The Most Interesting and Surprising Thing

Hello!
It has been 76 days since I left Japan.  I got used to live in Brisbane.  I made a lot of friends all over the world.  These days, I joined wasabi, which is UQ's Japanese social activity, and made  many Aussie friends!  My life in Brisbane is so good.  I can enjoy my life.  My teachers, Agnes and Martin, give me many tips for IELTS every day.  And at home, I talk with my host mother during dinner.  I talked about my birthday with her on Tuesday and she asked me what kind of food I wanted on my birthday!  I'm very happy to stay with her.

However, not everything is going well.  I have some problems, of course, it is included my poor English skills.  I took IELTS last month, but the scores were not good.  I MUST study English and use it more.  Moreover, I cought a cold this month.  It was so terrible.  I couldn't help being absent from school because of it.  Now I feel much better!

I also found some differences between Australia and Japan, which are so surprising and interesting.  Among them, the most surprising and interesting experience is closing time.  A lot of shops close too early!  In Japan, stores open till late especially on holiday.  In contrast, some shops don't open on public holiday in Australia!  At first, I couldn't understand why stores close on holiday because holidays are good time to make more profits for shops.  But now, I think that Australian people consider spending their time with their families is more important than working to earn more more money.  How wonderful! I wish I could work here. but I'd also like to work in Japan.  Both of them are fascinating for me!!!

Anyway, I have an awesome time in Brisbane.  I really like this city.  I'll enjoy everything in Australia!