Today is October 22. It’s cloudy and a little chilly. The temperature has been all over the place lately, so it’s hard to decide what to wear. My first class was canceled today. Since it’s kind of tough to get up for the first class, I was actually a little happy it was canceled. I have my first class tomorrow, so I’m going to try my best to get up on time. I’m heading to my part-time job at an Italian restaurant now, and I’m feeling a little sluggish, but I’ll do my best. The reason is that the staff meal after work is really delicious. If I keep that in mind, I’ll be able to power through. I think there’s a lot to learn today, too, so I’m going to do my best.

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It is hard to believe that October is almost over, yet we are still experiencing some surprisingly hot days this year. Usually, this time of the year brings a refreshing autumn breeze and cooler temperatures, but the current weather feels more like an extended summer. In fact, I am quite astonished to see many people walking around in short sleeves, even though the calendar says it is already late October. It creates a strange and confusing atmosphere when the autumn leaves are supposed to fall, but the temperature demands summer clothing. Personally, I have never been a big fan of hot weather because it makes me feel uncomfortable and sluggish. I much prefer the crisp, cool air of late autumn and the cozy feeling of winter. Because of this, I sincerely hope that the temperature drops very soon and the refreshing, cool autumn weather finally arrives to stay.

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My favorite season is autumn. I hate summer and winter it is uncomfortable for me to live.There are many reasons. First, the weather is very comfortable. It is not too hot and too cold, so I can enjoy going outside. Also, different from summer, I can wear many different kinds of clothes in autumn. I like choosing clothes for the season. Second, I like Halloween. I enjoy seeing Halloween and products in stores. Third Autumn also has many delicious fruits, such as persimmon grapes, and pears. I especially like eating fruits. Fourth I love baseball, so autumn is a very exciting season for me. I can watch the postseason games. My favorite baseball team is the Yokohama DeNA BayStars. This year, my favorite team made it to the postseason. I am very happy about that. I really hope they win the championship. For these reasons, autumn is my favorite season. I look forward to autumn every year.

Today, I am going to a ramen shop near my house with my friend. The shop opened recently, and I have wanted to go there for a long time. I am really excited to try it today. Miso ramen is famous at this shop. I like miso ramen very much, so I think I will enjoy it. I hope the ramen is delicious. I also want to see what the shop looks like inside. After eating ramen, we are going to a coffee shop. I want to drink coffee and eat dessert there. I like desserts at coffee shops. My favorite desserts are chocolate cake and pudding. I am not sure what I will order today, but both sound good. I want to relax and talk with my friend while we enjoy our coffee and dessert. It will be a nice way to spend the evening. Tomorrow, I have my first class at university, so I need to get up early. I do not want to be sleepy in class. I will try to go to bed early tonight. I hope I can have a fun evening and still get enough sleep.

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