Yet another blog...

So much has been happening that it has been difficult to post another blog. I don't have time at the moment to upload pictures, but I'll be sure to do that eventually. I have had so many great experiences here already, such as karaoke and kakurenbo (hide and seek). The rest of the team gets here tomorrow, and I'm excited to have them join us. This next weekend, we're going to Kyoto, which I must say, I have been anticipating going to for a long time. I am still not fully funded, and I don't think anyone actually is except Ross. I currently have about $3,600. Hence, I have about $1,400 left to raise. If anyone reading this blog has given, and wishes to give more, please do so.

Thanks a bunch!

Flew in from America and boy are my arms tired...

So, I have been in Japan for a week now, so I figured it was about time to post a blog. Thus far, everything has been quite busy, so there has not been much time to post. Also, there are only two computers in the house, and neither are mine. Anyway, I have been greatly enjoying Japan. The food is so much better (and cheaper) than in America. Also, there are so many people around! However, I must say that I had expected Tokyo to be this busy. You can see from the photos which will (hopefully) be below how busy it is. I am living in a house with Ross, Chris, Masashi, Tai (Masashi's older brother), and Mitsuru. We don't see Mitsuru very much, but Masashi and Tai are normally around.

Yesterday was our first day at ELT (English lunch table). This was at Chuo University, which has the best cafeteria in Japan (at least 3 stories of cafeteria). Students came in during lunch, and we spoke English to them. There were so many students that there weren't enough seats...and we had four tables, with one or two Americans at each table.

Also, Ross, David, and I went with Masashi and Tomohito (whom we had just met) to an onsen (public bath) the other day. It's a very relaxing experience. Very different from America, but after overcoming primary anxieties, it turns out to be great. Evidently this is a great social event, and now I see why. Tomohito is a really fun guy. I'm going to try and spend some time with him in the days to come.

And now, that which you have actually read this blog to find is here: pictures! (maybe)

Tokyo Team! (from left: Aiko, Ross, Susan, Me, Ashley, David)

The house with Ross and David (aka Satoshi)

Shinjuku (Downtown Tokyo)

Prayer corps: pray that daily irritations do not defeat me by attrition.