I don't remember now if I read about the rainy season in Sendai before coming to Japan, but I've been experiencing it since we got here (the students tell me that it will end in July, if I understood them properly). I've been through monsoon season in Arizona, but the rainy season here is completely different. In the almost two weeks that we have been in Sendai, maybe two days have had blue sky and sun. Most of the others have been rainy, with a few dry, overcast days. This makes it a little tricky to do laundry (we might have to take a couple of loads to the laundromat to dry them).
In other news, I'm still getting to know students and trying to remember all of their names (a task that's been tricky for me no matter where I am, and here I get to learn all kinds of new names). Life in general seems pretty quiet, although my schedule is pretty full of events (meetings, meals with students, and English conversation practice, for example). In the future, I intend to write down at least one observation each day, so that I'll have more to write about here. Otherwise, everything tends to blur together.
Thanks to everyone who has written me notes and left comments here. It's really nice to hear from you, even if it's only a few lines.
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Mmm, rainy season... I remember that :) I don't know if it's different in Sendai or not. Did you get an umbrella from the 100 yen store?? Have you gone there?? Oh, man. The 100 yen store is pretty much the best place on earth.
ReplyDeleteIt's exciting that you're getting to know the students! You know....I'd LOVE to see pictures... :D
Have you been learning some Japanese?
What are you reading for your Bible study?
Sorryyy! I have lots of questions.... :) I love reading your blog!!!
We love the 100 yen store. Most recently, I bought a rain jacket and a handkerchief, both of which came in handy at a soccer game, where it rained. We all got very wet.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to put up pictures, but I'm not sure if my camera will work with my roommate's computer to allow me to put them up. I'll try as soon as I can, though.
We have been learning a few words and phrases in Japanese, but I haven't used much.
The Bible study Samuel, Dustin, Stephanie and I are doing is 1 Corinthians. We did an overview last week, and this week we'll be looking at the first four chapters.