Report 7 New experience in Canberra

Hello every one. Sydney is in the middle of winter now, but it's pretty warm even in the morning so you can wear short sleeve T-shirt daytime. I really prefer the climate in Sydney I think abut it again. 


About English

About English, I'd read news paper until a few weeks ago. One day, my host parents noticed me who couldn't understand the content in the article when I looked the words up what I don't know in front of them. It means my how to study English might go to wrong way. So I recently read only magazine which is short article. I understand the content then my English is improving additionally before. 
By the way, my mother who is from Korea although she speaks Japanese very well says, remembering new words, phrases and slung etc take for a long time. She's lived in Japan for over 20 years but she isn't satisfied with her Japanese. I really think she speaks Japanese fluently. If Japanese people talk with her, we can't realize she is Korean.  I want to be like her. 




About Working 


・Express Bay

I've recently tried to work at Express bay where is in my workshop, and the task in there is really hard. You have to finish the task for less than 20 minutes per car. It is not too difficult, but you have to concentrate and do it quickly.

When I was at the express bay first time, I made some mistakes and the deadline was postponed by my false. I thought the position is extremely different from usual ones. And at the same time, It is really fun then it makes my motivation up for doing something to do quickly. Scotts Honda gives me a good opportunity in Sydney. I always thank Scotts Honda about it. 

・Oil Boy
 

When the time of work was not really busy, my senior who is from Philippines came up with repairing "Oil boy". 
At Scotts Honda, we have some Oil boys which aren't working properly. The cause is mainly oil leaking.
He sticked lots of tapes at the leaking point, then glued it completely. 

Afterwards, he prayed about the Oil boy will be working next time. He is really kind and gentle, he has like Japanese personality. So I hoped his wish will be true. 
Following the day,  I saw the Oil boy leaked more than before. 

 

About Private Life


・My First Surfing 

I recently went to Maroubra beach, then I tried first surfing in my life.  Because I wasn't interested in surfing, I was invited from one of my friends. It was actually awesome. The lesson cost for free for 2 hours, and the group had 12 people including myself. It was for beginner or people who don't get used to do it. I was taught how to ride a wave from instructor. 
Eventually, I was able to stand the surfboard. I excited and had great time. 

・Visit Canberra 

I'm staying in Sydney, But I went to Canberra where is the capital city in Australia for meeting my host father's mother. It means my grand host mother. She already quit her job but really fine and has super energy. 
It took for 4 hours from Sydney to Canberra, then I stayed at her house just for 2 days. It was pretty short time although she took me lots of places. Especially I was so glad to go to Old parliament house and New one. 

New Parliament House 

 Aboriginal Embassy nearby the Old one

 New Parliament House 

 Inside of the New one, the atmosphere was spectacular. 

 Even like this normal road made me relaxed and happy...

Marcus TATTON, Chris VINEY and FUTAGO

BIGHARDY CRAFT

She took me Orchestra although I couldn't take any photos. In spite of It was first time for me, I could feel the passion of instrumentalist. 
It was really good experience then I thought when I'm going back to Japan, I would like to try Orchestra again. Thank you. 

Report 6 Mid-Year

Hello every one. I've stayed in Sydney since around mid-June, so it passed about for a month.I miss lots of friends who are staying in Melbourne. But I think I already got used to Sydney life. 


About English 

I went back to Melbourne just for one day, I did an "Mid Year Review" and took a wonderful English test. 

I met my great teacher, other 3 nice Japanese guys and many people who works at Australia Honda after a long time. I really felt nostalgic.

I study for improving my English by newspaper and TV at home. I'm especially not good at listening, so watching TV is really effective. When I was in Japan I almost didn't watch TV, but I finally noticed doing it is really important for getting used to listening to English. I could hear the conversation at the test more than before. 

I've stayed in Australia for about 4 month. But I always don't think my English is enough. I study English which are many words I don't know, I were so glad if the days of internship would extend. 

This is a photo which went to a bar for drink some pints of beer with 2 muscle guys( my senior in Melbourne)  and 3 awesome Japanese boys. 

About Working

I recently had a new, and interesting experience. It was replacing Power Steering Pump of Accord. It was not really difficult although really important. Before do it, the moving of handle was pretty heavy and made strange sound.

Before taking off the belt 

After taking the belt, and put in the new pump 

Old pump(left) and New one(right). 

Because the colour is completely different we can recognise it is a new one or not.

I did this task with Michael who is from Philippines, and his English accent is the most difficult to understand for me in Scotts Honda. He is a good mechanic, but the personality is a little bit strict, how to ask something to me is really strong and he always says "thank you" strongly after working. But he mightn't be a bad person. Because he likes, and knows about Japanese Anime very well, like "Naruto", "One Piece" and "Dragon Ball". I'm so glad Other country people know Japanese culture.

About Private life 

I went to Bondi beach where is one of the most beautiful in the world. The scenery was really good and I re-recognized the fabulous climate in Sydney. It was also good except a little bit windy. I will go to other beaches Before I'm going back to Japan. 

Bondi Beach

Of course every one who works at Honda likes Japan, and  I really feel greatness of Honda as Japanese company through working with the employee. I'm proud to be a Japanese and a part of Honda workers. Thank you.

Report 5 Started Sydney life

Hello Every one, I've finally arrived at Sydney, the journey what is from Melbourne to Sydney was really good for me. because almost of the way is straight, and I could see spectacular landscape on my way to there, I felt authentic Australia. I'd like to report about it and new life in Sydney. 

(1) On my way to Sydney by Jazz

When I was told what I go to Sydney, I was so glad comprising the journey. I drove narrow, and short road everywhere in Japan. However, Australia is big country and has lots of long straight FREE way. It means I can go great driving for the purpose of migration. It was clearly my good experience. 

   

(2) New homestay 

There are 5 people and a dog in my new host family. Host parents, two boys, me, and Spoodle what is kind of mixed dogs. Every one is funny, kind, and attractive. I really think, the family is perfectly Australian one. Big house with pool, big garden, and cosy atmosphere. They have lots of things what I should learn. 

They took me Japanese restaurant for dinner when I arrived at Sydney. I ate "Katsu-don" after a long time. I went back to Japan at that moment. I really miss Japanese food although Australian one is good. 

(3) Working 

About working, I work at Scots Honda. Every one who works at Scots is always busy. Morning tea is for 10 minutes, and Lunch time is just for 30 minutes. And the job contents are changed compared to when I was in Melbourne. the job was basic and not really difficult. However, My brain is about to spark because the contents in Sydney are hard and I have to do about them quickly. I really feel my knowledge and level are growing up immediately. 

The problem of this car was oil leaking. The cause was deterioration of rubber packing. So Mickey who is my senior and I had to replace the packing. By the way, he works at Scots over 20 years, really good man. 





In these ways, I spend a busy time everyday especially in here. I'll be able to grow up if I don't give up about them. I'm looking forward to my growth. Thank you. 

Report 4 Technical summary of Melbourne

Hello everyone, I'd like to report the technical summary in Melbourne for 3 month. 

I graduated ELSIS(English school), and finished the working at headquarter. Every one who works at headquarter is really kind and taught me various things.

Especially about technical skills, I learnt about basic one from Colin and Denis. 

I mainly learnt:

(1) PDI(Pre Delivery Inspection)

(2) How to replace brake pads

(3) Install toe bar

I'd like to report these 3 things.

(1) PDI(Pre Delivery Inspection)

In these 3 things, I did it the most of all.

First, check there is damage or not, and check other things what are light and monitor etc. 

When you finished to check all things, the last task is washing the car. In that case, you really have to wash it properly, more than usual.

(2) How to replace brake pads

Replacing brake pads are not really difficult,

First you take a bolt of bottom.

Then, raise the caliper brackets.

The new pad is really different from old one, means the old one worked a lot.

After installation of new pads, you have to return a piston.

The piston appeared. If it isn't returned, you can't install the pads properly. 

You can push the piston by water pump pliers and a flat thing( I used an old pad this time)

It returned perfectly.

And then, returned the bolt what you took off first.

Finally, you conform the brakes work or not. 

(3) Install toe bar

I could help this task only half way because it was difficult for me. But I did it many times. 

I did these 3 things many times for 3 month in Melbourne, I can't forget the task and lots of memories.

Thank you.

Report 3 Graduation and started only working

Hello everyone, I really feel to past the time quickly, especially recently I feel a week is like a day.
In this report, I want to tell you three things. 

(1) ELSIS

I graduated English school what is the name of ELSIS. I'd gone there and learnt English for 6 weeks. I had a great experiencee and had a great time. I could make lots of friends who are from other countries, and learnt the cultural difference between my country and another country. It changed my mind and serious personality. 
Everyone who is from another country says," take your time". I like the Phrase. Because Japanese people are always busy, and have no room in their mind. Of course I had no one. But I came here, spent for about 2 month, and I noticed the great how to think. Especially Columbian has like that mind. I learnt it from them in Australia.
My ELSIS life finished and can't meet them frequently. But I feel sad as well as I'm looking forward to new encounter. I really thank ELSIS. 

(2)Working

Finished ELSIS, means started only working.I work with other nice 3 Japanese pepple, and good seniors who are 2 Australian people.They are powerful, and teach various things us about cars. Of course also other information.

Under them, I work Monday to Friday. 8:45 am to 5 pm. The job is fun, and sometimes difficult, but it will be a good experience for me. 

When I had a break time one day, I ate lots of donuts, they're very delicious, and too sweat.

Australian Honda has monthly meeting and like that confection. I moved the one.

There are three Civic(s). We have the task a lot what PDI(Pre Deliverly Inspection) of this model.

 This picture is to install Toe bar. The task is a little bit difficult for me...

Could you see lots of ants?　Australia has some insects, especially you can feel a lot of ants in there. They make their nest even in cars. I've removed the nest a couple of times, it was the hadest job in my experience...

(3)Friends

I made lots of friends, and went to lots of place, Driving, For drink in the city, etc.

I feel fun, enjoy, learn lots of things, have lots of experience. It is the most important for me in my life. They have their languages, and English. So I talk with them in English every time. My listening, and speaking in English are increasing every day by them. I really thank them.

I really can have a good experience in Australia, everything is attractive for me. I definitely can't waste this time. I always think about in the future. and now what I do. In 7 months, I'll grow up and get to Japan as a great person. Thank you.