Off I Go!

So it's midnight and I leave at 2 PM Saturday.  Need to be at the airport by 11 AM.  I need to start packing but I forgot to do laundry so won't be able to pack until around 1 AM.  Had another orientation today that basically rehashed what they said at the old orientation.  Not sure why this one was mandatory besides them checking up to see if people are actually going or not.

I'm a little jealous of the people who have never gone over to a foreign country to teach before.  They are so nervous and have no idea what to expect.  I kind of miss that.  I more or less know what to expect, even though this will be the first time for me teaching middle and elementary school.

Got to see everyone before I leave!  Well, most everyone, I think I missed someone but I'm only planning for a year so it won't be that long anyhow.  It'd be nice if I were younger, I'd consider staying at least 2 years.

Off to get some online poker in before laundry finishes.  Next post from Japan!

異なる【ことなる】 (kotonaru) to differ; to vary; to disagree;

Getting Ready

Over the past few weeks I've been in contact with people from my city, figuring out what I should be doing, what I should bring and how life works over there.  They've all been really awesome and answered my long list of questions without telling me to shut up so I'm very appreciative.

I need to pick up some casual work clothes and take pictures of a bunch of things like buildings and such.  Also need to pick up some omiyage (presents) for the teachers I'll be working with.  After that it'll just be meeting up with people, saying goodbye and getting ready finally.

So far everything is in order!

耐久【たいきゅう】 (taikyuu) - endurance; persistence;

Information Slowly Coming In

So looks like I will be teaching at 2 junior high schools and 1 elementary school.  I will also need to drive a car.  Originally I was hoping for senior high school and not having to drive a car, but whatever this should be cool.  Currently trying to buy all the stuff I need before I go over, hygiene stuff, new shoes, still not sure what the environments of the schools are going to be like so holding off on work clothes for now.

Quit my job a little over a week ago now, now just hanging out and waiting for Japan.  Excited!

人見知り【ひとみしり】 (hitomishiri) - shyness; fear of strangers; stranger anxiety;