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My Biking Adventure
Well, it turned out to be not so much of an adventure after all, which was a good thing. But you would have thought it was something...
sursumcorda, 4 May 2006 |
Golden Week Holiday #1: Day in Sutama
Wednesday, May 3 rd I spent a leisurely morning before Shimizu sensei and her husband and son picked me up at 11:30 for a day at...
Pre Golden Week update April 29-May 2
At Bible study at Adden’s it turned out to be just Adden and me. We had good discussion about Matthew three and four. Then he...
The Weekend of April 22-23 (Passover, Japanese Dance,...
Saturday morning was the only precious hours I had to myself this weekend, though as usual I can’t complain about the adventures I...
Niko’s Music Party Thursday April 20th
Niko’s friend picked me up soon after I got home from school and went to Niko’s new place for her thank-you music party. She had...
Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday April 22-23 (Ryuo...
I have to say this was the most unconventional Holy Week of my life given that school started the same week, we had the farewell party...
Farewell and Welcome Enkai April 14th
On Friday (April 14 th ) we had the farewell and welcome enkai for the new year. I went directly after school with Yuko and helped...
Update for the Work Week April 24-29
Wow, I had no idea how far behind I was with updates! I continue to have too many wonderful experiences and not enough time to write...
TV-Turnoff Week, April 24-30+
I hear it's officially TV-Turnoff Week . Those who know me know I'm more likely to respond negatively to social pressure like that....
Life at Work Thursday April 13th – Friday April 21st
I’ve already posted about ichinensei classes (please see my essay Another Week, Another Lesson) but there’s much more about life at...
Another Week, Another Lesson: This Teacher is Humbled Yet...
This year my schedule is full on Thursday and Fridays, which is not ideal, but it will work out. I teach four classes on Thursday and...
Japan! Monday, April 3 - Homeward Bound
The Longest Day. Our last day in Japan , the first day of our return home, the 37-hour day in which we landed at Newark before...
Japan! Sunday, April 2
We relaxed a bit this morning, spending our time packing, reading, and practicing kanji, depending on who we were. :) Our lunch...
Japan! Saturday, April 1
There was no view of Fuji today, which goes along with the weather change from yesterday's cold to much warmer today. We walked...
Japan! Friday, March 31
Mt. Fuji was beautiful again this morning, definitely worth getting up for. I took time today to begin packing, since...
Japan! Thursday, March 30
This was a much more relaxed day. Both Janet and I have personalities that require time for rejuvenation at home, and she is...
Japan! Wednesday, March 29
I was the only one up for a long time this morning, and was rewarded by a fabulous view of Mt. Fuji as I drank my tea in the...
The Start of School (April 10-12)
Monday, April 10 th was the first day of school with everyone together. There were a few classes, but mostly it was freshman...
Palm Sunday
Kasia and Leslie spent the night at my place Saturday and we stayed up rather late talking. It didn’t keep me from getting up at 7,...
Shingen-ko Festival: Kofu full of samurai!
Saturday, April 8 th I had to work since it was the entrance ceremony for the new freshman. It’s a good thing I like my school and...
Friday April 7th My 24th Birthday!
I guess I’m getting older. My birthday snuck up on me and passed without any great fanfare. Of course, I did celebrate when Mom...
Kakkoii!! How a nerd is cool in Japan
I realize I am once again behind in this blog, but I had such a funny moment at school today I felt like writing a separate post....
Japan! Tuesday, March 28
Today was a walking day, which we began by heading in the direction of Kofu. Our first stop was the Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of...
Japan! Monday, March 27
A stay at a Japanese-style hotel includes breakfast, and we had arranged for ours to be at 8:00. This was truly a Japanese...
Japan! Sunday, March 26
We slept well last night and felt better this morning, which is a good thing because we had another busy day ahead of us. After...