Happy New Year🎍⛩✨ I can’t believe it is already 2026. This year, I want to become a person who can take action quickly and make plans more carefully. I also want to study hard, but at the same time enjoy my university life because I only have a short time left as a student🥲 I think it is important for me to balance my studies and personal life so that I can grow in many ways. Right after the New Year started, I went glamping near Mount Fuji. The area was covered with snow, so it was very cold, but the scenery was beautiful. Even though the temperature was low, we had a BBQ outside and enjoyed delicious food together. At night, my friends and I stayed up talking until very late. It was a special and memorable time because we could relax and laugh a lot. On the day we returned home, we visited Fuji-Q Highland. I rode one roller coaster, which was very exciting and a little scary, but it was a fun experience. After that, we ate houtou, a famous local noodle dish. It was warm, tasty, and perfect for the cold weather. The whole trip was wonderful, and it made me want to travel again. I hope to go somewhere nice during spring vacation as well. Have a nice day✋🏻

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Start the new year with a fun challenge instead of another “I’ll do it tomorrow.” Why not learn a new language and surprise everyone (including yourself)? Learning a language this year could be your smartest decision yet. Go ahead — give it a try and see where your new words take you!

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During my winter vacation, I worked many shifts at my part-time job and earned a lot of money. I wanted to use my long break in a productive way, so I decided to focus on working as much as possible. During the first three days of the New Year, the restaurant was extremely busy. There were so many customers that the kitchen was very hectic, and we were constantly moving without rest. It was physically tiring, but at the same time, it became a very valuable experience for me. I learned how important teamwork, communication, and staying calm under pressure are in a busy workplace. Going back a little, I spent New Year’s Eve with my friends. We visited Iseyama Kotai Shrine to pray for the coming year. The shrine was crowded, but the atmosphere felt special and meaningful. I drew a fortune slip, and it was “great luck.” Because of that, I felt hopeful and believed that this year would be a good one. After visiting the shrine, we enjoyed food stalls and drank alcohol together. We talked, laughed, and shared a warm moment to welcome the New Year. I feel that I was able to start this year in a very positive way. I hope that I can spend this year peacefully and stay healthy without any major problems.

Hi! I still live in Phu Quock. I live in a small hut. There are a lot of trees around the hut. Perhaps I'll stay here until January 16.

Hi, and welcome back to Captain Seasalt and the ABC Pirates with Teacher Alyse! Today, we’re going on an adventure to learn words that start with the letter Z Are you ready? Listen carefully, repeat after me, and then try reading them on your own. zebra, zinnia, zebrafish, zebu, zucchini, zeppelin, zither, zipper, zoo, zen garden, zodiac Great job! Keep practicing, and if you’d like free flashcards to follow along, send me a message. You can also watch this Super Simple Songs Captain Seasalt video on YouTube to learn even more! See you next time—bye for now!

During the year-end and New Year holidays, I went back to my hometown and spent time with my family. It was also my younger brother’s birthday, so I gave him a Tom and Jerry puzzle, which is his favorite. When he opened the present, he smiled a lot and looked very excited. Seeing him so happy made me feel warm and reminded me how important family time is, especially during the holidays. At the same time, the New Year period was not completely relaxing for me. Since the beginning of the year, I have been practicing hard every day for my Korean speaking test. In the previous semester, I could not speak well during the test, and my teacher became angry with me. That experience left a strong impression on me. After that, I felt anxious almost every day, and there were many nights when I could not sleep well because I was worried about the next test. However, I did not want to give up. I continued practicing speaking Korean from the New Year, repeating the same sentences again and again and trying to speak more confidently. Today, I finally took the speaking test. This time, my teacher did not get angry with me. When the test finished, I felt very relieved and truly happy. It made me realize that my effort was not meaningless. This experience gave me more confidence and motivation. I want to continue studying Korean with this positive feeling and keep improving step by step. I hope that I can face future challenges without being afraid and grow through my efforts.