And onigiri of course- i could totally live off that the rest of my life. so this entry will probably be only somewhat understandable since i'm about to pass out here.
anyways, today was really hot. i woke up at 5 so i'd have enough time to get to the school. I thought my first hurdle would be Getting there. But no, of course it would be unforseen- and that was the bike lock. So I walked to school only to find out it took about 15 minutes and I was there about an hour and a half early. Joys. And was only sure it was the school when I saw a boy wearing the school t-shirt ride his bicycle into the entrance. Bingo for me.
So, it's finally time and I wonder around, lost, like I do. Finally I'm able to get it across to a teacher who I am, and I make it to the teachers room, bypassing the principle's office without an "ohayo". Crappers. But I did do it about five minutes later, when I realized my mistake. Almost crashed into the very principle looking man walking out as I walked in.
Anyhoo, so I'm told there aren't actually any classes as the school is preparing for it's basically...show-off day. So I'm asked to correct one girl's essay- which was surprisingly profound, despite it's noteable English errors. Still, I was impressed. It's easy to forget how thoughtful and insightful the kiddies are.
In any case, basically all day I swealter, while flipping through the past ALT's stuff, and finding an interestingly (yet in some places confusing) touching letter left by him. I may just use some of his materials. We'll see. Use what's given to ya, after all.
Anyways, so I sweat like an effin pig, then go outside to watch them practice and seat some more. At least for the first half, there was a nice wind. I was also shown where the flavored water was (I swear it tasted like cold tea/coffee dregs..who knows. Still bearable enough to be almost tasty.
Oh yeah, also got the school lunch, which was a hella lot of food, way more than American school lunches. I'll hafta remember to ask where to pay for that, so i don't get that lovely huge bill at the end of the year. Anyways, it was fairly tasty, and tomorrow I should be able to eat with the students. Go nerves.
Sooo....the afternoon when slightly faster, and then finally, it was time to leave. I did remember to get my stamp from the teacher, and proceeded out the doors-correctly mind you. Anyways, so finally after getting lost on my way home, yes lost, i realized after walking in a huge circle, that the school is actually only five minutes from my apt. Didn't know whether to be happy or just really...ticked with myself.
My speech went okay, tho i said "middle school" instead of "junior high." Also stumbled too much...But I guess it was okay. A couple of the kids talked to me at least, even if it was just a short greeting. Maybe I can try again tomorrow during lunch, and hopefully it won't be a replay of my high school years.
But on a good note, I did manage to figure out how my bike lock worked. Yays. Coulda used it this evening...speaking of which..
I figured I should do the shopping without delay today. So I got my stuff, spent way more than I should've, but everything I really did need. The stuff I wanted for classes will have to wait, I guess. Can't keep burning through my yen like I am till my next paycheck...kah...really gotta work on that. Nothing but food and visa from now on.
Soooo...I wandered around Jusco getting my things, rice cooker among them( OMG! ^_^) And just when I thought my bags couldn't get any heavier, I made it to the outside...to find it dark. And raining. And i thought, what's a little rain.
So i tossed my purse (with my valuables) into the biggest bag and tied it. Then headed out into the night. Aaaand...got soaked almost instantly.
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like at least it'd be more likely that Americans would stop and offer you a ride...but maybe that woulda been sketchy. Who knows. But all I can really remember is how I didn't get down.
Until it rained harder. And my arms and feet started to hurt. And of course, the cardboard box, which apparently hates rain :P decided to fall apart, luckily Not damaging the rice cooker inside. Apparently my contact lenses hate the rain too- which I'll be so happy to take out in a moment, as I'm almost done.
Finally I made the turn to the driveway to my apt...and god damn, 50 feet never felt so far in my life. Half blinded I was able to make out my door and nearly tossed my junk onto the porch, luckily which had a slight overhang. Tossed my stuff into the door and some on the kitchen counter. Showered. Cleaned a little, and my stuff is currently drying. Luckily nothing plastic wrapped got wet. Somehow...
So tomorrow, I'll put everything else away, when I don't feel half dead and I come home before the sun sets. :P
But now I'm here. Wondering why i'm still up, and feeling like the sun will rise in a few hours. Water never tasted so good. And neither has a rice ball.
Ja.
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