Hi everyone, sorry I haven't been updating this everyday. It's suprising how busy it gets here sometimes. I generally use the computer at my junior high school to do internet work and I'm only here twice a week. Life in japan is as good as always. I am very happy with my situation.
I'm starting to get used to the work I must do here at school although the other day I went to the wrong school by mistake!. It's still difficult to know which grades I will be teaching and when each day and my schedule for the month after the current one is always a mystery. The teachers are generally friendly and nice though its difficult to communicate fully to get to know eachother. In New Zealand its much easier to talk with your colleagues. Here, its a little different but things are fine. the teaching is going well I think. I like it!
My pet hamster is doing well and the turtle is good too. I like my little apartment...
Other interesting things about Japan. Here the school students do the cleaning at school! I think its a great idea. Every day there is a period set aside when all the kids get industrious and clean the school. I join in too and its all good. You often take your shoes off going into a restaurant. The other day I went to a concert of traditional japanese music. It was really amazing. Japan has such a beautiful culture. We just don't know much about it way over in NZ. The people are wonderful and friendly very polite. Its good. Sometimes, I think they could relax a little more as they are often quite formal. But its OK. Respect. Theres a time and a place for everything.
Oh well, I won't spiel too long. Send me an email and tell me what you're up to over there in NZ!.