Today is Christmas, and it feels a little special because I just came back from a short trip to Izu. I went there yesterday, and I traveled by car. The drive was very long, so I became quite tired after many hours on the road. However, the trip was really worth it. The dinner I had last night at the ryokan was amazing, and the breakfast this morning was also excellent. Both meals made me feel very happy, and they were one of the best parts of the trip. At the ryokan, I also tried a beer from Shizuoka that my teacher had recommended to me before. When I drank it, I felt that it had no strange aftertaste. It was very clean, light, and easy to drink, so I enjoyed it a lot. Because I had to return the rental car on time, I came back home around six in the evening. Even though I was tired from driving, I felt satisfied with the whole trip. Now, I am going to drink with my university friends. It is a very hard schedule, and I know I will probably feel tired later, but I also feel that I am really enjoying my life as a university student. Days like this make me feel young and active. I want to enjoy the rest of the night and make good memories with my friends. I am ready to have fun.