Author Archives: BenClark

Wet and damp

Today I finished work late. Unfortunately, I was supposed to be at class so I called my teacher to say I would be late. The teacher said it was ok but I should hurry up! So, I rushed home and … Continue reading

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Health Maintenance

I have to keep in mind three things for good health. First, I have to remember to exercise. Even when sometimes it is hard to remember after a night at the bar with friends or an all nighter on the … Continue reading

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Haiku はいく 俳句

波と雲静けさ砕く電話鳴る なみ と くも しずけさ くだく でんわ なる Quiet morning passes waves and clouds creep near ringing silence shatters. Ben (べん)

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Yesterday

Yesterday I met a man from Japan. He came to Hawaii for work and brought his wife and two children with him. The children go to high school but it is hard because they do not speak English. The wife … Continue reading

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Early morning at the beach

I had a plan for a long time to get up early and go to Ala Moana beach park. Last weekend, I finally succeeded in waking up and jogging to the beach. On Magic Island, there were many jogging trails … Continue reading

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Haiku はいく 俳句

静寂の海水に入る明けの浜 せいじゃく の かいすい に いる あけ の はま Dawn strikes beach swimming in the chill blue fish are silent. Ben (べん)

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Haiku はいく 俳句

雲海に両腕広げ遥か見る うんかい に りょううで ひろげ はるか みる Mountain top arms float on white cloud land falls below. Ben (べん)

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Maui trip

I had to wake up very early for a bus to pick me up at 4:45 A.M.. When I arrived at the airport, I found out that I would be the only person on the tour for the whole day. … Continue reading

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Diving

I went diving on Saturday for the first time in over a decade. First, I had to get some refresher training in the pool. I had to show that I could still breathe properly underwater and not panic. I was … Continue reading

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Movie

I saw a movie a long time ago that really impressed me. It was about a Japanese man that travelled to China and had some amazing experiences. The scenes were shot in Yunnan Province which is absolutely gorgeous if you … Continue reading

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