Variety is the Spice of Life

By Asami Kawamura

The expression, "Variety is the spice of life," is usually true. I was born in Hokkaido. When I was a junior high school student, I was planning what to do with my life, but when I was twelve years old, I moved to Osaka. I didn't want to leave Hokkaido and transfer to junior high school. In those days, I disliked Osaka, but my feeling changed as time went by. Now I love Osaka. I'm nineteen years old now. I live in Canada. I enjoy Canadian life. Sometimes, I make mistakes about something, but I learned from repeated mistakes. I never know what will happen next. Life is what I make it, so I want to visit more other countries. I want to enjoy my life.

Sometimes Things Don't Turn Out the Way You Planned

By Hitomi Nakayama

Sometimes things often don’t turn out the way you planned. I have a good example. When I was in Japan, I planned some things what I’m going to do in Fort St. John. First, I wanted to have many Canadian friends, but actually I couldn’t do that. I have Chinese, Korean, and some Canadian friends, so I don’t care too much. Second, I was going to talk with my friends in English every time to improve my English skill. I tried to do, but I spoke Japanese when I couldn’t tell what I want to say. I reflect about this, so I want to live my life here again. I think it’s good for us to plan something even if it may not turn out.