Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Woke up 5:55am and fought waking up until 7:05am. Got up showered, ironed clothes, got ready and was out the door at 8:35am. Got to the BOE and Rokudai-sensei gave me my hanko (stamp..will explain later) and I paid 5, 000￥ for it. By 9am we were in the mayor's office chatting it up and having Japanese tea, which I had to hold my breath and swallow to drink. A photographer came by to take pictures for the Aioi city newsletter. Apparently something will be published about me next month. The mayor gave me his Samurai sword replica, I was so shocked! I was just admiring it and out of nowhere he was like "please have it". You should've seen my face. We then went to the bank to open my account and from the bank Rokudai-sensei drove over by the train station to show me how to use the discount ticket vending machine. We went back to the BOE and I was free for the rest of the day. I got in at 11:15am, then rode to the store around the corner to get new Lilo & Stitch (our love has been rekindled) seat cushions and a bath towel. I came home to drop them off, then I headed back to the 100 yen shop via a different route. I bought some new dishes and cutlery then headed home and got in around 3:30pm. I spoke with Tamla and Khaleelah for a bit before heading back out at 6pm to roam the city library, but it was closed. Headed home, stopped at the Chinese restaurant for some fried rice and got in just after 7. I continued watching the track and field meet in Osaka, spoke to K again as we were watching the races. Had a shower, watched more track and field and headed to bed at 10:50pm(9:50am EST) after playing spider solitaire on the laptop.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Woke up 7:30am and stayed in bed until 8am. Watched TV, read, did some cleaning of the study and lit some kush incence. It smells like heaven. Rokudai-sensei called just after 9 to say he would come by around 2-3 because the NTT staff(cable, phone, internet ppl) would come to see about the internet and english channels for the cable. Dad called around 10:30am to check in. I listened to Skimpy's WICKED cd and then did some more reading on the couch before falling asleep. I woke up around 1:45pm, had lunch and Rokudai and Sakane came by shortly after. Sakane helped me figure out the multiple bottles of cleaners under my sink by showing me what they were used for and I wrote their use in English on each. We went over how to use the washing machine again. NTT staff came about an hour later and explained their rates & services while Rokudai-sensei translated. Although their deals seemed really good I felt overwhelmed and didn't want to decide on the spot. I told them I would make up my mind and call my supervisor in the morning. After everyone left I watched track and field for a while. I left the house about 6:45pm to buy some juice. I ended up with 3 cartons of juice, a pint of ice cream, hershey creamsicles, a pumice scrub and ziplock bags. I doh know why I can't just go for what I have on my list and done. I rode back in a rush hoping that I didn't miss Perdita's 110m hurdle finals race. I talked and watched with Khaleelah on the phone, we celebrated as Perdita captured the silver medal...I swear my neighbours must hate me. I called Alison and celebrated some more!
At 9:50pm(8:50am EST) Moms called from work, we spoke for about 15 minutes. At 10:45pm I got ready for bed. I thought about taking the train to Himeji the next day..whether permitting I would visit Himeji castle. Put in Chico DeBarge cd and got to bed at 10:55pm.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Woke up at 6:55am and went back to sleep until 8. Showered and put tea tree oil on the rash that has developed on my butt cheek over the last two days. I have absolutely NO IDEA how it came about but it's red and itchy...annoying as hell!! I pray it's nothing to worry about. I had toast with butter and jam for breakfast. I finished reading my first book about Japan afterward. For lunch I had a noodle bowl, then got dressed and went to BOE to use the internet. Dad called just before I left. While at BOE I researched and found out about bed mites/tatami bugs and found remedies! THAT is what is on my butt!! Went back to the apartment around 3:15pm b/c I forgot my wallet and headed right back out to the store to buy the tatami mat bug spray. Got back in about 4:35pm and got right to spraying the tatami. I'm not sure if I was supposed to, but I used the whole 300ml can. While spraying I got a call from Nate, another ALT who got my msg on the Hyogo message board. We arranged to meet at the station just after 5pm. He said "just look for the white guy" and I couldn't help but reply "just look for the Black girl." Met him in front of Aioi station by the big anchor and we rode back to the apartment so I could meet everyone else that was home. I met Jamie & Carol(married) from Sydney, Laura from Britain, Jeff from Seattle and of course Jeff who is also from Seattle. Seattle is Aioi's sister city. There are others that live in the same building but they were out for the evening. We all went to Jamie & Carol's apartment and chatted for a bit, I left at about 6:30pm and on the way home found a bookstore near the station. Walked around, took some pics of the magazines and got home at 7:10pm. I started preparing some curry shrimp and veggies to eat with rice for dinner while watching the worlds' in Osaka. I spoke to Khaleelah to organize our my trip to Gifu and our plans for the weekend. I caught a serious bout of laughter while watching men's long jump after the Black, Italian man came from 4th or 5th place to take the lead. A woman on the Italian team, maybe his coach or wife, caught a serious piece of spirit in the stands. I haven't seen anything this funny in a while. The woman had to hold on to the railing while her other hand was on her head. I laughed soooooooo haaaaaaaaaaaard. I called K, who saw it too and was laughing...then her celly rang and it was Tamla who had also caught the joke. I was dozing of during the 200m heats, but that woke me right up. I headed into my room and bed just after 11pm.
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