I'm In Trouble!

I'm losing my English....

Okay, so I was recently asked to correct some papers. Later I find out that the teacher I checked them for, had some questions. She showed me a phrase that I've probably seen a thousand times in reading; "bear ...... in mind." When I first checked the student's paper, I didn't even think twice about the phrase. Then when she was showing me something else on the sheet, I thought, "hold up, I think it's supposed to be 'bare' instead of 'bear'."

Boy was I wrong! She went and looked it up and of course it was the former. I looked it up online as well and there it was "bear in mind."

I'm losing my English!!!!!! Help!

Can't Help It

Okay so I started checking papers and all of sudden I've developed a huge headache. These kids just write gibberish!

check this out...."I want to be a doctor. Because I want to help poor people. And I think that there isn't poor people. So I want to be a doctor."

Hmmmm I wonder how he's going to get that done.

It's the Weekend

Can't wait, can't wait!

This weekend most of the people that went away on holiday will have returned! I'm so excited because ironically I've missed them so. Today (Friday) some people from far away will also be coming to Mito so tonight's going to be a blast!


I can't wait! Only 8 more hours to go ;)

I'm Back!

I went home for the holidays and now I'm back. It felt weird driving to work today, but I was happy that I was here. A bit weird if you spoke with me before Christmas. But, with my much needed trip back home, I have a new perspective on my stay here and I'm going to continue to develop this appreciation.

Right before I left there was a Christmas party held by my school. It was a total blast. I had so much fun. The entertainment was amazing. Anyway, one of the teachers that sat at my table said that he was happy I was returning home because he felt that I had grown two serious and quiet the last couple of months. He said that when I first came I was really jubilant and talkative, but that that had decreased tremendously. I was really taken aback by his comment. First, I didn't even think it showed that I was growing restless with Japan. But, apparently it had. Second, I was mad at myself for appearing so. I told myself when I returned this had to change and now I know it will.

The break was such an exquisite release for whatever it was that was boggling me down before I left. I partied like never before with some of my closet friends. Met up with people from the past, and went shopping where I was once again on the small end! (Thank God for America and it's obese population!) Boy, it felt good to not have to worry about my size. Anyway, while there I realized some things that I really appreciated about Japan that I hadn't noticed before. I really missed my freedom during the weekends, the adventures, and most of all I missed my friends. So, miraculously, I ended up missing Japan while I was away. Pretty funny, huh?

Anyway, I have tons of pictures of all the partying I did. Some are scandalous, but don't worry, I'll still share them all. ;) I'll let you know when they're all up.

see ya