Recently I became interested in baking again. My older sister is good at making sweets, and I started baking after watching her. I am a careful person, so baking fits me well because it needs correct amounts and clear steps. I like following recipes and making things the right way. When I was in high school, I often made sweets for my friends on events like Valentine’s Day. I enjoyed giving them my sweets, and my friends looked happy. After that, I moved to a new place and became busy, so I did not have much time to bake. Also, my mother started coming home late at night, so I began cooking my own meals. Because of this, I spent more time cooking than baking. Cooking is interesting, but I did not come to love it as much as baking. One day a friend said she wanted to eat some sweets, so I baked again after a long time. It was very fun, and I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. This week I already baked three times. I have many club practices these days. One of the practice days is my friend’s birthday, so I am planning to make a cheesecake for her. I want to bring it to practice and surprise her. I hope it goes well, and I hope she will be happy.

It’s already December 10th, and I have mixed feelings about the end of the year. On one hand, I’m excited for the new year, but on the other hand, I feel very sad that this year is ending, and overall, my sadness is stronger than my excitement. This is because the seniors in my dance club will graduate soon, and I will become a third year student. I became especially close to the seniors this year. They are all so kind, friendly, and really good at dancing. Being around them motivates me in my dancing and makes every practice very enjoyable. I feel really sad that I won’t be able to dance or talk with them next year. I will miss their guidance, encouragement, and just spending time with them. I also don’t want to become a third-year student. Job hunting will start in earnest, and new juniors will join the club. I always feel nervous talking to juniors, so I’m not very confident about interacting with them. On top of that, I haven’t decided what I want to do in the future, so starting job hunting feels stressful and worrying. Sometimes I feel like I’m not ready for all the changes that are coming. Because of all this, I feel very sad that it’s already December. Sometimes I wish I could stay a second-year student forever, just enjoying dance, spending time with my friends, and not worrying about the future yet.

I have recently started to really enjoy my dance group activities at university. I have always liked dancing. When I was in high school, I joined the dance club, and I loved it very much. The seniors and classmates were all kind, and the atmosphere was really fun. I wanted to dance every day, and I felt very happy being in the club. 　After entering university, I joined a dance group again. At first, it was not easy for me because I'm a shy person. I could not make many friends at the beginning, and I often felt nervous. Sometimes, I even worried about whether I would enjoy the practices or fit in with everyone. However, after spending more time with other members, I gradually got to know many people. I became friends with both seniors and juniors, and I started to feel comfortable in the group. Now, every practice is really fun, and I look forward to it. 　In addition, recently, I turned 20, so I can drink alcohol legally in Japan. This has made the social events after practice even more enjoyable. I hope to get closer to everyone and make even more good memories in the future. Being part of this group has made my university life much happier.

ITZY made a comeback on November 10 with their new song “TUNNEL VISION.” I was very surprised because they had just released the Japanese song “ROCK&ROLL,” so I didn’t expect another comeback so soon. When the teaser came out, it looked really cool, and it made me even more excited for the comeback day. On the day of the comeback, I watched the countdown live at 5 p.m. I enjoyed seeing the members talk about the new song and share some behind-the-scenes stories. At 6 p.m., the music video was finally released, and I watched it right away. Everything in the MV was even cooler than I imagined. The styling, the dance, and the whole concept were amazing. “TUNNEL VISION” instantly became one of my favorite ITZY songs, maybe even the best one for me. ITZY always works so hard and shows strong energy. When I watch them, I feel motivated too. Their hard work inspires me to try my best at school, in my club activities, and in anything I do. ITZY gives me a lot of strength and encouragemeent.

Three weeks ago, I performed in a dance show at my university festival. It was a really fun and exciting experience because many people came to watch our performance. I felt a little nervous before going on stage, but once the music started, I forgot about my worries and enjoyed dancing with my teammates.Right after the festival ended, our dance club started practicing for another event. It's for our Christmas party. At the party, each dance team will perform a special number, and there will also be dance battles and presents. I decided to join five different dance numbers for this event. That means I have a lot of practices every day, and sometimes it’s hard to balance school, part-time job, and dance practice. Even though it’s tiring, I’m really looking forward to it. I think it will be a great chance to make good memories with my friends and improve my dancing skills. I can’t wait for the Christmas party.

There is an app where fans can talk with the members of my favorite group, ITZY. One of the members, Chaeryeong, recently shared her body sheet there. When I saw it, I was really impressed by how healthy and balanced her body looked. It made me realize how much effort she must have put into maintaining her shape, and I was deeply inspired. After seeing that, I decided to start dieting and working out because I want to build a healthy and confident body like hers. A few days later, she even uploaded a photo showing her abs, and it was absolutely amazing. She looked so strong and beautiful at the same time. Seeing her dedication motivated me even more to take better care of myself. I know it will take time and patience, but I want to keep working hard so that I can become a person who feels proud of her own efforts—just like Chaeryeong. My goal is not only to lose weight but also to become healthier and more confident. Whenever I feel tired or unmotivated, I’ll remember her example and keep moving forward.

This Saturday, my university will have a school festival. I am a member of a dance club, and I will perform on stage at the festival. I’m really excited but also a little nervous. I’m going to dance in three different styles: lock, house, and emotional dance. None of these are my main style, so they are a bit difficult for me. But I’m trying my best every time in practice. Our team has been practicing a lot, and everyone is working very hard to make the show great. Today, I have practice for the lock performance. It’s a very powerful and energetic dance style, so it needs a lot of control and rhythm. I want to make my movements sharp and full of energy. The festival is only a few days away, so I’m doing my best until the last moment. On the day of the performance, I want to dance with confidence and enjoy every second on stage.

Last weekend, ITZY had a fan meeting for three days. I went to all three days. I met many friends who are ITZY fans called MIDZY, and we ate meals together. It was so much fun. Every day for three days was really fun, but the last day was the most special for me. ITZY members came very close to the audience. I could see them very near, and I was really moved. Their smiles and performances were amazing. I felt so happy and lucky to be there. I realized again how much I love ITZY. From now on, I want to support them even more because they always give me energy and happiness.