Winner of Kouhaku

Surprise!!

I watched 61st NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, and I had supposed that Akagumi (red troop) must win this time.

But Shirogumi (white troop) had a landslide victory.

Why......?

Toshikoshi-Soba

We'll be in 2011 soon.


Of course I ate Toshikoshi-Soba, but on this New Year's Eve, I ate Soba not only with my family but also with my boss Mr. Ogura.

We talked a lot about our next year, and he gave me a lot of advice.


I've never seen such a wonderful man.



Thank you, Mr. Ogura.


I appreciate him so much.



I'll do my best on the next year 2011!!

Cut Fat

This is my brother's pajama.

So unique design!! (￣▽￣;)

Rise's Birthday

I forgot to upload a blog about Rise's birthday.
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Well, as you know, there are 6 teachers in Eigonoie.

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And on December 14th, we had a birthday party for Rise after the class.

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On Jo's and Rikiya's birthday I gave a joke present to them. (→http://eh-take.blogspot.com/2010/06/jos-birthday.html and http://eh-take.blogspot.com/2010/11/rikiyas-birthday.html)

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But that time my present was here.

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Mimi Pen Xmas ver.

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Everyone expected that I would bring a strange present.

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.....Sorry there's no more idea under my iron rule. ― joke presents shold be consumable ―

Prepare for New Year

Soooooo cooooold, eh?

This morning I set Kadomatsu to both sides of the gate and Okazari to the upper part of the front door.

This is one of the Japanese traditional customs.
The meaning of this is to wish for the family's happiness in the following year and to announce that we're ready for welcoming a good luck.

Anyway, I wonder how the people living in apartment do this custom.

Do they share the Kadomatsu with all the residents?? (^o^;)

Xmas in 2010 ends

Christmas in 2010 has just passed and nothing special happened as usual.


When I was a kid, I always looked forward to waking up on the morning of Christmas Day to see my presents from Santa Claus.

And I was also excited to open the boxes of presents.



Even after I knew that Santa Claus does not exist, I felt I was filled with happiness and plenty of love.


Of course Santa Claus never comes to me, but still now I feel excited with the dreamy mood of Christmas.





This month I introduced some Christmas songs in this blog, and this one is the last I'll show you.

I want all of you to feel happy with these songs.



I wish all the children are happy with their presents and their lovely someone at this Christmas, and......ever after.



Merry Christmas!! (*^∪^*)/

- Last Christmas - (Crazy Frog Mix)

Itsukano Merry Christmas

- いつかのメリークリスマス -

by Eric Martin

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Every December the lights they shine so bright

Once again the celebration begins

Everywhere I go I feel the energy

they ignite these warm feelings within

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Caught up in the rush of all my Christmas shopping

I'm searching for a special gift from me to you

Walking to the station I'm thinking of you

The day is done, now I'm on my way home

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Always forever, just take hold of my hand

and I know that we will walk this path together

Shining so brightly for all the world to see

We can take all our dreams and make them reality

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All that I treasure, all the things you give to to me

All the stars in the heavens up above us

I know that they'll always live deep down inside me

Everything that I feel for you this Merry Christmas

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Walk from the station, I feel my heartbeat race

For I know that very soon I will be home

You greet me at the door, a kiss a short embrace

You're so busy with the preparations

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In the twilight hour as we exchange our presents

You smile and say you love me and my feelings soar

Stare into each other's eyes, it's so clear to me

I've found my home, you know it makes me love you more

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Always forever, just take hold of my hand

and I know that we will walk this path together

Shining so brightly for all the world to see

We can take all our dreams and make them reality

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I still remember the day you made me see

that a life without your love it has no meaning

And now that I know what your love means to me

Through the years I'll be wishing you a Merry Christmas

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On that December night, underneath the moonlight

I promised you that we'd never ever be apart

Swept up in the moment I broke down and cried

The pain of love from the bottom of my heart

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Always forever, just take hold of my hand

and I know that we will walk this path together

Shining so brightly for all the world to see

We can take all our dreams and make them reality

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I still remember the day you made me see

that a life without your love it has no meaning

And now that I know what your love means to me

Through the years I'll be wishing you a Merry Christmas

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And as the years go by, each passing Christmas

I reflect on what life's given me

The gentle snow fall, the look of love in your eyes

Times together, my sweet memories