Spring Break

     I did many things for spring break. I stayed in my friend’s room, went to Portland, held on an icecream party, took many pictures, spent time on my hobbies and so on.  What I was so excited for spring break is Volunteering.   I got involved in volunteering activity on March 27^th.  I helped serving foods to homeless people.  I didn’t know what I should do, because my English is poor and I was so nervous.  However, all the people around me were so kind.  I felt good and enjoyed my job.  Suddenly, one woman talked to me.  She spoke English fast, so I didn’t understand.  When I asked her again, she spoke slowly.  It’s easy to understand.  She told me many things.  When I said I practice English, she advised me. It’s Just keep practicing.  I thought I was in good environment and learned English until then.  However, I’m with Japanese friends and talk with them in Japanese most of time.  It isn’t a good environment.   I have to make efforts for myself.  I have to try speaking English.  I realized an important thing.  I want to say thanks to her.  She also taught me Spanish.  I think learning language is interesting and fun.  If I don’t know English at all, I couldn’t talk with her.  I was so glad to meet her.  I could practice English during this activity, too.  I had precious experience through the volunteering. 

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