How to write something in a romantic manner in English I came across a certain girl at some SNS site, and made a habit of talking with her over skype a couple month ago. She is really nice and always cheerful. Now, the sessions with her have become an important part of my daily life. Tonight, she has a party with her colleagues, and I'm afraid we cannot have a session because she'll be tired and I don't want to bother her. I miss her although I talk with her almost everyday, so I'd like to kill time by listening to her favorite song "the lazy song" by Bruno Mars. The song reflects what I'm feeling now. We both actually love spending time in a "goro goro" manner. "Goro goro" in Japanese stands for being lazy and relax. Hmm... After all, I'm feeling a sort of frustrated because it's quite difficult for me to write something romantic in my private diary. I'm, to some extent, accustomed to describing something technical or logical at work, and I'm convinced that English language is the best tool for the purpose to me, but I cannot in a romantic manner. I myself have a feeling that I totally lack in the ability to maneuver metaphors in an effective manner in English. Could anybody give me some advice to write something in a romantic and enthusiastic manner in English, or any recommendation for good books in English? I'd like to keep a diary about what I feel everyday more lively to such an extent that I can reproduce my memory 10 years later (Am I too ambitious?). Note that my nature is, as most Japanese are, very introversive, and that my private diary is just for self-satisfaction. I'd really appreciate any corrections and comments on my entry.

Quiz Game for Japanese Learners [22] 質問. 子供たちに何が起きたのか説明してください。 Q. Please explain what happened to those kids. 日本語: [ ] English: [ ]

Quiz Game for Japanese Learners [21] 質問. 雪が積もったら何をしたいですか？ (Yuki ga tsumottara nani o shitai desu ka?) Q. What would you like to do when the snow piles up? 日本語: [ ] English: [ ] 問題. 日本語で俳句を一句、詠んでください。 (Nihongo de haiku o ikku, yonde kudasai.) Q. Please compose a "haiku" in Japanese. 日本語: [ ] English: [ ]

Quiz Game for Japanese Learners [20] 質問: 今度はあなたの番です。写真について私に質問してください。 Q: Now it's your turn. Ask me a question about the picture. 日本語: [ ] English: [ ]

Quiz Game for Japanese Learners [19] 質問: 何か飲み物でも？ Q: Something to drink? 日本語: [ ] English: [ ]

What is the difference among "viz.", "i.e.", and ":"? In listing items, I wrote as follows. [1] There are four members in my family: father, mother, sister, and me. [2] There are four members in my family, viz., father, mother, sister, and me. [3] There are four members in my family, i.e., father, mother, sister, and me. First, am I right about the usage of these expressions? Next, are there any difference in nuances among them? Also, could you give me some examples where only one/two of them is/are appropriate if any? Thank you in advance.

Quiz Game for Japanese Learners [18] 質問: どこに行きたいですか？ (Doko ni iki tai desu ka?) Q: Where do you want to go? 日本語: [ ] English: [ ]

Do people avoid the number 13 in Christian countries? I have some knowledge that in Christian countries, 13 is considered to be a sinister number. I'm wondering to how extent they avoid the number. Could you also give me some specific examples in your daily life if any? In Japan, we take 4 and 9 as sinister numbers since these numbers are associated with death and suffer as follows. 4 == shi / し / 死 / death 9 == ku / く / 苦 / suffer We sometimes try to avoid these numbers in our daily lives. For instance, in numbering rooms, we skip 4 and 9 like 201, 202, 203, 205, ..., 208, 210, which is one of the typical examples in Japan. # Some Japanese also avoid 13 since 13 = 4 + 9. :) Thanks in advance.

What is your favorite sarcasm? I'm wondering if you could share with me your favorite sarcasm that can facilitate a smooth relationship with others. Some people maneuver sarcasm in a really effective manner to make others laugh. I'm really fascinated with its powerfulness, and I also know that I'd better not to abuse it; it can be a double-edged sword.

Here's my favorite one in Japan. There might be something a little bit awkward since it is my English translation from Japanese.

A: You didn't have to pay attention to me and give me such a wonderful gift...
B: Well... I didn't pay much attention, but just lots of money. :)

Here follows the original Japanese dialogue.

A: 私に気を遣って、こんなに素晴しい贈り物をしてくれなくても良かったのに...
B: う〜ん、そんなに気は遣っていないけど、お金を使ったんだよ。

Thanks in advance.