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my short diary in English.
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2023年12月の記事一覧

Thank you for 2023. - Dec. 31, 2023.

Time flies so quickly. 2024 starts tomorrow. For me, 2023 was both hectic and enjoyable as I engaged in job hunting from January to August, and am currently working on my master's thesis. Thus, job hunting, my thesis, and English studies ha

Face the facts - Dec. 30, 2023.

Lately, I've been concerned about my future, particularly regarding money and financial matters. As I'm starting work next April, I need to become financially independent by earning my own money. This involves considering various aspects su

I don't feel like the new year's mood. - Dec. 29, 2023.

With only two days left in 2023, I still don't feel like the New Year is around the corner. This might be due to my thesis deadline looming in three weeks. I need to write the introduction and conclusion and translate everything into Englis

Clarifying Ambiguous Situations - Dec. 28, 2023.

I aim to be a fluent English speaker, but what exactly does "fluency" mean in this context? I also strive to always be in a good mood, but I'm uncertain about what constitutes a "good mood" here. While considering my goals for the next year

New Personal Record!! - Dec. 27, 2023.

Breaking news! The TOEIC scores for December 10th are out, and I've set a new personal record! I scored 865, surpassing my previous score of 825 from last February. Although I aimed for 900 and didn't quite reach it, these past 10 months ha

Falling in love with the works. - Dec. 26, 2023.

Had I not read "Wildlife" by Richard Ford, I wouldn't have seen the light at the end of the tunnel. Deciding to switch my research focus for my thesis led to a realization of my identity's evolution. My professor often advises, "Find works

Cooking seriously. - Dec. 25, 2023.

"You grill the salmon and I'll boil and chop the pumpkin for the soup," was our plan, which we successfully carried out yesterday. She's the chef in our relationship! Haha. I spent Christmas Day with my love, and together we cooked dinner -

Christmas Gift. - Dec. 24, 2023.

For Christmas, I'm giving my love the poetry collection "サラダ記念日" by Machi Tawara. I chose this because I once told her that the day she made apple pies was an "apple pie anniversary" since hers were the best! We've decided to save 5000 yen

Christmas is coming! - Dec. 23, 2023.

Christmas is just around the corner! As Christmas approaches, the city sparkles with vibrant illuminations. Streets are lined with twinkling lights, casting a warm, festive glow. The air is filled with the joyous melodies of Christmas songs

The light at the end of the tunnel. - Dec. 22, 2023.

My professor told me that I've made a lot of progress in the past two years, after yesterday's seminar. It was my turn to submit the thesis at the seminar. My juniors said it was great and some of my viewpoints helped them criticize a work

The importance of emotional honesty in relationships. - Dec. 21, 2023.

Yesterday, I unexpectedly started crying while talking on the phone with my partner. This was because she addressed my worries and we thought of solutions together. Honestly, I'm not good at expressing my feelings, especially in tough times

I need more reading!!!! - Dec. 20, 2023.

Recently, I've been feeling a bit stressed because I haven't had enough time to read. Reading is something I love and need to keep my mind calm and relaxed. I'm particularly fond of novels, especially those considered literature because the

A relaxing day - Dec. 19, 2023.

Taking some time to lie down and relax is important, isn't it? Yesterday, my partner and I spent a relaxing day at home. We woke up late in the morning, stayed in bed for a while, and enjoyed sushi for lunch. It was a really laid-back day.

Happy Birthday to my dear! - Dec. 18, 2023.

Happy Birthday to my dear! Celebrating your birthday and seeing your bright, beautiful smile made me the happiest guy in the world. We had dinner at a French restaurant yesterday, where I gave her a gift and flowers. It was my first time at