The weather outside isn't very good again today. I'm hoping the rainy season will end soon. Today is Tanabata. Tanabata is a traditional Japanese holiday. Festivals are being held all over the place. I don't plan on going this year, but I went last year. I'd like to go next year.

Today is Tanabata. It is a traditional Japanese festival. On this day, people write their wishes on colorful strips of paper and pray that their dreams will come true. When Tanabata comes, I always feel that summer has started. However, Japan is very humid during this season. I really want the rainy season to end soon so that I can enjoy sunny summer days.

In a university English lecture, we covered the topic of corporal punishment. I presented on the side that argues corporal punishment is necessary. In fact, I have seen people's behavior improve as a result of corporal punishment. Of course, excessive corporal punishment is bad, but I believe that society can improve if there is some kind of oversight.

Today, I went to school and attended my classes. I listened carefully to the teachers and took notes during the lessons. I also talked with my friends during the breaks and enjoyed spending time with them. After school, I went home and relaxed. It was a normal day, but I learned new things and had a good time at school.

Yesterday I did not have a part-time job. I stayed at home and cleaned my room. I threw away some trash and some clothes that I did not need anymore. My room became much cleaner after that. I felt happy because everything looked nice. I want to keep my room clean every day from now on.

Today, I went to school and attended all of my classes. I studied hard and talked with my friends during the breaks. After school, I went straight home because I was feeling tired. I decided to go to bed early so that I could get enough rest. Before going to sleep, I finished my homework and prepared for tomorrow. I hope I will have more energy in the morning. It was a simple but relaxing day.

Yesterday, I joined a dormitory program. It was a lot of fun because I met some people that I had not seen for a long time. After that, I worked on my homework again. However, I was so sleepy that I fell asleep before I could finish it. Now I am worried that I may not finish everything before the deadline. I will do my best to complete it on time.

Today I wanted to get up early and do my homework. But I was tired because I had a part-time job last night. So I slept until 10:00. After I got up, I did a little my homework. I have a part-time job again tonight. My busy work days will end tomorrow, so I will do my best. After that, I will have a sleepover with my friend. I am very excited.

I live in a mountainous area, and I would strongly advise foreigners not to hike ALONE. There are many trails in our mountains, but when the fog rolls in, it's very easy to get lost. On top of that, if someone breaks a leg or get another serious injury, who will help them? Who will call the emergency services or hike back to tourist area to ask for help? It's heartbreaking to hear news about people who spend days lost in the mountains. It's even more heartbreaking to think of them wandering around hungry, cold, and desperately trying to find help.

R E S P E C T. Respect people for who they are, and don't try to influence them or their decisions and choices. Let them make their own mistakes, respect their right to hold different opinions, accept them as they are, and avoid imposing my opinions on people.