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Recently, I went to a Christmas market in Yokohama. Although it was raining and very cold that day, there were many people, and we had to wait in long lines. At first, I felt a little tired because of the weather, but the atmosphere of the Christmas market quickly made me feel excited. The most impressive thing was the huge Christmas tree. It was beautifully decorated and shining brightly, and I was completely overwhelmed by how gorgeous it was. Even though it was cold, looking at the tree made me feel warm inside and truly reminded me of the joy of the Christmas season. Because of the cold weather, I drank a cup of warm chai, which helped me relax and warm up. I also ate churros and sausages, and they were delicious and perfect for a cold day. Eating warm food while walking around the market made the experience even more enjoyable. On the same day, I also went to see the movie Zootopia. The relationship between Nick and Judy was incredibly lovable, and their interactions made me smile many times. The movie was not only very entertaining but also deeply moving. It taught important lessons about prejudice, friendship, and believing in yourself. Despite the bad weather, it was a memorable and heartwarming day that I will never forget.

Yourself must be healthy physically and mentally

Do these two sentences have the same meaning? You don't appreciate me. You're taking me for granted.

yeah,but it was when we were children

Can I use these interchangeably? Our relationship isn't what it used to be. Our relationship isn't the same as it was. Our relationship isn't the same as it used to be.

I want to write about a story that I learned in class. The title of the story is Sugan-san’s Goat. This story looks simple, but I think it has a deep meaning. It made me think about nature, animals, and humans. The main character is a young goat named Blanket. He lives in Sugan-san’s field, but he wants to go to the mountain. The mountain is a place of nature and freedom for him. When Blanket goes into the mountain, he feels very happy. In the story, it is written that he rolls on the ground with leaves and nuts. From this scene, I felt that nature is very important for animals. Animals want to live by their instincts, not only in a safe place made by humans. However, this story is not saying that humans are bad. Blanket loves Sugan-san very much. Even after leaving the field, he still thinks of himself as “Sugan-san’s brave goat.” This part was very touching for me. It shows that Blanket is proud of being loved by Sugan-san. Their relationship does not disappear even when they are far away. I think the interesting point of this story is the balance between freedom and love. Blanket chooses nature and freedom, but he does not forget the human who cared for him. This story taught me that animals can love humans, and humans can respect animals. That is why I recommend this story to my friends.

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Can I use these interchangeably? Do you have any more of these? Do you have any others like these?