Sunny days

Well, it`s really starting to warm up over here, even tho they say that it doesn`t get bad until July and August! Went to my first Japanese lesson today - it was just sort of an introduction thing. I met my teacher, Fumi (F is pronounced very gently - almost Humi), who seems really nice, paid my fees and chose a text book. Next Friday will actually be a lesson. Yay!! Can`t wait to be able to communicate! I feel very rude not knowing the language. I also took Valerie along, and she signed up too. That`ll be cool, to have someone to learn and practice with.

I don`t start work til 5pm, so I had a good 4 1/2 hours to kill. Couldn`t be bothered going all the way home, and after buying a bus pass for the month and paying for my lessons, I had virtually no money left, so couldn`t go shopping. I went for a wander over to the park by the river and just sat there for hours! Unreal! Dozed a tiny bit, and studied my Hirigana and Katakana. I want to know them before my lesson next week. It was so nice and relaxing, and perfect temp. My work day starts shortly, but is only 5 lessons, then I get to go home again! What a pleasant day! Yesterday was pretty cool too - 8 lessons, but no one showed up for 4 of the periods - 2 voice classes and 2 lessons with only one booked in! Easy day!