Speech for the first day at school Hi there. I'm Mizuki, from Japan. I'm glad to be able to study with you. I was working as a sales assistant for 9 years in Tokyo. Through conversation with foreign customers, I felt necessary to study English. Then I decided to quit job and study in abroad. It was a big decision for me! Although my English is still beginner level, I'll study hard as not to waste this opportunity. Thank you.

The entry after a long time. I'm writing this note for the first time in a while. Recently, I've having a little bit busy days because I have less than a month until I leave Japan. From December, I'll go to NZ to study English. This is my first experience living abroad. I wonder if I can make some friends? Can I survive without Japanese language? I worried too much, my stomach has been hurting these days. I wish my English will improve quickly!

A little Tokyo October 19th The sky is clear. I found a nice flat house recently. That's located at near the city and some restaurants and shops around there. I think that's a clean/cute room. The house rent it low! This house is the best that I thought. But the owner said "I living in this house with 5 flat mates. All of them are Japanese girls!" Oh no. It seems like a little Tokyo, isn't it? Although it's a lovely house I decided not to go there. Because I reary want to improve my english!

This weekend October 18th It's sunny and warm today. I was too busy to keep writing this diary recently. I joined some parties after work and an english class. Although I was very sleepy I study english at home or commuting time. And now, I'm looking for a flat in NZ. It's harder than I thought. There are only two months until I left Japan but I have to decide many things. So my busy days will continue for the moment.

I'm exhausted... October 14th The sky was clear. I was busy with work. There were a lot of things to do today but we were only three in all! I think we will be busy again tomorrow... However I will go for a drink with a friend after work. Therefore, I think I can do my best at work again tomorrow!

Last night October 12th and 23rd It's nice weather again today. I had a lot of fun last night! Some old friends and I had a great dinner at a casual restaurant. We enjoyed chatting and Italian dishes with some wine until midnight. I love my friends! I wander can I make good friends in NZ... ( I will go to NZ to study for a year.) Today I went to a hairdresser. Although the salon is very cheap I like my new hair. :)

I can't weit for tomorrow October 11th It was cloudy today. I can't wait for tomorrow! One of my old friends Marie will come to Tokyo. I'm looking forward to see her for the first time in two years. Now she lives in Nagoya city. We grew up in a tiny village of Hokkaido. Although we went to different high schools, our friendship is continuing even now. (It's about...25 years!) We'll go for a drink with another old friends after I finish work. It will be lovely time!!

Izakaya October 9th and 10th Lately it's gotten cold at night. Yesterday I had dinner at an izakaya with my friend after an English class. An izakaya is a type of Japanese casual drinking establishment. I like the atmosphere there. I always drinking too much... like yesterday. Ohh, I'm still very sleepy. I don't want to go to work today!

Commuting time October 8th It was nice weather. Oh no... I had passed my direction while I checking the internet this morning. Fortunately I left home a little early to go to work almost every day. Lucky me! I didn't late for work. However I've gotten tired before began to work. lol