 Although cherry blossoms are the most beautiful when it's sunny, they're still beautiful during the rain. I just hoped the rain does not hurt them. (I took this photo from my room.)  I cooked "omelette (Japanese Omelette) " for my lunch today. In Japan, we often eat omelette with a filling of ketchup-seasoned fried rice. I made a Canadian maple leaf design just for fun:*) Can you find it??   My friend came to Vancouver from Japan and we had a wonderful sunny day. The city was brimming over with joy, love and peace. I felt it might be possible to live happily-ever-after. I love this season.  My roommate invited me to his school party. It started at 16:30 and we went to 3 pubs and 1 nightclub. What a long and exciting night!! I made many friends and talked with a lot people there. At one of the pubs, there was a funny game. It was kind of like horse riding and people rode the horse with one hand. The horse moved up and down at different intensity trying to make the riders fall down. Watching the game was very exiting! Even though I didn’t try, I felt more excitement just by watching my friends playing. The night was warmed up by the game.  TODAY'S LUNCH: Penne with Tomato Sauce and Roasted Vegetables.  Today, I walked and ran with my camera. I sometimes stopped to take photos. The cherry blossoms in the sunny day are usually beautiful, but I like to see them in the night as well. Here, in Vancouver, it is still bright at 8 pm. When I saw this scene (this photo), it looked like the moon was dropping from the flower. The moon and cherry blossoms were also a good combination, weren’t they?  I finished my report in the evening, so I went for a walk to English Bay with my roommate to see the sunset. It was beautiful beyond description. How amazing… After that, we went to a Japanese restaurant called ”SAMURAI” on Davie St. We ordered TONKATSU, SUSHI and TERIYAKI for the two of us. Was it too much!? We enjoyed Japanese food while listening to Japanese music. In the next seat, some Canadian people were trying to use chopsticks, and a staff was teaching those people how to use them. I know, it is difficult for foreigner to use Asian cutlery.  Some cherry blossoms begun blooming! バンクーバーにも春が来ました！  Since the rain stopped, we quickly finished preparing dinner and went jogging to English Bay. Jogging in the evening is also nice.The sunset was so amazing that I stopped for a short moment and took an iPhone photo.Although I had a difficult week, I felt refreshed. My goal this week is to finish my report and presentation!! ルームメイトと夕食前に走ってきました！夕日があまりに美しくて、思わず立ち止まって写メ１枚。誰かに届けたくなる景色でした。忙しい一週間の疲れが吹き飛んだ〜★  I went to the “night club” where my roommate works. This was my first time to go to the “night club” here, but I found it was almost same as the one's in Japan. Since my roommate introduced me his friends, I met many new people I could become friends with. ルームメイトが働くナイトクラブに遊びに行ってきました。初ナイトクラブinバンクーバー。東京のクラブとほとんど変わらない気がします。 たくさん友達ができたのが嬉しい♪  I went to the Zumba event with my friends. Zumba is a Latin dance-inspired fitness program. I enjoyed dancing with a large group of more than 50 people, it was awesome!! I wish I could join a dance school but I’ll wait until I get used to my new classes. 今日は、ZUMBAのダンスイベントに行ってきました！年齢国籍様々な５０人以上の人達と数時間踊って、大汗かきました！ZUMBAは初めて踊ったけど、HIPHOPとサルサとエアロビ？等々が混じった面白いダンスで、すっかり虜に。新しいクラスが落ち着いたら、ダンススクールに通いたいなぁ。  Today was St. Patrick’s Day (Ireland's National Holiday). I saw many people were wearing green things such as clothing, shoes and hats etc. Some of them also wore a few shamrocks (three-leaf clovers).Granville street turned into a pedestrian walk, where big festivals and parades were held.I think today is the liveliest day in past two months in Vancouver.I went to a big party at an Irish Pub, where I enjoyed drinking green Irish beer and Guinness. I heard in the past years this holiday is being celebrated worldwide. Of course we are not Irish, it's a rare opportunity to learn about another culture. 今日はSt. Patrick's Dayで、街中がお祭りムードでした。 家を出た途端、緑の服や小物を身につけた人達が普通に通りを歩いていてビックリ！夜はルームメイトに誘ってもらってIrishPubへ。なんとビールまで緑色でした。 もちろん私達はアイリッシュではないけれど、こうしたホリデーを通して異文化を体験できる・知るきっかけが出来るのは素晴らしいなぁと思うのです。  Today, I saw a rainbow! I've never seen such a full rainbow before. It was very beautiful! Whenever I see a rainbow, I am always reminded of the song"Someday over the rainbow", which is a song I love. こんなにキレイな虹を見たのは生まれて初めて！！ 虹をみると、いつも"Someday over the rainbow"が頭の中を流れます♪あの曲大好き♪  My roommate and I made a rule to run everyday early in the morning. I was surprised to see many people running and walking with us regardless of their ages. While jogging, we can see a variety of things: the amazing sunrise, fairy chirp of birds and blooming of flowers etc. Each day, we have a different discovery, making me feel the cycle of the seasons. ルームメイトと、毎朝海沿いを走ることにしています。（写真は夕方に撮りました） 夜が空けていく時間帯。美しい日の出や鳥の鳴き声、もうすぐ咲きそうな桜の花たちを眺めながらのジョギングは最高です！日々新しい発見があるから、季節の移り変わりにも敏感になれそう。  I moved to a new house located in one of the beautiful areas in downtown. I have soon developed a great interest to this small town. My roommates are from different places, such as: Canada, Mexico, France, USA, China and Libya. Therefore, we call this house the "Multicultural House". Though I don't speak English very well, I still enjoy talking with everyone because they are all very nice and patient. We always cook and watch movies together too. Especially 3 of my roommates, two Mexican girls and one Canadian girl. They are very neat and nice. I feel like I have three more sisters! Once we start talking, we can't stop since we have many things in common. This environment strengthened my desire to improve my English. Even though the 4 of us share one room, I don't mind at all. I often study on the dining table. Also, I usually go to the library which is close to my house. My new life full of friendship has just began!! ダウンタウンに引っ越してきました！何と約１０人でのルームシェア。 それぞれの出身はカナダ・メキシコ・フランス・アメリカ・中国・リビア・・と国際色豊か！"Multicultural House"とみんな呼んでるけど、その通りだと思います。 みんな本当にいい人達で、一つの食卓を囲む夕食の時間が毎日楽しみで仕方ありません。一緒に料理をしたり食後に映画鑑賞会をしたり♪ ルームメイトの女の子３人とはすでに姉妹みたいで、昨日はベッドに寝転がりながら２時間もガールズトークをしてました（笑） 1人部屋はないけれど、英語を上達させたくて、ここを選びました。色んな国の人達と生活できるなんて、ワクワクして仕方ない！！ 私はここで上手くやっていけそうです★  We had a party celebrating Rocky's birthday. One of my friends from Italy cooked us Italian Pasta! We enjoyed talking, drinking and playing a game. 今日は、友人の友人であるRockyの誕生日をお祝いしてきました！イタリア出身の友人が作ってくれたパスタは、やっぱり美味しかった〜。ジェスチャーゲームしたりで大盛り上がり。  On my way to the new house, I had breakfast with my friend in English Bay. We sat back and enjoyed the sunshine on the Sunday morning. 引っ越しの途中、English Bayに寄って朝食を★スタバでバニララテとベーグル買って食べました〜♪こういうのんびりした時間が大好きです。  When I was on my way home, a funny thing happened! At a bus stop, about ten high school students got on the bus and they stood in a row in the aisle. Then, they started holding the backpack of the person in front of them. Can you imagine? It was so funny! Every time the bus began the move they would accidentally drop some stuff -like a hut or snacks- so other passengers, including myself, picked up them for them. We were all laughing, I felt nice and warm. It took away all my tiredness of this hard week. 揺れるバスの中、高校生たちは互いのリュックを抱え合って整列してます（笑）手に持っている帽子やらヒマワリの種やらを次々に落とすので、座っている私とおばさま達は、それを拾う係。 なんて楽しいバスなの！  It was sunny today! I walked for one hour to and from the harbor because I realized the necessity of moderate exercise. Also, it becomes a kind of refreshment. Especially after school, I always enjoy looking the sky as it changes colors. It's sometimes quick and sometimes slow. When I was at the harbor today, I saw a light blue sky. However, after 30 minutes, I saw a brilliant moon in the gloom of dusk near my house. The color is unlimited and beyond description. 港から家まで３0分かけて歩いて帰ると、空の色もこんなに変わります。今日は特に空がキレイでした！  One of my younger sisters came to Vancouver from Seattle last Thursday. It takes about three or four hours from Seattle to Vancouver, so we could meet after an interval of one month. Today we went to Granville Island. We had a lot of fun!! I uploaded many pictures to my photo blog. 木曜日から妹が遊びに来てくれているので、今日はグランビルアイランドに行ってきました！生憎の雨だったけれど、楽しめました！写真も沢山撮ったのでフォトブログも更新しました。 SweetDays @ Photo http://sweetphoto.exblog.jp/  Do you know “Tim Hortons”? Actually I hadn't heard of it until I came here, but it is a very famous coffee & donut shop in Canada. We can find shops everywhere in Vancouver. Most Canadians like “Tim Hortons” because it is tasty, cheap and has a large variety. I wish we had “Tim Hortons” in Japan too. I'm convinced that they would also be successful in Japan. 時々無償に食べたくなるTim Hortonsのドーナツ。今日は、妹と行ってきました〜♪日本にもあればいいのに。  I eat cereals almost every morning because it's a rule in my house. To be honest, I am a little bit tired of it. Thus, I try to change the taste with fruits! I mainly use bananas, strawberries and raspberries. Fruits offer tons of nutrients for our health and eating them especially in the morning is effective. I recommend you to enjoy breakfast cereals with fruits! 「朝食は、毎日シリアルね」とホストマザーに言われてるので、飽きないように工夫してます★朝食にフルーツを摂るのは体に良いし、おすすめです。  During this week, I had two presentations which I found very difficult. I always get extremely nervous when I'm standing in front of a large group of people and so my face turns red. How embarrassing! However, they were really good experiences for me because speaking and explaining in English are two of my weaknesses. Next week, I also have two different kinds of presentations. I will do my best!! Now, it's Friday night! I am enjoying the taste California Rolls while watching movies! 今までになくハードな一週間でした。今回のコースは２週間でプレゼンが４本４種類あり、相当鍛えられています。でも、スピーキング（特に大人数の前で）は苦手なので、いい機会。 さて今日は金曜日の夜！カリフォルニアロールと映画を堪能します〜♪   After school, I took the longer route to go home which I was thankful for because it enabled me to experience new scenery. Along the way I saw a long cloud which I found strange looking, but still I thought to myself, "isn't it beautiful?" 遠回りをしたお陰で、素敵な景色に出会えました。 空高く伸びる不思議な雲にも。  I looked out my window and saw a squirrel sitting on the electric wire. It was so cute! I quickly went to grab my camera because I wanted to capture a few shots of it before it ran away. 窓の外見たら、リスがっ！！慌てて写真を撮りました。   It was my 28th birthday today. I was glad that I received so many messages and gifts from my friends. It makes me feel happy to know that I have such thoughtful friends. Thank you, everyone! I also want to say thank you to my family in Japan for sending me a birthday gift. I really love my family. It's just like me to have my 28th birthday in Canada. I'm going to make my life more fun and interesting. こちらも15日の朝を迎えました。（時差17時間・・） 皆さん、沢山のお祝いメッセージをありがとうございます！とても嬉しくて、少し遅くなりそうですが１件ずつゆっくり返信させて頂きます。 28歳をカナダで迎えるとは、私らしいと言えば私らしいなぁと。今日から始まる28歳を 今までの人生で一番輝かせたいと思います。  On Valentine’s Day in Japan, the women usually give chocolate to the men. However, in Canada, men treat or give some presents to their girlfriends / wives. I enjoyed this holiday with my friends at school. We exchanged a lot of chocolate, cookies and donuts. One of my friends even gave me a bunch of roses that are so beautiful that even now I am still left enchanted by their beauty. バレンタイン。 カナダでは男性から女性へプレゼントをする習慣のようで、今日は休み時間にみんなでお菓子を交換して楽しみました♪私には無縁だと思っていましたが、キレイな薔薇の花束をもらって、うっとり中〜。  Tonight, my host mother cooked a special meal for me and my roommate bought me a big and beautiful cake for my birthday! I have never seen such a colorful cake before. It was very delicious. I had a very sweet weekend! 今夜は、ホストマザーとルームメイトに（これまた早めの）お祝いをしてもらいました。甘くて幸せな週末が終わり、明日からまた濃い一週間を駆け抜けて行こうと思います！  I went to an Asian restaurant last night. It was my first time going out drinking in Vancouver. Also, my friends celebrated my upcoming birthday which surprised me so much that I almost cried with happiness! I enjoyed the party until the last bus arrived. 今日はこちらに来て初めて飲みに行きました♪少し早い誕生日のお祝いまでしてもらって胸が熱くなりました・・。みんな本当にありがとー！！  This "gelato pique"'s hoody jacket is one of my favorites. My ex-colleagues gave it to me when I quit my previous job. Since it's so soft and warm, I've never felt the coldness in my house. 退職の時に課の皆さんから頂いたジェラートピケのパーカー。あったかくて、着てる/触ってるだけで気持ちいい（●´▽｀●）お陰で風邪知らず☆
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