@StarletShay

I tend to listen to happy songs, so whatever happy songs are popular are usually the songs I'm listening to . I mean, why listen to boo-hoo-pitty-my-miserable-life songs? That's such a down-er. I'd much rather listen to songs that's gonna get me pumped up for life and excited to be living. Of course there were k-pop songs too that were cool. Those were because I could "practice" listening to Korean. 

If I had to pick one, it would be the Dynamite song. LoL. 
I actually used it for my summer school class and taught them a dance to the song! Ha! 

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I must say, other than my bed, most of my time was spent on my computer. One, because my "work" is on the computer...and two, because my "play" in on my computer. LoL. I do my dissertation on the same computer I enjoy editing my videos I post on YouTube. 

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I'll be honest. I cry from time to time. I think for me...I just need to do it to let it out. Most of the time I cry when I'm home alone and thought just start to fill my mind...and I just need to release. It usually doesn't last too long, and after I get it out, I'm pretty content. 

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I think the only "trip" I took this year was to San Fransicso to for my friend's wedding. Other than that, Japan was for school...and Oregon was for school. Oh...I went to the island of Lanai and the Big Island too. 

But other than trips...I did visit the Emperor and Empress of Japan this year. That was a crazy experience. We talked for about 40 minutes in a room that help 10 people. They were really nice people that were genuienly interested in my research. 

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This year...it would be Rindy. I had only met her once, for a brief minute or two, over 10 years ago. Yet, she graciously accepted me into her home in Oregon so I'd have a place to stay while I finished my data collection for my dissertation. She prepared my room and desk and took me to go shopping whenever I needed something. She helped me get around the town so I wouldn't get lost...and we even went out for happy hours. Although it was a brief 2 month period, I've never felt so welcomed into someone elses home...and I had the best roommate ever. ^___^ v 

I felt most grateful when I was in lying in my bed the night of the earthquake/tsunami event. I saw so many devesting photos and videos of how many people lost their homes, loved ones, and all their belongings...yet I was safe and sound in my little Tokyo apartment. I almost felt that I shouldn't be laying in bed...but all I could do was hope for the best and get rested after an eventful day. 

The Honolulu Marathan!!! Completeing the Honolulu Marathon was on my bucket list. I didn't care what time...ok, maybe I did at the end...but I just wanted to cross that finish line. It took a LONG LONG time, but I did it. It was grueling. I have my friends Yuri and Yuko to thank for sticking with me the whole way! 

Movie? I don't really watch that many movies. I can't even remember the last one I saw. OH, that's right...I saw Happy Feet 2! And the one before that...hm...OH, Jiro Dreams of Sushi at the HIFF. I guess you can say I'm not much of a movie person. I'm very picky about what I watch. If I'm spending the time and money, I do not want to watch something that's going to give me nightmares or heebeegeebees...however you spell that. LoL. 

Where did I leave a mark?

What does that mean? Like...where did I tag/graffiti my name? I'm so confused. I don't get this question. It's like it's telling me I was suppose to do some graffiti! LoL. 

When did I feel the most relaxed?

Hm...The massage I got at Yunessan was pretty good. Massages make me feel relaxed. I can forget about all that I need to do for that hour. 

I also feel relaxed when I spend that extra hour in bed just playing with my phone. LoL. I'm such a dork.