[UP1 Reflection #1] What I learned from Tomomi

After listening to Tomomi's story, I learned many new things and felt inspired by her ideas and experience. 

Tomomi said, "Not only to learn English but also as a tool to improve communication with people." I thought it was a very good idea. I also want to enjoy learning English, and I want to be able to communicate with many people like Tomomi.

 I was surprised that common sense can change by going abroad. I learned that there are many people in the world and many different values. 

What impressed me the most was that Niigata is famous for Furumachi. I didn't know that!  I was surprised that geisha are also famous in Niigata!! I thought geisha were only in Kyoto, so this was really interesting. 

I want to keep in mind these four things to get the IKIGAI!! I want to keep in mind "what I love, what I am good at, what I can be paid for, and what the world needs". If I can value them, I think I can live a happy and good life. 

One question I have for Tomomi is: How do you practice English in your daily life?

 It was a lot of fun to listen to Tomomi's story!