Sometimes the rain isn't so bad...

Handling classes seems to have gotten a bit better too, and mostly, my biggest problem has been trying not to fall asleep during the periods in which i Don't have class. And while I do want to help the girls with the speech competition, sometimes i just wanna run around screaming nonsense. But everyone works hard, and even though it's not what i want to do for life, it's not bad right now.

I was happy i found the way to the elementary school and the yamaya. I got some treats for the kids, and I hope it'll be enough. On the one hand they might think it's lame and know I got it here. But on the other hand, everyone likes getting free candy. And I managed to get pasta and tomato sauce! The scent is something I definitely didn't even know I missed! (On the downside, I've spent way too much money this weekend, no wonder the other ALTs are poor >_<)

Got my paperwork, now I just need to make it to City Hall, and hope I didn't make the mistake on my card that I think I might've...gah...But...I'll pray to the card gods and hope it all works out. And then it's onto Sendai. And then the Real paperwork starts for getting the other stuff. I heard it's possible to get what i need the same day. That would be...unbelievably lucky.

This weekend was the "cultural festival" although it wasn't much- still what can you expect from the true mountain boonies of Japan...at least it had some good food- only i wish i had more money so i could've eaten more of that deliciousness... >_<
Plus..i suppose it was worth it to support the other ALT...and to watch him do a Japanese dance was truly priceless.

I also finally made it to City office today on my trial run. Duno why I could suddenly find it. Usually it seems I think I've missed a turn when actually I haven't gone far enough. Perhaps that's a hidden analogy for my life.

I saw a beautiful sight today that made me extra happy and at peace at being in Japan. I was riding by a stream, thinking I was lost, like I do...and didn't realize it, but I guess I was at some small natural park or something. In the river, there were giant goldfish..or I guess they were koi. But seeing the huge golden fish was amazing. And somehow...in the misty rain and the chillier weather, it was a different kind of beauty that look for. Like a quiet lullaby that we've forgotten. And I almost did feel like I could've taken a nap, despite the weather conditions. Once again, I was reminded that there are beautiful surprises along the way to our destination. I'll have to remember to pack my camera tomorrow to take some video and pictures.

And on my way home, once again, I didn't mind the misty rain and the cool weather. Riding my bike around the city to find these places is really quite an exciting adventure (provided unfortunate events don't occur). And today's experience, while would've been nice with someone special (and no matter how much I miss you), was still something I wouldn't have traded for anything. It was nice to feel peaceful like that. Even if there was a tinge of sadness or loneliness. It was nice. Something I could sleep to. Perhaps there was a hidden analogy there too.

Between chores, errands and school, all I really think about now is what needs to be done. I know I've already said it...but that event...was nice. I really felt connected with my inner self. Whatever that means.

In any case my pasta should be about done soon. Time for something relatively healthy, and back to cooking my own food (thank god?). I can't wait. :)