ヨクー남주혁

While it is a question for most teenagers and it is happening to my classmates as well. Unfortunately, COVID-19 is spreading around the world that would affect our choice of which country and university to go. It is also depends on what score you get in A, AS-level and IELTS grade. COVID-19 aside, each university has its strengths on particular subjects which you are interested in. In addition, transportation and location affect students’ choice as well. Moreover, parents may forced their child to go to the university or select the subject which they don’t really want. 

That why choose which university to go for teenagers who are just graduated from high school is really tough.

https://youtu.be/GFQhbp8efWw

The theme of the short film is called “LIFE”.

In the beginning, there were three people cross the shallow puddle after the raining.

The first man rolled up his pants before wading into the water. Soon after the second man didn’t do any preventions to protect him from water. Then a boy picked up  a big stone and put them in a row and made a path after he saw the puddle.  After that he passes the puddle and didn’t wet his trousers and socks.  I thought he is quite clever and has an ability to solve problems.

This story told us that life is really simple , but we insist on making it complicated.

Ａ fantasy journey in Yukiguni(雪国)

The first time I’ve been to ほっかいど（Hokkaido). I have never been to quite cold place in my life. I required to wear thick coat and gloves when I arrived 新 千歳空港（New Chitose Airport）. At that time, as I watched the screen on the top of airport, it showed only -6 degree ⛄. I realized that my nightmare had only just started.

This was my first visit to the high latitude area, and many things which I needed and prepared weren’t familiar. What custom and tradition in there? Where has good bazaars or restaurants nearby my hotel ? I had to know because I could get in trouble if I didn’t.

I searched and prepared much things and information before went to Hokkaido. I thought I already finished all things , but actually I didn’t .When I arrived airport , It’s bigger than I thought . I completely got lost and I didn’t know how to go to the custom, so I began to panic. Before I went to Japan, I already understood some Japanese. So I tried to ask a passing attendant forhelp, but I didn’t know what he said because he said toofast. I pretend to understand and find the exit,

obviously I still can’t find it. However, another flight arrived at the terminal, and the passengers came out and moved toward the custom. Here was a chance! I could follow them to the right place. After leaving the airport, I went to 森の空庭　hotel which I most feelings in whole trip. They offered many facilities, such as hot spring which had indoor and outdoor area, baking laboratory, children’s-playground and so on. Their room which I lived was quite spacious. Definitely their staffs are all kind and accommodating. When I was shopping and selecting souvenirs , the clerks are aggressive to introduce and tell me discount is available. The next day, we went to the sulfur hot spring area, there had smoke surrounds it because the temperature was quite high. And because the temperature of the volcano in very different with temperature in Hokkaido, dense fog is also generated. There is a good place to took a photo because is like paradise. There was an impressive thing in my mind, I met a Japanese girl who is from Osaka when I played the lottery game in the hotel. She is so adorable in the beginning when I saw her. I recognized her was because we were in same group . During the game I talked a lot with her, and very happy. Unfortunately, I forgot to ask her contact information. So I couldn’t contact her after I came back to Taiwan.

Unexpectedly, I’ve still remembered her name and I typed on Instagram then I found her account . I’m sure that account is her because of the photo. When I sent a message to her, she was super surprising about that. I got five days in Hokkaido for trip, I experienced many interesting things and saw a lot of things I haven’t seen before. I’m deeply touched!

Photos below are 1.street view of Susukino                                                            

                             2.otarushi canal

                             3.nikka whiskey

                             4.hakodate night scene 

                             5.Toya lake

1. What did you learn about yourself from this past year? 2. Which relationship(s) meant the most to you this past year and why? 3. What was one of the biggest challenges you faced this past year and how did you handle it? 4. What was one of your proudest moments from this past year and why? 5. What was one of the most meaningful compliments you received this past year? Why was it so meaningful to you? 6. What did you do for fun this past year? What was one of your favorite memories? 7. If you could change one thing from this past year, what would you change and why? 8. What was the most meaningful thing someone did for you this past year? What was the most meaningful thing you did for someone else? 9. If you were to brag about one of your accomplishments from this past year, which one would it be and why? 10. Given all your experiences, insights, and lessons learned from last year, what’s the best advice you could give yourself for next year?

As far as I remember, there is a Japanese restaurant located in both Tainan and Japan called 桜風(sakurakaze) which I most like.

The service was quick because there weren’t many people at that time. All of waitress are kind and courteous when I request. The most attractive is this restaurant supply free hot barley and miso soup which mean you can refill if you want. The price is reasonable as well.

Stan Yang, a facebook reviewer said “Great Japanese food at an affordable price. Would totally recommend,”.The other customers also mentioned free soup and drink and good atmosphere. Furthermore they said the cuisine is quite fresh and tasty.  

On the other hand, I thought the amount isn’t adequate and lack of seats.

The other customer said this restaurant doesn’t meet child-friendly , so is quite different opinion between us.

I think it because the customer who has children when they went to there, but I don’t.

If there is an opportunity, you must try it.

The photo below was what I ate in a few days ago, the “Salmon roe” and the “Boston Lobster”.

There is a site which recommended by other blogger: https://www.walkerland.com.tw/article/view/217750

When I wanted to do something, but someone else wanted me to do something differently.

First, I will calm down. Then I will negotiate with the guy why I want to do this thing. During this process we can understand each other  more and change personal claim . Finally, we get consistent consensus. 

After visiting Meatless Monday website and reading about different Monday Campaigns I already chose one of them .

I most interested in “The Kids Cook Monday” , I have chosen  this because kids can do with parents and the food that they supply is quite healthy and safety. Also I felt that I eat out too much .

I thought one reason that I will succeed is the method of doing this is not really different and I prefer to taste gourmets.

*Visit the Meatless Monday website: https://www.meatlessmonday.com/

There are more polar bears invading the local town and causing residents nervous now . Polar bear go into town are several reasons, one is because of ice melting. Ice melting reduce the habitat for polar bears. Second reason is a garbage smell attract them, I think that because the temperature in Arctic Circle is quite low, so food didn't corrupt when people throw it out. Ice melting was caused bu global warming(climate change).

There is a reference  below

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/feb/11/russian-islands-emergency-mass-invasion-polar-bears-novaya-zemlya

BBC

I already did a lot of things on the weekend and felt enriched.

On saturday I saw a movie called “EXIT” with my family and went shopping at TS mall. I found  a new Japanese restaurant . There was a lot of sushi and sashimi quite delicious.  On Sunday morning, I  studied at Louisa coffee for two to three hours.

By the way, Xmas is coming , so I went to Tainan Art Museum to see a Xmas tree and installation arts.

There is a site for “EXIT” trailer. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7OZ5ymbwrQ