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Jena from Kansas 8/18

Right now Kansas is in a drought. Got a couple of short rains but rivers are drying up. We have been extra busy helping a homeless couple that came 2 weeks ago. Better go for now. Be blessed. Jena

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Why I love Rock

Why do I love Rock music? It’s actually difficult to say really. I love all genres of music, nothing is off limits. If I had to narrow it down to one thing about rock, okay maybe two things I like … Continue reading →

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私、俺、僕 (I, I, I)

A wise woman once told me that is important for me to understand the heart of the speaker. Well, I can honestly say I am bit confused. Though I have learned that the proper way to say I is to … Continue reading →

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きょうのホノルル~ 思い立ったが吉日

ナコスの日本語研修の新しいちらしを作っています。 オンラインレッスンも行っています。 また、言い易く、役立つ日本の諺も紹介していきます。

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Episode 2

I came back today with my bass guitar and Michiko and I were able to play together a little more smoothly. I still can’t sight read normal sheet music, but I’ve improved my understanding of the notes on my fret … Continue reading →

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Music search

I’ve been looking on craigslist quite a lot recently for opportunities to play my bass. The first one I found was a weekly jam session group in Kailua where I can just go and have fun. The second was a … Continue reading →

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Thank God for helmets

Well…..it finally happened, I dumped my bike. On Tuesday, as I was heading to work I made the mistake of making an aggressive maneuver behind car in traffic. I could’ve sworn she had more room in front of her but … Continue reading →

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Breakfast at Yoshitsune Restaurant

My favorite Japanese restaurant in Hawaii is Yoshitsune in Waikiki. I eat breakfast there at least twice a week. I order the same thing every time I go- Misoyaki butterfish teishoku. I think the way Japanese eat breakfast is the best way to … 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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私の座右の銘

In Japan, there is a practice of interviewing famous, successful people and asking them what the most important principle that they live by is. Answers are usually such things as “persevering through hardship”, “putting other people before me”, and so … Continue reading →

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