I just handed out the little Hawaiian gifts that I got for my co-workers here in Ubuyama. One office down, three more to go. I never knew how fun it is to give gifts, even meaningless little ones I got at the ABC store in Kihei.

What else to say? Last night I went to a $60 enkai where I was served like ten different kinds of meats, including horse (which I refused), sea snail, venison, beef, pork, chicken, tuna, squid, etc. Then I was shown into a private ofuro (an onsen bath). I needed that bath... The hot water in my house is broken (which means I may be moving out of my house into a nice newer one).

Let's see here. Teaching is going better. I am starting an English club every Monday from 4-5 in the library. I bought the Star Wars trilogy (the old ones, of course) and I think the kids are gonna love them. How do these kids here do it? They are so darned nice and obedient! I was never like that. Well, there is this one disobedient kid named Hideaki--I was kinda like him, but a little less ostentatious. I have to say, he's pretty funny.

Umm umm, it's getting colder again; I think it may snow soon. It's 5 degrees Celsius in my house right now.

I'll see about taking some photos this weekend and then I can show them to ya'll.

I'm just going to keep on partying and enjoying my inaka life while I still can. I'm even going to enjoy the snow and indoor ice. You betcha. Oh and my friend Gabe and I decided that you'd better just do what you want to do in life, if you can. That's my advice for the day. Do what you really want to do (as long as it doesn't hurt others*). *Extra bonus if it helps others.

Alright, peace.