだったそうです。昔はマウイ ランド アンド パイナップル社がショッピングモールを所有していたそうです。ある友人のコメントによると、「ほら、屋根のレイアウトを見てごらんよ。外からの光が入ってくるようにデザインされているんだよ。でもきっと北側を向いてるはずだけど。(当たってる!)いいスタイルだよね。もうこんな風には作られてないからね。近年では蛍光灯の下で働くだけさ。」とのこと。28歳にして、初めて、なぜゆえに小さい頃から見てきた地図などに描かれた工場の印がギザギザの屋根をしているのかを知りました!!いやぁ勉強になったなぁ。</div>
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My friend April grew these mini tomatoes and gave me. They were very yummy, tasted like the sun.</div>
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友達のエイプリルのくれた、エイプリルの育てたミニトマトたち。すっごーーーくおいしかった。お日様が沢山入っている味でした。</div>
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Our neighbors gave these avocados. He has been giving us so generously, and this time, he left them on the grass like this. I discovered them in the morning and felt warmth in my heart. Don't they look like eggs?</div>
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ご近所さんがいつもアボカドをくれるのだけど、今回はこんな風に芝生の上にそっと置かれてて、朝気がつきました。卵みたいでかわいいなと思いました。</div>
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I learned that vapor could be very hot and burn you in a science class when I was an elementary school student, so I knew, but for the first time, I burned myself with steam when I was cooking. I accidentally put my right wrist over the little hole of the hot boiling pot lid. </div>
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水蒸気が実はすごく熱くて火傷することは小学生の理科の授業で習って知っていたけど、9月の前半に料理中、たままた沸騰していたお鍋の蓋の小さな穴から吹き出していた水蒸気の上に右手首を被せてしまい、こんな感じで水ぶくれになりました。</div>
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When I took the above photo above, the thing was kind of bubbly and soft, and I enjoyed touching it gently :) My friend told me not to let it break, so I was careful.<br />
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このときはプクプクしていて、かわいくて、そっと触ったりしてたけど、破かないようにねと友達に言われていたので気をつけていました。そしたら、ある日皮がすっかり乾いて、ぽろっと取れました。<br />
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And it looks like today. You can kind of see it, but it's healed pretty much. Our bodies are amazing, aren't they??? I was so amazed; I couldn't help to take photos of the healing process!</div>
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そして今日はこんな感じ。ちょっとまだ見えるけど、だいぶ治ったでしょう?私たちの身体ってすごいねぇ!感動してその過程を写真に収めちゃったよ。</div>
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