The Ultimate Time

I have been excited! We had presentations in front of American people this week. It was the biggest event for me this semester so now I can relax very well. This project started from last summer vacation in Japan. Our topic is Japanese women, which is one of the most interesting topics. I love listening to music and watching movies very much. It is because there is no stress for me. However, this semester I have to write essay about fashion in Japan, which is my subtopic.

At first, I didn’t have any idea about my topic but I have to write the essay. And there was one question that is why do we have a presentation. I didn’t have any idea but I started this project with my partner Asami. While we researched we enjoyed research about our topic because there was a lot of information that I didn't know. I don’t like writing English well. I wondered if I could finish my essay. Most of the days I always think about my essay; sometimes I dreamed that I could not finished my essay and teachers angry with me. Now that is a funny story. I was difficult for me to write about it in many ways. Of course we used a computer, I was worried about my eyes getting bad. I rewrite and edit again and again. Sometimes I didn’t want to see my topic. After the final draft I realized that I don’t like writing so much and also I could finish my essay. As soon I finished my essay, I prepared for my presentation. This is the second time to speech in front of people in English. The first time is I think not good because I was very nervous. It is one of my bitter memories, so I was worried about it all the time. When I practiced our presentation sometimes I want to escape from the day. However, I could not escape because there were friends. Around midnight I heard my friend’s voice and my partner Asami did hard work. It helped me to keep going. I felt I was having a hard time but also my friend was in the same situation as me.

I was very nervous when I stood on front of many people. I didn’t remember what should I say. Before we started, many extension students came and gave me good advice. I was really happy relax and I noticed I am not alone any more. And also I think I have to have fun and give good information to the audience. Enjoying myself is very important for me because if I don’t like this topic, it is no meaning to teach about Japanese culture. I think that teaching Japanese culture helps us to stay in Spokane!!!! During the presentation I was sooooooooo nervous; however, I looked around carefully and I could see many people who I know. When I saw my partner she never tried to escape from our presentation, so I was given power, which is not fear is important from her. There are many extension students who were smiling at me and supporting me, and also many teachers were there. I feel comfortable because the teachers are our teachers. Teachers and I work together every day for this day. If I hadn't done this project there is no proof of our process. Two people who are my family in America were there. They really enjoyed it and were excited so it made me have the same feeling and then I felt that teaching Japanese culture or something in English is interesting for me.


Anyway, all students had success!! They are great because I know they had a hard time and they practiced and practiced. At least one time a day we talked about our topic. Sometimes someone cried and had trouble. However, they never gave up. The reason why is the teachers were also having a hard time they helped us to check our presentation until night. After finishing our presentation, we cried and cried. There is no reason why we cried.
I am thankful for this great opportunity.