Ninja!!

December 5th, 2007. I don’t want to, I can’t forget this day.

We have prepared the presentation from this summer vacation. I bought a book and costumes for that. I started to search about Ninja. After I came to America again, I wrote research papers and essays. At that time, I couldn’t imagine that I will present this information in front of many Americans. I enjoyed search and learn about Ninja. However, when we started to make a power point, I started to be nervous…It was not so difficult to make a power point, but to think what I should say was very hard. I had not just read my notes, I had to remember. But also I had not speech just like reading. It was the hardest work in this project. Also, some words’ pronunciation was difficult for me. Especially, the pronunciation of “war lord” was very hard.

At morning, I didn’t feel nervous but when the time came closer and closer, I became very nervous…My friends encouraged me. I felt happy but I couldn’t remove my tension. The beginning of our presentation, my hands trembled and I couldn’t stop it. I was SOOO nervous. However, after Ninja Chiaki and Hiromi entered the hall, after I watched Christopher’s gesture, I could remove my tension a little bit. After that, I could enjoy it!! When I could hear audiences’ reaction sound, I became happy!! I had a little confidence. Also, I felt 30 minutes is very short but I had a great time!!!!

Now, I’m happy and pleasant because I could finish the biggest project in Extension program but also I feel a little sad and a sense of loss. Soon, I have to go back to Japan. Even if I want to stay here!! I can’t come back here as a student and I can’t take classes with fabulous teachers and wonderful friends any more… I could make great memory in Extension program and I want to continue to study English in Japan with these valuable experiences. Thank you very much.