Messages from Big Island, Hawaii, in Japanese and English
I was watching on YouTube that the US President was talking to the people who work in an educational field and give good insights to him at White House the other day.
Education is a very critical matter for all of us. I am also concerned that there would be a big “break” for young people on learning because of this pandemic situation. They may miss very important opportunities and time of learning at school, getting inspired by teachers and friends, making good friends, and others. I remembered one of former congressmen whom we met in California. When we met him, he introduced his wife and children. They were so lovely and friendly. They told us they all are home-schooling. Their Mom seems to have been teaching to their children. I think one of the keys is how to motivate students to learn. I myself was not that passionate in school. My passion was lit on when I happen to listen to the English conversation program on the radio one night. I was 17 years old. “This is it!” I woke up. That was the time I really started to study proactively and eagerly. I went to one of the best college for English language. After working for a big company in Japan for 2 years, I started to study very hard. I studied all day from morning to the evening. I was teaching English to students from the evening to night. I was always studying sitting in front of the desk. I just focused on studying without being interested in boys, fashions, or others that other girls that age were attracted. My Mom was worried. One day, she finally took an action. She took me to the nearby dress shop. She bought me a nice summer dress. I was happy and appreciated. Then, I ran back home quickly and started to study again. That was the last time my Mom tried, I remember. I always had a wish for the world peace from my childhood. Then, the lively English program lit off my motivation. Then, a clear vision started to lit off inside of me when I was about 20 years old. That was an image of the Earth being embraced by bright lights. Now, I am in Hawaii, married with a wonderful darling. I have been flying all over the world as an interpreter for international politics and meeting with amazing people all over the world. Comments are closed.
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An Interpreter for JCU Archives
April 2021
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