I brought my external hard drive to work in order to try and find some pictures I need for a presentation I’m giving. As I began searching through my pictures, I noticed there was a lot of material that might not be school appropriate. I had to cease my search in the interest of keeping my job. Lack of productivity. I would be going to a work party later in the day, even though I probably couldn’t afford it. It was sure to be just as fun, if not more so, than previous affairs, but it cost $50 and I was hoping to save as much money as I can. I was also invited to hang out with the other ALTs on Saturday, but I can’t afford to do both. I can’t wait until I don’t have to worry about money…
Guess what time it is at my middle school!
Do you see what happens, Larry? All I had to do was lament my lack of funds, and the problem solves itself! I am so smart, S M R T; I mean S M A R T…
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| Lunch time weirdos |
I figured out if I turned the contrast down on my screen, I could search my pictures archives for the pictures I needed for my presentation. I found what I was looking for and was able to complete my presentation and show the teacher who had tasked me with creating it. I also helped a teacher by watching her class for sixth period while she was away on business. For the most part, they were well behaved, but sometimes they got a little out of control. They were doing group work, practicing their English debates. I walked around, helped them with pronunciation, and tried to help them figure out how to make their sentences stronger.
After school, I went home and showered, then to 7-11 to break a big bill, then went back to school to catch a ride to the party! I’m looking forward to a weekend of relaxing.
The party was pretty fun! The food was amazing (as usual)
And I did my first “Yell”. It’s basically a cheer that you perform to the Principal, giving him praise.
After my "Yell", I was given my own
And a hug
Everybody liked it, and not just because they were stupid drunk.
Saturday
I woke up at 10 a.m. and made it down to the train station to meet with Steven, Paul, and Sunshine. We went to Uchihara, to the mall there. I had a better experience at this mall than I have had in the States. They were so many shops that had clothes I wanted to buy and there were some interesting shops selling Japanesque odds and ends. It’s Christmas time in Japan! That’s how far ahead in the future we are…
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| On the way to the mall. The not-so-Exciting Hall |
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| Mall |
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| The Japanese says "baby-room", but I like the subtitle better. |
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| This band played pretty well |
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| Mmmm ramen... |
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| A shop to buy traditional candies and toys |
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| "Clear Candle" making session |
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| I don't think Japan got that memo... Racism isn't cool anymore |
After the mall I went to the grocery store to get some tastyness. I found these giant cans of beer
On the ride home, I finally remembered to take a picture of this masterpiece. A pyramid in the making, fashioned from sad, lonely nights.
Sunday
Stayed in the house and watched a weird movie. I had some tasty food
and relaxed all day. It was heaven.
I might even go to sleep early tonight!
Oh boy! Save some food for me, please!
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