Top 10 New Year's Questions for 2024

Top 10 New Year's Questions for 2024

Hi! I came back here for the first time in two years!!

Today, December 17, 2023, l am pretty good at reading English articles, thus l think that l want to write a lot of things again!

In 2021, I lost my motivation to study English because l was laughed at by many English teachers. Thus, l decided not to write summaries of TED talks until I can speak English well. I used my time to practice pronunciation a lot. 

1. What did you learn about yourself from this year 2023? 

The best remedy was hard work. 

2. Which relationship meant the most to you this year and why?

Believe yourself. Don’t listen to other people’s advice. 

3. What was one of the biggest challenges you faced this year and how did you handle it?

I could continue to take lessons and practice pronunciation. And Then I came back here.

4. What was one of your proudest moments from this year and why?

l try to write something here…

5. What was one of the most meaningful compliments you received this year? Why was it so meaningful to you?

It’s not too late. I can continue to work, study, and dance!

6. What did you do for fun this year? What was one of your favorite memories?

I worked hard, and my company is doing well. 

7. If you could change one thing from this year, what would you change and why?

I should get up early…to study English and to train my muscles. 

8. What was the most meaningful thing someone did for you this year?

You emailed me for the first time in a year. Thank you so much. 

9. If you were to brag about one of your accomplishments from this year, which one would it be and why?

I don’t tell big talk but also small talk. 

brag / big talk, tall tale

10. Given all your experiences, insights, and lessons learned from 2023 what's the best advice you could give yourself for 2024?

Just, I work hard.

Awe

My English textbook taught me the word: Awe. It was the first time when l knew about it. 

I was in awe of your presence when I met you. And then, l want to say thank you to you, now. 

Awe means a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder. It can be found in nature, music, visual art, architecture, etcetera, and occurs when we encounter things that are vast, beyond our understanding, and mysterious. It is not simply about shock value, as it invites us to learn, and “GROW”… that is my favorite word.

However, recognizing feelings of awe can be challenging. People don’t often understand what it feels like and miss it, but it is important. 

In conclusion, creating awe can have great effects on our well-being and overall satisfaction in life. By seeking out experiences that inspire awe, whether in nature, art, or everyday observations, we can find greater happiness, improved social connections, and a sense of wonder in the world around us. 

I am happy thanks to you. 

Father’s Day

Thank you for reminding me my father. 

A dead body has to be cremated by law in Japan. On the day of my father’s funeral, my brother’s sons put their letters that were written by Japanese characters they just started to learn on my father’s body in the coffin. They are too small to understand about death. However, they picked up his bones to bury. 

The life is inherited.

My father often told my mother, my sister and me that boys are important to protect a family lineage and its grave.

My mother gave birth to a boy finally. My father was so happy and he told a baby: my brother about a successor every day. He was a kid yet. 

I was worried about if my baby would not be a boy. Miraculously, my brother was proudly relieved when his wife had a boy. 

My father’s dream came true and he  sleeps in the grave that he told us always. 

l think this is the reason l couldn’t talk to my father anything, however, there was love. l have no regrets. 

I’m sorry that I’m not sure about when l would visit my father’s grave. 

It’s because…