tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39540349053780454792024-02-19T01:51:51.702-05:00MY JOURNEY IN MARYLANDMASANORIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06540752072587534227noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954034905378045479.post-22566347395108862072008-08-14T10:27:00.003-04:002008-08-14T10:35:46.313-04:00Last post in Maryland<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTwGqkpJxrxjusOoIHf02RSfDqFMF4wXl_M0_AqK2zsSPePpcGAKihIjgR5zyIjcV5oslIKl2Ncv3y69Ro77mxClxrbgEEZPLTvJYcxFJtpRMeB7gErNSrEQN0Vc2KsbDY9ogVh0UqSgCB/s1600-h/DSCF2531.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTwGqkpJxrxjusOoIHf02RSfDqFMF4wXl_M0_AqK2zsSPePpcGAKihIjgR5zyIjcV5oslIKl2Ncv3y69Ro77mxClxrbgEEZPLTvJYcxFJtpRMeB7gErNSrEQN0Vc2KsbDY9ogVh0UqSgCB/s320/DSCF2531.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234381700899378098" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal">On Aug 13, to buy some souvenirs for my family and friends, I went shopping at a gig department store called ‘Target’.<span style=""> </span>There are many interesting toys, sports goods, electronics product, TV games and sweet food.<span style=""> </span>I wish I could have bought as many souvenirs as I wanted.<span style=""> </span>But, it was too large to walk around, and because of lack of dollars, I bought only packages of Oreos.<span style=""> </span>I think that I will need more careful money management next trip.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">As all review of this program in <st1:place st="on"><st1:placetype st="on">university</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename st="on">Maryland</st1:placename></st1:place>, thanks to my classmates, teachers, and mentors, I really enjoyed everything, everyday.<span style=""> </span>This program became a great memory in my life.<span style=""> </span>I want to keep in touch with my classmates after we go back to <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">Japan</st1:place></st1:country-region>.<span style=""> </span>And my desire to work globally with many people who have different languages, cultures, religions and many other differences became much stronger than ever. I want to come back to <st1:state st="on">Maryland</st1:state> and <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Washington</st1:city> <st1:state st="on">DC</st1:state></st1:place> when I become a great businessman.<span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span></p>MASANORIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06540752072587534227noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954034905378045479.post-20110642272861713382008-08-13T09:58:00.002-04:002008-08-13T11:02:20.368-04:00I'm lovin it.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVPWa6_40ukv9J4eUzegvcWnnbkLPx9AhiO8aV3Ty-bUwjM_8WZgFIMRXE0hJVtH3Ki2NAa0JFymq8ZH4tqR8QJ_97WqcoCPzZb-QgEpCVLMmOlJt6KzhhnX7TGdHgwEZdjmkvYZ_1E-gy/s1600-h/DSCN1604.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVPWa6_40ukv9J4eUzegvcWnnbkLPx9AhiO8aV3Ty-bUwjM_8WZgFIMRXE0hJVtH3Ki2NAa0JFymq8ZH4tqR8QJ_97WqcoCPzZb-QgEpCVLMmOlJt6KzhhnX7TGdHgwEZdjmkvYZ_1E-gy/s320/DSCN1604.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234002304385383426" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal">On Aug 12, I made two good memories First, I ate McDonald’ hamburger for the first time in the <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">USA</st1:country-region></st1:place>.<span style=""> </span>I was surprised that they served only big size hamburgers, but the taste was really same with that in <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">Japan</st1:country-region></st1:place>, so I enjoyed eating very much.<span style=""> </span>Secondly, I took a Capitol building tour.<span style=""> </span>It had beautiful pictures and building architecture like in <st1:place st="on">Hollywood</st1:place> movies. I wish I had had more time to spend.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="text-align:center;width:280px;display:block;"><embed flashvars="rss_feed=http://www.bubbleshare.com/rss/439447.71bfa252613/feed.xml" align="middle" allowscriptaccess="sameDomain" bgcolor="#ffffff" height="215" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" quality="high" src="http://www.bubbleshare.com/swfs/album_mini_bouncy.swf?4216" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="280"></embed><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:9px;display:block;">BubbleShare: <a href="http://www.bubbleshare.com/" style="font-size:100%;">Share photos</a> - <span style="font-size:100%;">Play some <a href="http://resources.kaboose.com/games/">Online Games</a>.</span><br /></span></span><br /></p>MASANORIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06540752072587534227noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954034905378045479.post-32190777242429720342008-08-12T10:40:00.002-04:002008-08-12T10:44:37.816-04:00Fantastic Nikki's house<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNPXy6OOQr8-Q8B_2p5xYyLnvDQ8lDoVqO0lbrGyNBjFpQlu2BFVgqKONYQB2zE9BZnhbmJEvryGPSZBurDRNTU3xW4rszGrYFk0EkeVlPArBrjWazeCtqYlsAuT-y1X8EkoNnYs8SAgXd/s1600-h/DSCF2650.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNPXy6OOQr8-Q8B_2p5xYyLnvDQ8lDoVqO0lbrGyNBjFpQlu2BFVgqKONYQB2zE9BZnhbmJEvryGPSZBurDRNTU3xW4rszGrYFk0EkeVlPArBrjWazeCtqYlsAuT-y1X8EkoNnYs8SAgXd/s320/DSCF2650.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233642140860307554" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal">We went to Nikki’s house on Aug 11. <span style=""> </span>It had many interesting games, two pretty cats and a very large yard where we can play basketball. We are welcomed with delicious hamburger and lemonade.<span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>Especially, the most interesting thing for me was playing the game called Wii.<span style=""> </span>On the game, we can play bowling, boxing and tennis.<span style=""> </span>I enjoyed the first experience of Wii.<span style=""> </span>It reflects all of our motions, so I was surprised of this ability of operation.<span style=""> </span>I’m proud of Japanese game products which are popular around the world.<span style=""> </span>One of my friends, Nozomu can not only play any sports well in the real world, but also can not play those sports on the game.<span style=""> </span>Finally, he stained a muscle in his right arm because of his very fast and wasteful actions unfortunately. </p>MASANORIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06540752072587534227noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954034905378045479.post-91192710398712407852008-08-11T10:49:00.005-04:002008-08-13T10:34:49.657-04:00Good Experiences<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPZ8kQkQqPMEH62JcwKdu3UYJdZ0lKdcn8zizdXEuciFbFmkNWhQkxnbvh8vrBp7V-DKZ-qNzQ6Z2zapxKEgScavBGlBkoryMbgiht9TfrtYvvVSpSYknWIipEYmsJU47Ns_OVChEI0vGQ/s1600-h/2007_0809AGU20080155.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPZ8kQkQqPMEH62JcwKdu3UYJdZ0lKdcn8zizdXEuciFbFmkNWhQkxnbvh8vrBp7V-DKZ-qNzQ6Z2zapxKEgScavBGlBkoryMbgiht9TfrtYvvVSpSYknWIipEYmsJU47Ns_OVChEI0vGQ/s320/2007_0809AGU20080155.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234010723988342226" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiVNZME0nzWWTYHf-77UnOvw76HGvVYxZcyLU-JCxqZSW7CrTasa1hI6nzqJixzqOjyk9OZ4y7_xl03lksinw_caahrl2YAbF60lA3m_5449x4TMbyNf1sZMhlMirsR8_f5bPCHrKGZGtG/s1600-h/2007_0809AGU20080143.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiVNZME0nzWWTYHf-77UnOvw76HGvVYxZcyLU-JCxqZSW7CrTasa1hI6nzqJixzqOjyk9OZ4y7_xl03lksinw_caahrl2YAbF60lA3m_5449x4TMbyNf1sZMhlMirsR8_f5bPCHrKGZGtG/s320/2007_0809AGU20080143.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233643653036763042" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_dZmn1OH4ainDOI7ucZlJKHu2DcJbnKEs6prregBOlNKRnWj4xl4hHbjkkuZchMX91AEEZBrksFOzyM9t1p_1iVfZ5eOtwUi6Uwn_et3LD5p-TPMMchGotK1Riojjy974Pz-G8iuoV_O/s1600-h/2007_0809AGU20080163.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_dZmn1OH4ainDOI7ucZlJKHu2DcJbnKEs6prregBOlNKRnWj4xl4hHbjkkuZchMX91AEEZBrksFOzyM9t1p_1iVfZ5eOtwUi6Uwn_et3LD5p-TPMMchGotK1Riojjy974Pz-G8iuoV_O/s320/2007_0809AGU20080163.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233643129526230610" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal">On Aug 7, I went to the Inter-American Development Bank.<span style=""> </span>The president and some Japanese staff talked to us about the outline and roles of that bank, and they answer the question which some students asked.<span style=""> </span>On Aug 8, it was the most exciting day. We went to watch a major reargue baseball game, between <i style="">orioles</i> and <i style="">rangers</i>. I bet Masatoshi on the baseball game, and I won the bet because <i style="">orioles</i> made a clean sweep of <i style="">rangers.</i><span style=""> </span>And after the game, we could see a beautiful wirework which continued for a long time.<span style=""> </span>It was so fun that I bought a baseball bat and ball and enjoyed till midnight. On Aug 9, at morning Nikki, Masatoshi, saya and I woke up early and run around a beautiful lake. At noon, we went to the <st1:placename st="on">National</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Museum</st1:placetype> of the American Indian and <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">National</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">Air & Space</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Museum</st1:placetype></st1:place>. I thought that they were so-so, maybe because I prefer art to history or science. I want to see more art museum. On Aug 10, we made a successful ascent of <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Washington</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Monument</st1:placetype></st1:place>. Its view was very nice, and I wish I can do that again with my family someday. At night, we played basketball.<span style=""> </span>I thought that Nobuya was the best basketball player among all my friends up to now. Nobody couldn’t stop him, but I will stop him tonight’s battle.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span></p>MASANORIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06540752072587534227noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954034905378045479.post-42668199645619602282008-08-07T10:31:00.000-04:002008-08-07T11:10:47.729-04:00the sixth day in America<p class="MsoNormal">We went to the Newseum where we can see many valuable exhibits. For example, we can see a part of <st1:place st="on"><st1:state st="on">Berlin</st1:State></st1:place> wall and 9/11 gallery and can be a special TV reporter.<span style=""> </span>It was so interesting for us that we spent many times there. And <i style="">Nozomu</i> and I bought a president’ card which enable us to remember the presidents of <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">USA</st1:country-region></st1:place>.<span style=""> </span>And at night, some of us played the billiard.<span style=""> </span>It cost much cheaper than that in <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">Japan</st1:country-region></st1:place>, so I want to play again to beat Mike completely. Hahaha!</p>MASANORIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06540752072587534227noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954034905378045479.post-67463452713043674752008-08-06T10:51:00.002-04:002008-08-06T11:03:22.978-04:00Volleyball & Pizza<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoz9YblmABMPtf2DtwoT8M8NZLgn3VHaXZI3Mz8mx78_vyq3at-5LcqlPSifUn_8oH7fUF8xZIPSooPU4eP8QQhuFk94xCx4EUSja3GbkrnKHcq5ILDpqOoHelj1f-riQwFoW-w-UA1c3Q/s1600-h/2007_0806AGU20080102.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoz9YblmABMPtf2DtwoT8M8NZLgn3VHaXZI3Mz8mx78_vyq3at-5LcqlPSifUn_8oH7fUF8xZIPSooPU4eP8QQhuFk94xCx4EUSja3GbkrnKHcq5ILDpqOoHelj1f-riQwFoW-w-UA1c3Q/s320/2007_0806AGU20080102.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231420471624896898" border="0" /></a><br /> <p class="MsoNormal">We played volleyball in the beautiful grass court on August 6, 2008. It was really fun.<span style=""> </span>And the game was very excited, so I did my best which is only once in a year.</p>MASANORIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06540752072587534227noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954034905378045479.post-25677981556754680002008-08-05T09:43:00.002-04:002008-08-06T10:51:15.552-04:00The Fifth Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW1-ulH2hsV1xgH2W3CU5-Q1v4lIq57mpACgpBQj2IZECgg0t6BSpG0_GpGPEPqdpPs1L8aoYPAHqnZ8D9_nx_sPNPKdlo_-orp8ZEufAXlo3gOGu2gspJN11FSDCOO2CAk-MONEjOG5Cx/s1600-h/Kennedy+Center.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW1-ulH2hsV1xgH2W3CU5-Q1v4lIq57mpACgpBQj2IZECgg0t6BSpG0_GpGPEPqdpPs1L8aoYPAHqnZ8D9_nx_sPNPKdlo_-orp8ZEufAXlo3gOGu2gspJN11FSDCOO2CAk-MONEjOG5Cx/s320/Kennedy+Center.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231417361575745746" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal">I met three female students who are studying Japanese at the <st1:place st="on"><st1:placetype st="on">University</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename st="on">Maryland</st1:placename></st1:place> on Aug 4. Surprisingly, they could speak Japanese very well and were so familiar with Japanese TV dramas and music. For example, one of them really loves musicians belonging to Avex, <i style="">Ayumi Hamasaki</i> and <i style="">Kumi Koda</i>, so she has been studying business in order to work at avex as an attendant of musician. And another loves Japanese pop idol groups like SMAP. I really enjoyed the three-hour conversation. We exchanged e-mail addresses, so I am going to send an email as soon as I can after returning to <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">Japan</st1:place></st1:country-region>.<span style=""> </span>And after that, we went to the <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Kennedy</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Center</st1:placetype></st1:place> for a free jazz concert. It was such a good performance and a female singer was so energetic that it froze us for a short time. <span style=""> </span>And finally, we went to a sushi restaurant which served delicious sushi . What a shame that I couldn’t take pictures there because of lack of battery of my camera.</p>MASANORIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06540752072587534227noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954034905378045479.post-34080419851112519642008-08-04T09:59:00.002-04:002008-08-06T10:49:15.270-04:00The third day - Alexandria and Georgetown<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih-oibyBae9hT3lbAGqYUd4zZanUsxsBSD3di5mjKEI3vOAbLc920oreK7cWgE4X-3eorVYAbwD21WuzfbaHOmYqTeWsz2D3jvzbxOhp7ozibDVybbgxjwtUF59h1YD0hL7BQ4XKM11xs1/s1600-h/IMG_3170.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih-oibyBae9hT3lbAGqYUd4zZanUsxsBSD3di5mjKEI3vOAbLc920oreK7cWgE4X-3eorVYAbwD21WuzfbaHOmYqTeWsz2D3jvzbxOhp7ozibDVybbgxjwtUF59h1YD0hL7BQ4XKM11xs1/s320/IMG_3170.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231416641929415170" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal">I went to <st1:city st="on">Alexandria</st1:city> and <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Georgetown</st1:place></st1:city> on Aug 3.<span style=""> </span><st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Alexandria</st1:place></st1:city> is the town which is hometown of George Washington and is called as old town.<span style=""> </span>Its atmosphere was so fine, and I felt relaxed when I was walking around there.<span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>If I move to <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">America</st1:place></st1:country-region> in the future, I want to live in such a good town. And especially, the most impressive time was when I rode the boat. I could see beautiful sky, shining river, and landmark building. So I took many photos on and from the boat. In the afternoon, I really enjoyed shopping in many brand shops and bought a polo shirt and souvenir with my friends. </p>MASANORIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06540752072587534227noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954034905378045479.post-7070071977615162552008-08-02T10:39:00.003-04:002008-08-05T09:36:44.488-04:00Arrival at Maryland<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYrqPi9Wt4FSNh_Nq9PWcWt2W6ifaWhqVyCmdEnlu0Rqzumpi-mEDDUtKvcqRDfAblBgyU7NWct1j1he2gVItU5yyy6U9zdjQ2ALZZY-K2UddWr7GZ4EepILgnFI_KUk00BbV6EVbER-sC/s1600-h/Masanori.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYrqPi9Wt4FSNh_Nq9PWcWt2W6ifaWhqVyCmdEnlu0Rqzumpi-mEDDUtKvcqRDfAblBgyU7NWct1j1he2gVItU5yyy6U9zdjQ2ALZZY-K2UddWr7GZ4EepILgnFI_KUk00BbV6EVbER-sC/s320/Masanori.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231027051013560450" border="0" /></a><br />Yesterday, AUG 1, 2008, 19 other Aoyama Gakuin University’students and I arrived at <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Washington</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">Dulles</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">International</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Airport</st1:placetype></st1:place>. 2-hours flight from <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">Japan</st1:place></st1:country-region> was so long that I got very tired and sleepy. <span style=""> </span>However, I made a remarkable recovery when I saw Nina, Nikki, Joe and Mike who is my teacher and mentors.<span style=""> </span>And view of <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Washington</st1:city> <st1:state st="on">DC</st1:state></st1:place> is quite beautiful, so I thought that I would take a lot of pictures during this trip.<span style=""> </span>For dinner, we went to the restaurant which serves big hamburger and pasta. We really felt American size <span style=""> </span>and was satisfied with its taste. <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>MASANORIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06540752072587534227noreply@blogger.com7