Obaa-chan came today! (Wednsday June 27) I came home from school (alone first time ever!) and was greeted by Obaa-chan. At first I was like, "Oh no! Obaa-chan no English and I no Japanese!" But we tried to communicate with one another. The thing I love about her is that she didn't give up trying to speak to me. She knew a couple of English words and I knew a couple of japanese words. Eiji was home too, but he is 7 and knows no English. T_T But anyways I bought my first ever original triangle onigiri--> OiSHii! Obaa-chan made meat rolled asparagus (really good!) Some sort of fried chicken and cold somen noodles with dipping sauce! Ah~ I'm gaining weight, I know it. TT__TT
A typical Japanese House
I've seen typical japanese houses in movies, but I wonder what it's like to live in one! Here's a run through of the house!
Tea?
Nice bedroom! I'm gonna miss the typical American bedroom! I'm gonna sleep on the floor and pack up my futon in the morning... -_- I've never had to stress about making my bed in the morning...
Cherry Blossom legend.
Sakura trees are so beautiful, right?! But they're more than just beauty in the eyes, myths and legends of the tree will soon catch your ears.
Yummy Wagashi!
I really like eating Mochi! For those of you who're new to Mochi or Wagashi they are a type of sweet dessert consisting of a bean paste core and soft bread like cover. I've tried making a lot of mochi, here are some recipes that I've tried!
She's such a cutie! Little girl in Kimono!
I've always wanted to try on a Kimono! But I'm really short so mine would have to be custom made.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
School!
I started school! (On Monday June 25) It was awkward. I couldn't understand a single word any students said. They tried broken English-Japanese (It was fun trying to communicate)
My first day there the students were getting their test scores back. It was so funny! I wish I could have caught it on camera! They all ran nervously up to the front to get their tests! Some ran outside the classroom o look at their scores then ran back inside screaming!
It was so funny!
On Wednsday I introduced myself to the entire student body. *(Kowaii!) It was scary! I sped through the entire speech. Phew! (-_-')
Over with it! >_<
My first day there the students were getting their test scores back. It was so funny! I wish I could have caught it on camera! They all ran nervously up to the front to get their tests! Some ran outside the classroom o look at their scores then ran back inside screaming!
It was so funny!
On Wednsday I introduced myself to the entire student body. *(Kowaii!) It was scary! I sped through the entire speech. Phew! (-_-')
Over with it! >_<
Asakusa & Ginza!
On Saturday --(June 24)-- Oka-san and I went to Otome-Sando (first time on subway!!! >_<) to wait for Karen Oni-chan. From there we went to Asakusa to visit the Asakusa Temple. We had lunch - (I had Udon...173 kcal!) - It was Oishii! I wanted more but I didn't order anymore. We went to the Asakusa Temple and shopped around, then went to pray. I shoook this thing where you gently shake and pray then pull out a stick that has a number on it. You then find the corresponding box with same number (I got #84) I got BAD LUCK! Boohoo~ But Oka-san said don't believe in it. SO I left the bad fortune on a rack in the Temple. We hten stopped in Ginza and looked around. Literally the busiest thing I've ever seen in my entire life! There were people everywhere! We went to the weekends so some roads were blocked just so people could shop! Karen Oni-chan posed with Spiderman (a random guy in Spiderman costume). *Kawaii!
We wondered too far and took the Bus home to Koto-Ku.
Fun day!
We wondered too far and took the Bus home to Koto-Ku.
Fun day!
Monday, June 25, 2012
Self intro?!
So today was my first day of school...and I was told that I will do a self introduction to the whole student body on Wednsday!!!
Ehhhh???!!!!
I'm freaking out now!
Ehhhh???!!!!
I'm freaking out now!
Thursday, June 21, 2012
First day in Japan!
Hi!
First official day in Japan with the Host-Family!
Awesome so far! Went to Eiji's school, walked around the neighborhood and shopped with host mom, Karen and Eiji. Played wii...with host siblings and then when host dad came home went out to eat near Tokyo disneyland. I ate Soba noodles, Tempura, etc! It was delicious! Nemutai, I'm going to sleep now...
First official day in Japan with the Host-Family!
Awesome so far! Went to Eiji's school, walked around the neighborhood and shopped with host mom, Karen and Eiji. Played wii...with host siblings and then when host dad came home went out to eat near Tokyo disneyland. I ate Soba noodles, Tempura, etc! It was delicious! Nemutai, I'm going to sleep now...
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Here with Host family!
So host mom picked me up last night.
Ahhh, Tsukareta!
Demo, kyo wa I went to Eiji's (host brother) school. They had an open school thing so host-mother came home and we had lunch (yaki undon) it was delicious! She took me to Eiji's school to visit and they said bye to me in English.
Everyone's so cute!!! And respectful here. I am going to have a big reverse culture shock when I get back to the US.
Ahhh, Tsukareta!
Demo, kyo wa I went to Eiji's (host brother) school. They had an open school thing so host-mother came home and we had lunch (yaki undon) it was delicious! She took me to Eiji's school to visit and they said bye to me in English.
Everyone's so cute!!! And respectful here. I am going to have a big reverse culture shock when I get back to the US.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Shuttle accident...
Hi you guys...
So, I was on the first group to leave for the airport at 3:00 a.m. (2nd & 3rd group at 6:00 a.m.) and as we were going down to the San Francisco airport the driver had a sudden seizure...we had an accident.
We didn't hit any cars though, but there was gas in the shuttle and we couldn't figure out how to get the doors opened. (I thought I was going to die.)
I was frightened and tried to help because I was near the front, I looked into the eyes of the unconscious driver, I would like to forget the image.
Then this kid pushed opened the window and I held the window opened for others to get out. I finally couldn't breathe anymore and because I was frightened I panicked. The guy who was going out the window was taking his time but I was so scared because I couldn't breathe anymore that I pushed him out and yelled, "Just hurry up! Please!" (I literally screamed in fear)
I had my backpack on and took it off and threw it out the window. I literally threw myself out the window. I didn't care weather I was going to fall and injure myself or not, I was so scared that I just threw myself out. The people behind me had to quickly grab onto my legs because they were afraid I would hit my head. (later the guy that pushed the window opened told me that at the back of his head he wanted to laugh because I was the only one who actually dived out the window.) I lost a shoe in the bus an didn't go back to get it.
The police came (slowly) and ordered us back into the shuttle because it was the freeway. I was like, "No! I don't care if this is the freeway! There's gas in the shuttle and I'd rather be run over than go back inside and suffocate!" (it seemed the officer didn't understand although the lady specially said there was gas leaking and the air smelt like gas.)
We were pulled across the freeway to a fence. I stepped on something sharp and wasn't able to walk.
The officers came to ask for our infos and an ID, this girl told the officer that I couldn't walk so he made his way towards me instead.
I was in shock, I didn't know what to do. I freaked out.
But I'm okay. I called my parents and started bawling like crazy. I was frightened. I was so close to death it was frightening. I guess if you've never experienced this type of thing you wouldn't understand how scary it was...
But everyone's okay. We were all shaken but we recovered and everyone's still going to Japan.
Lila
So, I was on the first group to leave for the airport at 3:00 a.m. (2nd & 3rd group at 6:00 a.m.) and as we were going down to the San Francisco airport the driver had a sudden seizure...we had an accident.
We didn't hit any cars though, but there was gas in the shuttle and we couldn't figure out how to get the doors opened. (I thought I was going to die.)
I was frightened and tried to help because I was near the front, I looked into the eyes of the unconscious driver, I would like to forget the image.
Then this kid pushed opened the window and I held the window opened for others to get out. I finally couldn't breathe anymore and because I was frightened I panicked. The guy who was going out the window was taking his time but I was so scared because I couldn't breathe anymore that I pushed him out and yelled, "Just hurry up! Please!" (I literally screamed in fear)
I had my backpack on and took it off and threw it out the window. I literally threw myself out the window. I didn't care weather I was going to fall and injure myself or not, I was so scared that I just threw myself out. The people behind me had to quickly grab onto my legs because they were afraid I would hit my head. (later the guy that pushed the window opened told me that at the back of his head he wanted to laugh because I was the only one who actually dived out the window.) I lost a shoe in the bus an didn't go back to get it.
The police came (slowly) and ordered us back into the shuttle because it was the freeway. I was like, "No! I don't care if this is the freeway! There's gas in the shuttle and I'd rather be run over than go back inside and suffocate!" (it seemed the officer didn't understand although the lady specially said there was gas leaking and the air smelt like gas.)
We were pulled across the freeway to a fence. I stepped on something sharp and wasn't able to walk.
The officers came to ask for our infos and an ID, this girl told the officer that I couldn't walk so he made his way towards me instead.
I was in shock, I didn't know what to do. I freaked out.
But I'm okay. I called my parents and started bawling like crazy. I was frightened. I was so close to death it was frightening. I guess if you've never experienced this type of thing you wouldn't understand how scary it was...
But everyone's okay. We were all shaken but we recovered and everyone's still going to Japan.
Lila
San Francisco!
On the plane to San Francisco!
View is awesome!
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When I first took off in MSP I was like, "Yeah! Lift up the curtain to watch the plane take off!" THEN as the plane too off I was like, "**%#! Scary!!!"
My ears popp'n like popcorn.
I'll write again when I'm in San Fran!
View is awesome!
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When I first took off in MSP I was like, "Yeah! Lift up the curtain to watch the plane take off!" THEN as the plane too off I was like, "**%#! Scary!!!"
My ears popp'n like popcorn.
I'll write again when I'm in San Fran!
Friday, June 15, 2012
California here I come!
Yikes! It's June 15!!!
I'm up! It's 3 in the morning... T_T
I'm so tired!!!
But I'm leaving in 1 hour to MSP.
Layover in Dallas, then off to California!!!
Watashi wa tottemo ureshii desu!
I'm up! It's 3 in the morning... T_T
I'm so tired!!!
But I'm leaving in 1 hour to MSP.
Layover in Dallas, then off to California!!!
Watashi wa tottemo ureshii desu!
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
My host-mom messaged me! AND I'm going to School!
I didn't know if I should send a message through facebook to them in Japanese or English. I ended up sending it in english instead, I just couldn't trust google translate.
But anyways! She messaged me! She introduced herself in English (actually she wrote all in English). Her English is really good! I feel so fortunate to have a family who can speak English!
She's so kind! She introduced the whole family to me! She even said I'll be attending High school there too and not to worry about the uniform because I can borrow my host-sister's! She also asked me what kind of food I liked, what I wanted to try, and where I want to visit! I'm so happy!
She explained the course to school:
I will be traveling to school with my host-sister Karen. I'm going to Japan Women's University attached Senior High school in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture! From Koto to Kawasaki is about 1 hour by train! CRAZY! But I'll do my best! She also metioned that they'll cover the cost to commute to school! >_< Thank you so much Okasan! (I'm literally broke right now...)
I cannot wait to see them!
I will be going to Japan Women's University attached Senior High School! I'm very honored to be able to attend the oldest and largest of private Japanese Women Universities.
Host-mother says it takes about 1 hour by train to get to school.
I live in Shinonome, Koto-Ku, Tokyo prefecture; my host-sister Karen goes to school in Kawasaki, Kanagawa prefecture.
I have to change Train at least 3 or 4 times before I get to school.
Phew! Need to get in shape before I get to Japan.
Never took this long of a route to school before.
T__T
But anyways! She messaged me! She introduced herself in English (actually she wrote all in English). Her English is really good! I feel so fortunate to have a family who can speak English!
She's so kind! She introduced the whole family to me! She even said I'll be attending High school there too and not to worry about the uniform because I can borrow my host-sister's! She also asked me what kind of food I liked, what I wanted to try, and where I want to visit! I'm so happy!
She explained the course to school:
I will be traveling to school with my host-sister Karen. I'm going to Japan Women's University attached Senior High school in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture! From Koto to Kawasaki is about 1 hour by train! CRAZY! But I'll do my best! She also metioned that they'll cover the cost to commute to school! >_< Thank you so much Okasan! (I'm literally broke right now...)
I cannot wait to see them!
This is Koto-Ku Ward in Tokyo prefecture.
I live in Shinonome, Koto-Ku, Tokyo prefecture; my host-sister Karen goes to school in Kawasaki, Kanagawa prefecture.
I have to change Train at least 3 or 4 times before I get to school.
Phew! Need to get in shape before I get to Japan.
Never took this long of a route to school before.
T__T
Saturday, June 2, 2012
HOST-FAMILY INFORMATION!
My host-family information came today!!!
I'm so excited! (when exactly am I not excited? `>_<`)
Some people have receieved e-mails from their host-families and I haven't received anything so I was a bit sad, but I was so excited for them! When they hear good news it feels like I've heard good news too!
Luckily I received my family information two weeks in advance before I leave so I know what to get.
Back to the host-family.....!
I'm living in TOKYO! How exciting! (I really need to use a different word...) Actually I'm living in Koto-Ku, Tokyo! I have a host-mother, a host-father, they both have jobs. I HAVE a 7 year old host-brother and a 17 year old host-sister! I don't know my siblings' names yet...I hope to know soon!
Finals are coming up soon and I'm suppose to be studying but I've spent the entire day stalking and finding information about where I'm living!
Kyaaa! I want to know so much! New questions are popping up in my head!
There's 13 more days before I leave for California!
Thank you YFU!
I'm so excited! (when exactly am I not excited? `>_<`)
Some people have receieved e-mails from their host-families and I haven't received anything so I was a bit sad, but I was so excited for them! When they hear good news it feels like I've heard good news too!
Luckily I received my family information two weeks in advance before I leave so I know what to get.
Back to the host-family.....!
I'm living in TOKYO! How exciting! (I really need to use a different word...) Actually I'm living in Koto-Ku, Tokyo! I have a host-mother, a host-father, they both have jobs. I HAVE a 7 year old host-brother and a 17 year old host-sister! I don't know my siblings' names yet...I hope to know soon!
Finals are coming up soon and I'm suppose to be studying but I've spent the entire day stalking and finding information about where I'm living!
Kyaaa! I want to know so much! New questions are popping up in my head!
There's 13 more days before I leave for California!
Thank you YFU!
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