This was a very tiring week, but a fun one nonetheless. I find that having something different to do everyday feels fulfilling for me. That's one of the reasons why I chose not to work a full-time job yet. As some have said, we should allow ourselves to explore and make mistakes especially when we're still young.
But talking to everyone today made me all the more realize that making mistakes, taking risks, and learning is a lifelong venture. It sounds cheesy, but sometimes it's easy to lose sight of this especially when society puts in the pressure or idea that you should know what you want to be doing by the age of 20. I'm now 23, and all I know is I am able to feed myself and give myself a home, and I want to learn more skills. Talking to people would definitely be one of them.
Today I talked to people of varying ages and English abilities. My guests were around the 20s, 30s, and 60s. It was nice to share our favorite musicians, places, and food as well as get to know a new guest named Junko! It was very interesting to hear her stories of traveling abroad as well as cultural differences between Japan and America.
It was nice getting to know everyone and I hope I get to find a cheap hair salon soon so I can better bear the hot weather.
Here are some words and phrases we learned today:
1) productive - fulfillment in being able to do something. In Japanese, its 生産的
2) effective - successful in giving the desired result (ex. Speaking English is effective in learning the language)
3) healthy - In good physical and/or mental condition
4) explore - travel around unknown places
5) frizzy - (referring to hair) not smooth or shiny, dry
6) diligent - being hardworking
7) in-laws - a relative by marriage
8) candid - openly expressive of their thoughts, feelings, and emotions; truthful, honest
9) reserved - does not easily express themselves. The opposite of candid.
10) archaeology - the study of the societies and peoples of the past by examining the remains of their buildings, tools, and other objects.