2010年8月の記事一覧

The Sound of the Cicadas

投稿日時 : 2010/08/27  職員 

The sound of the cicadas, like a violent siren, chirp-chirp-chirping and rat-rat-rattling at all times pierce through my walls, my windows and my ears. Not only an assault on the ears, their presence when seen terrorize my eyes, makes my skin crawl, and my soul shudder. They are not the most beautiful of creatures, and not something I would want back in Canada. The sound of the cicadas makes me think I am camping in a forest, even though I am inside my apartment. I sometimes wonder if they ever get tired, making all that noise, at all hours of the day and night. I wish they would go to bed and dream, good dreams, and then perhaps I could have a rest from the nightmare that is the sound of the cicadas chirp-chirp-chirping and rat-rat-rattling. I remember someone told me that a certain cicada’s sound signals the end of summer.  But for now, the sound of the cicadas lets me know that I am in Japan and that constant reminder, for now, is a very good thing. Perhaps soon I will no longer refer to it as the sound but rather the singing of the cicadas; because I love the country of Japan and living here means learning to live with the chirp-chirp-chirping and rat-rat-rattling sound of the cicadas.
 
By Matthew Chimko, Moka Girls High School ALT

Last message.

投稿日時 : 2010/08/03  職員 

mediumHi everybody!!!!
(Sigh)....this is my last message to you ;0(  I told you so many things from my heart during my farewell speech in the closing ceremony.  It was very hard for me to stand up on the stage and speak clearly.  I was crying too much!  I would just like to say, again, 'Thank you so much for your kindness and frendliness.  The students of Moka Girl's Senior High School were very, very, VERY nice to me, so it makes it more difficult for me to say 'farewell', but I must continue to do my best with my life. 
I hope to visit Japan again, someday, but first, the most important thing is for me to find a job!!! After I find a job in Hawaii and save my money, maybe I can visit Moka again.  It would also be nice if we meet in Hawaii :0)  That would be fun!!!!!!!  Anyway, I don't like to say 'goodbye'.  I really, really don't like saying 'Goodbye', so instead, let's say, 'See you later!'
 
See you later!
 
Thank you again, for helping me to make many wonderful memories here at Moka Girl's Senior High School.  I love you all (as a friend, of course ;0) )   
 
Ryan Wade Miyashiro