Saturday, February 6, 2010

New Schedule

Well, I come back to you at the end of this week with some mixed emotions. First, I'll tell you about my day!

I spent most of yesterday studying for a second placement test that was today. I took two tests in both Japanese reading/writing and speaking as well. They were pretty difficult. . . more on that in a moment. After the tests, I had planned on registering as an alien, but Melody didn't have any of her documents with her, so we just ate lunch instead. Whatever I had for lunch was ridiculously delicious! It was like stewed potatoes and meat on top of rice.

I didn't have any lecture courses, but I did have sumi-e. Every day of the week, I am with different students in my sumi-e class. I really like my Friday group. There is a girl from NY, A guy named "Ace" who was quick to introduce himself and ask for names. He made me laugh because he quoted the whole "Girl, the back of your head is rediculus" quote from some comedy sketch I watched before. It made me giggle. Then there is a kid from Korea named "Jo"? I think? And then another kid from some spanish country. I also like my teacher. She is originally from NY, but travels back to the US on the west side somewhere in the country. Today we learned about tones and how to drag the brush with our body and fingers. At the end, she said we could paint whatever we wanted, for fun. I didn't have any ideas so I practiced more on Bamboo and leaves.

When I went home, Jo wizzed by me on his bike, but he stopped and waited for me to catch up. He said hello and said that he liked my bamboo picture, which made me happy, but I had to honestly say that it wasn't anything good. *_* I hope I get better. This class could be great. . .

As soon as I got home, I got rid of my school stuff and got ready to leave again. Another 20 minute walk back to the campus to meet Pat and his friend. Just to walk 20 minutes back to where I came from again! We walked up a main road and tried to go to Pat's favorite restaurant, but they were closed. We walked a loooong way again and ended up going to a place called Tomato & Onion. It was a really good place! (Although, a bit expensive, but not too expensive either). I got grilled chicken, shrimp tempura, rice, and a small cup of corn soup. I really liked the corn soup. I heard it was awesome for breakfast.

After dinner, we headed to the BigWave Karaoke place and spent 2000 yen for two hours of karaoke with all you can drink. I was a little disappointed because I wanted Melody to have some sake, but after our 2nd drink, the hosts never came back. :[ I tried plum wine (which was pretty tastey) and a Malibu Orange. (Yuck.) Karaoke was lots of fun.

When I got back home, I checked my email and found out that I am being switched to level 3. :( I am both relieved and distressed at this. I have already learned the level 3 lessons. . . but I suppose a review of them wouldn't be bad. I also was worried about being stressed out about learning new things in level 4. It was a bit intimidating. Since I've already bought the level 4 kanji workbook, I will keep it and study it on my own time in the summer. (or whenever). I'm nervous about my new classes though. New teachers, new classmates, and I'm not sure what they've been doing this whole time. On the plus side, my schedule is a lot more convenient for me! Here it is:

Monday
Spoken Japanese 12:00-12:50
-lunch?-
Sumi - e 2:45 - 4:30
Japan thru film 4:40 - 6:10

Tuesday
Spoken Japanese 10:00 - 10:50
-Lunch?-
R/W Japanese 12:00 - 12:50
Body & Comm. 1:15 - 2:45
Sumi - e 2:45 - 4:30

Wednesday
R/W Japanese 9:00 - 9:50 (bleh)
Spoken Japanese 11:00 - 11:50
-go home?-
Japan thru film 4:40 - 6:10

Thursday
Spoken Japanese 12:00 - 12:50
Body & Comm. 1:15 - 2:45
-lunch?-

Friday
Spoken Japanese 10:00 - 10:50
R/W Japanese 11:00 - 11:50
-lunch?-
Sumi - e 2:45 - 4:30

5 comments:

  1. Aww, I'm sorry you got put back a little bit, but like you said, it'll be less stressful. You can't go getting ahead of yourself. Also, stewed/slow cooked meat and potatoes is the BEST. XD

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  2. Cool... only one early day.

    I sure hope you enjoy the classes. Sounds like your having a good time overall. I agree with Crystal.

    Be safe.... Love you!
    Mom

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  3. Oh yeah, Last night we got bombarded with snow. A good 16 inches all together. CRAZY deep. Tim's outside snow blowing and I have a head cold, so I am staying in for the day. Ack....
    Both pooches are about to get buzzed, as they cannot go out into the snow with out bringing a whole snowman in with em. Mixi couldn't even fit in her cage, due to so much snow on her. I had to place her in the tub and use warm water to get it all off her.

    We had company last night, just to watch the movie Grandma's Boy. It never lets us down for a few good laughs. Thank you for that. LOL

    Anyhow, I better go... although I HATE buzzing the dogs... I better get started.
    Don't worry, I bought them doggy coats for the cold weather.

    Love ya... Mom

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  4. There's like 9 inches around our house, it's nuts. XD Snow hates birthdays I guess. Capone seems to like it, he just feels the snow and goes ape shit. >D And he doesn't have the hair to get it stuck to him like Mixi and Sasha do. I'm just sittin' here hoping that everyone can make it over.

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  5. Hi Kaylie,
    Don't worry you will do just fine in school! Sounds like you are eating good.Sounds like we are in for more snow. Look forward to hearing more from you. Love You!
    DAD

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