Its too late ~~ Takafumi

Despite having a lot of money,i had to work hard and everyday because my company was too busy that term.
I knew it was more important to take care of my family and go back home earlier after fnishing work.
I remenbered that I drove to go camping in the woods and swimming with my family.
It was a time of happiness for me.

But it was too late to think about this state.
My wife and children had already left me.
I arrived at home,I felt sadness,there was nobady to talk with me.
When I cooked my dinner by my self,I heard sounds form out side.
It was beginning to rain quietly.

takafumi

A great holiday?

Jeong yeon Kim

Despite not having enough time, jack wanted to go on a great vacation with his family. He wanted to discuss it with his family. So he sent for his family in the living room. He said that he had a plan to go on a vacation, but he didn’t have enough time, only 2 days for a vacation. The day was Friday and they had to decide where they would go for vacation by that night. And the next morning, they would leave home.

They started to say their opinions. His wife said that she wanted to go shopping because the day was a big holiday and she wanted to buy some new bags for her. His son said that he wanted to go to Disney Land because there was a new roller coaster and he wanted to try that. Lastly, his daughter said that she didn’t want to go anywhere because she had a plan she wanted to go a party with her boyfriend, so she spoke like that.

Jack was angry and he said that he wanted to rest during the vacation. So he would go to a mountain the next morning and everybody had to go with him. Everyone didn’t feel like going to a mountain, except jack. But jack was very serious so they had to say “yes”. They stood up and went to the bed room. At the moment, they heard the sound. It began to rain.

My last year vacation - Jinsun Oh

Despite wanting to take a vacation to Europe, I went to Japan last year. I really wanted to go to Europe because I never had been there,for which reason I saved money for my great vacation. I researched flights,hotels and tourist attractions in Europe with my boyfriend. We wanted to tour France,England,Italy,etc.for 10days. The cost would come to about $1500 each person, which was why,we changed our plan for financial reasons.

We changed our plan to Japan. Not only Japan was a little cheaper than Eurpoe,but we also never had been there,either. Moreover,we couldn't spend a lot of money because we're going to the US for study next year. We planned and bought a book about Japan.

We spent 6 days in Tokyo. We were very interested. Japan is very close to Korea,but very different. We travled many places which researched from the book and an internet. It was spring drizzed about 3 days of 6 days, because we visited in March. But we had luck that it wasn't rained,when we toured alot during stayed in there. It rained when we got in Japan a first day,the middle of days and a last day when we went back to Korea, it began to rain.

It's raining...?!

It's raining...?! (Jose Galeano)

Despite trying to have a good day at the beach with my friends, the weather didn’t want the same thing for us.

When we were going to prepare all things that we were going to need at the beach, the weather was looking so wonderful, without clouds and very sunny.
We were so happy and we’re thinking that day was going to be very fun and comfortable, but we didn’t know, that was going to happen. While most of us were thinking everything was ok, the weather planned to play a dirty trick on us.
We were very naive and didn’t think that the weather changes very much and ignored that point.

I think we were very focused on other things and forgot to check the weather channel on TV. Moreover, the weather looked very pretty so we didn’t take care. When everything was ready to leave the house, the weather changed as soon as we put our first feet outside the house.

It began to rain.

A Trip to the Long Beach

Despite the bad weather, I look a trip to the beach. I went there because we wanted to relax on the beach. We went there by car. Long Beach is popular with tourists. The beach was beautiful.

We were very happy. We were swimming and playing on the beach. When we slept, we listened to the ocean waves on the beach. For one day, we relaxed on the sand in the mornings and afternoons. At night, we ate at many great beach restaurants and drank alcohol at the outside bar.

we had a wonderful day. We traveled all around Long Beach. We met wonderful people. We ate delicious food. We will go again some day soon in the future, but in the end it begin to rain.

* suratchada *

The weather of New York city

Despite my effort to search for weather forecast on the internet, I couldn`t believe it. Because there were many mistakes and odds of changes in weather. Recently I have been serious about that, since the weather of New York city drives me crazy and furious when it comes to me, it seems too difficult for anyone to forecacst easily.
Since I came to New York city, I have experienced all seasons here. During summer season, it is too hot to live. It isn`t awkward to say that New York is one of the hottest cities in the world. When I lived in China, I was tired of enduring hot weather too. Compared to that of N.Y.C, it was cooler than there. In China, its temperature usually moves up from 38 centigrade to 40centigrade in summer.
It was impossible for any one to live without an air conditioner. Fortunately, I had an air conditioner enought to cool the atomsphere around my house, so I could live there. Let me illustrate clearly how China is too hot.
There were many people in the street who were for unclothed like nude, even without pants. When I noticed the for the first time, I thought they were orginally barbaric, uneducated and stupid. But I realized the reason why Chinese people go around street after I faced such hot weather in China.
Even so it was too hard to walk on the street at noon because of that, wandering around in the afternoon causes much sweat around one`s body. It seems to be terrible and cruel. Anyone who is nervous about ther`s body can`t imagine that. I don`t want to recommend staying China during summer.
I guess that maybe many tourists who visit Cchina to stight see olympic cwhich opens on August 8 around the world will feel like this. I also went to many cities there in thich were even recorded over 43centigrade. How crazy. At that time, I wondered about myself " How can I adapt to this weather? "
However I`m in N.Y.C now. It was a story of the past. I`m used to checking the news of weather forecasting before I go out. I heard a reporter say It will be sunny and cool. As soon as I went out of the house, it suddenly began to rain.

Kim

I Want to Be King( Present King’s History) - Hari Ram Ghimire- and under it correction by Kevin

I wanna be Kings( Present King’s History)

Despite the king's young brother being the richest person in the country, he wasn't happy. He wanted to become the king of the country. After planning many years later, he killed the king and the king's royal family. Not only did he kill the royal family, but he also killed many soldiers. After killing all the family, he became a king.

When he became king of the country, he handled all power. People weren't happy to see him become a king. He handled the army, police and all political parties. But one political party named "Maoist" didn't accept him. That political party was against and fought with his opinions. They said,” It is unkind."

A few years later, people and other political parties were supporting him. But Maoist thought “We should kick out the king."

That party raised the awareness of the people about the king. They requested to come to their seminars. People and political parties supported them. They started to fight with his soldiers and his supporters. A few years later, king felt alone in the war. No one did not support him. His was losing his power. No one liked him. Finally, he lost in the war. He gave resign letter and speech.

In that country, it began to be a peaceful and a quiet country. Now no body is not the king only president. He handled the country. People are being happy by the peaceful and quiet country.

CORRECTION

I Want To Be King ( Present King’s History)

Despite the king's young brother being the richest person in the country, he wasn't happy. He wanted to become the king of the country. After planning many years, he later killed the king and the king's royal family. Not only did he kill the royal family, but he also killed many soldiers. After killing all the family, he became a king.

When he became king of the country, he handled all power. People weren't happy to see him become a king. He handled the army, police and all political parties. But one political party named "Maoist" didn't accept him. That political party was against and fought with his opinions. They said,” It is unkind."

A few years later, people and other political parties were supporting him. But the Maoists thought “We should kick out the king."

That party raised the awareness of the people about the king. They requested them to come to their seminars. People and political parties supported them. They started to fight with his soldiers and his supporters. A few years later, the king felt alone in the war. No one did people not support him, but he was losing his power. No one liked him. Finally, he lost in the war. He gave a resignation letter and speech.

In that country, it began to be peaceful and quiet. Now nobody is king. There is only a president. He handles the country. People are happy in the peaceful and quiet country.

A holiday (Rumi Matsumoto)

Despite the weather report predicting the rain, I went out without an umbrella because it was a very sunny day. I went to Central park, Chelsea, and SOHO, and I took a lot of pictures, which were so beautiful because of the clear weather. I thought that it was right to have gone out without an umbrella.
I brought a single-lens reflex camera that day. I was satisfied to take nice pictures. I like to use the camera when I go somewhere because the camera changes ordinary places to beautiful places. The camera reminds me that every time is precious and everywhere is special.
I walked for a long time and I was exhausted, so I went to China town and ate a steamed meat dumpling. It was so tasty and I tought that I wanted to eat one every day.
I had sooner left the restaurant with satisfaction of having spent nice holiday than it rained suddenly.

Lovely Story (Delia Rosero)

Despite his having a lot of money, he wasn't particulary happy. He was a man. He lived with his wife. His house was very big and very nice. He thought that his family was happy but One day his wife sait to him, "I want a divorce'. He was surprised. He asked her why she said that but she didn't reveal that answer.
After a few days his wife went to his job and wanted to speak with him. She explained to him that she was very sad because he never had time for her.
He thought for some minutes and said, "I'm sorry", but his wife was very sad. She was disappointed.
Although she was very angry, she forgave him.
He was very happy because his wife didn't want the divorce. He started to work lesshours, and He was more interested in his wife and his home.
One day he invited his wife for a Dinner and she agreed to the invitation. Before the dinner he went to look for a gift for her wife and he found a special one for her. Not only that, but she also had a gif for him.
In the night they were happy together in the restaurant. Moreover, they were eating a special food.
They spoke for a long time and he gave a gift for her. She was very surprised because the gift was a ticket to Hawai. She said to him, "I have a gift for you" and she said, "I'm pregnant". He was very happy. He was a father.
They were very happy and After the dinner they walked iin the street. It began to rain.

A person everyone like to help

Despite having too many problems, Justin felt excited everyday. He was a office worker in a city. Not only did he work hard, but he also observed carefully. Moreover, he was very polite to everyone. Indeed, he was welcome in the office.

However, he had a lot of debts because of his father. The debts impoverished his family. He didn't feel dejected and worked even harder. Because of his ardency and friendliness, his friends and coworkers helped him to pay the debt in any case. Last year, he wiped off his debt finally. And he began to save money.

He soon bought a new house and a new car. His life became better and better. But he didn't forget the people who had given him a hand. He began to help people who had problems. One day, his house was on fire by accident. Fortunately, it began to rain.

Yiting

A Special Girl

Despite her mother and her father giving her money for her studying in the school and living in Japan,she was looking for job and a way to make money.

She was my best friend. She went to Japan two year ago. The first year, she studied Japanese in a language school, the same as American ESL. This year, she went to a Japanese college and her major is English languang.

Her mother and father gave her a lot of money for her first year to study language
and wanted to give her money for her to go to the college, but she said,"She was adustung. she could be independent and make money. She didn't want her monther and father to work too hard in China.

In Japan, everything is expensive. Also, the college tuitino is expensive. So before the college reopened, she looked for three jobs and worked very hard.Finally,she made enough money for her college.

Now, she coutinued to work in her free time, because she needed money for her life. I worried about her health,but she said,"My life is very good and very happy,so don't worry about me."She wanted to save more a lot of money, bacause she wanted to go to other countries. She felt the outside world was very interesting.

She said,"When I finish college in Japan, I want to go to America and go to an American uiversity and continue to study another major." She wanted to study engineering. She said,"This was my dream. I hope she can finish her dream.

Yesterday,we talked each other on phone,before finished to talk,she said:' It bagan to rain...


-------Xuewei Dou

He loves the rain - chris

Despite its raining, he went out without an umbrella. And he went running to a park. In the park, woman waited for him. Suddenly, it stopped raining. She said to him, "Why did you call me?" He was crying. "I don't want to meet you." She said. He just cried. She said, continuing "If you love me very much, you wouldn't meet another girl." He stopped cry and said, "I told you. She is my cousin. why don't you trust me?" "Because...," She said "Today is our 100th day. Congratulations!" "Ha?" Suddenly, in the sky, a lot of fire crackers exploded. It was beautiful, and he forgot himself. From behind, some friends and my cousin were coming. My cousin brought a small cake. That had just a single taper. He plumped down on the way and laughed when I saw them.
It began raining again. However, he loves the rain now because it makes them happy and it surprises them.

What a great day! - JIEUN KIM

Despite bad weather, we, my friend and I, decided to go out because we already had prepared for a picnic. Yesterday we bought lots of food such as Kimbab, chicken and soda. Also, we made a plan that we would go to Central park and get suntans. That morning there was no darkness and no clouds in the sky, so we didn't wary about weather. But we prepared an umbrella and a raincoat and then we went out. In Central park, I played and ate with my friend. We felt so happy and relaxed. Suddenly, the sky was getting dark and lots of clouds came. We went to go home very quickly. When we came back home, it began rainning.

It raining last Saturday !!

Tatiana Pinto.
Despite it raining last Saturday it stopped early. Despite the fact, I got sad, because I wanted to go to a movie with my husband and our friends.

The day wasn't good. My husband called me and said to me,"My love, today it's so bad, it's raining. We needed to think about if we will go to a movie today or maybe tomorrow". But I didn't want that. I wanted to see the movie "The Dark Knight". I said to him,” Maybe it stopped and we can go to a movie". When my husband came back home the downpour stopped. Moreover, the sun came out.

My husband said, "It's perfect. We can go to Costco and later meet with Victor and Celmira". I thought, "It's a good idea" and I said was ok. Indeed we left early and we could buy some things in Costco. When we met with our fiends in the theater, again it began to rain.

Girl of his dreams

Gina

Despite having a huge body,Mr King still eats a lot of food. The reason why he never had a girlfriend is that he thought he was rich,so he should had a beautiful girlfriend.However,no a beautiful girl wants to date a tub of lard.

One day,he met a girl who was the girl of his dreams.she was sitting in a long chair
of a park,reading a book.Not only did she have a beautiful face,but she also had a slim
body.Moreover she looked sweet and nice.

Mr King sat beside her and said,"It looks like it's going to rain,we 'd better sit in the coffee shop."

The girl said."Although the weather is nice,I would like to have coffee with you."

Mr King was so happy.He paid for the coffee and dessert.During the coffee time,the girl never looked at him,but only at the book and never said a word.

After coffee, the girl went home without told Mr King her name and phone number.
It began to rain.

"Love at first sight" Oraphen (Gob)

Despite their having problems, Tom and Jane were happy overall. They were 2people who were a couple. After a while, they decided to get married, but their family didn't agree with them.
First, they knew each other at the university . They were in the same Economics class. In the class Tom saw Jane who looked interesting, cute. He was falling in love with her at first sight. He walked to her and talked with her. After class they had dinnner and went to the cinema together. So they became a couple.
One day, Jane invited Tom to go to her house to had a lunch with her family. When the family met Tom, they liked him very much. During the lunch meal, they had some conversations and asked Tom about his family. After that, they knew that Tom was a son of Mr. Tim who used to owe them and didn't want to return their money. They changed their behavior to him immediately. They said, "Please go out of my home and don't come here again"
Unfortunately, Tom and Jane didn't know what they should do. They had to hide their contact with each other and discussed that problem. It was not Tom's fault. Tom said, "I don't know what happened to us. I can't ask my dad because he already passed away three years ago. Can you ask your family? How much did he owe?
I will do a job and return it to them by myself." Jand said, "Ok I will ask them and find some jobs to help you"
After a while, they did the job and could return the money to Jane's family. So they could be a couple again.
They decided to get married. During their wedding party, it began to rain, but they still looked happy and didn't worry about the weather because they could be together.

The Cat In Kew Gardens -Tomo Nakamura-

Despite it being his moving day, it was raining heavily. He had to bring some packs many times in heavy rain. His name was Bob. He had a best friend called Will in L.A, but he died last month. Will loved his mother and he bought a necklace for her. But he didn't keep in touch with her, and didn't send it. His mother lived in N.Y, so Bob decided to come here.

Next day, Bob began to look around Kew Gardens. He only knew that she lived here. Not only didn't know where she lived, but also he didn't know her name. Everyday, Bob walked around Kew Gardens. There were a lot of trees bigger than trees, and most people who lived there were old people. It had been raining, day after day.

One day, after the rain, when Bob walked on a road with big trees, he met a beautiful cat that sat on one of the big trees. After that, the cat came with him everyday. While it was raining, the cat didn't appear. But after the rain, the cat appeared and came with him. He sometimes spoke to the cat. The cat looked like listening, although it couldn't understand. After spending time with the cat, he felt that his pain from the loss of his friend was going away. Therefore, he spent long time with the cat. He walked around the Kew Gardens, drank a cup of coffee outside the cafe and sat on the grass in the park, with the cat. The cat looked like enjoying with him, and he healed his sorrow day by day.

After three months, when Bob went to the park, the cat sat on a bench next to an old woman. Then he sat the bench and talked with her. Despite being old, she was beautiful. However, she looked sad. She said that her son had died four months ago. He found Will's mother!

Bob handed over the necklace to her. She was very pleased at getting a wonderful gift from her son, because she was not sure if he liked her. While walking out of the park, they both talked about her son, Will. Bob said good bye to her in front of her house, finding that the cat wasn't coming with him anymore. He tried to find the cat, but it disappeared. He knew that the cat would never come back to him. And it began to rain.

-Tomo Nakamura-

The Fly In The Soup (Maria Mizquiri)

Despite having problems, the two people considered that was a good restaurant. Last week they returned to the same restaurant to eat lunch. They ordered the same soup where they found the fly,but this time they didn't see any fly in the soup. the soup was delicious. it had a lot of green vegetables. After their eating a little bit one called for the waiter to congratulate him. The waiter walked to the table very nervous to ask if everything was all right. The costumer said yes. They pointed to their soup."Look. Those are wonderful and delicious green beans in our soup." The waiter said, "thank You. "The customers Talked to each other. Today we are going to give him a good tip.Moreover we are going to apologize for The trick we did last week.Although the waiter is going to hate us for put the fly in the soup.Furthermore we have to pay for the food we ate last week.Indeed we are going to have problems with the waiter.

A nice trip to the beach ( Agnieszka Bochenek)

Despite having a short holiday,I enjoyed it. A few weeks ago my friends, my husband and I were having a nice trip. We went to the beach. It was a very hot day and we wanted to spend that day in the water.

When we got there we started swimming. After that we lay in the sun and we were speaking about what to do. We were joking and laughing. We decided that we would stay at the beach until the night but suddenly the sky wasn't so sunny any more. The clouds were very dark. The sun wasn't in the sky any more. We didn't know what to do. People started running away and called their kids. I don't know why but we were looking at them and we didn't do anything. After one hour we started to take our things and run. We were laughing and and running away at the same time.

At last we got to the car and we started to pack our things but it was to late. It began to rain. However we were very happy because we had a very nice day altogether. I will always remember that day.