Mei's English Journal

Hello! I'm Mei, a university student f…

Mei's English Journal

Hello! I'm Mei, a university student from Fukuoka. On the side, I like to learn English, read, and travel. I love kids, coffee, and more:)

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#1 The new challenge

Hi, this is Mei. I'm a university student from Fukuoka. I've decided to start keeping my journal in English. That is one of the things I’ve wanted to make a regular habit but have been putting off for a while. I've been journaling in Japane

    • #10 A virtue of the countryside

      Hi, it’s Mei here. I intended to update once a week, but life got in the way for the past two weeks. While part of me felt guilty for not keeping up with my schedule, another part reminded me that it’s okay, given how well things have been

      • #9 Lessons from kids

        Hi, it’s Mei here. Since 2020, I’ve been working part-time at the after-school care, and I have to say, it’s been the most rewarding job in terms of motivation because I absolutely love kids. Today, I want to share some valuable lessons I’v

        • #8 Graduate thesis

          Hi, it’s Mei here. I’ve just completed my final thesis defense and successfully met all the requirements to graduate from university. While I’m relieved to have accomplished this milestone, I do feel a bit nostalgic about my college life. I

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          #7 Studying in the Philippines Part 2

          Hi, it’s Mei. Today, I’m diving into the second edition of my journey studying in the Philippines. As I mentioned in my previous post, my time studying abroad was a challenging yet transformative experience. In this article, I want to share

          #7 Studying in the Philippines Part 2

          #6 My adorable younger brother

          Hello, it’s Mei here. Today, I want to introduce you to my beloved dog, Kotarou. He joined our family when I was 12, which was 10 years ago. As of last February, he turned 10, so he’s now 10 years and 6 months old. How Kotarou Became Part

          #6 My adorable younger brother

          #5 Studying in the Philippines Part 1

          Hello, it's Mei here. I’ve just realized it's been a year since I returned to Japan after spending 10 months on exchange in Manila, the Philippines. Time has flown by, yet memories of my experiences there remain vivid. Today, I want to shar

          #5 Studying in the Philippines Part 1

          #4 A cup of coffee

          Hey there, it’s Mei. I’ve recently shared three journal entries focusing on the productive aspects of my life. If you were to ask someone close to me about who I am, they would probably say I’m someone who values both productive and leisure

          #3 Goals for the second half of 2024

          Hi, it’s Mei here. Today, I want to share my goals for the second half of 2024. My motto for 2024 is pursuing well-being in the year ahead. My resolutions for this year are divided into three parts: ① Establish a daily practice of self-refl

          #3 Goals for the second half of 2024

          #2 Job hunting

          Hello, it’s Mei here. Today, I want to delve into my recent experience with job hunting in Japan. Just two weeks ago, I received a job offer, marking the end of a nearly one-year-long journey filled with trial and error. The period ranks am