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2年半本当にありがとうございました！楽しかった！また次のポッドキャストで会いましょう！

Hello everyone, and welcome to the final episode of this podcast! As we close out this journey together, I want to take this opportunity to reflect and share my plans for the upcoming year. At the end of the year, I find it so meaningful to make plans and set goals, as it gives direction and motivation for the future. For 2025, I’ve set three main goals, and I’d love to share them with you today....

伝われっ…！！！

Today, I want to dive into the topic of language learning, something that has been a significant part of my life for the past three years. As someone learning English as a second language, I’ve faced many challenges, and one of the hardest has been keeping my motivation alive. Motivation in language learning can be tough to sustain, especially if you’re someone without many hobbies or specific int...

人生で2年半も何かを続けれたことあるかのう？

Today’s episode is going to be a little different, a little bittersweet, and, hopefully, very exciting. It’s been three years since I arrived in Canada, and I want to take a moment to reflect on this journey with you. When I first came to Canada, I felt like a stranger in every way. I had zero English skills when I started college here, and I was completely overwhelmed by how talented and capable...

あいつこんな簡単そうなのになんであんなに旨いんだ

So, here’s the situation: I’m back in Canada after spending some much-needed time in Japan. It was a whirlwind trip filled with family, unexpected challenges, and reflections. But now that I’m back, My husband is heading to Japan just as I return. It’s not just a short trip—his timeline for coming back is completely up in the air. He’s waiting on a positive assessment of his sponsoring company fro...

嵐とか当時の浜崎あゆみとかそういう感覚やね

Recently, I’ve been trying to read more news articles to feel more connected to life in Canada, and oh boy, I stumbled upon a wild one. So here’s the news: Taylor Swift is performing at BC Place on December 6, 7, and 8, and the demand for tickets is through the roof. According to Daily Hive, resale prices are absolutely staggering. The cheapest solo seat on StubHub is going for $2,734 in Section 4...

昔うちの犬で犬ぞりしようとしたなあー

After a couple of weeks of being busy sorting out my work permit and dealing with some health issues, the gorgeous autumn leaves reminded me that the season is shifting. Now, winter has really set in—days are darker, with sunsets around 5 pm, and rain feels almost constant. Winter’s definitely here. Today, I want to talk about some classic Canadian winter experiences, inspired by an article I came...

あしたからシャバに戻ります！

There were new findings of my personality founded during the stay in Japan. Today I would like to summarize my trip and findings. Let me dive into it. No.1, a side of being an extravert. I found myself to be an extrovert and turn into a people’s person in Japan. Staying in Japan for over a month brought out a side of me that’s usually quieter in Canada. I was constantly wanting to talk to people!...

来週カナダ帰国！

I’m recording this with just one week left of my long, unexpected stay here in Japan. It feels surreal to think that in just a few days, I’ll be back in Canada, finally ending what has felt like an indefinite pause on my usual life. As of today, I have everything I need to go back. All the paperwork, the approvals, the plans—they’re all finally in place. But the last few weeks here have been, in m...

歳をとってみる地元ってなんか違うよね

I’m sharing something personal, a reflection on my time spent back in my hometown over the last two weeks. You see, when I was a teenager, I couldn’t wait to leave my hometown. It's a small, rural place with very few forms of entertainment—no movie theaters, no amusement parks, not even a big shopping complex. I saw it as a place without opportunity, without excitement, and honestly, without much...

実家は青森県のチャーリーです！

I hope you're all doing well. It's been a while, and a lot has happened in my life recently that I want to share with you today. I had an unexpected turn of events while I was in Japan, and I want to walk you through how these past few weeks have gone. So, let’s dive in. As some of you know, I was supposed to be receiving a notice from the Canadian government around the end of September, along wit...

乱気流は震度7だろ

When you’re listening to this podcast, I’ll either be in the middle of my flight back to Japan or just touching down at Narita Airport. I hope so. So, today’s topic is all about taking a plane. First off, let me be honest—I’m not exactly an airplane enthusiast. Sure, I love spotting planes in the sky or at the airport; they look cool and all. But when it comes to actually flying, I’m not a fan. So...

元気かな先生！私カナダに住んでますよ！

Today, I want to talk about a memorable teacher from my high school days—someone who left a lasting impression on me and who I’ll likely mention if I’m asked to describe a teacher on the speaking test such as IELTS exam. Her name was Ms. Matsuura, my high school English teacher. It’s been almost 20 years since then, so I imagine she’s retired by now, but I still remember her vividly. She was an ex...