This is a memory from the time when I was six. In July, my kindergarten hosts an overnight trip for all the kids of my year. We rent a bus and stay at a small village on the foot of Mt. Zao. We have all looked forward to this day for so long. Our brilliant […]
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I am six in this memory. In late April, I am sitting with my two best friends in the playground. Our playhouse activity has come to a halt, and currently, we are just sitting, dangling our legs in the spring breeze. “She says she feels sorry for Maiko,” my friend’s voice grabs my attention. “She
In this memory, I am five years old. It is a weekend morning. As soon as my eyes open, the first thing I do is to locate my mother’s whereabout. As an early riser, her sleeping spot next to me is always empty by the time I wake up. In our tiny apartment, one can
It’s that time of yearThe city’s annual firework festivalFrom toddlers to their grandparentsThey all go outTo watch this once-a-year magic Among these peopleAre me and my parentsSitting on the grassLooking up at the skyAfter who knows how many years The first firework shoots up in the skyEverybody bursts into cheersAmong them is me and my
This is a memory from the time when I am five and my little brother is two. On weekday evenings, my mother, brother, and I do a small reading time before bedtime. After dinner and a bath, we all sit on the floor in our pajamas next to our family couch – because the couch
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This memory is from the time when I am five and my little brother is two. Autumn deepens, and it is that time of the year again when we start thinking about Santa Claus and what we want for the upcoming Christmas. This year, I know exactly what I want. It is another toy from
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I am five in this memory. On weekends, there is something I look forward to: a library visit. There is a public library not far from our home, and my mother takes me and my brother there once a week. Sometimes, my father also joins us. The library is about a 5-minute drive away. After
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After dinnerSuddenly, time opens upAnd a moment appears We lie down in front of the TVWatching a movieEating ice cream Like two lazy catsA mother and a daughterSide by side YeahWe’ve caught tonightSomething rare like a shooting star The sudden openingLeading toA magical moment
I am three years old in this memory. My favourite anime character is Anpanman. Not just me. All my friends are passionate about Anpanman. This anime character, who is made of a red bean paste bun and goes out to help people in need, is our hero and our dream. Both boys and girls watch
