got the colds again - must be the changing season...
got some good news - it's a boy for janie and jared!
got accepted in a cheaper dorm - but have to share the toilet and bath....
spent lots of time touring relatives - now even new yorkers know about my roaming around kobe-shi
declared myself exhausted and suddenly my bed and dorm are the most amazing thing and place on earth...
still can't decide - money or luxury? new beginnings or old habits? moving on or staying put?
Ever since I came to Japan, I have been very vocal about going to Sapporo. I plotted and schemed just to go there for free. All those efforts were rewarded. I got to see Japan's northern region and tasted the best tempura ever from Hanamaru restaurant. Forgot to take pictures of the famed miso ramen but really for all the noodles that they sell - I can brave their seemingly endless winter and live there. Well, probably for 2 months.
went to okinawa for a school trip the second time around
got to tour around several islands - ishigaki, irimiote, taketomi
learned how proud and protective the japanese are of their wetlands
met hayami but forgot to photodocument our tryst
lastly, for several minutes held clusters of stars from hoshihama in my hand....
