Incredible Sizes

I can’t believe that it has been more than a week since I came back to MFWI. Now, I have been very surprised at “American sizes” again. Almost all of the things are very big for me, because I am small. I want to tell you about 2 sizes which surprised me most.

First, I was surprised at size of people. When I rode on plane from Japan, a man who is a high school teacher in Oregon sat across from me. He had a massive frame. He taught English to high school students in Osaka. In the plane, he talked to me about Japanese English, how we should study other languages, and so on. His story was agreeable and profoundly interesting. While I slept on the plane at night, I was woken up by his motion because he is bigger than the average of Japanese. The economy seat was too small for his big body. I felt that I was shorter than usual sitting by him.

amazing rides

Next, I was surprised at the sizes of the ride at Spokane Country Interstate Fair. I felt “American size” again when I went to there. At the fair I had a very good time with my group members. I really enjoyed going on all sorts of rides there. I love roller coasters, so I tried to ride on these. However every seat was too big for me, and safety belt couldn't keep me on the seat! When I rode a roll coaster, it stopped on top. Then, our seat was inverted! My hip could move just a little bit, so I kept holding by my feet and hands. When the riding went down abrupt, my body flew, so I felt terrible. “American size” was very big for me, however I could really enjoyed this ride, and I felt that I may be very small in America.

I was astonished by the sizes here, and I took notice that I am small. However I want to enjoy the sizes while I stay in America as an Extension student.

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