I drank SO much pool water today!
When I said that three weeks ago I was "in a slump," that was putting it a bit mildly. I would say I was downright depressed on Friday, March 23rd. I was worried about the situation at Matsuyama JHS, what with my favorite students leaving and the students who were staying being, well, less than good. Also, there was the car accident, which was my fault, on March 15th. It was a really slow collision, and I came out of it with just a dented door, which is far from the top of the "What's wrong with my car" list. Everyone involved in it was very kind, but the other person said that her neck hurt, so the police had to get involved. Her injury was really light, so there was no fine, and I came out of the experience with four points on my license. I guess I was focusing on these and a few other problems too much.
But don't worry, everything's fine now! My trip to Fukui was great, especially March 29th, which was the best day I've had in seven months! I shouldn't have to tell you that the reason starts with "真" and ends with "美". Also, classes just started, and I had an excellent day at Matsuyama Elementary yesterday. Today put my fears concerning Matsuyama JHS to rest, as the new first years were friendly and well-behaved beyond my expectations. Since Yuka graduated, the spot of "my favorite student" has been open. I know, I sound like Slughorn from Harry Potter. Nami Fukubeppu is a new first year student at Matsuyama JHS, and she would sometimes talk with me in English even in elementary school. See, she goes to a "juku" (think "school after school") and learns English there. She's always very friendly and cheerful, and today she spent her lunch break gathering wildflowers to make a bouquet for her homeroom teacher. How adorable is that?
After school, I went swimming with Nathanial and Emily, and I have never swam 60 laps better. If Tanoura JHS, Izumi JHS and Taino Elementary are this good, then I think I can call this the best school week I've had here!
But don't worry, everything's fine now! My trip to Fukui was great, especially March 29th, which was the best day I've had in seven months! I shouldn't have to tell you that the reason starts with "真" and ends with "美". Also, classes just started, and I had an excellent day at Matsuyama Elementary yesterday. Today put my fears concerning Matsuyama JHS to rest, as the new first years were friendly and well-behaved beyond my expectations. Since Yuka graduated, the spot of "my favorite student" has been open. I know, I sound like Slughorn from Harry Potter. Nami Fukubeppu is a new first year student at Matsuyama JHS, and she would sometimes talk with me in English even in elementary school. See, she goes to a "juku" (think "school after school") and learns English there. She's always very friendly and cheerful, and today she spent her lunch break gathering wildflowers to make a bouquet for her homeroom teacher. How adorable is that?
After school, I went swimming with Nathanial and Emily, and I have never swam 60 laps better. If Tanoura JHS, Izumi JHS and Taino Elementary are this good, then I think I can call this the best school week I've had here!