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Wow, first things first since I know my english teacher is reading this number one, we lost internet for a while so that's why my commonplace book isn't quite up to date, and second: IHATEKOKORO! I wanna kill it!
I'm warning all of you, seriously, don't read the book unless you're depressed and have issues, which is a sign that you may need help! T-T that poor book could send people spiraling into depression if they're not careful.
Aside from that i was sick yesterday and today, first time I've missed school in Japan, whoot. Spent it moaning and watching Japanese dramas, they're suprisingly addicting to watch as well. Even though i can hardly understand most of the words they're saying, by watching the images I can kinda guess from time to time what's going on. That and for one of them I made my own story to, i hooked myself to my own make believe story i was watching! I got thoroughly involved with it as well, if i had the strength i was about to throw it off my balcony. I'm feeling much better now, and can keep food down (always a bonus).
Went to Gifu castle on sunday after grape harvesting, it was so amazing I can't even begin to describe it. I'm sorry everyone, i didn't get photos. It was a surprise trip so I didn't bring my camera, not to mention it's still dead (lol my apologies). I learned it was where Nobunaga Ido (sp?) Lived and fought. Known to most as a famous Samurai, he did a lot more than lead battles. He set up the first free trade system in Japan, which worked really well. I saw his swords, armor, and a few other things. It's built on such a steep mountainside there isn't a lot to see, but it was built there in order to allow the fastest way back up to the fortress for the soldiers, but also the most difficult for enemies. Interesting fact: the area they had to practice their horseback riding skills was 5.4m wide and only stretched about 54m long. Not a lot of space. They had to be very sturdy horses in order to climb such sheer faces. There are constant festivals in Gifu to commorate all of the cities unique trades, most of which haven't happened quite yet. I don't quite remember when it was he actually ruled, but his MOST famous act was that he was the first person to actually UNIFY Japan together. and he succeeded.
Lol, enough history.
Older details that i didn't get to post earlier:
I've officially done the extreme. I've eaten off (no joke) Solid Gold silverware.
I eat Kobe (sp?) one of the most expensive meats in Japan, a lot.
I've eaten 2 $200.00 mushrooms (there was 7 total)
I can't begin to tell you how amazing it is living here.
People are so friendly to everyone, it's clean, the food's amazing.
I started writing another story while I was over here, i might post it i'm not sure.
It's still a really big adjustment, and I'm slowly getting the hang of it,
for now though, i'll do with what I can.
To anyone who reads this: Please feel free to e-mail me with questions, or whatever you'd like to say!
I love hearing from anyone from home, or where ever you are!! :)
Happy Birthday's to: Bree and Dusty! Enjoy being 17!
thank you everyone for all your support in helping get me here,
I can't tell you what this all means to me!
Mizuki~