Tag Archives: taiko

Dream Halloween

Posted on October 28, 2007 by Sophia

My taiko group performed at Dream Halloween today. It was so amazing. It was a huge charity event for children affected by AIDS. I didn’t get to look around since I was backstage the entire time, but from what I … Continue reading →

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Us vs. Them

Posted on August 27, 2007 by Sophia

While I’ve been here, I’ve noticed a huge difference in the people here in Okinawa and the people (including me) back in states. The people here are so much kinder and are always perfectly polite. I always feel like such a rude American. … Continue reading →

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So I went to an 8 year old’s birthday party today.

Posted on April 16, 2007 by Sophia

He’s so cuteeee and his siblings/cousins are so nice. I already knew that, though, since they’re in taiko with me. But it was rediscovered today. Anyway, so I was kind of nervous (yes, the cuteness intimidates me.) because I wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 9, 2006 by Sophia

I always kinda forget how much I love performing taiko. I haven’t performed taiko since May so the feeling kinda left me, but when I got up there today, I was like, “This is so fun.” Except by the third song, … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 14, 2006 by Sophia

Taiko at the Children’s Festival: Before the performance. Only me, the girl above me, the guy, and the boy on the farthest right aren’t new to taiko. For the rest of them, it’s their second performance. The gold and red … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 30, 2006 by Sophia

One and a half hours of odori and two hours of taiko, dancing practically nonstop. I was so tired and hot and exhausted. I fell asleep in the car. I saw the middle school play, Grease. I couldn’t understand what they were … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 23, 2006 by Sophia

I’m making it through the day on three hours of sleep. So far, I’m doing okay. I can’t believe that yesterday I went to Relay for Life at 9am, left at 10am, went to the Cherry Blossom Festival somewhere and … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 27, 2006 by Sophia

Okay, so I’m procrastinating. Can I help it if I have better things to do than the country report? Like going to Rite Aid!?!? Or sleeping!?! Or watching TV?!?!!!?!??!?!??!! I didn’t think so. Anyway, about ten little kids (all under … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 16, 2006 by Sophia

Pokey is a stick. He used to be a pinecone, but after Alice and I adopted him on our journey to Rite Aid, he lost all his extra parts. We kicked him the whole way there (almost) and the whole way back … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 8, 2006 by Sophia

I have even more glorious news. I officially have a new computer. And Windows XP (finally). And dude, it’s so quiet. I’m installing AIM right now. 76% completed so far. It’s taking a while. Probably cuz there’s some other random security … Continue reading →

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