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Just a few quick notes on Maruko before I move on to this city.
I forgot to mention this, but some of us got to meet the mayor of Maruko. He's quite a nice guy; we didn't really spend that much time together but he was cool. And now I can drink coffee without getting a panic attack! Yay!
Our Celebration was extra special because we had the staff join in. Atsushi was especially happy to be there; it's his biggest dream. (Well his biggest dream involves singing on stage for Room For Everyone, but hey, take what you can.) Rob and Nina also joined in for the full version of Up With People, which was a great surprise. The atmosphere almost felt like it was the last Celebration, which is kind of strange, but it was so much fun!
I tried grasshoppers and larvae in Maruko. They're not that bad actually.
Temples in Japan and awesome. I got myself a fortune - a Fisherman, which denotes good luck with career and studies (but I need to consult my parents before getting a boyfriend). There was even a temple for Kwan Yin, or Kannon as they called her here. The most intriguing thing was this underground tunnel which is meant to signify rebirth and the path towards Heaven...it's pitch black and the only way to get around is by touching the wall. It's rather scary but it really builds you up.
OK! Now I'm in my next city:
OSAKA!
But my host family lives somewhere else so really half the time I am also in:
KYOTO!
It's really nice so far. I think I'm liking this better now, heh. Their kids are hilarious.
I'm really worried about my best friend. She might have been in Bali when it got bombed. I haven't heard from her at all. I hope she's ok, please pray for her...
Oh yes, my article in 17! HERE!
I forgot to mention this, but some of us got to meet the mayor of Maruko. He's quite a nice guy; we didn't really spend that much time together but he was cool. And now I can drink coffee without getting a panic attack! Yay!
Our Celebration was extra special because we had the staff join in. Atsushi was especially happy to be there; it's his biggest dream. (Well his biggest dream involves singing on stage for Room For Everyone, but hey, take what you can.) Rob and Nina also joined in for the full version of Up With People, which was a great surprise. The atmosphere almost felt like it was the last Celebration, which is kind of strange, but it was so much fun!
I tried grasshoppers and larvae in Maruko. They're not that bad actually.
Temples in Japan and awesome. I got myself a fortune - a Fisherman, which denotes good luck with career and studies (but I need to consult my parents before getting a boyfriend). There was even a temple for Kwan Yin, or Kannon as they called her here. The most intriguing thing was this underground tunnel which is meant to signify rebirth and the path towards Heaven...it's pitch black and the only way to get around is by touching the wall. It's rather scary but it really builds you up.
OK! Now I'm in my next city:
OSAKA!
But my host family lives somewhere else so really half the time I am also in:
KYOTO!
It's really nice so far. I think I'm liking this better now, heh. Their kids are hilarious.
I'm really worried about my best friend. She might have been in Bali when it got bombed. I haven't heard from her at all. I hope she's ok, please pray for her...
Oh yes, my article in 17! HERE!
