Today's thoughts

It is hot and humid today. I feel gross and sweaty and it is only 10:42 AM. I am tired from the humidity and the restless kids.

I saw 8 mile last night. It was good and I liked it. I was hoping to see the Matrix Reloaded but we got there late and it had already started. Will have to wait, I guess.

I have decided to stop fretting about jobs and housing. My good friend Ejlee gave me some words of wisdom and knocked some sense into me. Thanks Ejlee...still worried, but not going to let the uncertainty of my impending return govern my life. Just going to take things in strides.

Packing Report

In anticipation of my impending departure from Japan I have been trying to pack up my stuff. I came to Japan with two suitcases, but now after 2 years I have more than two suitcases worth of stuff...where did it all come from? I have packed my winter clothes and will be sending them off via post once I find a box big enough. Next will be my books and CD's. I blame my travels to Asia for the increase in CD collection, come on who can resist $3 pirated CD's. I have to figure out what I am going to do with my tennis raquet. Oppulence...ne...

Top Five Reasons to stay in Japan

My eikaiwa students gave me a list of 5 reasons why I should stay in Japan another year. Let's say it was not all that heartwarming and it is making my impending return not very inviting...

1. Homeless...I do not know where I am going to live when I get back.
2. Jobless...No one wants to hire a kinesiologist who can only teach English
3. Single...I have no boyfriend and thus no reason to live according to everyone here
4. Poor... I have no job = no money...plus a student loan
5. Carless..I will have to walk everywhere...