It is so funny- in tring to access this page, all of the links are now in Japanese because the web server changed. So it might be a while before I can figure out again how to do fancy things- so readers, you'll have to settle for mere words!
It was a wonderful flight across the ocean; I sat next to a nice Japanese man named Takashi and he helped me study Hiragana and told me many funny stories about his own culture shock when he moved to the United States. After the flight, I met up with the VYM director and Carol (who flew in that day too and is my housemate) and we made an hour and a half commute to our new home in Kawasaki. (Video tour to come!) The transportation system here is intense, but I am so glad for my experience with the Chicago Transit System.
We spent most of yesterday settling in and unpacked after our luggage arrived. We did some grocery shopping that turned out to be more of grocery guessing- but so far, so good! We have successfully cooked 2 Japanese-style meals!
There are so many interesting things to see here. Our language classes are downtown, very close to the Imperial Palace and the Tokyo Museum of Modern Art. There is a french presence in this neighborood as well, with a private school just down the street. I can hear them now at recess- there is nothing like the sound of children playing, so joyful!
Things here are hot, humid, green, busy, bright, and quite enjoyable. I have met so many nice people and I'm looking forward to the day when I can not only remember how to pronounce their foreign names, but can communicate with them as well!
Oops- today, I met the former English teacher whose last day is today. Earlier I was invited to a sending/birthday celebration; so when I met her, I asked her if the party was for her. She responded that she didn't know about any party and I realized that I had just spoiled the surprise!
It was a wonderful flight across the ocean; I sat next to a nice Japanese man named Takashi and he helped me study Hiragana and told me many funny stories about his own culture shock when he moved to the United States. After the flight, I met up with the VYM director and Carol (who flew in that day too and is my housemate) and we made an hour and a half commute to our new home in Kawasaki. (Video tour to come!) The transportation system here is intense, but I am so glad for my experience with the Chicago Transit System.
We spent most of yesterday settling in and unpacked after our luggage arrived. We did some grocery shopping that turned out to be more of grocery guessing- but so far, so good! We have successfully cooked 2 Japanese-style meals!
There are so many interesting things to see here. Our language classes are downtown, very close to the Imperial Palace and the Tokyo Museum of Modern Art. There is a french presence in this neighborood as well, with a private school just down the street. I can hear them now at recess- there is nothing like the sound of children playing, so joyful!
Things here are hot, humid, green, busy, bright, and quite enjoyable. I have met so many nice people and I'm looking forward to the day when I can not only remember how to pronounce their foreign names, but can communicate with them as well!
Oops- today, I met the former English teacher whose last day is today. Earlier I was invited to a sending/birthday celebration; so when I met her, I asked her if the party was for her. She responded that she didn't know about any party and I realized that I had just spoiled the surprise!
5 comments:
You party spoiler you.
It's cold and rainy in Coeur d' Alene. Glad to hear you made it safe. Way to make friends with a stranger on a plane. I think you've found your calling.
I'm glad you made it safely over the ocean. I pray that your transition goes well.
Thanks for the great writing. I feel like I'm right there with you, with the sights and sounds. Enjoy whatever each day brings. It's in God's hands! We think of you often. love, Barb and for the rest of the Bowditches.
we're glad that you made it there safely! god is on the move and doing amazing things through you!
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