Every beginning of summer, [Y/N] and her family take a two and a half week vacation to Bungotakada, Oita, Japan. A 13 hour drive from Tokyo. “Are we there yet?” [Y/N] said, sounding a bit bored. She looks out of the window, seeing cars speeding by on the highway. [Y/N] has this hate and love relationship when going to Bungotakada. What she loved about it was going to the Kumano Magaibutsu, a place where there are multiple hiking trails with small beautiful hidden areas and admirable relief sculptures from the late Heian and early Kamakura period. Another thing she loved was visiting the Choanji Temple. A place other than Kumano, to experience and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere in the secluded temple. It’s where people pray for good things, but [Y/N] wasn’t much of a prayer. She liked the 500 Arhat statue, conveying various facial expressions surrounding the temple and forest ground. It was very delightful to see each and every one of them, since it always give [Y/N] the giggles. Apart from that, specifically the trees. It was told by her parents, that if they had a chance to visit Bungotakada again for a second time around, it would be in Autumn. [Y/N]’s parents explained to [Y/N] that she will really love and admire the spectacular view of the define colored leaves. With the red, yellow, violet colors blending together. Besides her interest in the things she enjoyed the most, there was only one thing that brings her whole journey down. It was visiting her grandparents
Although she was confused with how to celebrate her first thanksgiving as an adult she chose to relax and start new things that come with being an adult. She learns and grows from this experience because it shows how things change and people change once they get older and it’s just apart of growing up. People grow up all the time but it doesn’t mean they will carry their past with them. Growing up is something mostly everyone goes through and its just a matter of forgetting the past and looking forward for what’s to
On her short visit home, how did her former life compare to her new life?
splitting the entire family apart, daughters and all. The road to happiness wasn't easy for her but
In addition due to her new home, all of her surroundings were different. It was as if she was given a brand new start to living life. The only thing she was able to do to distract herself from the memory of her
reason to go there. When her mother starts pressuring her about taking the trip, it makes
escape her life, but all she ended up with were friendships that reminded her of
When she got sent there she had nobody that she knew. Not even a sibling or a parent. She had no information on the camp so she was being forced to go somewhere that she didn’t even know about. She was basically scared and lonely. She didn’t even know if she was going to live, but she did.
the adversity she overcame growing up to get there. And later, in the profound research in her
The seasons play a major role in the development of the plot, allowing action to skip several months at a time by simply mentioning the turning of the leaves. The thematic imagery
The wonderful blooms of the trees planted firmly, bring out the amazing blue of the sky. The old dock with mysteries that overlooks the cool water create a sense of wonder. The rustic old swing provides anyone who stumble across a feeling of comfort in the secluded forest. The tree with many years will continue to be there for anyone who has the opportunity to come across it. This sacred space gives someone a feeling of belonging as it comforts them and makes it feels safe with the vibrant colors displayed among the beauty. Among all, the components that create the glamorous attraction, make one feel welcome and create a longing to go back once again to savor the calming feelings created
adversity. For example having her father's love and support the entire time. She recalls him
She likes spending time with her sisters, mabel, marilyn, and margaret. Her goal is to find happiness despite the hardships that life has to offer. Her biggest regret is not saying yes to what could've been her first and only lover after pushing john away, she struggled to place the relationship that she could of had. Her favorite memory is when she finally became apart of the C.I.A after the operation D-Day was a failure. She now lives a laid back life with her sisters.
that she had to make were the hardest. Some of the things that she had to do affected the
2. She started her own family with many ups and downs. Her children, grandchildren, and, at the time, boyfriend made her feel less gray.
The sunless sky covered the woods over the treetops which created a canopy over my head. The crimson and auburn foliage was a magnificent sight, as this was the season known as Fall. There was a gentle breeze, creating the single sound of rustling leaves. The leaves appeared as though they were dying to fall out of the tree and join their companions on the forest floor. Together with pine needles and other flora the leaves formed a thick springy carpet for me to walk upon.