Tuesday, August 7, 2007
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Here in America everything is so huge that it’s quite a tiresome work to move one place to another. Even in the campus of the university, I always sweat till we reach the room we supposed to be. I notice that the pace American walks is fast but now I feel like I ‘ve adjusted it a little bit. In any case, It’s really hot and humid! warai* yesterday, we went on shopping to pentagon city ,which we used metro to go. By the way, we often use metro since we arrived in the states. Especially on weekends, which schedule was so hard that it’s not easy to follow, metro was really helpful! Sightseeing is enjoyable but sometimes needs a lot of energy, and so does some pre-knowledge like the historical background. Everywhere we went had great history and of course were very famous but I think with those information, things must be more and more interesting! I should have checked the guidebook or some other stuff! But I can also say this for the classes we had and would have in the future after were back to a.g.u.. I regret my lack of study and made my mind to study more! But what I enjoy the most is shopping after all. I think shopping is like a kind of fight to get as cheep and good items as possible in times! I love the act of shopping itself. When I achieve my purpose then could get more than I expected, I would be satisfied finally. That’s why I try hard to go around and look for clothes or accessories or any other thing with all my effort until I find nice ones. Unfortunately, its becoming the time I have to care about my rest money, maybe, I can’t help and would keep on shopping and spending money as long as I stay in America. Actually that’s my only concern and instead of that, I got to work and earn money after this trip end. I repeat, I ‘ll lead the proper life as a modest, well-balanced adult! Anyway, all these series of experiences were rewarding. The next event is to go to the supermarket in the evening! I’m looking forward it! I’m excited! My pleasure!
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Hi Yayoi,
What a long post full of many details. Thanks for sharing your views on shopping. I also try to find things I like for the cheapest price. It is not always easy, but I do my best. I usually have this feeling of joy when I get back to the hotel where I am staying at a trip or when I get home and see all the wonderful things I managed to buy and even if I have to make an effort to pay my credit card, if I like what I bought, it is worth it. Of course, I try not to go overboard and limit my expenses to my budget.
I am sure you will enjoy all the items you have purchased so far.
All the best,
Berta
Unlike you and Berta, I don't like shopping. I already have too much stuff in my house. I don't have room for any more stuff! I occasionally buy books (usually after I've read them), but I hate to go clothes shopping.
I am glad you are inspired to study hard when you go back to AGU! I am sure you will be an excellent student if you put your mind to it. Life is more than shopping!
Hello, Yayoi!
I enjoyed reading about the experiences you've had in the program, and the passion for shopping. ^^ I think I agree with your opinion about sightseeing because I felt exactly the same way when I was there last year. Visiting the places I'd never gone before made me realize that there's plenty of things to learn about, and there's got to be more to life than only chasing what I want. At first, these kinds of facts might make you upset or sad, but what's important is the fact that you've realized that. After realizing the facts, as the old saying goes, it's never too late to learn about something you're interested in!
Hello, Yayoi.
I'm impressed with your long, detailed post! You've touched on many topics in it!
Your comment about the size of things in the U.S. is an important piece of cultural information. Because the U.S. is a large country, we've become accustomed, as a cultural, to having a lot of space--in homes, in businesses, on university campuses, and so on. I've heard many students say, for example, that apartments in the U.S. are huge, compared to apartments in their home countries.
Your comment about Americans walking fast is also good cultural information. We always seem to be in a hurry! I don't know why. I remember being told somewhere in Europe (England, I think) that the standard situation in the U.S. is "Hurry up and then wait in line." :-)
Question: Does warai mean 'laugh' or 'smile'?
I agree that to get the most out of sightseeing, you need background information: a good guidebook is essential! I remember taking a trip to Europe many years ago, when I was a young man. I saw many beautiful, wonderful, things, but I didn't appreciate them as much as I might have because I didn't have very much background information. One example was the Grand-Place in Brussels, Belgium. I remember that it was very beautiful, but I had no idea of its historical importance.
Like you, I also enjoy shopping (which is unusual for a man, I think). Also like you, what I prefer is to look and look and look and then finally buy things--if I can get a good bargain! Some people find this very tiring, but I don't.
I particularly liked the ending of this post, where you say that you'll keep shopping and spending money as long as you're here, but will lead a proper life "as a modest, well-balanced adult!"
Enjoy the rest of your time in the U.S.!
Dennis in Phoenix
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