Fall in Japan
It has been a long time since I have written anything. A month, actually. I had a big decision to make about signing on for another school year or facing an inevitable future of the unknown. I have decided to face the inevitable future of the unknown, which I am very excited about. Remembering that God already knows the future reminds me that I have no reason to worry. Staying for another year sounded great, but it just wouldn't be the right decision for me. It is difficult because I think almost all the other teachers who came with me are staying another year, (and kudos to them for sticking it out) but I am happy to say that I am ready for my next adventure, no matter where it leads. I truly think many decide to stay another year so that they continue traveling or because they don't know what they will do when they go back to America (that is the honest truth).
Jenny and I have been enjoying our time here in Sendai, and took a trip to Matsushima to see the lights in the fall. It was absolutely stunning, with the white lights shining on the colorful oranges, reds, and yellows. I tried oyster for the first time in my life, and it was pretty delicious. The texture isn't exactly my favorite, but the Kaki-Don (a bed of rice, with carmelized onions and eggs and oysters) I had is a favorite of many Japanese.
We have been busily planning our trip to Vietnam, and are getting more and more excited, and have also decided to go to Okinawa! Although the weather will be fairly cool, it will be MUCH warmer than Winter in Sendai. I can't wait to see another part of Japan. In other news, the kids are speaking a whole lot of English! They have all completed their first "English Sticker Chart" for speaking Good English and have received an "English Pencil" for their efforts. It is time to begin practicing for our Christmas play and dance, so we will be teaching the kids some traditional Christmas songs like "Joy to the World" and "Silent Night". It is super funny working on the pronunciation of the words, and then trying to find words the kids know to explain what the songs are actually talking about...
Anyways, we are still having our "Color Days" for each unit, and tomorrow is Green Day. And then we start Unit 5! I know the next four months are going to go so fast, so I am trying to enjoy every moment I have with my precious little five years olds. Have a very Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
Jenny and I have been enjoying our time here in Sendai, and took a trip to Matsushima to see the lights in the fall. It was absolutely stunning, with the white lights shining on the colorful oranges, reds, and yellows. I tried oyster for the first time in my life, and it was pretty delicious. The texture isn't exactly my favorite, but the Kaki-Don (a bed of rice, with carmelized onions and eggs and oysters) I had is a favorite of many Japanese.
We have been busily planning our trip to Vietnam, and are getting more and more excited, and have also decided to go to Okinawa! Although the weather will be fairly cool, it will be MUCH warmer than Winter in Sendai. I can't wait to see another part of Japan. In other news, the kids are speaking a whole lot of English! They have all completed their first "English Sticker Chart" for speaking Good English and have received an "English Pencil" for their efforts. It is time to begin practicing for our Christmas play and dance, so we will be teaching the kids some traditional Christmas songs like "Joy to the World" and "Silent Night". It is super funny working on the pronunciation of the words, and then trying to find words the kids know to explain what the songs are actually talking about...
Anyways, we are still having our "Color Days" for each unit, and tomorrow is Green Day. And then we start Unit 5! I know the next four months are going to go so fast, so I am trying to enjoy every moment I have with my precious little five years olds. Have a very Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
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