SHISHAMO is disbanding.It’s a real shock because I have fond memories of it.

Our university is canceling tomorrow because of the typhoon 🌀 I have no idea what to do with all this free time.

I try to go outside about twice a day because spending too much time looking at a computer screen is not good for my eyes. My eyes often feel dry and painful after working on a computer for long periods. When I go outside, I look at distant objects to give my eyes a chance to rest. the job market has changed in recent years and some international companies have reduced their presence in certain countries. I do not teach as much as before because working in front of a computer screen for many hours makes my eyes feel very dry and uncomfortable. Although doctors gave me eye drops, they have not solved the problem completely. Since I work with computers every day, it is difficult to avoid screen time. To reduce the strain on my eyes, I recently borrowed several books from the library. I hope that reading physical books will help me spend less time looking at screens and give my eyes more opportunities to rest.

I want to eat chocolate mint sweets. It is popular in Japan now. Especially I want to eat chocolate mint cakes.

School is day off tomorrow because of the typhoon, so I wonder what I should do tomorrow.

My students are very enthusiastic about learning Chinese. Unlike English, which is a compulsory subject in many schools, people who choose to study Chinese usually have a strong interest in it and are prepared to put in the effort. Most Chinese students begin studying English in primary school. However, many people do not learn it very effectively because it is often taught as an academic subject rather than as a practical language. Students spend a lot of time memorizing vocabulary and grammar, but they have few opportunities to speak or listen. Most websites, books, social media platforms, and other resources around me were in Chinese. My parents grew up in difficult circumstances. They experienced the Cultural Revolution and had limited educational opportunities. My father left school at the age of sixteen to work in a factory and support himself. Because of this background, my parents did not have many opportunities to read or continue learning.

Today I went swimming after school. I have not slept much today, so I want to sleep well tonight. I am going to sleep a lot.

I watched fireworks with my friend. It was so beautiful. I felt summer.

I dyed my hair blue, but it is turning green already. I’m so sad.🥲A typhoon is coming tomorrow, so I will be careful.

I went to watch a baseball game today. It was raining ☔️ and lost the game.