Maria

Maria is a cheerful and kind mother. She always cared about me. She always seemed to be busy with her job and school. She is a good cook. She made meals we requested.

John

John is a kind father. John didn't live with the family. I couldn't take a picture with him. He still came to meet me at the airport. When we had an event, he came to our house.

Malachi

Malachi is a grandson of Maria and John. His parents go to school, and he lives away from his parents. I usually played with him. He is full of vigor.

Yuni

Yuni is a student from Korea. She is like a considerate sister for me. When I stayed in America, she always encouraged me. She taught me some English too. She likes Japan, and we talked about Japanese actors. We often went to school together.

Sue

Sue is a student from Myanmar. She arrived in Seattle on the same day as me. She is like a cheerful and kind sister. When I had the orientation at GRC, she was together with me.

Anne

Anne is a student from Denmark. She is interested in fashion. She came to Seattle for a one-month program. I often came home with her.

Our residential area was a quiet place, so I felt relaxed at home. There were a bathroom and a room for me in the house. My room had a good study desk, so I was able to focus on studying. I took a shower early at night because taking a shower at midnight is bothering for everyone.

Maria made breakfast for me. When I had time in the morning, I often ate brunch at home. The students staying at the Tuttles came home at different time of the day, so Maria made dinner for each. While I was eating, I talked with Maria, so I didn't feel lonely. Occasionally I ate with my roommates. Maria bought some food for us, so we were able to eat our favorite food.

I often came home by myself. I walked about 30 minutes from the bus stop to my home. Occasionally Maria picked me up at the bus stop. When I had a chance, I came home together with my roommates.

My host family allowed me to put my friends up at home freely, but I always told Maria about it when necessary. I didn't come home late because my host family slept early.

My family are cheerful. We had many women at home, so the conversation became lively. I enjoyed talking with them every day.

The House I Stayed

Living Room