What is your favorite movie, and why?

Recently I watched a movie called "The Italian Job". It's not new, but it was fun to watch. The movie came out in 2003. So if your interested you should be able to rent it.

http://www.italianjobmovie.com/flash/index.html

So, what is your favorite movie, and why?

What single word do you like most?

My favorite word is "Thank". I think that people should be a little kinder to each other. The word or words thank you has the power to change the atmosphere.

What word do you like most and why?

What's the thing you know the most about?

I know a lot about Hawaii because I lived there many years. Before becoming a teacher, I worked in Hawaii as a tour guide. This helped me pay for school.

What's the thing you know the most about? I know a lot about Hawaii.

Free

Living in Japan gives me the unique privlidge of worrying about US and Japan taxes!

I'm just happy that the best things in life are still free.

Heart!

This morning I want to encourage everyone to be careful about relationships. As a university student everyone wants to have a girlfriend or boyfriend. I would like to say guard your heart because that is where your joy comes from.

Wild at Heart

How has your spring been? Well this spring I read a great book that I would like to recommend to every guy who reads this blog. The title of the book is "Wild at Heart". It's written by John Eldredge. This is a book for men to help them discover who they are. (To help them discover their heart)

One passage from the book that I really like is: Don't ask what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.

I hope to never forget this passage and actually live it out in my life.

Sports English

In Spring 2007 I will be teaching an elective course about sports in English. The course will be held on Thursdays at the Ikebukuro campus.



It will cover baseball, basketball, soccer and American football. In particular, more time will be spent on soccer and American football compared to baseball, and basketball. In general, it should be an enjoyable class.

My Dad

Now that I'm going to be a father, I really wonder what my dad went through when he first became a dad.

Personally, I think that I am lucky. Many of my closest friends have children. And I have always looked forward to the day I would become a dad.

Probably one thing that will help me the most is that I taught Sunday school for children for many years.

The most important thing I learned from that experience was that children are individuals who have their own opinions.

Something that I sincerely desire regarding our child is that I am able to have a close relationship. I am eager to listen to my child and give advice if necessary.

My father was a very quite man. Sometimes, I longed to know what he thought of things. Also, I wish he had given me advice.

My dad was not perfect, and I'm sure that I will not be perfect either; however, I would like to give my best to my family.

Of course I want to support my child to become self-sufficiant one day. I hope that my child will be a person who can make good decisions in the future.

As children grow in their decision making abilities, I think they need support. This support is directly related to their growth. In fact, I also look forward to the day I can ask my child or children for advice.

Although my dad has died, I loved him as my only father. When I was 18, I did not love my father. However, today is very different. I believe in forgiveness, and I am studying what it means to be a dad.

I will probably be studying how to be a good husband and dad for the rest of my life. I think that is one key to become a good parent.

We are expecting!

Yes, I'm going to be a dad. I am soooooooooo excittttttteeeeed!



Now that I am going to be a father, I will do my best to be a good one. I love my wife very dearly and I feel a great since of love for our child eventhough we still do not know if it is a boy or girl yet.

My wife is about 6 months pregnant, so I am looking forward to every moment of being a dad.

Change!

What goes in the water red, and comes out black?

Go Blue!

Michigan Wolverines are my favorite college football team. What do you think of their helmets? Well this year they are presently number two in the nation. They are really having a great year so far.

It may seem hard to believe, but about 115,000 people come to watch every game.

Intensive

This is a great class with great students. Soon we will be doing presentations and I am looking forward to all the great presentations.

If this is your first time visiting this blog please look at all of the cool student blogs on the lower right side of this post.

Aloha

Great Game!

Yesterday my hometown baseball team beat the Yankees in a playoff game. It was a wonderful victory for the team and my hometown.　Of course I like Matsui, but I had to root for my hometown Detroit Tigers.

New blogs! Writing Friday

Hello everyone,

If you have time please take a look at the many great new blogs on the right side under Writing Fall. I'm sure that you will like them.

Rainy Day

I love rainy days because I can stay home and do my writing homework all day! Also, I can watch my favorite sport on TV.

My Summer

This summer I did many things. During the summer I traveled to Hawaii with my wife and some friends. We visited two islands, Oahu and Maui. On Oahu we did shopping and visited some really nice beaches.On the island of Maui we drove up a mountain called Haleakala to see the sunrise. After visiting Maui and Oahu, my wife and I spent one week in California.



While in California, we drove to San Diego and saw the beautiful La Jolla beach.

The End is Near!

I'm sure that everyone is extremely busy now. I just want to encourage you by saying the summer is coming soon. 25w

Brazil Lost

Brazil's lost was a sad day for me and my family. I guess we really love to watch Brazil play. 20w

World Cup - Elite Eight - And Passion

It has been very, very, very, very, very exciting. My wife is super. I love her very much.

We have watched almost all the games together.

I really love the way Brazil is playing. Although they are playing great I'm still waiting for a blowout game like some of the ones in 2002.

Maybe that will not happen this year.

I am very, very, very scared of France. They seem to really improve every game. They definetely have what it takes to win everything.

England is really strong, but I can't see them beating Brazil.

The next few games will really be interesting. Argentine should beat Germany; however, Germany has the crowd behind them.

(On the other hand, Argentina playing in a hostile environment may motivate them more than usual.) If the referees are not bias, I really think Argentina will win.

However, if Germany wins against Argentina, I think that they will go all the way to the finals.

Italy should have an easy time against Ukraine. If Ukraine wins, anything is possible. [It would be a miracle]
*miracles do happen

I think England has a good chance of beating Portugal. The reason I say that is because Deco is out (red card) and Ronaldo is not fully healthy. (He was really fouled hard in the last game)

I think that Brazil and France will be the most interesting game to watch this round. France is really dangerous and Veira is playing better than he has ever played.

Although Brazil has a great defensive midfield, France's defensive midfield is even better.

France's team is perfectly designed to stop Brazil. They have great stopping power with plenty of scoring ability to spare.

I will do my best to "humbly watch" the game and root for Brazil!

Germany vs. Argentina and England vs. Portugal will also be very exciting matches to watch!

Finally, what will Shevchenko do? He is a very dangerous player for Ukraine.

Well, back to the World Cup. I wonder if Ronaldo will score a goal. Or I wonder How many goals will Ronaldo score. 392w

Hawaii

Hawaii is a beautiful place. 5w