Matsushima Light Up, K-Port

The weekend went pretty well.  Machiko came back on Friday and we went to Stray Sheep for a while before calling it a night.  It was too bad she could only stay for a little while, it would have been fun to do more stuff.  She went back to Hiroshima on Sunday.

Sunday I went to Matsushima for a light festival (松島紅葉ライトアップ).  They had lights all around a park-like area that really made the trees and plants look illuminated.  They did a really good job with the light placement and it was really beautiful.  There were a ton of couples walking around though, which made me feel a little lonely.

They opened up a new cafe right next to my place called K-Port.  It's apparently owned by Watanabe Ken.  I haven't been there yet as it closes at 6pm and I don't usually get home before then but I'm going to try it soon.  It looks cool and they seem to be laptop friendly.  They have pizza too, but if it's like Anchor Coffee's pizza ($8+ and barely any toppings to speak of) I'll probably pass.

Still haven't figured out what to do for winter break.  Maybe I should go to Hiroshima...

寂しい【さびしい】 (sabishii) lonely

Machiko Coming Back, Elementary Student's Advice

So Machiko is coming back for 2 days or so on a business trip.  While she'll be working most of the time we'll probably be able to meet up during the evening, which I'm looking forward to.  It hasn't been that long since she left but it feels like forever.  See you soon Machiko!  She'll be coming Friday and is in Fukushima right now.

I had a kid in elementary school (5th grade) ask me how old I was the other day.  I told her I was 29 and she asked if I was married, to which I said no.  Then she said 先生！早く結婚しないと苦労になるよ。"If you don't hurry up and get married it'll be really hard for you!"  I said she was right and cried as I walked off.  The things kids say.

Started going back to badminton on Wednesdays lately.  I should keep it up as I don't exercise much if I don't do that.  Also I'm still playing GTA5, they haven't fixed the car money glitch so I'll be abusing it for as long as I can before they fix it.  Once they fix it I'll probably stop playing as it's the only way to get real money without grinding for hours on end.

結婚【けっこん】 (kekkon) marriage

Machiko Transfer, Winter Vacation (?), Elementary School Unruly Kids

Cute birthday picture!

Machiko has moved down to Hiroshima after being transferred.  She seems to be doing well down there so far, even if her roommate wants her to have not so delicious sounding dinners (beer, wine and dry food).  I enjoyed the time we spent together, going out at night, billiards, your birthday party, etc.  Come back soon!  I'll be waiting for you!

I still haven't figure out where I want to go for winter vacation but am thinking to travel within Japan.  I haven't traveled as much as I've wanted, but I'm not so sour about it since I've been accomplishing my goal of living in a foreign culture and absorbing as much as I can out of it.  Maybe a warmer climate would be good though.  But thinking about it now, it'll likely be within Japan.

There is a kid in my elementary school that just laughs every time I look at him or try to talk to him.  He never does the activities and just runs around the class when there is one.  Sometimes I wonder what the parents are doing at home that their kids could act like that.  Many of the parents want to blame the homeroom teacher but I'm convinced a lot of it is the parents.  At least, it should be.

待つ【まつ】 (matsu) to wait