Topic #6: Biggest Lesson this Semester

I did not drive when I was in my country because the city where I lived has good public transportation so that I did not need to drive. Therefore, I was not good at driving even though I have had the driver's license. 

However, after coming to the US, it was totally different. I was not able to go out without a car, so I bought a bicycle as soon as I arrived. I commuted by my bicycle during a month after I started to stay here, and I guess even I was more active when I was using a bike. haha

After about a month, I got a car from my brother. I was so nervous when I tried to drive after a long time, yet I got better and better. In the end, I was able to travel to New Mexico by my car. It was a really amazing experience. And Now, I finally got a California driver's license after two miserable failure. :D

Topic #5 My Favorite Place

  I lived in the city where was near the sea when I was young until I entered the university. My house, which was placed right next to the sea had been built about 50 years ago by my grand father. It was a pretty inconvenient house because of its age. Also it was not in downtown (because it is near the sea), so I need to wait a bus long time whenever I go to downtown. Although, I complained many times when I was staying there, but now it is the most precious place for me. Currently, only my parents live there, so I go to see them sometimes. Because the town is always quiet and placed near the sea, I can feel relaxed and peaceful. The house has been made of wood and reveals the natural pattern of wood; there is always a smell of wood, which gets stronger when it rains. Also, the house has large windows so that it is always sunny inside. Especially I like the smell of wood after the rain. On the other hand, there is a plan of the city that the town is going to be developed to be a leisure town. Therefore, I am very worried about losing our house.