A Fateful Encounter

Thank you Kelley!

From November 10^thto 12^th, I had an opportunity to meet someone who was related to me before this semester. I was moved by meeting again and stimulated by each person, such as a teacher, past RA and my host family.

On Thursday, I was invited by Brenda who I learned almost all classes in last semester in her house. At the same time, I could meet a woman who started the big presentation of Extension students, so I also heard why the presentation started. Brenda is part of administration now and she is planning next spring semester and also she will teach students who are Japanese major for the first time next semester. I was sad, when I heard she can teach only one subject this time, but her job was already toward for next step. I was impressed she is a now important position now and gathers teachers together. Her strong eyes make me intense. I also thought I have to work harder and I want to show the fruit of my efforts to Brenda.

On Friday, I met a past RA who was a same house last semester. She is busy now to graduate with master's degree. I felt strange, because I couldn’t imagine before that she picked us up and went to her house and cooked dinner together. Through her story, I thought everyone works hard in each field. I was glad to see her again and I was really happy to hear each person said your English improved more than before. I don’t have confidence about my English yet. But the words from each person make me strong.

On Saturday, I met my host family. However, actually, they are going to leave for Spain this 17^th, so I can’t stay in their house in thanksgiving. This opportunity was the last to meet them. I was surprised they remembered everything I talked to them before. We couldn’t meet for a long time, however when we met together, it was no matter. After staying in Spain for 5 years, they said they want to live in another country, such as Japan, because their job is teaching Christianity to children, so they want to spread out the organization about that in Japan. I was impressed about that. They are around 30-year-old now, but they are not afraid of everything and I felt keeping the dream makes it come true.

In conclusion, I think it is not an accidental meeting. Each meeting has a some meaning, I think. To interact with other people gives me opportunity to think about myself and makes me strong. I had a valuable time for 3 days.

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