X'MAS 2012

12/24

I went to school to practice dance at 9:00 morning. I woke up at 6:00 and left home at 6:50. I was really sleepy. We had only a few days to the stage, so we practiced hard every day. After the practice, I went to Carlos san’s house. Carlos san is a Peruvian man who lives near my house. He holds Christmas party every year. My family was invited to the party every year and many people gather to his house. They all bring many presents and put under a big Christmas tree. As I and my brothers grew up, we became busy and could not go to his house. I could not go last year too because I had to study. He prayed for my passing the exam at mass. I wanted to say thank to him so I decided to go to his house with my parents this year. Many people such as his family and his friends are at small house so there was thronged atmosphere. I ate various Peruvian foods. Since I was little, he and his family have offered Peruvian foods so I love eating them. My favorites are “Papa a la Huancaina” and “Anticucho.” Papa a la Huancaina is boiled potatoes and eggs with a little spicy cheese sauce. Anticucho is spit roasted beef hearts tasted with spice. I really like spicy taste of Peruvian foods. I also ate very sweet cakes. After dinner, I played with my friends and got many presents from Carlos san dressed in Santa Claus suits. And at the moment of changing to 12/25, we pulled crackers and drank a toast. At midnight we came home with many presents.

12/25

I had practice this day too. However, our dance circle held a Christmas party! We each brought presents and traded on music. I got black beers. I cannot drink so I’ll give to my father and brothers. After the party, I went to Sky Tree with my friends. I saw it for the first time. It was really big and more beautiful than I had expected. I took many pictures with friends! We had dinner at Afternoon Tea. The cake was really good. I was happy to be with my lovely friends on Christmas. <3

12/26

My Christmas was not over yet. On this day I went to Zepp Diver City in Odaiba with dance circle members to perform our dance. This performance was the first one for 19^th seniors. I was a member of genre of house, but I could be a part of opening members. I like the choreography, but the costumes were also good. Each member wore different costume. Mine was a red plaid shirt, a denim overall, a navy colored knit cap. And I made my hair single braid hair. We practiced everyday for this stage. Our group was the last number! When I was at the wing of the stage, I felt a little nervous, but once standing on the stage, I felt excited in front of much audience. I could watch guest dancers’ performance. There was a teammate of my brother! J I really enjoyed the day, BUT there was an accident. Actually, when I watched other group’s dance before our performance, I felt tired and my face was hot. My face on a mirror was red. I wondered if I had a fever, but I tried to forget that. As the time of our performance comes, I came to be exhausted more and more. I was sure I had a fever, but I had to finish the performance. After the performance, I told my senior that I cannot go to the close party because of fever. I was sad. L

My Christmas this year was a little full of ups and downs but I got a great new memory!