15 days trip

As I mentioned before I'm going to South Island from 22 December.
It's 15 days trip with 24 people including bus driver and guides (Actually they don't seem to be a guide, but I'm not sure. It might be similar to a guide).
The places I'm going to visit are showed below.

Auckland
Wellington
Pinton
Kaikoura
Tekapo
Queenstown
Queenstown Milford Sound
Franz Josef
Fox Glaciers
Motueka

While I'm travelling, I'm not sure that I can use wireless internet, so I may not update this blog for the time being.
When I come back from trip, I can uproad several articles to the blog certainly.
As such I have to tell in advance,
"Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!"

TED talks 4

I'm glad to see the Amy Cardy's presentation.
She told us how body languages can affect us and might have an impact on our chances for success.
I always use negative body language because of my mind, and I don't become confident.
As a result I often fail something.

In her opinion, if we try 2 minutes positive language everyday and keep it, we can change.
The below phrase she said might be true.
"Fake it till you become it"

Amy Cardy: Your body language shapes who you are
http://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are.html

Bungy jump

I'm going to 15 days trip to South Island from December 22.
I booked the highest bungy jump in the world.
I'm feeling a little nervous because I've never tried it.
But this must be a tremendous opportunity and I think it has a possibility to change myself.
I've been thinking that the decision to try something new builds myself strongly.
I'm not sure whether I can do such a thing or not, though, I can never know unless I do it.
I'll report it after coming back from trip.
Please wait for a while.

Sailing

 

I'd like to give a describe of today's aftenoon class.
As I mentioned before, we went to the devonport in afternoon class even though our class is conversation.
And also, we went sailing in that class yesterday.

The last week, teacher asked us, "Would you like to go outside? If so, where would you like to go?"
And the one students said, "I want to go sailing."
At that time we thought it was so expensive that we conluded not to go sailing.
After the class, however, the teacher seemed to be looking for how to go sailing cheaply and she finally found out.
Usually we have to pay more than $150 for it, but the one she found out was only $20.
We discussed the fare and decided to go sailing.

Unfortunately it raind a lot, it was a little tough for me.
Although such a bad weather, we could enjoy it and I thought it was a nice experience.

This conversation class is funny, but I have to change the class from next year because I'd like to learn something new.
Actually there are a variety of classes in the afternoon and what I'll try is for those who are interested in looking for job.

I'm sorry, teacher. I have to change.
I appreciate her some suggestions to do activities.
I hope that I'll be able to take her class again.

Takapuna beach

Takapuna beach, which is in north shore in Auckland, is very beautiful.
Many people enjoy wind surfin, football, Frisbee, and so on.
As water is warm enough to swim, some people are also enjoying swimming.
It's the best season to enjoy swimming now, so I will try it in this summer.
Anyway, there are many beautiful beaches in New Zealand.
I hope to visit as much as possible.

Kafka on the shore

I borrowed one book, titled "Kafka on the shore" by Haruki Murakami.
Although I've already read it in Japanese, I wanted to try to read in English.
Fortunately he is famous not only in Japan but also in some other countries, we can read his books in English.

Frankly speaking, I sometimes come across a difficult word but I can guess to some extent.
This kind of difficulties don't bother me so much.
I'd like to read ahead soon.
I think reading books is very useful to increase vocaburaly.
I should make the time to read books as much as possible.

Devonport

Devonport, across the sea from downtown, is great place to enjoy the sightseeing in Auckland.
I went there on Thurthday's afternoon class (actually it was a conversation class) with a teacher and classmates.
It was sunny with a bit wind, and an ideal weather to walk around.
It took approximately 10 minutes from downtown to debonport, and it cost $11.
We can go there at ease.

Anyway, when we went to the summit of mountain, there was amazing scenary.
We could see the city, the beautiful beach, and the other islands.
I thought it was better view than one of Mt. Eden probably because debonport is surrounded by the sea.
I was satisfied with this small trip. I appreciate the teacher for taking us there.