3/5

3/5

Unfortunately, some of our plans fell through today, so we
dedicated ourselves to do administrative stuff we call
"12 week" instead. Except, nothing loaded, so we
literally just sat, staring in mute fury at the creeping load wheel
for two hours (and sent texts/phone calls. We have to be productive,
somehow).

Afterwards, we went to a food festival for R kyoudai, even though
we're poor, and ate probably the best meat I've eaten in Japan. Also
learned how to make 2 types of soup by talking to the women
behind me. Had a blast. Also ate shark fin, which apparently a clear
fiber. You can't eat the top part of the fin, because it's just a big bone
and skin, but to eat the bottom part, you have to soak it for a day to
make it soft enough to eat.

Taught a good lesson to Y Shimai. She asked us on her own if we would
mail her in the morning for church so that she could come. She's
ready. I totally thought she wouldn't be baptized until June, but I
think she's ready.

Also had an AMAZING lesson with As kyoudai again. . We loaded
him with a ton of information, but he understood the important parts
and asked some incredible questions. On the way home, there was
a kid sitting in a bike kid seat. His dad was in the back, and he said
something, pointing at me that I didn't quite hear, but assumed was
something like, "GAIJIN." As the dad pushed them closer, though
(we were by where they needed to be to get out), I could hear him
say, "Yeah, she has a helmet, too."

PFFT. Of all the things I expected to hear, that was not one of them.
Then be pointed at me again and was like, "You have a helmet!"
Me: I do. That's very good. You'll stay safe with that on.
Dad: Yup, you'll stay safe.
Me: Uh-huh. Did you tell your dad thank you for that helmet?
Kid: *turns around* Arigatou. *smiling*

SO CUTE.

But anyway, that was today.

Pants - protect yourself from danger!