This is a brief recap of what has happened to me in May, June, and July. Also, this is the year marker for my time in Japan-- and what an excellent time it has been!
First, the BIG update is that Kirsten came to visit. We had a BLAST! I will hopefully make a photo-post about that soon, because we took many beautiful pictures of our trip to Kyoto and Nara, but first and foremost it as excellent to see a best friend again, and to show her around Japan. I even managed to cook food she liked! Either I'm a better cook, or Japanese food agrees with Kirsten's taste buds.
Next, I started 吟詠 (ginei) lessons with Tatara-san. I had no idea what I was doing, but apparently I was doing well, even though I had no idea what I was doing. Here is a version of the song I am learning: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lvOXm8AxOY
Third, the new ALTs are coming. It is great to meet new friends, though it is sad to have to say goodbye to old faces. Last Sunday we went to Sakae no Kuni Matsuri in Saga, which is a huge welcoming festival in Saga. I haven't heard much about the history of the festival, but all of the JETs who came were dressed up in yukata (I helped dress 8 of them-- it was a ball!) and then danced with at least 1,000 other people along the main street in Saga. It was basically 8 blocks with people dancing in a circle, very traditional Japanese dances that is mainly choreographed arm movements and timed tiny steps. It took awhile to learn the dances, but they repeated a set of about four, and everyone was smiling even if we were awkward, and it was an excellent way to meet some of my new co-workers.
Lastly, ten days until my sister is here!
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Monday, August 6, 2012
Mukade
I.
Just killed.
A MUKADE.
IN MY APARTMENT.
AUGH.
Okay, so mukade are one of the few poisonous animals in Japan. They are a black and red centipede that can get rather large (the one in my apartment appears to be a baby, only about two inches long). They recommend medical attention if you are bitten.
I'm glad the one in my apartment was tiny, that I killed it easily, and that it came out in the light so I could see it instead of having it crawl on me while I sleep. But now I'm afraid I'm too psyched out and adrenalined up to sleep properly.
Oh well-- the good thing of this whole ordeal? It got me on blogger again.
Just killed.
A MUKADE.
IN MY APARTMENT.
AUGH.
Okay, so mukade are one of the few poisonous animals in Japan. They are a black and red centipede that can get rather large (the one in my apartment appears to be a baby, only about two inches long). They recommend medical attention if you are bitten.
I'm glad the one in my apartment was tiny, that I killed it easily, and that it came out in the light so I could see it instead of having it crawl on me while I sleep. But now I'm afraid I'm too psyched out and adrenalined up to sleep properly.
Oh well-- the good thing of this whole ordeal? It got me on blogger again.
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