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My Fabulous Memories

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I made wonderful memories that will last my lifetime in the Portland trip with my friends from the extension program. We went on the trip from November 9-12. While we were there we stayed at a beautiful hotel. I have never been to Portland, so I got good experiences, especially Columbia Basin College, Portland Art Museum and Portland Saturday Market. I really enjoyed this trip and I wanted to continue my time there. I think this trip was the best experience in my life because of many opportunities to learn American culture.
A great CBC
First, I had a good time in Columbia Basin College. I was very nervous, because I had to explain about my presentation. My presentation was very difficult to understand for American students.  Also it was the first time to show my presentation, so I had no idea how to explain easily. Also I can’t say  correct pronunciation such as r, l, and th, so I worried about whether I communicated what I wanted to say, but I didn't have to have concern, because they listened to my presentation with smiles, so I was very comfortable. I don’t know how much they could understand, but I thought that I got a nice pair to work with. After my presentation, they gave me some advice about it, for example if I practice my presentation, I will stand up in front of a mirror. I have never done a presentation in my life so I didn’t know how to practice a good way, so It was very helpful for me to know how to practice. They were really kind at Columbia Basin College.
My favorite movie KUBO
Second, I went to a great museum called the Portland Art Museum. I was glad to go to this museum, because it is related to KUBO. Do you know KUBO?  It is an animation movie. I watched it last semester during tutorial, so It is favorite one. This museum makes a lot of animation movies. I couldn’t stop watching every detail, because the details were so beautiful. At the museum there were dolls from the movie and I could feel the delicate hands and hair on them. Also, this museum exhibits many overseas arts, such as Ukiyoe and silver tablewares. Everything was very beautiful, especially I liked silver tablewares, because I was very interested in it, but I have never seen it in Japan, so I was excited very much. My time at the museum was very wonderful.
Wonderful Market
Third, I really enjoyed the Portland Saturday Market. I did a presentation during class before visiting Portland, so I was really looking forward to going there. I liked the market, because it has many handmade arts and jewelries. I liked it more than any brands, because I can buy wonderful things that have only in the world. Actually there were a lot of beautiful things, so I bought some jewelries for my friend and me.  I don’t usually wear jewelries in Japan, but the one I bought was really cute, so I was really looking forward to wearing it. Also I saw very wonderful arts such as pictures, glass works and delicious donuts. I was really happy to spend time here. I really wanted to go there.

In conclusion, I had a great time in the Portland with my friends and I had a lot of good memories. Also, I could learn many cultures in Portland. It was different, so I felt the freshness of new cultures and places. I like the atmosphere in the Portland. I really enjoyed arts, foods, and culture. This trip was truly memorable in my mind. I didn’t have enough time, so I want to visit the Portland again.  
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