>>328 The article also says if you are a girl and you think your boyfriend uses those exclamation marks too much in his email, it could be a sign of some other girl's influence on him. But I'm sure >>331 is very happy with his girlfriend.
>>343 I'll consider talking soon. I am actually quite shy and freeze up a little bit when I try to talk. >>344 ^_~ >>345 And, now Sunday's almost over. I hope your Monday is going well. Thanks for the nice words! ^_^
>>346 Everybody does that in front of a camera. You were nice enough to post a voice message for us. We all know that you have very cute voice. It would be very nice if you could talk to us in your video, but in no hurry (^^
>>347 Thank you for the reassurances. I might talk more, but I don't know when. Even when I practice, it turns out, how you say... "dame deshita." ^_^' >>348 I don't think you want to see me dance. Trust me. www Maybe I'll learn someday. ^_^
Ah, it's in the middle of the night for all of you. I sincerely hope you are all sleeping well and having sweet dreams. Have a great day at work, or a great day off!
>>349 You said you are shy. I think if a man is too shy in US, it is hard for him to survive over there. You know, I heard there are lots of opportunities to have to ask a girl out or to go to a party and all.
I think I am lucky to live in Japan. If I lived in US, I would be considered wierd man not being able to ask a girl out or have a ball at parties.
There is not such a thing as dance parties hosted by school in Japan. I heard there are three or four parties a year at school in US. I would have ended up joining at prom without a partner at senior year.
What happens to a boy who is shy enough not find a partner for prom? Is it OK to participate in prom without a partner?
>>352 In junior high, there are many casual dances/parties. In high school there are three or four, and you usually have to dress up. Of course, younger kids usually go with a group of friends. High schoolers try to get dates, even if it's only a date for one night. But, many still go "solo" or "stag," and just hang out with friends the whole time. It's not even uncommon to go to the Prom with your friends and no date.
In case you were wondering, I never went to anything like that. It think I'm really akward at social events. : (
>>357 Thank you for the input. So you don't necessarily have to find a date for those events. That's a kind of relief but still I am absolutely not a party person. I hope you don't feel suffocated over there.
I read somewhere that one of the the cofounders of Apple computer is extremely shy. He is not Steve Jobs but Steve something. He shys away from media spotlights different from Steve Jobs but he wrote a book about himself and Apple inc.
That's good to know that shy people like him can be famous in US.
>>358 That cartoon is nuts. >>359 No, I don't >>360 I just find interesting things to do at home, like making videos. ^_^ I have read that many celebrities are actually shy. I've even heard that some Japanese celebrities are shy, so you aren't alone. ^_~
Hello everyone. It's so dull lately. I can't think of anything to talk about. I'm sorry I've been so boring! I've been a little busy these past couple days. I hope everything is well with you guys. ^_~
>>394 Magibon, never mind. I am on your side. I am actually impressed that your Japanese is quite good. I wouldn't do well in English as you do in Japanese. Me just figured out that all my finals are cumulative. My teachers are mean. Now I got tons of pages to read. Anyway, you have a nice Christmas.^^
Wow, thanks for the links everyone. I'll be entertained for a good while. ^__^
Komatsu's blog had a picture of her by a snowman. Has it been snowing much in Japan? It hasn't snowed at all here yet. I am surprised because my area usually gets a lot of snow. Global warming? :P
>>416 It snows a lot in some places, especially in areas along the Sea of Japan. Japanese archipelago is very long in north and south. Its climate varies from subarctic to tropical.
By the way, do you know where the Japan is located in the world map? Because people don't seem to know much about where the foreign countries are. www.chakuriki.net/world20050613.html
>>421 Of course I know. ^_^ It seems that Japanese maps are switched from American ones. The continents are on opposite sides, huh? I've heard that on Chinese maps, China is in the middle. Maps are really funny when you think about it. mailman.geo.uu.nl/pipermail/maphist/2003-March/001854.html
>>422 Right, we call the US continent Far East and the Europe Far West.
..Just kidding. I also heard the maps in Australia are upside down. After all, we are all self-oriented. People tend to think they are the center of the world.
>>425 Hmm, 2ch talk in a video might be a good idea! >>426 Haha. I think I said "Ow" the last time I got badly shocked. I say "God damn it!!" when I spill something all over.
