□My 3-sentence Diary
ネット上で日記は、個人的にはthe last
thing I want to
doでした。しかし、英語を書くことが
学習の一環と言う立場にあるものが、sampleになるのも意味のないことではないだろう、
自分も毎日、英語に接する機会も増えるし、また、このホムペになんらかの足跡を残すことに
もなるかな、などなどlong,
sleepless autumn nightに考えて、半ば勢いでcreate。
3-sentenceとなってますけれども、not
necessarilyです。要するにnot longということです。
Starting on October 3, 2003.
(back numbers)
2009-July /June /May /Apr /Mar /Feb /Jan /
2008-Dec /Nov /Oct /Sep /Aug /July /June /May /Apr /Mar /Feb /Jan /
2007-Dec /Nov /Oct /Sep /Aug /Jul /June /May /Apr /Mar /Feb /Jan /
2006-Dec /Nov /Oct /Sep /Aug /Jul /June / May /April / Mar / Feb /Jan /
2005-Dec. /Nov. / Oct / Sep /Aug / Jul /June /May /Apr / Mar / Feb/Jan /
2004-Dec. / Nov. / Oct. / Sep. / Aug / Jul / Jun / May / Apr / Mar / Feb / Jan /
2003-Dec. / Nov. / Oct
Monday, August 31, 2009 Cloudy
The first-born kept coughing last night. He may have caught swine flu.
He will not listen to his mother. Maybe work is too busy. As it turned
out, he tested negative for swine flu, but he is taking Tamiful just in
case. He is now running a fever. I have a sore throat, too. I may show
the same symptoms later. At work made another handout after having the
usual Korean study meeting. Read a little of two different books.
Sunday, August 30, 2009 Cloudy
Lower House election day. Went to the polls to vote. The Supreme Court
judges were judged as well. However, no Supreme Court judges have resigned
as a result of this judgement. Whoever comes into power, this nation will
not change because of the immaturity of the local communities across the
country. Or rather even the immature communities have collapsed due to
such things as the burst of the bubble economy and the so-called globalization.
Saturday, August 29, 2009 Cloudy
Went to see the doctor for the result of the blood test last week. He
said there was no problem. Saw all the remaining four episodes of the Koran
drama Hongilton. Took me several years.Watched two TV Korean dramas at night. The tooth
seems to still ache a bit, especially the gum around it. I kind fear tooth
loss-my first experience. I realize aging is inevitable.
Friday, August 28, 2009 Cloudy
Went to the dentist. The gum was less swollen, but still the edgy side
of the teeth rubs the tongue. It hurts. The dentist left part of the edgy
part as it was. I did not notice it then. Too bad. Got employment-transcripts
ready for two homeroom students. Took some time. Prepared another English
Ⅰhandout for the next term. Studied a little Korean on my own. Read Crichton's
State of Fear. About 50 to 60 pages to go.
Thursday, August 27, 2009 Cloudy
There was an extra teachers' meeting. A Reading student came over. I
helped him with his 'reports' for about three hours. Talked about the fire
drill in the second term with my partner and decided how to divide up the
work between us. The tooth has gotten better, but not quite OK. I am going
to see the dentist again tomorrow morning. Am I losing the tooth? That
is possible.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 Cloudy
Age will tell. One of my lower right back teeth is bad. I may have to
have it taken out. Right now I have no artifical tooth. On Friday the dentist
will tell me what to do. I hope the medicine will work. Studied English
and Korean together with a friend. Printed three handouts for the next
term. Cleaned the room. Took out the litter. Put the comfortable chair
back in place. Did some readin, too.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 Fair
Went to the Korean language school. After that, I began to have a toothache
all of a sudden. Yesterday I had a stiff neck. Is it due to that? Or is
it because the tooth is really decayed? I am not sure. Anyway I will go
see the dentist first thing in the morning tomorrow. Too bad! I cannot
do anything when I have a toothache. This morning I had my kitten scratch
my leg. It hurt and bled a bit. She was running around-the Neko bus again.
Monday, August 24, 2009 Fair
Had a Korean study meeting in the morning. My mind was kind of malfunctioning
then. I made some silly mistakes. I checked five 'reports' today. Then
An OCⅠstudent came for her retest. Tried to prepare three handouts but
not done yet. Maybe tomorrow. Read a little. The late Michael Crichton's
State of Fear is one of the books I am presently reading. Very fun.
Sunday, August 23, 2009 Cloudy
Returned the two library books I borrowed over a week ago. Checked out
another two. Spent most of the day reading and listening to my iPod. Got
some exercise by riding the Aero Bike at home, watching a Korean drama.
Perspired a little.The weather has gotten less hot. The thermometer at
home stands at 29 ℃ now. Looks like fall will come earlier than usual.
Saturday, August 22, 2009 Cloudy
Our kitten is so naughty. She sometimes become a so-called 'cat bus,'
hitting and dropping things from the table and the desk. Finished reading
one library book on the history of the English langugage. Good to get an
overview. At night read another book a little and watched a Korean serial
drama for an hour or so, eating some melon.
Friday, August 21, 2009 Fair
Going without food, went to the doctor for a gastrocamera checkup and
also had a blood test-my annual checkup. The doctor said my head will not
bend backward. I explained that it because of my neck operation five years
ago. I am usually in a state of fear when I go to a hospital or a doctor.
But most people die in hospitals. By then maybe too old to feel of that
sort hopefully.
Thursday, August 20, 2009 Fair
Made two handouts at work. Tomorrow I am going to have my stomach examined,
so after 9:00p.m. no eating or drinking except for water. Swine flu is
beginning to rage. Once school begins in September, it will spread rapidly.
These days the atmosphere of the whole world is dismal. I am under the
impression that the majority of people live in desperation as H.D. Thoreau
put it in one of his books. Was it Walden?
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 Fair
This morning got up at the usual time, did the radio exercises , and
took a brisk walk for half an hour. Then watched a couple of serial Korean
dramas. Today I am thinking of doing the following things-to prepare two
worksheets for the next term, read three different books, etc. Before leaving
for work, I will read two books, take a shower, watch another Korean serial
drama, and have an early lunch. On the way to and from work, I will listen
to iPod.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 Overcast
Last night I had my right forefinger scratched by the kitten. It hurt
a lot and bled. I did not care about it because she is still a baby cat,
but while I was looking for something to disinfect the wound with, I was
at a loss where it was. As a result, I just wrapped a bandage around it
and went to bed. Too bad.
Today I went to an pharmacy and asked for Makiron. Went to the Korean class
and then to work.
Monday, August 17, 2009 Fair
Back to work from my short summer holidays. Yesterday's Super Crossword
was really something-mindboggler. Before leaving for work, I usually listen
to the radio Korean program, watch the serial Korean drama, take a walk
if possible, take a shower, eat breakfast and an early lunch, read the
news online or in the newspaper, take a short rest, read a book, and so
on.
Sunday, August 16, 2009 Fair
Worked on the Super Crossword almost all night, not being able to finish
it. Waking up this morning, resumed it and sent my answers before noon.
But they were wrong. Sent again and finally made it. This must have been
the most difficult one so far. Took me a whole day to solve it. While working
on it, I forgot about everything else. I got a sfiff neck, though.
Saturday, August 15, 2009 Fair
It was less hot last night. Could do without air-conditioning while asleep
for the first time in many days. Went over to Mom's place. Dad's first
Bon memorial service is over, and the offeringns are divided among the
offerers. On the way back , dropped by the gas station and the pet food
shop. My Refresh Holidays are over today.
Firiday, August 14, 2009 Fair
Having been at home away from work for a week or so, I have gained a
lot of weight. Work at home is mostly done at my desk. Hence lack of exercise.
In a couple of days I wiill be back to work. I hope I will get back to
my normal weight. The day before yesterday Yamashiro Shingo, who played
Kazekozo when I was a little boy, died at 70. A while ago Ohara Reiko,
who I never expected to die so soon, died at 62. Familiar celebrities die
one after another.
Thursday, August 13, 2009 Fair and cloudy.
The weather is as hot and humid as ever. Just unbearable. Tried to make
an OC1 assignment for the third term. There was a call from a homeroom
student asking for a school report. I will make one next Monday. Saw Hongiruton, a Korean drama, on DVD. Read a book on English. In this hot weather,
it is difficult to concentrate, though, besides aging. While taking a walk
at night, I was caught in a shower, so I turned back home halfway.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 Fair but hot and humid.
Worked almost all day making the third-term report and handouts. At long
last, this time really, I am all done. I have made a total of 72 pages
since late last July. Now I can take it easy for a while or do my own things,
not work-related stuff. What shall I do? I have a lot to do or just do
nothing? It is all up to me. From the 17th I will have to report to work
again, but now that I have done the work I planned to, it is a relief.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009 Cloudy and too humid.
Today I rested for the most part execept that I made anothe page of the
third-term Reading report and a handout for Reading. Went to the nearby
convenience store to get the two Korean books I had ordered online. I have
some i-Pod programs left for today. It was a mistake to think that doing
the rest of the report would be a breeze because I had used that part before.
I need to do it again. I am not happy with the contents of the old one.
Monday, August 10, 2009 Rainy and then cloudy. Quite humid.
Worked almost all day making Reading handouts and reports for the third
term. Now it is all over. Thank Heaven. It took me three full days to finish
all that-24 pages in all. Last month I went to the ophtalmologist, which
led to the checkup on my brains. I had my brain waves checked last Saturday.
Today I went to see the doctor, who said nothing is wrong with my brain.
I am afraid it is not true. Actually, I am not so smart.
Sunday, August 9, 2009 Rainy
Spend almost all dat making Reading handouts and reports for the third
term except when I went out to return the library book and do some shopping
at the usual supermarket. Also I bought some double-sided adhesive tape
for my electronic dictionary. The old one no longer sticks. Working on
Lesson 12 Anne's Diary, makes me feel really sad. What a horrible thing war is!
Saturday, August 8, 2009 Fair
This morning the dealership manager came for my car's safety checkup.
It expires today. A narrow shave. I will have to pay around 140,000 yen
for that. Quite a lot! This afternoon I had to go to the hospital. There
was a further checkup. Oh'hara Reiko, a famous Japanese actress, died this
week, and Sakai Noriko, a well-known singer, is wanted by the police on
suspicion of possessing stimulant drugs. Worked a lot on my computer, making
a handout and a page of the third-term Reading report.
Friday, August 7, 2009 Fair
Took a brisk morning walk for an hour or so on my own. Read a little
and watched the morning Korean drama. At work transcriped the pronunciation
of another Reading lesson in katakana. This took me almost all day today.
As a result, I got a severe neckache. The fifth floor is as deserted as
ever. From tomorrow I will be away from work for ten days.
Thursday, August 6, 2009 Overcast
Took a morning brisk walk for the first time in ten days or so. This
time alone. At work prepared all the necessary handouts for the next eight
Reading classes. I will make each small sheet right before each Reading
class. Did the printing as well. There was a teachers' education session,
a lecture on harassment. The lecturer was a lady living in Osaka. She said
she does lots of lectures here and there.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 Overcast
Could do things almost as planned. Made more than one worksheet, more
than I had planned, and did some reading. Had an English study meeting
with a friend for one and a half hours, too. The fifth floor was deserted
except for the English Interview Room and the Career Guidance Room, an
air-conditioned room. A full day.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009 Fair and then cloudy.
I may have to reconsider my way of living or thinking because I keep
repeating the same kind of mistakes. To err is human, but every time I
do that, my heart is filled with self-hatred. At work, made another handout
for the second term. I did a little reading as well. I had to work in the
air-conditioned room today. Too hot. I felt dizzy.
Monday, August 3, 2009 Cloudy
A Korean study meeting in the afternoon. Then continued to make handouts
for the second term. Today I worked for the most part on the second floor.
The room is air-conditioned and comfortable, but when I got back on the
fifth floor, I really felt the hot weather. I am still in the middle of
the 16th episode of the Korean drama "The Painter of the Wind.
Sunday, August 2, 2009 Cloudy
I was at home all day today, watching the Korean drama "The Painter
of the Wind" on my computer. The rest of the faimily are playing Dragon
Quest Ⅸ all day. Like crazy. The kitten is as naughty as ever. Although
I apply the eye lotion prescribed by the oththalmologist, my eyes are still
somewhat sticky with mucus.
Saturday, August 1, 2009 Cloudy, occaisonally rainy.
Viewed the 7th episode of the Korean drama "Painter of the Wind,"and
went to the English conversation classroom in the morning. Ate lunch and
took an afternoon nap. Then worked on the Super Crosswod for a couple of
hours. Ate supper and played Dragon Quest Ⅸ for a while. Today is the
day for the PL fireworks display. I can hear the sounds of fireworks.