Movie *Bridge to Terabithia*

Recently, I went to a rental video shop and watched “Bridge to Terabithia”. It became one of my favorite movies. However, to be honest, I was not planning to rent it. I intended to rent other movies, but those DVDs which I wanted to watch were already rented, so I stretched out my hand to pick up “Bridge to Terabithia”.

Originally, “Bridge to Terabithia” is a children’s literature written by American author, Katherine Paterson in 1977 and won Newbery Medal in 1978. The author wrote this story under the influence of her real experience that a friend of her son was killed by lightning at a beach. And “Terabithia” comes from the imaginary island of The Chronicles of Narnia.

There are two main characters, Jess and Leslie. Jess is good at drawing and he feels loneliness in his family. Josh Hutcherson played him. She has a talent of making story. AnnaSophia Robb played her, and moreover, she sings a song, “Keep Your Mind Wide Open” which you can listen in this movie. Maybe you have watched her because she appears on “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”.　These two actors are active in the today’s movie world.

Jess lives in countryside, southwest Virginia. He is the only boy among five children, two older sisters and two younger sisters. This is a poor family. His father is always busy with his work and his mother just takes care of daughters. Jess feels very lonely and does nothing but draw the imaginary world on his sketchbook. One day one family moves in next to his house. This family’s daughter, Leslie is an activity and talented girl. Jess and Leslie gradually became great friends. They create an imaginary kingdom “Terabithia” in the forest near their house that they can across the stream by old rope. After school, they always go there and spend a fun time as this kingdom’s king and queen. Although they enjoy their life in Terabithia, an unfortunate event happens when Jess goes to the National Gallery of Art with their music teacher……….

This is a heart-warming movie. I was moved to tears and this movie made my mind fill with heartrending sorrow and feel refreshed. And the characters that Jess drew were very good, attract people and make you feel nostalgia for your childhood. I recommend you to watch it. I am sure that this movie makes you happy. If you find “Bridge to Terabithia”, please watch!!

Keep Your Mind Wide Open!!

My Summer Vacation

This summer I hanged out with my friends a lot. It was not special such as going somewhere, travelling and so on. However spending time with them is very fun and comfortable for me.

First, I stayed at my friend’s house in Hosigaoka. 6 people came and there were 2 people who became 20 years old then, so we decided to hold a little party in secret to them. That day we tell them a different meeting time to prepare the party but they were going to come ahead of time. We were in a hurry and managed to prepare for a party. I made a cheesecake and we made a card with massage from us. I had our high school class teacher write the massage, too. We pretended to be natural until we gave them surprising presents. After having supper, we gave presents. They were surprised and glad to get them. Our secret party’s plan was a great success!! We talked and talked until midnight and some talked even until early morning. We had a lot of fun time.

And another day, I went out with basketball club friends. We had club activities almost every day in high school days, so it is natural to be together. We ate dinner and then go to a karaoke. One of my friends is really good at singing. I listened attentively to her singing voice. I took charge of playing a tambourine! Of course we talked a lot and a lot. Some people are busy and other live in other prefecture now and also some have got a job. Long vacation is a precious and enjoyable time for us to hang out and talk. I am looking forward to seeing them next vacation!!

I spent usual time in summer vacation, but it was very cozy. Spending with friends make me cheerful and encourage me.