I was recently interviewed by my local newspaper about my trip to Japan. I had no idea when it would be printed so I could only wait and check each day. On Wednesday, May 28th, my dad brought in the mail and the newspaper. I was looking through the mail, quickly glanced at the newspaper and noticed a picture of my mother! I said aloud, "Heyy, why is Mom in the paper?!" I then realized that my dad and I were also in the picture and that the article about my trip was printed on the very front page of the local newspaper! I was so excited, and I must have read it over about five times in a row. I scanned in the article and attached it below.
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Countdown!
My journey to Japan begins June 13th and ends July 30th!
12 comments:
Awww shamrin im sooo happy for you and also proud to call you my friend. You've worked so hard for this and it's becoming real. I hope you have a wonderful time in Japan, Bring me back a good manga!!! =]
Ily!!
- Eric
thwarted again....by someone who wasnt sarah.....my luck is cursed.
2nd....ftw I guess -____-
me and sarah need to stop being failures!
I already told you, but congratulations! I'm so excited for you! I know this has been your dream and it's finally happening! Take lots and lots of pictures. And bring home some cute Asian boys in your suitcase!
But anyways, I know you'll have fun.
You worked hard for this and got it!
I LOVE YOUUU :]
Shamrin,
Great newspaper article! A very nice tribute to you and your family!
Fernandina Beach now world famous, especially in Japan...
Aw...
I totally not only to Will but first place to someone else. *Double fail*
But anyway, that's awesome! XD I got excited when they put me in the newspaper, and I just had a quote that made me sound horrible...
I'm sooo proud of you!!!! I miss and love you :) Have a fun and safe trip...make the most of it and take lots of pictures!!!!
xoxoxoxo,
your cuz Marnae
Shamrin, I am so proud of you. I will check your blog everyday....
Enjoy and stay safe.
Love,
Aunt Chris (Godmother)
Shamrin!!!!! OMG!!! I just wanted to tell you that I am EXTREMELY happy for you to find out that you get to spend your summer living your dream in going to Japan. I'm super excited for you, honestly. I know how much you've been wanting to get the chance to do something like this and I think it's wonderful you finally have the opportunity. I just want to tell you that I love you a ton, and you definitely deserve this. You're one of the most dedicated people I know and you've earned this. These past years (oh so many) have been great and I know you'll have an awesome time overseas and I can't wait to hear all about your trip. Definitely post a ton...You know I'm curious like that! :D
Love always!!!
Danielle
Congrats on being in the paper! I just found this link to your blog, and you remind me so much of...me! : )
I was also a YFU Japan scholarship winner (Okinawa Peace Scholar for the summer of '06) and I also made a blog of the experience on blogger. I don't know if you've seen it or not, since it was on the Alumni corner of the YFU homepage, but it's http://ajourneyofdiscovery.blogspot.com
Have a WONDERFUL time in Japan, I know you'll love it and remember to keep up with your blog! It's a wonderful way to look back on your exchange when it's all over...
Best of Luck!
Kristi
Someone once said...."Children do great...despite their parents". Well, in your case, you have wonderful parents who are great role models (but thank g-d you have your mom's brains). Congratulations on doing so well in school and good luck on your travels to Japan. And as they say in Japanese: "Ganbate kudasai" and よい旅［ご旅行］を; 気をつけてね
Larry Goldman
I am so proud and excited for you.
I know how much you have been wanting to do something just like this. I'm so looking forward to reading your blog. Enjoy yourself,
Mary Borland
Hey Shamrin it really looks like your having an amazing time this summer in japan cant wait to read more, sorry ive gotten on so late to check up on your blog =(.
Well i hope the rest of your Japan summer goes well and im so HAPPY for you. Have a great trip. You deserve it!
~Lacey =)
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