A piano teacher asked me which song I was working on. I showed her the notation. She asked what language it was, and I said it was Mandarin Chinese, but written in the Wade–Giles romanization system. She then asked the name of the song. I answered, “Secret Fragrance.” “Sha Baoliang’s?” she asked. “Jiang Kui’s.” “Such an old song,” she said. “From the Southern Song dynasty.” Indeed. Every single winter, I can’t help myself from reciting Jiang Kui’s “Secret Fragrance.” “I sigh that the road is too long to send a blossom, and the evening snow begins to pile up.” She asked what instrument he had originally composed it for. I said, “The xiao flute.” “Jiang Kui was truly talented,” she said. “But it’s rare for someone as young as you to admire him so much.” “You can’t fully understand his lyrics,” I said, “unless you’ve experienced the life of an unemployed wanderer.” “He Xun now is gradually aging, And entirely forgets the lyric brush inspired by the spring wind.” Then she played another score that Jiang Kui had rediscovered (Nishang Zhongxu Diyi). I especially love the lyrics to this one, which he wrote when he was nearing his end. However, this classical music had seriously declined.

I came across an interesting paper online about "Future Chocolate" . Actually, I have a huge sweet tooth and chocolate is one of my favorite food. So, I would like to summarize and share some of the interesting points here. It said that future chocolates don't need cacao. Cacao trees are grown within about 20 kilometer south north of the equator, but they are well-known that it's very hard to grow them. Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire account for over 50% of the supply of cacao beans. However, the weather in the plantation for cacao beans is unstable due to climate change and it threatens the supply of chocolate across the world. Scorching heat is also hitting growing environment of cacao beans hard. That's why the food development as a substitute for chocolates has been attracting a lot of attention lately. Some companies have been finding more sustainable solutions. One of them finally reached two materials. They are sunflower seeds and oats. Unlike cacaos only grown around the equator, sunflower seeds and oats are possible to grow everywhere. On top of that, they need less wafer than cacao beans plantation. It feels like we eat authentic chocolates because the company was particular about flavors and components . The paper said the chocolate has already been commercialized. I really try it in the future.

Have you heard of the idiom, "to hit the hay"? Check your understanding with this quiz question.

Almost everyone has a credit card for shopping or paying for their bills. Credit is related to personal character. It means that you should pay back the credit cards bills every month. At the very beginning of credit crads becane popular, people definitely paid back credit crads on time. However, as the online shopping rapidly developed, people were attacted by a variety of items online. Their salary was too little to satisfy their desires of shopping. In that case, credit cards was the only solution to figure out the problem. Slowly, people found that they couldn't pay back caedit crad bills on time. They lost their credit. More and more people were in debt, but the companies that you have applied for the credit cards agreed you to pay for bills by installments with interests. You just need to pay a little money for the credit cards every month, all the rest of the debt can be deferred. Of course, your cedit card has a limit, but it's enough to satisfy your disire.

a piano teacher asked me which song I was working on. I showed her the notation. she asked me what language it was, I said it was Mandarin Chinese but written in Wade–Giles Pinyin system.she asked what the name the song was, I answered "secret fragrance". "Sha Baoliang's?". She asked. "Jiang Kui's." she said "such an old song. from the Nan (Southern) Song dynasty." indeed. every single winter, I can't help myself from reciting Jiang Kui's "secret fragrance". "I sigh that the road is too long to send a blossom, and the evening snows begins to pile up." she asked me what the musical instrument he played originally for this song. I said "Xiao (flute)". she said "Jiang Kui was really talented. but it's rare for such a young person like you like him so much," I said "you wouldn't understand his song lyrics, if you haven't experienced in unemployed wandering." and she played another score which was rediscovered by Jiang Kui (nishang zhongxu diyi). I especially like the lyrics for this song, which was written when he was almost at his end.

During my spring vacation, I am planning to take a two-night trip to Tochigi. I will stay at a hotel that offers a buffet, so I can enjoy eating a variety of dishes. I am really looking forward to eating a lot of delicious food there. In addition to the hotel meals, I plan to go sightseeing and enjoy food tours. Tochigi is famous for local specialties such as yuba and yokan. I want to try these dishes and also buy some as souvenirs for my grandmother. She loves traditional Japanese food and sweets, so I am sure she will be happy to receive them. Another thing I am excited about is seeing the beautiful night sky in Nikko. My dream has always been to visit a place where I can see a clear, star-filled sky. For this reason, I want to go to Senjogahara, which is about an hour away from the hotel by bus. I want to see a shooting star there . It's deep in the mountains, so be careful as there is a possibility of encountering bears and other dangerous animals. I believe the view will be amazing. I also plan to visit Nikko Toshogu Shrine. I went there on a school trip before, but this time I want to explore freely and enjoy both the sights and the local food.

Yesterday , I went to Tokyo Disneyland with my close friends, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. From the moment we entered the park, I felt like I had stepped into a different world full of magic and excitement. We enjoyed many attractions together, took countless photos, and laughed all day long. Even though I still had reports and assignments waiting for me at university, I decided to forget about them for a while and fully enjoy the moment. That short break helped me refresh both my mind and my heart.I am especially grateful that I was able to meet these wonderful friends at university. They are all very kind, cheerful, and cute, and being with them always makes me feel comfortable and happy. We support each other, share our worries, and celebrate small achievements together. Spending time with them reminds me how important friendships are in my life.Traveling with friends has become one of my favorite hobbies. Through traveling, I can see new places, experience different atmospheres, and create precious memories that will stay with me forever. Each trip teaches me something new, not only about the world but also about myself. In the future, I hope to travel with many different people and see many beautiful landscapes around the world. I want to continue making memories, meeting new people, and enjoying every moment of my life to the fullest.

Today in class, we talked about the topic “Can Japanese comedy become part of the tourism industry?” I thought that Japanese comedy can become a tourism resource if people make enough effort. There are some problems with Japanese comedy. For example, many jokes use puns and wordplay, so they are hard for foreign people to understand if they do not know Japanese well. Also, some comedy is based on Japanese news, history, or traditions, so people from other countries may not understand why it is funny. However, I think there are also positive points. Not all Japanese comedy depends on language. Physical comedy, such as funny movements, facial expressions, and actions, can be understood by people from different cultures. This kind of comedy is easier for foreign tourists to enjoy. In addition, if shows use English subtitles or give simple explanations before the performance, foreign audiences can understand the story better. Learning a little about Japanese culture through comedy can also be a fun experience for tourists. Because of these reasons, I think Japanese comedy has the potential to attract foreign visitors. If comedians and theaters think more about foreign audiences and use simple ideas to help them understand, Japanese comedy can become one reason for people to visit Japan.

I love December 17th because it’s my birthday! I finally turned 20. I want to drink alcohol with my friends and family. I presented to me to go to the Disney Sea with my friend. I looked forward to going there very much and the day was so exciting and happiest birthday ever. Actually, I feel lonely because I can’t spend with my family on my birthday. But my friend said to me let’s go to the Disney Sea. I was very happy to go there with her. She is not old friends, but we get along very well, and I love her. This year, we traveled together many sites. We went to Fukuoka and Busan. I love travel with her because there is no end to our talk. Just being together is so fun. Sometimes we argue, but it will soon be back to normal. We are going to go to Fukuoka again next week. We love there because it’s close to Korea. The reason we are going to Fukuoka is because there is a concert. It’s a last concert of the year. I hope I can go more concert next year. I want to make the best year ever. I’m already looking forward to 2026!

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