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my short diary in English.
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Every cloud has a silver lining.

I clicked a like button for a post on this note platform. A message popped out. Every cloud has a silver lining. It released me from negative thoughts. Chin up and do what I can do now. A position as an overseas salesperson brought me

Connecting the dots.

Every coworker seems down. My seniors working there for 5 to 8 years told me they feel like they have not grown since they came here. This April, I joined a manufacturing company with a slogan that praises craftsmanship. Although employees

Irresponsible Statements on a Student's Life - Feb. 12, 2024.

I was shocked to learn that a politician falsely suggested a teen student was transgender, making the student a target of bullying. She has already deleted the post, but we must address her careless statement, as it affected a child's well-

What math taught us. - Jan. 20, 2024.

Studying math taught me that there are many ways to reach a result. Yesterday, the school office accepted my thesis, and I celebrated the occasion with an after-party with my love that night. We had always wanted to visit these restaurants

Navigating the Nuances of English. - Jan. 19, 2024.

"Your English seems directly translated from Japanese," said my professor as he offered me extensive advice for revision. I was confident that my English writing had improved, yet his words suggested I needed more experience. His feedback,

Without My Part-Time Job... - Jan. 16, 2024.

Yesterday, I worked my part-time job in the liquor section of an electronics retail store. I've been working there for almost 5 years, feeling fortunate to have many nice friends and colleagues. If I hadn't joined them, I would never have m

Cherishing Relationships - Jan. 11, 2024.

I had a heartwarming episode yesterday that I'd like to share. Last week, a friend who had worked with me at my part-time job visited my workplace and gave Unagi Pai to our colleagues. Unfortunately, I wasn't there when he visited, so I mis

Being by the side of my love - Jan. 2, 2024.

As the new year dawned, my soul was jolted by a sudden earthquake. Scenes on TV, reminiscent of the Great East Japan Earthquake, instilled a deep fear in me. The possibility of suddenly losing loved ones gripped my mind, halting time in tha

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

Her best friend. - Dec. 14, 2023.

Yesterday, my partner introduced me to her best friend, and we had dinner together. It was my first time meeting and conversing with her friend. Having never met any of my ex-girlfriend’s friends, I was slightly nervous. However, my worries

To overcome insecurities. - Dec. 11, 2023.

Yesterday, my junior colleague mentioned she would feel confident if she scored 900 points on the TOEIC exam and passed the EIKEN 1st grade. We both took the TOEIC exam yesterday and had lunch afterward. She plans to become a high school En

Complete immediately! - Nov. 27,2023.

I completed chapter 3 of my thesis yesterday. It was exhausting, but I felt an improvement. Also, I was glad to finish it within the deadline. My professor told me that it was important to accomplish and submit a thesis within the deadline,

"Big Words" will confuse you! - Nov. 26, 2023.

I'm approaching this note with self-reflection, remembering a lesson from my professor. I always try not to use technical terms and abstract conceptions too much when I write a thesis because they sometimes confuse the readers. In some case