Update

So, today was back to school. Golden Week has passed and I have school tomorrow, a Saturday. The weather was perfect over break but now it has turned on me and my uniform, namely the skirt. Anyway, over break I got to go to Tokyo Bay near Makuhari. It was my first time going to the beach in Japan and it was amazing. Of course I rolled up my pants and got in! Otosan asked if I could see America (we’re about the same latitude) and I said ‘of course’! There were a few people smiling at the foreigner in the water. Come to think of it, I was the only one in the water. Hmm… In danger of being eaten by Godzilla? A little souvenir from that trip was a nice farmer’s tan complete with bands from my watch and bracelet. I also rode my bike to a wet lands near Kasumi. There were a few cranes wadding in the water and some other birds. The translation for seagull in Japanese is ‘seacat’, just thought you should know!
My friend at school who went to Italy is back. She had a really good time and will be bringing in pictures soon. She brought in some Italian magazines that were full of American actors and panty ads.
Oh! Just remembered, we had a barbecue two days ago. It was really good. I had barbecued cabbage, anyone else tried that? And we roasted strange little Japanese marshmallows over the coals. Marshmallows taste good in any country! One last note before leaving, my host family was really surprised when I told them we have haha no hi, mother’s day, in America too. I had always just assumed it was an American holiday. There’s a revelation for all of us.