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Von wegen?
Heute habe ich eine neue Redewendung gelernt: "von wegen". Sie hat mehrere Bedeutungen, aber am haüfigsten wird sie verwendet, um Zweifel auszudrücken oder eine Aussage ironisch zu widerlegen. Beispielsweise kann man auf jemanden lange wartend einmal sagen: "Der hat mir doch versprochen, er wäre pünktlich wie die Maurer. Von wegen!". Außerdem kann man diese Redewendung benutzen, um eine halb rhetorische Frage zu stellen, nachdem man heraustellt, dass die Aussage anderer nicht wahr ist. Zum Beispiel sagt Ihnen Ihr Freund, dass er gerade eben aus dem Fenster sah, wie irgendein Kerl Ihr Auto klaut. Sie laufen blitzschnell zum Fenster und sehen, dass dieser Typ tatsächlich sein eigenes Auto repariert, dessen Aussehen aber dem von Ihrem Auto stark ähnlet. Dann könnten Sie ausrufen: "Von wegen stiehlt er mein Auto? Das ist doch seins!". Habe ich diese Redewendung richtig hinbekommen?
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My favorit snacks
I have been into gummies and pistachios recently.
I especially love Haribo Goldbears. It is really great because I love chewy gummy candies.
I have eaten two bags of Haribo in a week. Haribo has six different flavors, and I like lemon.
When I went to Finland, my dad expected that I would like pistachios when we were shopping. I bought one dag to try, and I ate it. It was really good. I like walnuts, chestnuts, almonds and more, so I may like these kind of stuff.
After the trip, I bought pistachios at two different markets to compare the difference of tasts.
I have also been eating it about five more dags since two weeks.
I guess I will never get tired of eating these my favorit stuff.
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April 3, 2026
vege soup
I have schizophrenia and I am a person with a disability. Even pharmacists and people working in welfare sometimes treat me in a discriminatory way. Perhaps they see people with schizophrenia as a burden on society.
Recently, I have been making vegetable soup to support the healthy longevity of my elderly parents. I simmer a variety of seasonal and affordable vegetables and simply blend them. Making a large batch and freezing it is convenient, healthy, and economical. It tastes better than I expected, and my parents are happy with it.
Because of my illness, I have been taking medication for many years. Sometimes, I find myself wishing that I might die early from the side effects. If I were to live longer because of the soup, it would be difficult for me, and I might continue to be treated as a burden by society. Even so, I want my parents to stay healthy, and that is why I keep making vegetable soup for them.
April 3, 2026
Faire le bise
Dans les pays francophones, c’est typique de faire la bise quand on rencontre une nouvelle personne. Je pense que c'est un peu intimidant, même effrayant, pour les anglophones, parce que notre culture décourage un peu le contact physique. Quand je salue mes amis, je dis simplement « salut », ou peut-être fais un check du poing. Quand je rencontre une nouvelle collègue, on se serre la main. Mais c'est ça. Une bise semble un peu trop amicale, alors les anglophones sont souvent décontenancés. On est guindé et maladroit. Apparemment les sondages ont révélé que les Britanniques sont l’un des peuples les plus réservés. Je pense qu’il semble aussi vrai en Australie. Quand j’ai visité la Nouvelle-Calédonie pour parler le français, je ne connaissais pas la bise. J'étais vraiment surpris ! Mais, après cette surprise, j’avais un autre problème : les nuances. Combien de bises dois-je faire ? De quel côté dois-je commencer ? J’admets que j’ai tendance à trop réfléchir. Mais, je suppose que je vais devoir m’habituer à la bise afin d’aller en France et dans d’autres pays francophones à l’avenir !
April 3, 2026
Tanzen
Mein am tiefsten geliebtes Hobby sind die Irische Tänze. Ich tanze schon seit 1.5 Jahren, zweimal habe an Wettbewerben teilgenommen.
Ich träumte von Irischen Tänze schon als Kind, aber ich wohnte in einer kleinen Stadt, wo es keine Tanzschulen solcher Art gab. Dann bin ich nach einer Metropole gezogen, um meine Hochausbildung zu machen. Selbstverständlich gab es da viele Tanzschulen, aber ich hatte kein Geld für dieses Hobby.
Nur als Erwachsene habe ich eine Möglichkeit das Tanzen zu erlernen. Ich mache es, weil ich finde Irische Tänze äußerst schön und energievoll. Und auch liebe ich die Musik, mit der wir tanzen.
April 3, 2026
Sharing Music
There is an art center in my town where people can experience art, both for free and for a fee. I often go there to listen to classical concerts and wind band performances. Almost every time, I see people who are blind coming to enjoy the music. I feel that they experience music more deeply than sighted people, with sharper senses and more sensitive hearts.
One day, on my way home after a concert, I saw a man tapping the ground with his cane as he walked. I wondered if I should support his arm, but then I realized that I cannot be his eyes for the rest of his life, so I thought it might be better not to interfere.
Instead, I thought that if he ever came to an art gallery, I would like to describe the paintings to him using all the expressive ability I have. However, I feel lonely because even when I go to galleries, I have never met a blind person there.
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April 3, 2026
Meine Familie
Meine Familie ist groß. Ich habe vier Schwerdern. Der erste heißt Zouhour, sie ist 33 Jahre alt und hat einen Doktortitel. Der Zweite heißt Ibtihel, sie ist 30 Jahre alt und arbeitet als Ingenieur. Der dritte heißt Takwa, sie ist 26 Jahre alt und arbeitet auch als Ingenieur. Der letzte heißt Aya, sie ist 19 Jahre alt und studiert Bachelor. Mein Vater ist Autoteilehändler und meine Mutter ist Modedesignerin. Wir verstehen uns gut und treffen uns oft am Wochenende.
April 3, 2026
Slack Off Day
I just finished two quiz today, and I decided to have a short break from memorizing new words. As you might know, Tomb-sweeping Day is coming and we’ll have 3-day-off. But I’m not going anywhere else, I decided to stay in the campus and do some learning for the coming tests.
By the way, I’m considering to take a summer school abroad, though haven’t decided yet where to go, do you have any recommendations?
Also, I just finished watching the movie——Never give up, I think I’ve seen this heroine in another movie about Bali. Both of them are good movies, I love them!
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April 3, 2026
薄焼き餅
「そうなにまずい焼き餅は本当に食べられるか。」と友達が質問しました。「すこしまずいけど、食べるとき、心から温かさが感じられる。」
中学校の時、ある雨の朝、教室に朝ごはんを食べいこうとした時には、急に寒さが増したような気がして、身震いがしました。科学の宿題が書かないことをふいに意識しました。ですから、朝ごはんを食べないで宿題をしました。
15分後に「パタパタ…」という急に走る声が聞きました。「Aさん！（私の名前）」、Bさんは焼き餅を手にしたまま、上着をすこし濡らして、「朝食は食べないそうだから…」と言って、彼は焼き餅を私に渡すと、すぐに立ち去って行きました。ある瞬間、寒気は治まりました。その焼き餅を食べながら、「今日はいい日だなあ」と思っていました。
今は私たちが違う高校に入って、連絡もだんだん減っていきました。けれども、その珍しい体験は記憶の草原にすてきな友達の花が咲いています。
April 3, 2026
Our Family Travel Blog #13
We left London, but the view below was covered in clouds. I had wanted to show my daughters the white chalk cliffs of England, the White Cliffs of Dover, but unfortunately that didn’t happen.
We were supposed to be flying over France on our way to Prague, yet with everything hidden beneath the clouds, I had no idea where exactly we were.
I had been quietly hoping that coffee would be served on the plane, but all we got was mineral water and a snack, which was a bit disappointing. I didn’t touch the snack.
As we were about to arrive in Prague, my daughter pointed out the window. When I looked down, I saw patches of snow scattered here and there.
April 3, 2026
My Graduation Trip in Hong Kong
I still like my graduation trip even though three years has passed, so I'm going to write it down. Before going to heaven in the future, this journal can remind me of this pure and happy time.
In March 2023, I felt a bit nervous before heading to Hong Kong, because it was my first time to visit a place outside mainland China and I thought maybe I would encounter a lot of problems during this trip. However, all the people I've met in that city were quite friendly and warm-hearted. When I got lost on streets after getting off the train, as I didn't buy a local SIM card in advance, the pedestrians would show me correct directions. When I was too shy to make friends in the hostel at the beginning, my roommates invited me to join their lay-back chats. When Sunny (a Thai roommate) knew that I didn't have Octopus (HK transportaion card), he gave me one with lots of balance inside and let me use it. When we sauntered along the slopes in Central, I was heartened by Star's (another Thai roommate) words, "You can say NO to everything you're not OK with."
Besides the people I've met, I also love this city itself. I discovered a lot of different cultures here and I found that no matter what you wear, what you look like and who you are, people won't stare at others with curious and unfriendly glimpses. And in this wonderland, I could get rid of fear, insecurity and censorship temporarily (compared to HK, there are so many annoying restrictions in mainland China). Though Hong Kong has changed a lot since the protests took place in 2019, I still love it because of the openness and inclusiveness. Hong Kong once offered a safe place to tremendous opinions, so people could talk, read books and search for information freely. It makes me realize that freedom is our unalienable rights and no one can deprive us of basic human rights.
In the last morning, I wanted to say goodbye to my friends before leaving the cozy hostel, but all of them were having sweet dream. Therefore, I left silently. However, on the ferry to Macau, my emotions exploded like a volcano and I couldn't help crying. I love my friends I've met in that city, I still want to hang out with them together one day. I also love the freedowm in Hong Kong, which allows me to be myself with any fear and anxiety.
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Tomb Sweeping
Many people wonder why it always seems to rain around the time of tomb sweeping day.
There is a folk saying: those who have left us are not truly gone.
They are hidden in the clouds, when it rains they follow the raindrops back down returning to the places they once knew so well.
We look at the rain outside the window and think it is just the weather.
But in truth, it carries the tears of those who miss us.
The rain falls to the ground, seeps into the soil, and takes our longing with it.
It delivers our feelings to them far away, so the rain is never just cold weather.
It is a bond that cannot be broken between two worlds.
It is our loved ones hidden among the clouds quietly coming back to see us again.
As Christians, we don't bow down to our ancestors.
Yesterday I went to the cemetery and wiped the tombstone.
Pray to God in front of the grave.
April 3, 2026
Tomb-sweeping Day
Qingming Festival, also called Tomb-sweeping Day is a traditional Chinese festival that honors one's ancestors.
It falls in early April when Spring begins.
Families visit their graves of their ancestors to clean the tombstones and offer food to show respect.
People also enjoy outdoor activities like flying kites and taking walks.
Eating Qingming snacks such as green rice balls is a tradition.
The festival reminds people to respect their family history.
Tomb-sweeping Day is a time to remember ancestors, so don't say "celebrate this day."
One year, when I was sweeping a tomb, I passed by another unnamed one.
I heard the voice of Namo Amitabha clearly.
I looked at the tombstone and found that an audio player was automatically playing there.
It's not scary during the day, but it's scary at midnight.
April 3, 2026
Donnerstag, 13. November 2025
Donnerstag, 13. November 2025
Keine Arbeit heute. Der Rücken tut mir weh, also bin ich zu Dr. Bones gefahren. (Er heißt nicht wirklich "Dr. Bones" aber ich nenne ihn so, weil er Orthopäde ist.) Ich habe den Knorpel in meiner Wirbelsäule zusammengedrückt. Zweifellos, weil letzten Monat ich meinen schweren Koffer durch Shinjuku-Bahnhof getragen hatte. Kein Gewichtheben hat er mir geheißen, und kein Jogging für eine Weile. Spazieren ist O.K. Jede Zeit, wenn ich bei Dr. Bones bin, trägt er ein verschiedenes Toupet. Es ist komisch.
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