I got up late. Twas Tuesday and had YMCA class at 1040. Was surprised when it was ten oclock and Harumi said I'd prolly be late. I was a bit dumb at first then said she was right and said bad words all the way to the genkan . Huffed and puffed to train station, and made it in an amazing 15 minutes, but nearly killed myself so was not pleased. Bloody train did not arrive until 1027. Had forgotten that most of the day if you dont get there at the beginning of the hour (10ish) you have to wait almost a half hour. Was so not happy. Stood for 12 minutes listening to Judy and Mary, who I love now. Got on train. Got off train. Went to street car and almost decided to get on wrong train. Chose correct path to YMCA the first time. Forgot had to pay for book, so told them would bring money the next week. Felt dumb and rather unprofessional. My class is composed of 4 people. Myself, my teacher, one american man and one married woman from whales. Guy is from Minnesota named Andrew and he is an english teacher I guess, though he looks young to me. Girl is either Laura or Lorna or derivitive of either. Both seem pleasant enough and have been here longer than I. Class seems too easy just now. Might have had a chance to befriend and chat with people if had not been fifteen minutes late (god how embarrassing in that dinky class). Funny thing about that room was it can only be too hot or frigid. It can not be anything else. So we froze. After almost went wrong way but righted myself and got to bus stop where either previous bus was early or bus was late.

Had lunch and was flagged down by Harumi in the middle of campus and told of a meeting I had agreed to but remembered nothing of. Spent hour and a half in scheduling meeting. Met with Suenaga sensei (el advisorino) who wanted me to attend the Museumology class with whom I was going to Kyoto but would get no credit for. Do not see good point of that. Is Monday Morning at 9. Will have to leave monday by 745ish to make train. Is sick. Waited outside in rain (with umbrella thank god) for godforsaken bus for 45 minutes. Got home and Naho-chan (the baby) was over. Sick as a dog. Got three letters from Lisa and was elated. could have been dead insects inside and I still would have been happy. Called Aya and Mayu for homework help meeting but neither were home. cleaned a bit and stared at kanji that was unable to find in dictionary.

Next day got Alien Card. Am officially alien now. Dad said he always knew I was strange. Finally took some pictures for ID cards and such and was shocked by how pale I looked. Invited Motoko via email to go to museums with me. Went to Kyudo meeting (had to hike up friggin kilamanjaro to get there) and everyone gave their names...again. I still cant remember them all. WHat the hell is wrong with me?? Gahh. After lunch I filled out more papers with Imai-san, had a chat with Klein sensei (who speaks only english. has been here 11 years). Had good talk and was nice to speak english. He also had some great insights on the differences of language. After this meeting, I had to go to the bathroom decided I would have to be late for class because could not wait an hour and a half. BUT, of course, fate was against me. My teacher came running by said oh good, Ive found you before you went up, our class is in a different building today, I'll show you. SO had to go with him. Is very nice but had to potty. Wanted, dreamed of doing potty dance at the very least but maintained a modicum of decorum. Sat through interminable Shakespeare class. At the end, I shot out like a bat outta hell and ran for the potty.

after met Aya and Mayu for kanji help (did eventually get a hold of them). After we walked to station (missed the last school bus) and we laughed and stuff. It was great to be with people and laugh again. When we got to different platforms at the station, I saw them from where I was sitting and so made faces at them. Then, for fun, drew a funny face. I am so zany these days. Waved as the train pulled away.

This brings us to the end of 10/18/00. This is slow going as access is only from school. Will do as opportunities come.