Embarrassing Story

So since moving here, there have been a fair share of embarrassing things that have happened to me. Today, was another day something had happened. So here we go… yesterday was Valentine’s Day. I got some sweets from students, in particular I got sweets in two small paper bags. thanks kanoha btw. One of them had a chocolate cake like thing and in the other was a chocolate marshmallow type thing. Of course I ate one, but as I have been eating like shit lately, I decided to save the other one for today…Well when I was leaving work, a bit later than usual, I saw a student studying so diligently. I have seen him studying in the same place for awhile now, so I felt kind of bad for him. I also thought to myself that I really didn’t need to be eating MORE sweets so I thought I would be nice and share with him. When I passed by him, I reached into my purse to give him one of the bags. I obviously chose the heavier one because I thought the cake was in that one. Gave it to him, and started going home. As I was driving home, I opened the other bag to throw away a piece of garbage and to my freaking surprise, THE CAKE WAS INSIDE. At that point I was thinking ;sajflsjflksdjfsdfhfk. So I hurried and drove back to school to see if I could catch the student to switch bags with him, because if I didn’t he would open the bag I gave him only to see bits of garbage that I had put in there throughout the day. BUT I COULDN’T FIND HIM! So, long story short, I gave one of my students, who i’m not even allowed to give sweets to, a bag of garbage. fml he must think im a weirdo now.

xoxo,e

The end is near

So as I’ve stated earlier, I caught the flu this year. This morning I tried going back to work, only to be told to go back home because I was still contagious. JESUS people, can’t you see I wanted to actually WORK!? It’s one thing to have days off from work, but its another to have days off, but can’t do anything but mope around the house. Its a prison! I mean theres only so much YouTube and Netflix a girl can watch! I even did all my laundry, and cleaned the house…twice!

After I got sent home this morning, I decided to spend the day in nature. I haven’t been to the gym and got a workout in in a long time too, so I was planning on going to the sports park in Kobayashi. Once I got to Kobayashi, I started my workout. The weather looked promising, but had dark clouds rolling in in the distance. THEN, a man came over to talk to me about my jumprope. He asked if he could try it. Of course, I said “yes” (as not to be rude), but then he kept talking to me o_o At this point, we must have been talking for half an hour. AND, at this point it was drizzling. Fast forward to the end of our long conversation, I could only get a few sets in. People must have been looking at me like I was a crazy person because I was wearing a tank top. But then again, it is Japan, anytime I wear a tank top I get looks..even on the hottest of days. After I left the park, I went to the onsen to wash off and relax. It was nice. I think the one I went to in Kobayashi is one of my favorite local ones so far. They have an outside area too. Of course, while I was there, there were a group of older ladies who befriended me mostly because they were wondering what I was doing there on a week day. Talked to them, they were nice. One even gave me a free bath coupon for the next time I go. twas a good day. Back to work tomorrow, FINALLY!…and of course it would be Friday…the Friday before a three day weekend. lesigh

xoxo,e

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.  

Ready for Spring

Today, the weather has been extremely cold.  There has been a constant drizzle of rain all day.  The kind of rain where it's too much not to have an umbrella, but at the same time not enough to use the wind shield wipers on a constant timer.  The weather app says its 42 degrees today~ I have yet to get used to the F/ C conversion.  However, every day when I walk to school, I see one tree in the courtyard that is slowly starting to bloom it's flowers.  I asked Christine if it was a cherry blossom tree, but she said it is an ume tree.  Im excited to see it in full bloom!

These days, the students have been busy studying for tests, and entrance exams.  They study a lot already, but as it's the end of the school year, they seem to be extra busy.

Until next time,  E 

Beyond Freezing

This winter has been exceptionally cold to say the least.  The buildings here in Miyazaki are not insulated very well, and it doesn't help that the weather is like 30 degrees every day.  The mornings are very dark so it's hard to get up.  Needless to say, I can't wait to get myself close to the nearest heater.

But, on a different note, yesterday I ran my first half of 2018.  The half was in Mimata.  Of course, it was cold and raining, but i decided to still run it.  It was very different for me because the usual half that I run, there are many people to get scrambled with.  However, this half was different..there were only about 200, and maybe only a handful of ladies.  In a way, this made me push myself harder even though I didn't train for this run.  I didn't want to be the last one.  To my surprise I beat my goal time of 2:30, and finished the race in 2:10.  I was really surprised actually.  But, even finishing the race with a faster goal time, in the end I think I was still like 14something/ 200 people. yikes.

After the run, I treated myself to a yummy dinner and some well deserved drinks. mmm

xoxo,e