So I finally have internet at the Fortunate House (the name of my apartment building). I'll post a real post soon filled with pictures and all sorts of goodness. But I'll give you eager readers a quick update to what has been happening since...well a long time.
We had a welcome party two Fridays ago for the two new ALTs in Sasayama. These parties are called "enkai" and basically it's a reason for workers to get drunk and not be uptight around each other. It's funny to see your "co-workers" trashed at night and then be the same boring ol' person the next day.
Last week I went to a training orientation for all new JETs in Hyogo prefecture. We had about 100 people I think. An entire post should be dedicated to that. It was four days long and a "only in Japan" experience. There was a curfew and a wake up announcement. It reminded me of summer camp except for the fully stocked beer vending machines in the building.
I've been driving for about 3 weeks I think. It's really not as bad as I thought. I drove about 30 minutes last night, which was my farthest trip yet. Driving on the left side isn't really that weird. The main thing that I get messed up is having the wipers and turn signals on opposite sides. I always turn on my windshield wipers when I signal to turn. The roads are really narrow but with my little kei-car (kei means light. a kei car is a car with an engine under like 600 cc I think. Basically a lawnmower engine with about the same size tires) I can get around pretty easily.
I found out the schools I will be teaching. I will be teaching in one middle school and rotating to four different elementary schools. All except one elementary school are within biking/walking distance. A rarity for the boonies. (see Sasayama) I have went to my middle school for about 20 minutes the other day. That's about it. Everyone was nice and called me handsome and young. I already love them.
I'll be getting a good way to call people back home soon. So I'll be able to catch up with some of you soon. I've been kind of crap at that.
2 comments:
please post a photo of you in your car. Small cars tend to suit you. Wish I could explore the city with you!
grandmaw mamaw looking forward to hearing all about your school experinces. HOPE that you are able to use all your things. (School Supplies)
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