Today, I noticed that the beautiful decoration of the buildings of downtown Victoria, especially the wall reliefs just under the roofs.
But it's the first time for me to realize this for the whole four years!!! What was I looking for the past four years? Anyway, I found one more beautiful things in Victoria. It's so good to have found this. I wonder how many more do the amazing things left unnoticed in here. It's so much fun to look for them.
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Worked on Homepage
Today, I worked on my homepage.
And tomorrow, I'm going to update those at school. I can only update my pages from school since I'm using the UVic's space. I guess if I buy some software from UVic and install on my computer, then I can update my homepages from home, but I think updating from school is OK for now.
And tomorrow, I'm going to update those at school. I can only update my pages from school since I'm using the UVic's space. I guess if I buy some software from UVic and install on my computer, then I can update my homepages from home, but I think updating from school is OK for now.
Monday, August 29, 2005
Nonfiction
Today, I am reading a Japanese book for a whole day.
It's nonfiction and I love document stories much much more than fiction.
It's good to know many things that actually happened.
Nonfiction is much more interesting than fiction.
It's nonfiction and I love document stories much much more than fiction.
It's good to know many things that actually happened.
Nonfiction is much more interesting than fiction.
Sunday, August 28, 2005
After the Rain
It's been a long while from the last time when we had have rain, but today we had rain.
But now it stopped and I can see the sunset ray shines all the trees along the road. With still the gray sky, the trees are stand more than a usual fine day.
It is the scenery of after the rain.
But now it stopped and I can see the sunset ray shines all the trees along the road. With still the gray sky, the trees are stand more than a usual fine day.
It is the scenery of after the rain.
Saturday, August 27, 2005
The Power of the Nature
Today, I went to see the sea and the Olympic mountain from Beacon Hill park, mile zero.
Today's mountains were so beautiful. I'd never seen that much layers of peaks of the mountain.
Seeing that mountain, the sea and the sky, I felt refreshed and went back to home.
Today's mountains were so beautiful. I'd never seen that much layers of peaks of the mountain.
Seeing that mountain, the sea and the sky, I felt refreshed and went back to home.
Friday, August 26, 2005
Lay Down and Fell Asleep
I can lay down on my sofa and fell asleep
with no fear about a bomb coming from the sky.
How happy this life is.
I wish any child on this earth could feel this happiness.
with no fear about a bomb coming from the sky.
How happy this life is.
I wish any child on this earth could feel this happiness.
Thursday, August 25, 2005
An Angry Shouting Man
"Don't do that!!!"
Today, I awakened by this angry man's voice.
I've been sleeping opening the window to avoid too much heat, but then the noise outside has easily been come in to my room. This was the second time I awakened by a shouting voice from somewhere outside. But both voice were a man's voice and they were similar, so I guess it's the same man.
Last time, I got very irritated by this voice, so I shut the window violently and turned on a music loudly. But this time, I didn't get irritated at all but instead felt it funny. He was shouting, "Don't do that!" "Everyone gets mad." "NOOOO!!!" for about 15~20 minutes! I thought, "Wow... he has so much energy! It's already been fifteen minutes. Not so many can shout so long. It's like a comic! Poor the other person, though." I couldn't hear the other person's voice, so I totally don't know whether a kid or a woman or a man was scaling by him. I also don't know what the person was trying to do, but certainly felt sorry for him/her.
But that was a comic!
Today, I awakened by this angry man's voice.
I've been sleeping opening the window to avoid too much heat, but then the noise outside has easily been come in to my room. This was the second time I awakened by a shouting voice from somewhere outside. But both voice were a man's voice and they were similar, so I guess it's the same man.
Last time, I got very irritated by this voice, so I shut the window violently and turned on a music loudly. But this time, I didn't get irritated at all but instead felt it funny. He was shouting, "Don't do that!" "Everyone gets mad." "NOOOO!!!" for about 15~20 minutes! I thought, "Wow... he has so much energy! It's already been fifteen minutes. Not so many can shout so long. It's like a comic! Poor the other person, though." I couldn't hear the other person's voice, so I totally don't know whether a kid or a woman or a man was scaling by him. I also don't know what the person was trying to do, but certainly felt sorry for him/her.
But that was a comic!
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Manga for Improving English
I stood and read manga in a bookstore today.
It's one of my bad habits. I love reading manga, but don't have enough money to buy all of them especially in here. The English translated manga costs double of its original Japanese one. Naturally, I just go to a bookstore and read them, however... I do feel guilty, so what I do is to pray for the bookstore to earn more money so that my browsing won't be a big thing.
But there are two good points (only for my side though). I've learned many new words from them, and I actually start thinking in English.
I guess reading (even though it's manga) is really good for improving English.
It's one of my bad habits. I love reading manga, but don't have enough money to buy all of them especially in here. The English translated manga costs double of its original Japanese one. Naturally, I just go to a bookstore and read them, however... I do feel guilty, so what I do is to pray for the bookstore to earn more money so that my browsing won't be a big thing.
But there are two good points (only for my side though). I've learned many new words from them, and I actually start thinking in English.
I guess reading (even though it's manga) is really good for improving English.
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
An Advice
Today, I went to school to check out the text books and to take a rocker to keep my stuffs in for this new school year.
When I was checking text books at the bookstore, I met a friend who already took the Math course that I'm planning to take. She said one of the course is much harder than the one I took in Spring, and if I take two Math courses at the same time, it might be so hard.
I was actually planning to take two Math courses, but now from her stories, I'm considering dropping the harder one and take only one Math which she recommended to take first.
I'm not yet decided, but it's good to hear such advices from a friend. I appreciate for her.
Thanks!
When I was checking text books at the bookstore, I met a friend who already took the Math course that I'm planning to take. She said one of the course is much harder than the one I took in Spring, and if I take two Math courses at the same time, it might be so hard.
I was actually planning to take two Math courses, but now from her stories, I'm considering dropping the harder one and take only one Math which she recommended to take first.
I'm not yet decided, but it's good to hear such advices from a friend. I appreciate for her.
Thanks!
Monday, August 22, 2005
Moving Ads
Blogger is good because there is no moving ads inside.
When I look some pages where there are lots of small moving advertisements, I feel dizzy.
If there are switch to stop them, it will be very good.
When I look some pages where there are lots of small moving advertisements, I feel dizzy.
If there are switch to stop them, it will be very good.
Sunday, August 21, 2005
The Violin Case
In these days, whenever I look my violin case, I always gloat.
I really appreciate for it. The violin itself and the case didn't come at once. At I first bought the violin case, ... more accurately, a violin case and a bow set that contains a case, a bow, a rosin, and a shoulder rest. I had found this set from a web page of a strings store. All of the items are good quality and I'm satisfied with them, especially for the case. The case always closed very tightly (so the water doesn't easily come in) and is lighter (I guess). Also it can be carried either over one's shoulder or on one's back, and for me, both style fits my body very nicely.
I'm sure that I bought a nice one.
I really appreciate for it. The violin itself and the case didn't come at once. At I first bought the violin case, ... more accurately, a violin case and a bow set that contains a case, a bow, a rosin, and a shoulder rest. I had found this set from a web page of a strings store. All of the items are good quality and I'm satisfied with them, especially for the case. The case always closed very tightly (so the water doesn't easily come in) and is lighter (I guess). Also it can be carried either over one's shoulder or on one's back, and for me, both style fits my body very nicely.
I'm sure that I bought a nice one.
Saturday, August 20, 2005
For Everyday Life
As I know more, the unknown increases in double.
If I keep looking too far, I'll be devastated.
So, keep my eyes down and look only two or three steps from my feet.
This is for everyday life.
Only occasionally, look far away.
If I keep looking too far, I'll be devastated.
So, keep my eyes down and look only two or three steps from my feet.
This is for everyday life.
Only occasionally, look far away.
Friday, August 19, 2005
My African Violets
One of the two of my African violet is now getting weak and weak.
But the other is getting strong and strong. But they share one pot. I don't think the soil becomes bad and I'm watering them properly I think, so the only thing I can do is to change the position.
The weaker one is facing brighter place; the stronger one is in the opposite. African violet doesn't like too much sun. So, I'll turn the pot 180 degrees and watch what will happen.
But the other is getting strong and strong. But they share one pot. I don't think the soil becomes bad and I'm watering them properly I think, so the only thing I can do is to change the position.
The weaker one is facing brighter place; the stronger one is in the opposite. African violet doesn't like too much sun. So, I'll turn the pot 180 degrees and watch what will happen.
Thursday, August 18, 2005
The Second Step
The second step of building the pillar of light is finished today.
Wait for the next step... Then at least the pillar will stand.
Wait for the next step... Then at least the pillar will stand.
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
The Pillar of Light
Today, I started building one strong pillar of light in my mind.
This is not yet completed, but the first step will complete soon.
This is not yet completed, but the first step will complete soon.
Monday, August 15, 2005
The Dream Which I Don't Remember
Today, when I was sleeping on my sofa, I may have seen a mysterious dream.
I totally don't remember the dream, but when I woke up, I was overwhelmed by intriguing feeling.
I might have learned something important, but I don't remember. ...Well, I guess when the time comes I'll know it.
Dreaming is so interesting. Anything is possible in a dream, but it's almost always doesn't make sense.
I totally don't remember the dream, but when I woke up, I was overwhelmed by intriguing feeling.
I might have learned something important, but I don't remember. ...Well, I guess when the time comes I'll know it.
Dreaming is so interesting. Anything is possible in a dream, but it's almost always doesn't make sense.
Sunday, August 14, 2005
One Minute
Just before midnight, I opened this page.
The clock on my computer was 11:59, but this post's time shows 11:58. I thought this posts creation page's time and date follows on the computer it opened up... Well, they may follow but show one minute late. (or just my computer is too slow to download the entire page.)
The clock on my computer was 11:59, but this post's time shows 11:58. I thought this posts creation page's time and date follows on the computer it opened up... Well, they may follow but show one minute late. (or just my computer is too slow to download the entire page.)
Saturday, August 13, 2005
Friday, August 12, 2005
UVic's Practice Room vs Conservatory's
Today, I went to a practice room at UVic.
This was the first time to use the room, so I didn't know where the room is and how I open its door. But, that wasn't difficult at all. I don't have to call the building manager to open the door unlike the Conservatory. It seems the door is open all the time even in the weekends.
However, there are two bad points. The first one is the time. I can't use the room (only one room is available for non-music students) more than two hours per week, and also I have to sign the schedule sheet before I use. But if I go to the Conservatory after 5:00 pm, I can use a room (any practice room) as much as I want until the building close, and as long as it's outside of the office hour I don't have to book. The second one is the distance. UVic is much farther than the Conservatory from my apartment. It's take about half an hour to go UVic by bus, but to the Conservatory, it's only 15 minutes by walking.
So, as soon as the summer courses ends at the Conservatory, I'll use the practice room at there.
This was the first time to use the room, so I didn't know where the room is and how I open its door. But, that wasn't difficult at all. I don't have to call the building manager to open the door unlike the Conservatory. It seems the door is open all the time even in the weekends.
However, there are two bad points. The first one is the time. I can't use the room (only one room is available for non-music students) more than two hours per week, and also I have to sign the schedule sheet before I use. But if I go to the Conservatory after 5:00 pm, I can use a room (any practice room) as much as I want until the building close, and as long as it's outside of the office hour I don't have to book. The second one is the distance. UVic is much farther than the Conservatory from my apartment. It's take about half an hour to go UVic by bus, but to the Conservatory, it's only 15 minutes by walking.
So, as soon as the summer courses ends at the Conservatory, I'll use the practice room at there.
Thursday, August 11, 2005
Free Sushi-set
Today, I went to London Drugs to buy batteries.
Then, when I look at the batteries shelf, I found small catch letters saying, "With 2 sets of EnerOOOer AAA-8 or C-4 or D-4 batteries, you can get Sushi-set (in aisle 2A) free!" How lucky! Naturally I bought 2 sets of C-4 batteries and got the sushi-set; the collection of three kinds of dishes :square, rectangular and round (two pieces for each item), two sets of chopsticks with two chopstick-rests, two red wooden sheets and one big rectangular try.
Now, I can eat sushi in the normal Japanese style.
Then, when I look at the batteries shelf, I found small catch letters saying, "With 2 sets of EnerOOOer AAA-8 or C-4 or D-4 batteries, you can get Sushi-set (in aisle 2A) free!" How lucky! Naturally I bought 2 sets of C-4 batteries and got the sushi-set; the collection of three kinds of dishes :square, rectangular and round (two pieces for each item), two sets of chopsticks with two chopstick-rests, two red wooden sheets and one big rectangular try.
Now, I can eat sushi in the normal Japanese style.
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Too Lazy
I'm so lazy in these days.
You know this from these short short posts.
But I'm at least continuing!
You know this from these short short posts.
But I'm at least continuing!
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Friend's Things
My friend talks a lot about herself.
About her host-mother, her pets, class' teacher, her friends, ... etc.
Some of them are complaints, some of them are happy memories and some of them are small future plans.
Then I just feel how happy she is.
All of the talks eventually become good memories of her, and it makes me so happy too.
About her host-mother, her pets, class' teacher, her friends, ... etc.
Some of them are complaints, some of them are happy memories and some of them are small future plans.
Then I just feel how happy she is.
All of the talks eventually become good memories of her, and it makes me so happy too.
Monday, August 08, 2005
A Strong Feeling and Energy
Today, I felt so happy because of some small books send to me.
But now, I'm little exhausted because of the great pleasure. A very strong feeling whether it's happiness or sadness, takes some amount of energy. If the amount of energy can be checked like its in video games, I'm sure that my energy now is lower than usual.
But now, I'm little exhausted because of the great pleasure. A very strong feeling whether it's happiness or sadness, takes some amount of energy. If the amount of energy can be checked like its in video games, I'm sure that my energy now is lower than usual.
Sunday, August 07, 2005
When It's About to Die
Today, I encounter very a good phrase.
"When it's about to die, let's say 'Oh, that was fun' ."
~~~ nice.
"When it's about to die, let's say 'Oh, that was fun' ."
~~~ nice.
Saturday, August 06, 2005
The Wish for Peace
Every one has its own wish for peace.
Some don't hold the wish strongly, while others hold it with god like intention.
Some only wish peace for their people such as his family or his pets. However, there are some who wish peace for everyone on this earth.
I don't blame the people whose minds aren't strong enough, because they eventually become strong.
I don't blame the people who wish only their peace, because it's just the starting point for bigger wish.
Everyone is on the way to improve more.
Let's give a smile to anybody you encounter.
Then peace is here.
Some don't hold the wish strongly, while others hold it with god like intention.
Some only wish peace for their people such as his family or his pets. However, there are some who wish peace for everyone on this earth.
I don't blame the people whose minds aren't strong enough, because they eventually become strong.
I don't blame the people who wish only their peace, because it's just the starting point for bigger wish.
Everyone is on the way to improve more.
Let's give a smile to anybody you encounter.
Then peace is here.
Friday, August 05, 2005
A Digital Recorder
Have you ever waited more than 2 years to buy something?
In my case, I waited about 4 years to buy one special thing, a digital recorder.
That is not the normal one. It can play the recorded voice with the speed from 0.3 till 4 times faster. I recorded some English sentences with my voice, and often hear them between 2.5 ~3.4 . When I thought the speed is too fast, then I slow down it. But if I hear the same track so many times, gradually my ears get use to its speed, then I can catch up to the maximum - 4.0. I can save so much time if I review English words with faster speed and also I can remember well if I repeat them many times within a second.
I'm really grad to have this.
In my case, I waited about 4 years to buy one special thing, a digital recorder.
That is not the normal one. It can play the recorded voice with the speed from 0.3 till 4 times faster. I recorded some English sentences with my voice, and often hear them between 2.5 ~3.4 . When I thought the speed is too fast, then I slow down it. But if I hear the same track so many times, gradually my ears get use to its speed, then I can catch up to the maximum - 4.0. I can save so much time if I review English words with faster speed and also I can remember well if I repeat them many times within a second.
I'm really grad to have this.
Thursday, August 04, 2005
Unregulated Sleeping Pattern
Now, I'm in summer vacation.
Last night, I went to bed around 3:20 in the morning. Then I got up 9:30 am, but I was so sleepy, so went to bed again after 10 o'clock. Finally I got up completely at 1:50 pm.
How happy I am!
Last night, I went to bed around 3:20 in the morning. Then I got up 9:30 am, but I was so sleepy, so went to bed again after 10 o'clock. Finally I got up completely at 1:50 pm.
How happy I am!
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
My Wish
Children are the light of our future.
I wish a great future for any child.
I hope the beautiful earth will be left for them.
I wish a great future for any child.
I hope the beautiful earth will be left for them.
Tuesday, August 02, 2005
My Pace
I just realized that how important to keep my pace.
When I follow other people's pace, sometimes I become hasty and lose myself.
Any good is done with impatience.
When I follow other people's pace, sometimes I become hasty and lose myself.
Any good is done with impatience.
Monday, August 01, 2005
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