An Unexpected Surprise

Whoa, was I pleasantly shocked last night. When the school I only go to but once a week told me that their kendo teacher (who I had never met) wanted to hold a celebration party for me passing the kendo test, I was a bit taken aback but thought nothing much of it other than ...wow that's a nice gesture (long sentence, I know- sorry! ;) ). But, when I got there last night, it was a whole lot bigger affair than I expected. Not only was the head couch of the Kendo team there, but the other teacher that took the Kendo test (which would be expected since we're at the same school), the head of the Admin department, an English teacher, the next teacher in line for Kyoto (Vice Principal) status, and the Principal! The Kyoto Sensei (Vice Principal) was supposed to come out but something came up I hear. I was so shocked and glad I had gone straight from work so that I felt appropiately dressed. As people seemed dressed for the occasion. Whoa!

The food was soooooooo good. It was at one of those Italian restaurants on the main street in the town bit town closest to me. Man was it good! And they ordered so much food too!!!!! I couldn't help tasting everything. I felt so honored though that they went through all that trouble just for my test. I didn't even think it was that big of a deal, but apparently it is. And I hear they're planning another one for the next test I take (shodan) in Feburary.

unbelievable eh?