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I couldn't set a GPS, because it didn't find the clinic name. So, I had to read a map and remember the number of the road. "I drive Road 84, and if I see Road 82, then go to Road 82…I get it!" I turned to Road 82 successfully, but little by little, I started to become worried because I couldn't find the name that I saw in driving on the map. I stopped my car twice and confirmed the way. But, I was not sure whether the road was correct or not. I thought the reason why I couldn't find the name was that Road 82 was a countryside road, and the names I saw during my drive were too subtle to put on the map, so I continued to drive. I reached a place named Yakima. I felt tired because I drove for 7 hours. I was convinced that I drove the wrong way. I brought the map out of my car and asked the store clerk where I was. Then I knew that I was in Washington state, and it would take more than 4 hours to drive to my destination. I consulted with Ms. Naruse, and I decided to go back to the point that I got wrong and stay at a hotel around there. I was very tired... ]]> https://ameblo.jp/portlanddiary2013/entry-11596156560.html Mon, 12 Aug 2013 23:45:29 +0900
Portland has many festivals, so every weekend, if I have time, I search the internet and find festivals. The festivals themselves were very fun, but I came here alone, so every time, I went to a festival alone. I don't like to go out alone, especially for going sightseeing or to a festival. Because, even if I feel happy or I'm impressed by something, I can't share the feeling. But now, a medical student came here and not alone. I was very happy to go to a festival with her.I felt like it was more fun than if I would have gone alone. ]]> https://ameblo.jp/portlanddiary2013/entry-11592838375.html Fri, 09 Aug 2013 23:36:11 +0900 https://ameblo.jp/portlanddiary2013/entry-11610008009.html Fri, 09 Aug 2013 22:39:23 +0900 natives.

The cost depends on the company. For example, if the teachers are intelligent and sophisticated, the cost may be two times higher than the other schools, but I think it remains reasonable because even so, the cost is still much cheaper than that of native English speakers. The cost of the Filipino school ranges from under 100 yen to 300 yen per 25 minutes. If I take a native's lesson, the cost may be over 1500 yen per 25 minutes. Amazingly, it's a private lesson, which I think is good for practicing English conversation,
especially for person who is at the middle level like me.

I couldn't imagine getting the private lesson at such a cheap price several years ago. I think we can get English lessons much easier and at a more reasonable price than previously. It was fun for me to speak with foreigners, so it was natural that I took my time to learn English conversation. I had no time to review or study ahead of time, but it was a good opportunity to speak to foreign people. Some care about the Filipinos' pronunciation, but I don't care since I think the lesson is for the conversation, and I'm satisfied with getting the opportunity to converse with them.
]]> https://ameblo.jp/portlanddiary2013/entry-11583396385.html Mon, 29 Jul 2013 22:14:22 +0900 https://ameblo.jp/portlanddiary2013/entry-11604820188.html Sun, 28 Jul 2013 20:16:07 +0900 https://ameblo.jp/portlanddiary2013/entry-11592836315.html Sat, 27 Jul 2013 23:21:50 +0900 some deer went across it. But still, I believed that I would drive on a paved road again in the near future. But finally, the path became covered with dry grass, and the GPS suddenly stopped directing the way. It was a desolate field around me, and I could see some mountains in the distance. I called a few members, but nobody answered the phone. I was at a loss about what to do next. I checked the gas gauge and thought, once it gets dark, who will be able to find me? I had to decide to go on or go back. I chose the way back. Fortunately, it was the correct decision, and at last, I reached the destination safely! It was a precious experience, but I never want to have go through that again. ]]> https://ameblo.jp/portlanddiary2013/entry-11583393074.html Fri, 26 Jul 2013 22:07:11 +0900