March 5

So I STILL have a cold! But it is getting better. Lately I’ve been studying a lot of Japanese and just recovering from my cold. I haven’t done much else. On Saturday Paul had a few friends over (me, Rich, Kimura-san, and my new friend Fumi. I met Fumi at the gym. She is in her 20s and is really nice!!). We played on Paul’s game system called the Wii. It’s a really fun game system because it’s kinda like virtual reality. You play a sports game like tennis or bowling and you actually do the swing. And you can complete with up to four people at once. There is another crazy game where you have to balance blocks or complete other challenges that require physical and mental dexterity. Also, being it’s a Japan bought game system with Japanese games, it’s good Japanese practice too! Paul also made really tasty hamburders, Kimura brought pizza, and Fumi bought delicious cake!

Today is my half day and I am going to go up to Imadate for an early dinner with my friend there. Then next Saturday some of my Italy photos and a poem I wrote are in an art/talent show with Fukui ALTs. If I win a prize I think I get money or something so wish me luck!

I will attend two graduations this week as well. One for the seniors at my base school and another at my visiting school. When I first got here it seemed like I would have the same students forever, and now they’re almost gone! Time sure has gone by fast.

Catch y’all later!
-Lisa