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    <title>Tomohide24 : House (3)</title>
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I'd like to build my home. I'm looking for house builder and house loan company.<br />I visited a house loan company yesterday. I must do a lot of paper work and I must go to the city government and the ward office.　After that I must get through the house loan screening in the Japanese government. It is very strict.<br /><br />I want a small house because there might be three or four in our family.<br />I don't need many rooms. I don't want to have trouble meeting my mortgage payments.<br /><br />It is very nice timing because the Japanese government will change consumption tax from 5% to 10%.<br />If I buy a twelve million yen house. I might lose 600,000 yen. It is very big. I can go to Seattle twice.<br /><br />It is a huge shopping in my life.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
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<pubDate>Sun Oct 21 02:22:34 UTC 2012</pubDate>
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    <title>Tomohide24 : Tully's Coffee  (0)</title>
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I read this news article last night. I got sad because my previous company was Tully's Coffee Japan. I really like Tully's Coffee<br /><br />http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2019393286_tullyscoffeexml.html<br /><br />I'm also familiar with US's Tully's because I've been to Seattle three times. I always went to Tully's down town Seattle on 4th avenue Union store, University district , pioneer square, Bellevue and Sea-Tac ....but I thought their service worse than before.<br /><br />I'm extremely grateful for Tully's Coffee because they taught me good business kills.<br />I opened new stores about 40. It included the first store in Osaka.<br />It was good experience for me.<br /> <br />I think they failed at marketing plans. They spent a lot of money for Mariners official coffee and AT&T park but they didn't opened east coast. They should have opened to east coast and Asia market. <br />They can't build Tully's brand.<br /><br /><br />Fortunately, Tully's cofffee can keep 59 stores. They choose chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. I hope they can return to normal, my favorite company.<br />
<br /><br />Posted at Thu Oct 18 02:46:53 UTC 2012<br />]]></description>
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    <title>Tomohide24 : TOEIC  Result (1)</title>
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I received my previous TOEIC exam score. I have improved 60 points but almost on listening part.<br />I can't improve in the reading part. I prepared for the reading part for about 8 months.<br />I expect this score but I'm disappointed by the reality.<br /><br />I realize my study method was wrong.<br />I must change grammar and reading study but I don't know what should I do.<br />I've been thinking, when I saw the result.<br /><br />I think listening lesson is easy because there are many good materials, for example the MLB radio, TV, American movies, and iPhone applications.<br /><br />Reading part is very hard for me, for example reading books, news article, grammar book and to memorize vocabulary.<br /><br />Do you know how to enjoy studying reading part?<br />
<br /><br />Posted at Tue Oct 16 11:48:01 UTC 2012<br />]]></description>
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I'm very sad because the Yankees lost tonight. <br />The Yankees have two losses in a row. Derek Jeter had a broken knee last night.<br />He can't play postseason. It is also a bad thing. <br /><br />Detroit Tigers didn't use Justin Verlander. He will start next game.<br />The Yankees have a very hard situation.<br /><br />I want the Yankees to win this year because Ichiro Suzuki and Hiroki Kuroda belong to the Yankees.<br />Ichiro has 4 hits, 1 home run, 2 RBI last night.<br /><br />Kuroda has good pitching tonight but They lost.<br />I want the Yankees to win in the next game.<br />  <br /><br /> http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_10_14_detmlb_nyamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=det<br /><br />
<br /><br />Posted at Mon Oct 15 11:59:24 UTC 2012<br />]]></description>
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There are very few customers today. It's very boring.<br />I usually write my blog to pass the time.<br />Sometimes, my friends send me a message on skype or facebook.<br /><br />My favorite web sites are facebook, MLB.com,English dictionary,ebay, Yahoo, Yahoo Japan, mixi, Lang-8, Ameba and youtube.<br /><br />I'd like to write on ebay. I like ebay shopping because I can find MLB items easily.<br />I usually buy baseball cards, autographed items, baseball jerseys and baseball caps.<br /><br />http://www.ebay.com/<br /><br />Many friends asked me. Did you have any bad experiences on ebay? I bought many items, 126 times.<br />There was a big problem only once. I bought the "MLB THE SHOW 10"  from a Hong-Kong game  company two years ago.<br />However I haven't received it. I was waiting for 3 months.<br />I complained to pay-pal problem site. I got my money but I waited for a long time.<br /><br />American companies are perfect. They always take care of customers feed back.<br />I can enjoy shopping from American seller but I quit shopping I spent a lot before.<br /><br />I must save money. lol<br /><br /><br />
<br /><br />Posted at Thu Oct 11 07:47:38 UTC 2012<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu Oct 11 07:47:38 UTC 2012</pubDate>
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    <title>Tomohide24 :  Two Heads Are Better Than One (2)</title>
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Many of my friends came to Osaka this month.<br />I need to manage my pocket money.　I failed my cash management this month.<br />The embarrassing thing is that my grandfather helped me today. <br /><br />I got an American girlfriend recently. She is very sweet to me.<br />She lives in Florida.<br />I always explain everything about my family, my hobby. my job and my weak point.<br />She always say we are team. Your problem is our problem.<br />She always say "Two heads are better than one".<br /><br />I'm impressed by her opinion. I never met women like her. <br />Her opinion is very simple but I can't say that because her words have deep meaning.<br /><br />I said "I'd like to quit the skype English class and shopping because I spend a lot of money".<br />She said "They are very important things for you. You shouldn't quit both".<br /><br />I think many people recommend to quit a wasteful spending.<br />Her opinion is opposite. I'm impressed by her opinion, I'm quit two things today.<br /><br />I might be able to change by meeting with her. <br />   <br />
<br /><br />Posted at Wed Oct 10 07:26:30 UTC 2012<br />]]></description>
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I was very busy this week. <br />My friends came to Osaka last Saturday. We enjoyed drinking and playing darts.<br />We finished drinking at 3 a.m. I began work 7 a.m.<br />I had hangover yesterday. I couldn't get enough sleep last week. I have headache today.<br /><br />Today, Ichiro Suzuki appeared in the postseason game for the first time in 11 years.<br />He moved to the Seattle Mariners in 2001, He got the rookie of the year, MVP award, gold grove award and stolen base award. The Mariners also have 116 wins in this year. They advanced to the postseason game. It was a long long time ago.<br /><br />I think he is excited, He really wants the World Series champion ring.<br />He might get this ring. There is very big chance in this year.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to watch the Yankees game.<br />I checked his play on the internet and iPhone radio.<br /><br />He has 2hits, 1run, 2RBI. It was a nice start in his post season.    <br /><br /> <br /> 
<br /><br />Posted at Mon Oct 08 07:50:12 UTC 2012<br />]]></description>
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I worked at the Takashimaya department store yesterday.<br />I usually work there every Thursday.<br />Our store manager asked me "How can I build a positive image?"<br />She said " I always think of negative things".<br /><br />I gave her answer "If you go back home then you shouldn't think of negative thoughts".<br />"You should think of your hobby and something fun after work.  <br />My room surrounded by many MLB items like autographed baseball, photo, jersey and autographed bat, something like that.<br />I can see them when I go back home. I always feel happy then.<br /><br />The next important thing is imagination and self confidence.<br />She should have her goal and confidence in herself.<br /> <br />I explained to her yesterday.<br />I tried the TOEIC exam, a total of three times. It was awful my first exam but I can improve little by little. For example I couldn't read all questions at first, but I could read all questions in the last exam.<br />My target is 730. I believe I can get this score someday.<br />I keep studying English every day.<br /><br />I believe in myself. <br /> <br />   <br />    <br />  <br /><br />
<br /><br />Posted at Fri Oct 05 04:34:02 UTC 2012<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri Oct 05 04:34:02 UTC 2012</pubDate>
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    <title>Tomohide24 : The A's won (1)</title>
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I usually talk to my American friend every morning and every evening.<br />I have to type a lot of English words. It's very hard for me.<br />She types very fast. Sometimes, I understand English pronunciation but I don't know how to spell a word. <br />I may be wrong a lot, but she almost understand what I say. I also understand what she said.<br />It takes effort to learn English.<br /><br /><br />The Oakland A's won tonight's game. I was so excited,<br />They caught up with the Texas Rangers. I'm looking forward to tomorrow's game.<br />It is a huge one game match-up.<br /><br />I'm a huge fan of Josh Hamilton and Mark Lowe. They belong to the Texas Rangers but I pray for miracle to happen for the Oakland A's. <br /><br />I want to see the real Moneyball.<br /> <br /><br />
<br /><br />Posted at Wed Oct 03 07:18:13 UTC 2012<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed Oct 03 07:18:13 UTC 2012</pubDate>
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A's beat the Texas in a 4-3 victory today. It was very exciting. It's like "MONEY BALL" movie.<br />They have only two games in this season, but they are head to head match up games.<br />If the Oakland A's will win tomorrow's game and  the day after tomorrow's game then they will come from behind to win. It is an amazing thing!!<br /><br />http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_10_01_texmlb_oakmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=oak<br /> <br />My favorite player is Josh Reddick in the A's. He is very handsome and a clutch hitter.<br />He came from Boston last year.<br />I'm looking forward to tomorrow's game.<br /><br /><br /> <br />A's clinch postseason berth<br /><br />10/1/12: Grant Balfour strikes out Mike Napoli swinging to seal the 4-3 victory, clinching the A's first playoff berth since 2006<br /><br />http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_10_01_texmlb_oakmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=oak#
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The new employee came to our cafe.<br />She is from China. She is studying fashion design.<br />She spoke Chinese to customers today. It's very useful in our cafe, because we can't speak Chinese. She taught us Chinese language. It's very difficult.<br /><br />We usually use greeting.<br /><br />English<br />May I help you<br /><br />Chinese<br />欢迎光临”Huānyíng guānglín（ホゥアンイン・クヮンリン）<br /><br />Japanese <br />いらっしゃいませ　<br /><br />I can't memorize lol<br /><br />She is a highly-motivated. Many Japanese employee forget this attitude to work.<br />I'm looking forward to the time that all employees will realize the same attitude.
<br /><br />Posted at Mon Oct 01 08:29:33 UTC 2012<br />]]></description>
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The typhoon is coming to Japan. It is also approaching to Osaka.<br />We are very busy on Sunday, but It is very boring today.<br />I'm afraid because trains might stop then.<br />I'd like to go back home soon.<br />   <br />Today's sales decrease by 40%. I'm very sad.<br />Natural disasters occur when you aren't thinking about them.<br /><br />Our co-worker was retiring today.<br />He has a good knowledge of coffee, many coffee licence and good barista skills.<br />They will open their  own shop next month.<br /><br />I saw their store picture. That's a good design and it has many idea. <br />For example on the right side is high counter available with a plug and a Wi-Fi network.<br />Many people use a smart phone and a laptop computer recently.<br />They spend a long time sitting in cafe.<br /><br />If many customers are sitting on the entrance side then new customers are given a welcoming atmosphere.<br />It is very important thing.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to the opening of their coffee shop.<br /><br />
<br /><br />Posted at Sun Sep 30 08:40:45 UTC 2012<br />]]></description>
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I talked to my American friend this morning.<br />I can't describe many things. I was so sad. She taught me important order.<br />She said "What counts most is wife, next family, next friends". <br /><br />I asked her. Why is the family second position?<br />She said "If the husband and wife work together", "we can help family".<br /><br />I see....That's a very simple idea but It make sense.<br />I agree with her idea.<br /><br />I realize I need speaking skills and listening skills but I understand I can improve day by day. It is very slow.<br /><br />First, I should watch "Before Sunset" a lot. It's a helpful movie and I also listen to speed learning a lot because It has many useful daily conversation. <br /><br />I want to be smart guy but I can't help it.　<br />I'm stupid but this is my destiny. lol 
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The MLB post season chase is heating up.<br />I'm very interested in the Oakland A's. They are a small budget team but they've been very successful W 88-L 68. <br />Baltimore is also successful W89- L67.<br /><br />http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/standings/postseasonpicture.jsp<br /><br />This year changed the contents of postseason game.<br />MLB has expanded the postseason field from eight to 10 teams, with two Wild Card clubs meeting in a one-game playoff in each league for the right to compete in the Division Series.<br /><br />I want the Yankees to win in the World Series this year. <br />My favorite baseball player Ichiro Suzuki belongs to the Yankees. He doesn't have a World Series champion ring.<br /><br />I want to see this scene.
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It was very busy this morning. I couldn't upload my journal but I made a native friend recently. We are usually chatting on Skype but we can't talk.<br />We are living in opposite countries on both sides of the Pacific.<br /><br />I'm very lucky because many friends help my English skills.<br />I can see new words and many native sentences.<br />Chatting is also a good training because I need English typing skill and comprehension skill. <br />I always miss spell words.<br /><br />I understand pronunciation but I can't remember their spelling. I usually send incorrect words but she understand them. <br /><br />It's shameful but I'm always thinking passion is more important in communication.<br /><br />Eventually, I can improve them I hope so. lol<br /><br />
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I usually learn English for two hours on skype.<br />I realize my speaking skill is very bad. I have a problem with grammar and  sentence construction.<br /><br />I'm thinking today "How can I improve my speaking skill?"<br />I have no idea.<br /><br />I asked my tutor last night.<br />She said "You should watch English movies" but I watch English movies every day off but I can't improve.<br /><br />My Australian friend came to our store.<br />We talked a lot today. I could listen to what he said but I can't describe many things.<br />I'm so sad with my English skills.   <br /><br /><br />
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It is a very boring Tuesday morning. I hate Tuesday because It's always boring in our coffee shop.<br />If I have time I usually chat on Skype. I chatted with my American friend.<br />She lives in Florida. We talked for the first time. She is very smart and she has two good jobs(law and accountting job). She said she likes Japanese culture and Japanese society. She is also interested in Japanese language. If I have time I'd like to teach Japanese.<br /><br />Many foreigners are interested in Japanese culture, animation, music and movies....<br /><br />I also made friend Polish. She also likes Naruto.<br />It's an animation. She can't speak Japanese or English. She usually use a translator.<br />She has a good personality but she is very young. She is 23 years old.<br />She is very cute but our ages are just about double lol <br /> <br />World Friends is a very good site.<br />I can easily find friend from many country. 
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I took the TOEIC exam yesterday but I couldn't do it very well.<br />I couldn’t improve in the reading section in my previous exam.<br />I've been studying to read article after my previous exam but I could't improve it. I'm very confused about how should I study for the next exam.<br /><br />I realized I can improve my speed in reading articles but my comprehension skill is still less-accurate. <br />I must study vocabulary.<br />The exam made me feel humiliated but It's my fault.<br /><br />I found good movies. The title are "Before Sunrise" and "Before Sunset" because these movies are mostly conversation. I decided I should watch them every day.<br />I might improve my listening skill.<br /><br />To do<br />. To master the DUO3.0(vocabulary)<br />. To read English article(25 minutes 3 class) <br />. Free conversation (25minutes 1 class)<br />. To watch movie (if I have some time)<br /><br />I want to improve my English skills lol  
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I will try TOEIC exam next Sunday. I think I will get bad score but I'm less worried about this score.<br />I'm interested in the reading section because my previous score was really bad.<br />I've been reading news article, Maybe my score will improve compared with my previous test.<br /><br />I hope so. If I will not improve in reading section I will be shocked.<br />I spend many times studying, but if I can't improve reading in section. It's just waste of times.<br />I must fire my English tutor. j/k<br /><br />I appreciate her because I'm very stupid and my attitude is always very bad but, she always teaches me with enthusiasm.<br />Sometimes, I'm thinking if I am in her position, I will say "I want to quit your class".<br /><br />Definitely.<br /><br /><br />
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I will go to Koshien stadium  with two Australian friends today. We changed plan from Monday to Wednesday.<br />The big typhoon left Japan. It is very sunny and hot today.<br /><br />I think draft beer is really delicious today.<br />My listening skill is still bad, I'm for afraid tonight because I might not understand what they saying. <br /><br />Maybe....<br /><br />I need few glass of beer.<br /><br />I hope the Tigers will win tonight. If Tigers will win then many fans will go crazy. They are very funny. I think they will enjoy tonight.<br />  <br /><br />  <br />
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My friends came to Osaka from Tokyo.<br />We went to Kushikatsu restaurant, Kusikatsu is deep fried food. It is very popular in Osaka.<br />We ate and drank a lot. We enjoyed to talking to each other.<br /><br />He gave me a Josh Hamilton T-shirt yesterday. This shirt has a story. <br />He is working at Saitama University, and one of his students went to Texas. He knew, I'm a huge fan of Josh Hamilton. He asked his student "If you go to Texas, please buy one for me".<br />He prepared it for me. I heard this story last night.<br />I felt very happy because It was a heartfelt gift. He is really good person.　<br /><br />We are best friends. If he live in Osaka I'll be happier.
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<pubDate>Mon Sep 17 06:57:58 UTC 2012</pubDate>
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I'm very busy this week.　My friends are visiting Kobe and Osaka.<br />We're going to go to the Okonomiyaki restaurant tonight, I met them for the first time, 6 month ago.<br /><br />Okonomiyaki is there.<br /><br />https://www.google.co.jp/search?q=%E3%81%8A%E5%A5%BD%E3%81%BF%E7%84%BC%E3%81%8D&hl=ja&rlz=1C1SKPL_enJP420&prmd=imvnse&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=PEJVUKLjCsr3mAWipoGgCg&ved=0CDQQsAQ&biw=1366&bih=643<br /><br />It is a special dish of Osaka.<br /><br />My Australian friends are also visiting Osaka.<br />We're going to the baseball game tomorrow but It might rain tomorrow because typhoon is close to Japan tomorrow evening. The baseball game might be canceled.<br />I'm considering to make reservation for tomorrow's game.<br /><br />I will try the TOEIC exam next Sunday. I use TOEIC score as a reference to improve for my English skills.<br />I never study a TOEIC material because score is not important for me.<br />I need conversation skills than TOEIC scores. <br /><br />An examination always tell me my English skills need improvement on listening, grammar and vocabulary...everything.<br /><br />I must keep learning English.<br /> 
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I was late this morning, I was very upset, I have to get up 5:30 every morning but I got up at 6:29 today. OMG!!　<br />After beginning the work, my American friend send me a skype message.<br />We were talking for about 3 hours, she is very kind, skype chat conversation is also useful to improve my English skills.<br />I got j/k "just kidding" today.<br /><br />After that, my Australian friend John, came to our coffee shop.<br />He is really a nice guy, we met for the first time in almost a year.<br />We'd like to go to the baseball game or the soccer game next week.<br /><br />He really likes soccer but there will be all games only on Saturday.<br />He will be busy tomorrow and next Saturday.<br /><br />He decided go to the baseball game on next Monday. I'm very lucky as you can see on my previous journal, I really like baseball.  <br />  <br />I can see Tomoaki Kanemoto and Matt Murton. Tomoaki Kanemoto decided to retire the day before yesterday. I will watch his last performance. I'm a huge fan of Matt Murton, very lucky.<br />I will be studying English too.<br /> <br />I'm looking forward to next Monday.
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My friend from previous company came to our coffee shop yesterday.<br />He is very funny and a big guy. I like him.<br />We went to the KIRIN beer restaurant but the waiter conducted us to the small table.<br />I can't believe it, many seats were empty last night.<br />We got mad, we said "We'll pass tonight" and we left. After that she came in pursuit of us. <br /><br />She said "You can use a big table"  <br />We went back to this beer restaurant but I feel confused about this restaurant.<br /><br />I realize we must be careful of our service.<br /><br />I enjoyed to talking to him but I never go to this beer restaurant.<br />We also went to an Italian dessert cafe. It was very delicious but a little expensive for me.<br />The price is about $27 (2100yen) including coffee or tea. <br />These desserts make me happy, it makes a lot of sense.<br /> <br /><br />
<br /><br />Posted at Wed Sep 12 01:58:31 UTC 2012<br />]]></description>
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My friend from previous company came to our coffee shop yesterday.<br />He is very funny and a big guy. I like him.<br />We went to the KIRIN beer restaurant but the waiter conducted us to the small table.<br />I can't believe it, many seats were empty last night.<br />We got mad, we said "We'll pass tonight" and we left. After that she came in pursuit of us. <br /><br />She said "You can use a big table"  <br />We went back to this beer restaurant but I feel confused about this restaurant.<br /><br />I realize we must be careful of our service.<br /><br />I enjoyed to talking to him but I never go to this beer restaurant.<br />We also went to an Italian dessert cafe. It was very delicious but a little expensive for me.<br />The price is about $27 (2100yen) including coffee or tea. <br />These desserts make me happy, it makes a lot of sense.<br /> 
<br /><br />Posted at Wed Sep 12 01:58:29 UTC 2012<br />]]></description>
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I'm awfully annoyed with my English skills.<br />I've been studying skype English classes for two years but I always make a silly mistakes.<br />I can't improve my writing and conversation skills.<br /><br />I usually learn an article discussion but I can't improve my English skills.<br />I realize reading article is useful to improve vocabulary but most words are not useful in my daily life.<br />I should change my learning plan. <br />Many tutor said, "if you want to improve your conversation skills you should try free conversation". <br /><br />I agree with them but I need basic daily conversation skills. I also need vocabulary and basic grammar skills.  <br />I can't find a good method. <br /><br />Do you know the speed learning?  The speed learning is a good educational CD, I always listen to it but I still lack other method.<br /><br />If you have a good idea please tell me good learning method for daily conversation.<br /><br />I'm also looking for skype partner. I can talk to you for 30 min in Japanese language and 30min in English at 11pm Japan time.  
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I'm very busy this week because I have to prepare autumn products and I have to do many job interviews. Four people will come for job interview this afternoon but It is very difficult to find good employee recently.<br /><br />Recently Japanese young people are not good workers. I realize we should hire foreigners because they are ambitious but some foreigners have language problems.<br />Almost all of our customer are Japanese.<br />  <br />I meta Chinese woman the day before yesterday. She was highly-motivated, had good language skills and  has an independent spirit. <br />Maybe I'll hire her. <br /> <br />I have to decide on new products in this week. I'm gathering good ingredients, after that, I have to make new products and I have to figure out all the food costs. <br /><br />It's a very boring work. I hate this work.<br /><br />That's it.  <br /><br />It looks like it will be a very hard week.
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I had a day off yesterday.<br />My friend sent many Mariners gifts for me, three Autographed pictures, a Mariners prospect short stop Nick Flanklin autographed baseball, a Felix Hernandez perfect game T-shirt, a Greg Halman memorial T-shirt and a Mariners 35th anniversary blanket.   <br /><br />She made me happy. These items are very rare because the Mariners give away items only once in a year. <br />The Mariners blanket story is funny because they were going to give it to the first 15,000 fans on August 17  but it was one of the hottest days of 2012.  <br />The National Weather Service is predicting a high of 88 degrees — alongside the handing out of blankets designed to keep the chill away is more than a bit ironic.<br /> <br />I was very interested when I read this news. I understand yesterday, it looks really hot. <br />If I get the 88 degrees day, I must have been upset but It is a very nice blanket and good design.<br /><br />The Mariners should know better when giving away and plan for good day and bad day.<br />I think this season is better than August 17.<br /><br /><br />On one of the hottest days, guess what the M's are giving away?<br />    <br />http://blog.seattlepi.com/baseball/2012/08/17/on-one-of-the-hottest-days-guess-what-the-mariners-are-giving-away/
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My friends came to Osaka from Yokohama and from Kyoto the day before yesterday.<br />We went to Tenma station, it's the next station to Osaka but Tenma station has a distinct personality. It feels like a time slip 30 years ago.<br /><br />I mean, street vendors crowd the busy narrow streets.<br />We went to the spanish bar "Marushin". They provide many delicious foods.<br /><br />http://tabelog.com/osaka/A2701/A270103/27007150/dtlphotolst/<br /><br />I didn't know that Tenma is very funny and interesting. <br />I enjoyed drinking with my friends but my friend from Kyoto said my business is struggling.<br />I don't understand, what should I do? <br /><br />My business partner said, "His partner wants to borrow his money."<br />We recommend, He shouln't do that. "You should quit your relationship with him." I think his life is almost over because he borrowed money two times. He also doesn't have business skills.<br />He tried another business but he failed. <br /><br />Nowaday, Japan's economy has decreased. We must keep a good management.
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I went to Nachi Katsuura yesterday.　It is the southernmost place in Kansai area.<br />It has a really beautiful ocean.<br /><br />I went to the whale museum and I watched the dolphin and whale show.<br />They are very smart. <br />I enjoyed the show, The weather was also good yesterday.<br />That's a very nice day.<br /><br />You know, The first picture is whale. This whale is very small but it will become about 3,000kg (6613lb) in the future. I can't believe it.<br /><br />What do they eat every day? <br /> <br />
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