Temples and churches

I went to a temple a few days ago. In the temple, there were many people. And some tourist guides were introducing the ritual in the temple.

5 a.m.

I finished some work in the office. It was 3:30 a.m. I decided to stay in the office for an hour, just to take a nap. Then, I woke up and left the office.

Swimming pool

A friend posted a story on Instagram. She indicated that she was going to a hotel for swimming.

One day break

I just finished some work and was ready to go back to the apartment. On the metro, a friend sent a message. He asked me to take a one-day trip.

Passport expired?

A few days ago, I saw a post on Facebook and someone just published a story about a trip. And it was a trip with interesting “memories.”

Sleeping problem

A few weeks ago, I met some friends, who I’ve not met for a few months. We decided to go to a hotpot restaurant for dinner.

Where do you live?

A few days ago, I met a friend in a hostel. She was thinking about staying in a hostel for a month.

San Marino

A few months ago, a friend sent a photo in a chat group. It was the result of a football match. It was an international match and one team was the San Marino national football team.

How to give a speech?

It was a while ago. A friend was going to give a speech to the club she went to. She asked me if there were some interesting topics.

Travel with your colleague?

I got a message from a friend and she was going to take a trip with her colleagues.

Souvenirs from Alsace

I had dinner with high school friends. Before dinner, they gave me some presents. I was just so surprised.

Hair cut

A few months ago, I went to a barber shop. The hair designer had been busy that time and I actually waited for a few days when he became available.

He was just born

I just grabbed a cup of beer and sent a message to a friend, who now lives in Peru. He told me several times that he liked that beer. So, each time I taste that beer, I always text him.

Security check

I got an email from an airline company. It was before a trip to the Netherlands, and it indicated some important notices about security checks.

You have a laptop?

A friend came to the airport to see us. I was with some friends and we were ready to take a trip to Japan.

Rumor

A couple of weeks ago, I was chatting with some friends. A friend demonstrated that a fancy restaurant would be closed soon.

​​Flavor

I entered a restaurant and the owner was at the counter. I asked him if there were beers available.

Your credential?

A few weeks ago, I listened to a podcast show. In the show, an interpreter indicated that he went to a baseball stadium. He worked for a baseball franchise, so he can enter some stadiums for free with his credential.

Money

A few weeks ago, I watched a YouTube video. A YouTuber has some conflicts with one of his staffers. And they decided to part ways. Previously, in several of his videos, that staffer showed knowledge of luxury goods.

Extra time

I texted a friend to ask her if she was going to an exhibition. She said that she was in Lyon for a business trip. I wished her good luck on the trip.

Just book it in advance

In late July, my friends and I read the news that there will be a huge game in Tokyo. We all like sports and would like to go to watch that game. However, there isn't any information related to ticket purchasing.

Airbnb news

Around 2 or 3 months ago, I read news online and there was something that truly drew my attention. It was the news about Airbnb. Well, the news didn’t look good to Airbnb’s reputation. And if it’s true, Airbnb truly has to solve the problem.

Secret trip

A couple of weeks ago, I listened to a podcast show. In the show, the host indicated that he planned a secret trip for his girlfriend.

Meet your friend on the road?

It was in the winter. The weather wasn’t so good. I was taking some photos in Venice. My friends were taking photos as well. Suddenly, someone was calling my friend’s name.

What should you wear?

In mid-summer, I listened to a podcast show. In the show, 2 hosts discussed the jersey worn by players in an event. One host just didn’t like the design of that jersey.

Cereal

I was chatting with a roommate in a school dormitory room. We were talking about breakfast.

​​Jam

I listened to a podcast show a few months ago. In the show, the host mentioned toast with jams. He really likes certain types of jams.

Show your commitment

A few months ago, I talked to a friend from Portugal. The night was a match night and Portugal national football team was scheduled to play.

Got something free

I talked to a friend in a hostel. He just came back from Japan and shared his trip in Japan.

Airlines

I just watched a video on YouTube. A well-known airline sponsored a sporting event and it was a successful one.

Covid?

A few weeks ago, a friend sent me a message. He indicated that he just tested positive for covid. His throat didn't feel right.

Glasses

I saw a friend in the apartment and saw there was something different. I asked her if she had a new pair of glasses. She said yes.

Best travel mates?

A few days ago, I listened to a podcast show. In the show, the hosts were discussing mates. After listening to the show, I began to think about travel mates.

Karaoke

“Hey, we would like to go to a karaoke, would you like to join us?” A friend asked me.

Social media

Just a few days ago, I talked to a friend, who just came back to the apartment. We chatted a little bit and she indicated that she went back from a bistro.

Bike

A friend sent a link to a chat group, in which we talked about football. He demonstrated that he felt so emotional after watching a video.

Bike

I was waiting for a friend. He was going to a restaurant that he works for. And I was going to a store near that restaurant. We decided to go there by bike.

Fire

A few weeks ago, I was working in a shared office. Suddenly, I heard a sound, which was getting louder and louder.

I think I will come back

“Hey, are you staying in that place in July?” I got a message from a friend, who has traveled a lot this year.

Strike?

In late May, a well-known global semiconductor manufacturing company faced a serious problem. Its labor union called the strike. I watched the news and several experts analyzed the impacts of the strike.

Cartoon

A few days ago, I listened to a podcast show. In the show, a guest indicated that he really likes a cartoon character and he likes to buy merchandise of that character.

MONA LISA

Several weeks ago, I was browsing Facebook and saw a post. The post was very interesting. It was a painting which clearly showed a long queue in front of the painting of Mona Lisa.

Color

A few weeks ago, I read an article about a mayor’s decision. A mayor decided to paint an old building into bright colors.

You like sausage?

A few months ago, I watched an interview on YouTube. In the interview, a football star from Germany asked a question to a player that used to play for England.

A friend’s dream comes true

A few months ago, I got a message from a friend. We’ve known each other for more than 10 years. In the message, she invited me to an opening event.

One that I didn’t go

I received a message on Facebook messenger. A friend provided her ideas on my trip to Paris. She indicated that we would go to a restaurant that provides a very unique dining experience.

Clothes

I was standing in front of a clothes dryer and took out my clothes. However, I found that I made a mistake.

Come visit us

A couple of months ago, I had dinner with some old friends. We really enjoyed the dinner and talked a lot. And a friend, who is doing business in China, indicated that he and his wife would like to see us visit them soon.

Shrimp

I was in a discount store, which provides a wide range of products. While looking at some products, my phone rang. A friend asked me if I would be available for dinner the next day.

Impact

A few days ago, I was taking the metro. In the metro, I saw the signs with different languages and the station announcements are in several languages as well.