It was a day off. This morning, I joined the English Studying Club. There, we read Roald Dahl's masterpiece "Matilda" step by step (yes, fantastic!). Even though I had read this by using my dictionary as steadily as I could, when it came to my turn and I started showing how I had understood this novel (today we read the part, "The Hat and The Superglue"), I soon found that I had not missed its details carelessly, therefore the other members cast to me severe comments. Oh my! Even though I had been able to enjoy this novel more pleasantly by those "assists", I felt sweated at the end of September.
During the break time, a member asked me where I had learned English in the past. I wondered if I should tell them that I had once belonged to Waseda, but it seemed to be ridiculous because NOW I don't belong there actually, also it could sound too "unreal" or even "fictional" to make them believe (if I were them, I would never be able to accept that). People might say I'm modest, but I am just trying to be as "naked" as I can.
After that meeting, I had lunch and took a nap. At 3 pm, I went to the dentist near my home to check the "treated" part where once my wisdom tooth had existed. After that, I went to the main house of my group home to see the sub-admin. We talked about the treatment I had last Wednesday, and did about the coming meeting with another job coach to discuss my work. After that, I went back to my room.
This evening, I finished reading Koutarou Sawaki's non-fiction about his father's last days and his memories, "Nobody [沢木耕太郎『無名』]". It was very splendid for me, and I shared it with my friends. Then, a friend taught me an interesting YouTube video that had been broadcast as a Japanese TV program's part (I guess). I watched that[＊], and remembered I had once tried to expect how long I would be able to be alive. Now I'm 49, and certainly being able to feel that I can do what I want. To see my friends, to learn English, etc. Yes, even though Waseda gave me various fantastic memories (even though I had almost forgotten them completely), I want to stay modest at the current time, to be a good friend to my mates.
＊「楽しめること1個を見つける」“晩年を生きる美学”作家・沢木耕太郎に聞く
