🌿 Mini-Exercise: “When Do You Start Performing?” Duration: 2 minutes Many learners don’t notice the exact moment their English shifts from expression to performance. This exercise helps you catch that moment gently — without judgment. 1. Recall your last English conversation Just one. The moment is enough. Ask yourself: “When did I stop expressing myself — and start performing myself?” Don’t force an answer. Let the moment choose you. 2. Notice the shift in your body Where did you feel it? Your chest? Your shoulders? Your breath? Most people feel the “performance moment” before they hear it. 3. Complete one quiet sentence: “I began performing when I felt… ______.” (This one line often reveals more than weeks of studying.) 4. End with a soft reminder: “My voice doesn’t need to impress. It needs to express.”

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I came across very interesting comments like science fiction(SF) by a reporter who works for "New Scientist" and would like to share it here. The reporter thinks that people will be able to send human consciousness to Mars through robot's body by Brain Computer Interface(BCI) in their 2030s. BCI is also called "Brain Machine Interface" and it can transmit electrical signals from brain neurons and operate computers and robots just by thinking. BCI has two types which are invasive interfaces and non-invasive ones. The invasive interfaces are more precise even though they put a load on human body because they need to implant electrodes and sensors into a brain by surgery. This technology enables people who can't move their hands and feet to send their message to social media and kick a socker ball just by thinking. Hence, the reporter imagines like this, A woman reached Mars in 2034. In fact, she didn't visit there. She just experienced that through a robot connected to her brain. She operated the robot from her laboratory on Earth to explore Mars, study rocks and build a base. We can feel as if we are on Mars by receiving images and sounds from the robot. I think it is the world like a manga. However, everybody can have opportunity to travel space with affordable cost when the technology comes true in the future.

Recently, I visited a place called Okutama, which is known for its beautiful natural scenery. There is a lake named Tama Lake, and the whole area is very calm, peaceful, and surrounded by rich nature. On the day I went, the weather was perfect. It was sunny, warm, and comfortable, so I could spend my time relaxing and enjoying the quiet atmosphere. I walked around the lake, took in the fresh air, and felt completely refreshed by the beautiful views. Actually, I had been sick with a cold for about a week before the day, so I was still feeling a bit tired. Because of that, the visit to Okutama felt even more special. Being in nature helped me recover both physically and mentally. The warm sunshine, the sound of the water, and the slow pace of the day all made me feel calm and relaxed. It was exactly the break I needed. I realized how important it is to take time away from busy daily life and spend moments in nature. This trip became a wonderful memory, and I hope to visit Okutama again when I need a peaceful escape.

I just learned the word loyalties. Getting royalties sounds like a good passive income idea.

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Recently, I’m looking for Christmas. Last year I celebrated Christmas with my family at my house. We ate chicken and big strawberry cake. In my childhood, I brought presents from Santa Claus. Such as 3DS games, big dog stuff and POKEMON clothes and so on. But recently Santa Claus hasn’t come to my home. I was so sad. In this year’s Christmas, I want to spend with someone special. I want to go to Tokyo illuminations such as Blue Cave SHIBUYA. This is a seasonal winter illumination event in Shibuya. It is 800 to 900 meters of road, stretching from Shibuya's Koen-dori Avenue to the zelkova-lined path in Yoyogi Park. It is so beautifully lit up with blue LED lights, creating a magical and dreamlike atmosphere. I have never seen it, so I want to go there. I have another thing I'd love to do during the winter season. I want to enjoy a winter walk with a hot can of corn soup to warm my hands. I want to take a walk around the Imperial Palace. My friend told me the place is the best to take a walk in winter because it's very safe and beautiful nature so I want to go there. It is my small dream. Please teach me what do you want to do in tis winter.

As for the people who work hard and always feel exhausted, a trip means a great opportunity for relaxing. So do I. Each time, after returning from a trip, I usually keep a good emotion at work for a long time. Then a new plan for the next trip always comes into my mind. There are usually two essentials which can make a trip come ture. First, I need to save enough money for thr tickets, hotels and food. It usually lasts a few monthes to achieve the goal. After I have enough money for a trip, a vacation is necessary. If I have a vacation without enough money for a trip or I have enough money, but can't wait for a vacation, both of the two situations make me to be crazy. After preparing for several monther, I eventually board a plane or a train, the world suddenly gets quiet. All the anxiety and preparation is worth.

Recycling and using less electricity and gasoline where possible can help to protect our precious environment. Humanity has done irreparable damage to nature. However, with knowledge of the damage we've done in the past, we can try and prevent further damage in the future.

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