Only Hitomi and Shizuko were absent tonight. They both had another party tonight. Shizuko has a lot of parties.
There were some interesting answers for the homework, but I liked the letters that people wrote the best. I hope you enjoy reading the English magazines that I gave you for winter vacation homework. Hitormi and Shizuko please look around on the web and try to find some English reading materials.
Remember that the first class of the new year will be January 9.
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No one in this class came to the party last night. Too bad because it was a lot of fun. Maybe next year.
We talked a little about Christmas and New Years. I asked the same question that I asked the Step 4 class. Should stores be required by law to close on New Years Day. In this class also the anwers were 50/50. Some people thought they should others didn't. I wonder what most people think. Has anyone seen anything about his in the newspapers or on t.v.?
The homework for winter vaction is to think about which New Year's traditions needed be changed or gotten rid of now that we are in the 21st century. Look carefully at what you do over the holiday and think about the question. Please add a comment 3:26:30 PM
Christmas Party
The Christmas Party was a lot of fun last night. The weather wasn't so good and it was difficult getting here because of all the traffic jams. Our visitors from the JICA Center were really interesting to talk to and I am sure you had a good time getting to know them.
The ending of the party with the Big 5 News and Curtis' haircut made for a big ending to the party. If you have class on Thursday or Friday you will be able to see the his wonderful new look. For those of you who don't have class until after winter vacation will only get too see the grown out version. Curtis says his hair grows quickly, so you might not be able to tell the difference.
I hope to have some pictures up on JOY's site today or tomorrow so keep checking. Please add a comment 1:28:28 PM
