June 5-18, 2006
Hey there everyone
Well another two weeks have flown by since I last emailed, so I think now is the time to do so.
I have had a fantastic two weeks doing so many different things and really enjoying my final weeks here in Japan.
Uni has kept me busy with numerous tests, exams and essays to write, and I have a few more to finish and prepare for over the next two weeks also. I finish uni on Friday 30th June and have my graduation the next day at Waseda. I must admit that about 4 weeks ago I was looking forward to going home, and seeing everyone again, family etc but I am sorry to say that because of the last two weeks, I have realised that all the friends and people in my life here now I have to say goodbye to in a month or so. I actually dont want to go home!!
This feeling of "comfortableness" in my life right now was accentuated last week when I performed in the Waseda International Festival. Over two big nights we had about 600 people pack the theatre to watch a number of performances. I performed a Soran-bushi dance, which is a traditional dance from Hokkaido. Absolutely loved doing it, and it gave me a great opportunity to be apart of a group production again, just like I always did in high school.Made a lot of good friends, and a few closer ones too, and just overall really enjoyed being apart of the production. Our group practised for 5 weeks, and we pulled it off last Tuesday night with a great performance to follow on from the Monday night's performance. Kazuya came to watch me, as did 3 friends from my guesthouse and one of my English students. My close friend Tatsuya also came to support us, so it was really nice to have them there (as replacements for my family! haha)
Last weekend was big with the performance preparations. I also helped out in organising an Australian booth to introduce Aussie culture and aboriginal history. That little project went well, and even better on the Tuesday night following our classic defeat of Japan in the soccer!On Monday night following the performance I headed to a Japanese mates house to watch the game. Surrounded by about 20 Japanese, when Australia clinched victory I wasnt the most popular person in the room! But had a great night with everyone. Missed my last train, so crashed at a friend's house.
Tuesday night was another big one - after the performance we all headed out to a Nomikai - pub - and drank till late to celebrate the success of the concert. Had a ball, and even a few tears - everyone is heading home soon, so of course that feeling mixed with the alcohol conjured up some emotions!!
Wednesday was my day off (from uni) so I enjoyed a much needed sleep-in before teaching English for a few hours. Thursday flew by with classes all day before I met my friend Tatsuya for dinner.
Kazuya has been working a lot lately, but is managing to save well. He loves his job dearly.
On Friday I had uni and my part-time job, before heading out for drinks for a friend's birthday. Good for everyone to make it to his party - Derek - as he is heading back to the States this weekend. Stayed out late yet again and enjoyed everyone's company. Kazuya works till late on Fridays.
And then yesterday I spent most of the day studying and catching up on homework before heading out with Tatsuya again and a few other mates to a club. Rainy season here, which means lots of people wanting to get out of their homes and come clubbing!! Spent all night dancing away before catching the first train back home this morning at 5am.
This week is busy yet again, including a big dance party next Saturday night which Kazuya can come to!!! He is taking next Sunday off from work, so we can stay out all night together.
Take care everyone and speak soon
Tim
xxxxx
Well another two weeks have flown by since I last emailed, so I think now is the time to do so.
I have had a fantastic two weeks doing so many different things and really enjoying my final weeks here in Japan.
Uni has kept me busy with numerous tests, exams and essays to write, and I have a few more to finish and prepare for over the next two weeks also. I finish uni on Friday 30th June and have my graduation the next day at Waseda. I must admit that about 4 weeks ago I was looking forward to going home, and seeing everyone again, family etc but I am sorry to say that because of the last two weeks, I have realised that all the friends and people in my life here now I have to say goodbye to in a month or so. I actually dont want to go home!!
This feeling of "comfortableness" in my life right now was accentuated last week when I performed in the Waseda International Festival. Over two big nights we had about 600 people pack the theatre to watch a number of performances. I performed a Soran-bushi dance, which is a traditional dance from Hokkaido. Absolutely loved doing it, and it gave me a great opportunity to be apart of a group production again, just like I always did in high school.Made a lot of good friends, and a few closer ones too, and just overall really enjoyed being apart of the production. Our group practised for 5 weeks, and we pulled it off last Tuesday night with a great performance to follow on from the Monday night's performance. Kazuya came to watch me, as did 3 friends from my guesthouse and one of my English students. My close friend Tatsuya also came to support us, so it was really nice to have them there (as replacements for my family! haha)
Last weekend was big with the performance preparations. I also helped out in organising an Australian booth to introduce Aussie culture and aboriginal history. That little project went well, and even better on the Tuesday night following our classic defeat of Japan in the soccer!On Monday night following the performance I headed to a Japanese mates house to watch the game. Surrounded by about 20 Japanese, when Australia clinched victory I wasnt the most popular person in the room! But had a great night with everyone. Missed my last train, so crashed at a friend's house.
Tuesday night was another big one - after the performance we all headed out to a Nomikai - pub - and drank till late to celebrate the success of the concert. Had a ball, and even a few tears - everyone is heading home soon, so of course that feeling mixed with the alcohol conjured up some emotions!!
Wednesday was my day off (from uni) so I enjoyed a much needed sleep-in before teaching English for a few hours. Thursday flew by with classes all day before I met my friend Tatsuya for dinner.
Kazuya has been working a lot lately, but is managing to save well. He loves his job dearly.
On Friday I had uni and my part-time job, before heading out for drinks for a friend's birthday. Good for everyone to make it to his party - Derek - as he is heading back to the States this weekend. Stayed out late yet again and enjoyed everyone's company. Kazuya works till late on Fridays.
And then yesterday I spent most of the day studying and catching up on homework before heading out with Tatsuya again and a few other mates to a club. Rainy season here, which means lots of people wanting to get out of their homes and come clubbing!! Spent all night dancing away before catching the first train back home this morning at 5am.
This week is busy yet again, including a big dance party next Saturday night which Kazuya can come to!!! He is taking next Sunday off from work, so we can stay out all night together.
Take care everyone and speak soon
Tim
xxxxx
posted by Tim at 7:55 PM
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