Ginowan,
Japan
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
I guess it is time for me to do some reflecting. My kids are taking tests, so I have no class and it is a rainy day. Oh, well I don`t really know what to talk about. I`m not in the writing mood! I`ll give it a shot though, who knows maybe something good will pop out. More than likely this will just be a bit of a ramble though. A few things have happened in the last month. The decision to stay or go has come and gone. And my was it fun. Won`t go into the details too much. First we were staying. One more year, and I was looking forward to spending another year with my friends here and doing some more traveling around Asia. I still had some hesitations about staying another year away from my family, but I cleaned my apartment, bought a new cupboard and threw out my disgusting couch. (it was quite terrible) I even signed the paper saying I would stay another year. And I went couch shopping! After a year and half of having a drab apt. I figured I could spring for some new digs for the next year and half. But some things fell through. And now I am not staying another year. And I was stuck without a couch or any where to sit in my apt! Ahhh so now I have (gulp) six months left on my little island. The thought of leaving makes me quite sad. There is so much I will miss of this place. It has become quite comfortable and cozy. Though my Japanese is still shit. I have made some really close friends here and gotten accustomed (for the most part) to all the little nuances created by living in a culture wholly and utterly different from mine. For example, today is Valentine`s Day. Do they celebrate it here you ask? Why yes, indeed they do. The women are suppose to give chocolates to the men. All men. Their coworkers, fathers, husbands etc. Yes, I did give chocolate to my male coworkers, and boyfriend. And My women friends and coworkers as well. So there. Ok, I think I`ll stop talking about that now, before I get to teary. I bought the couch anyway btw. It was a brilliant move. Now I just hope I can sell!
Oh yes, what`s next. Well, that is still tbd. (to be determined) But there is a tentative plan in the works that includes more traveling. YEA!!! A little stint around Europe for a few months before coming home for a couple months around Christmas time. Yes, you read that right, it is not a typo. I will be home for a few months probably around November/December. ((Stay in your seat- no jumping up and down or your boss will know you are not actually working right now!!!)) Then it is off on the next adventure, South America OR Africa. Looking for a program that fits what I (we) want to do now. So that will determine where we go. And thenc... you`ll just have to stay tuned I guess!
What else? UmmmcI went whale watching again last weekend. It was pretty good. Watched a mama and her calf play around a bit. Craig and I went to Nakajin castle in the Northern part of Okinawa and saw some lovely Sakura! (Japanese for cherry blossom) We had a bento (lunch box) and took pictures. It was quite Japanese, and also quite pleasant!
In addition to my regular duties teaching, I am going to be tour guide extraordinaire for the next few weeks and I am looking forward to it! My grandparents are coming to visit for two weeks. And then Amy is coming! And sometime in between there I will hopefully run another marathon. And have graduation for my kids. Hmmmc.might be a little busy! Guess I better rest up while I can! @Hope you`re all doing well!
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what about white day!
don't forget to tell everyone about white day, kelly, which is when life sucks for the guys. i got in a lot of trouble for that one.