Lake Macbride.

I want to go to Lake Macbride with my friend who is going to come to Iowa City. Actually, I haven't been there, but I heard a lot of things about there through people. One thing is in spring and fall, the view is beautiful. Second, it is good to take a rest. The last one is we can ride a boat there. Therefore, I want to go there especially with my friend.

Where is the best place you have visited in the US?

　The best place I have visited in the US is New York. I visited there in this spring break, just a few days ago. In New York, there are many good places which I like. The central park is very good place to me. In the park, many people walked with their dogs. It looks very comfortable and happy. Also, The MoMa (Museum of modern art) is very good place. It exhibits many good modern arts. If you are interested in art, I suggest you go to MoMa. In New York, There are many stores for shopping. Soho and 5th avenue are interesting place for shopping. Finally, musical is very impressive to me. I saw “Mamma-Mia”, it is very exciting. In New York, there are many interesting things, so I want you to go there for one time.

My favorite movie genre

　My favorite movie genre is musical. There are several reasons, why I like that. First, actors usually sing a song instead of telling words. In Hairspray, actors express their thought by a song which has tone and rhythm. They make me excited. Second, actors really sing a song on their own voice. They may not be professional singers, but they sing sweetly in the movie. In Moulin Rouge, Nicole kidman and Ewan McGregor sing together. Their song is very beautiful, so I like it. Finally, they are dancing with songs. In Chicago, actors are dancing like dancers. It’s very attractive. Whenever I see the musical movies, I think as if I would see one of the real musical which is made very well. It’s very exciting and fun. So I like the musical movie.

You can do it!

　‘You can do it’ this is the best advice I have ever received. When I had to do something which I never had done, I tended to be afraid of doing it. That made me have passive attitude. Whenever I hesitate, someone who knows me well say to me ‘You can do it’. This advice gives courage to me. I feel better and more comfortable. And now, whenever I do something, I say to me, ‘It is okay. I can do it. Don’t be afraid’. It is very good advice and encouragement for me.