I've caught it

In Japan, apparently every year there is a flu epidemic that breaks out. If this happens every year why isn’t anything done about it you might ask. WELL LET. ME. TELL. YOU. my two cents…

In class in winter, all the windows are shut all day except for a mere fifteen mins during cleaning time. The rest of the day the classroom is a Petri dish for germs. I mean, really, if you think about it, gross. In the past week, four out of seven of my classes have been sent home due to students having the flu. and no, not only did a few students get sent home…well yes, students did get sent home as well, but the whole class actually got sent home. The day before yesterday SIXTEEN students in one class had the flu……SIXTEEN!! Thats absurd if you ask me.

Well enough of my rant..because guess what……….I caught it too! smh…

xoxox,e

山の日

8.11.18

So yesterday was Mountain Day, and why better way to embrace the day than to take a day trip to Takachiho Kyo.  I visited one of the most breathtaking spots yesterday.  Woke up bright and early to head for Takachiho.  Though it was raining cats and dogs on the drive there, it was well worth it.  The drive took about three and a half hours each way.  We went to Takachihoya that Kurumi recommended.  I had the Takachiho beef curry, yummm.  We also checked out Mt. Also which was really cool.  It's an active volcano in Kumamoto.  We were able to see (and smell) the sulfur as well as the boiling water!  It was really cool.

xox, E

Spring Time!

It's really feeling like Spring time, and I couldn't be happier.  The sakura trees are in full bloom right now which is really pretty.  Its a shame how delicate the petals are. As each day passes by, I see more and more petals blowing off of the branches.  The floor looks like its covered in little bits of confetti there are so many petals everywhere.  Recently, I went to a park close by and got to take in the beauty of the sights.