freshman's camp

May 15th and 16th, the members of AGU overseas I belong to went Izu, Shizuoka prefecture, as freshman's camp, so many freshman who decided to join in AGU overseas went there together. In this year, about 20 freshmen participated in this camp. Our grade, or sophomores, are organized three boys and eight girls, but freshmen are on a fifty-fifty basis. I am looking forward to activity with the members.

I couldn't wait the camp because this may be the first official camp since establishment of our club. Until now, AGU overseas scarcely hold any big event, but second-year members moved to change the boring situation. That's nice attitude. Thanks to those, this camp was so excited trip for us.

However, in the very day we had trip to Izu, the worst thing happened to me. I overslept that day, for I studied at university from first period to forth period yesterday, and after class, I ran to Fuchinobe station so as not to miss my train because I had part-time job and no time to be loose. When I came home, the clock was just striking ten p.m. and I fell asleep without notice and setting an alarm. Next morning, only sophomore were supposed to meet for shopping at Machida at ten a.m., but OMG!!!! I woke up at nine thirty. It takes about 2 hours at least from my house to Machida. I thought what was the worst start!!!! I dressed hastily and rushed into my bas.

I arrived and met friends at eleven, of course everyone were so angry. I knew. I was deeply sorry and apologied to them. I wanna throw myself at their feet. We had lunch at McDonardo and joined other members, freshmen and junior. Then we departed for Izu!

We changed to the many trains to Izu. I was so tired but I was pleased with chatting with freshmen and my friends. I wanna back my freshman-days! They are so brightening and filled with much hope. I envy them!

Arrival at Izu!


Izu had a holiday atmosphere and I became an ecpansive mood. No one stood tha platform. In a city, the passangers spilt out of the train onto the platform everyday. I hate it, but Izu suited me. I like there.

We used cabs to go to cotage we would spend overnight. It took about 20 minutes because the cotage stood the top of the hill. The cotage was interesting. Many paintings were on every fusuma and the ethnic dolls were everywhere. The name of the cotage was Negibozu-mura. That sounds interesting, doesn't it?

After checking rooms, we started to cook dinner, curry and rise, and white stew! Actually, I am good at cooking. I often cook lunch and dinner for my family. In order to recover my honor, or being late, I made a effort at cooking! All members said "delicious!" and "I'm really full!". Of course nothing left on my dish! It was so good!

After meal, we took a short meeting and discussed travel abroad. Then we went down to set off fireworks! The long stairs to the bottom were very dark and I was excited coz I liked these darkness. I was in high spirit! In the open space, we enjoyed fireworks.


We enjoyed sparkler at last. This sparkler made us sad a little bit. Perhaps I mean not sad but missing. I said "Summer comes soon!". It was a beautiful youth.

We went back to our cottage and had an all-night drinking party! Wow! We had some games and my hand always held beer. ;-P After party, some boys, a girl, and I continued drinking, and sure enough I drank too much and did everything violently. Also my behavior and tone became bad. In the end, I fell asleep without notice AGAIN. I couldn't join in girl's talking!!!!! I kick myself!

Next day, we cooked breakfast and prepared for leaving the cottage. Everyone looked tired. We cleaned up every room and left the cottage, Negibouzu-mura.

We were sleeping in the train.

At three p.m. we arrived at Odawara. My house was nearby! However I had one thing to do...

It was excited and wonderful freshman's camp. Probably, I enjoyed and drank the best of all members in spite of sophomore. In this summer, I will go Vietnam with overseas' members. I'm so looking forward to it from now!

See ya!