Day 53: Shopping with Eileen Tuesday, May 5, 2009 11:00am: I woke up. Eileen says to meet at Akihabara station and one of her texts says 4pm. Ryan texted me back that he has nothing to do. He probably feels lonely like the way I did, so I asked Eileen if I can ask Ryan to come. Of course, she says sure. I forward much of Eileen’s text to Ryan. Ryan texted that he wants to hang out now, so I said ok. 1:00pm: It was raining. I left my house and went on the train. That’s when I found out [View Full Entry]

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Day 52: Aquarium Monday, May 4, 2009 6:00am: I left for home. 8:00am: I returned home. I fell asleep on the train, so it took me 2 hours to get home. I felt lonely, so I told my host parents that I will go to the aquarium with them. I took a nap. 10:40am: My host family wakes me up. Daiki was surprised that I am very energetic, even though I just came from the club. Daiki remembers his past days of clubbing and then working without sleeping. He’s not even old! 11:00am: We all go to the Shinagawa Aquarium. It [View Full Entry]

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Day 51: Continue with Hip Hop Club!! Sunday, May 3, 2009 1:00am: Vuenos just started to get exciting; I danced with people who were obviously Americans first. They’re easy to point out because their dancing is very familiar to me. 5:00am: I left Vuenos and ate really good ramen. As I walked to Shibuya station, I looked back to memorize the route to the ramen shop. 8:00am: I made it home in Zoshiki. Manami had eye make-up on and her eyes were pretty! I washed my face and went to sleep. I knew that my host family were leaving at 10am [View Full Entry]

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Day 50: Club Atom & Vuenos Saturday, May 2, 2009 10:30am: I woke up and I texted people. I took a shower and then, ate breakfast (slice of bread, cream cheese, hashbrown, egg, and water). 12:00pm: Manami and Yuzuki take their afternoon nap. I went to my room to update my blogs. I cleaned my room. I talked to Jon. Distance didn’t do much to our relationship. *knocked on wood* 4:30pm: Daiki comes home. I continued my blog entries. 5:30pm: Manami calls me for dinner. I finished updating my blogs just in time. Dinner was really good hambagu with melted cheese [View Full Entry]

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Day 49: Hair Dye (1st Time EVER) Friday, May 1, 2009 7:00am: I woke up and laid on my bed. Why do I feel so lonely? 7:15am: I woke up again?! I am LATE! I quickly changed my clothes, rushed upstairs, washed my face, brushed my teeth. I didn't even bother putting on my contacts! I ate breakfast very quickly and washed my dishes. 7:45am: I left on time and made it to the station...early. I turn on the Zune and listen to music. I am really lonely. I want to be with someone in Japan (but NOT just anyone, I [View Full Entry]

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Day 48: Shopping Alone Thursday, April 30, 2009 2:00am: I woke up and studied my kanji for the test today. 7:00am: I got ready and ate breakfast. I put my lunch bento in my bookbag. I decided not to wear my mask because I thought I felt better. Since I didn't get to go shopping yesterday, I decided that I will go today. 7:45am: I left to go to school. 9:00am: I made it to my classroom. 9:15am: Kobayashi-sensei started class. He gave us the test and I thought I did okay. The kanji test wasn't THAT hard, but it wasn't [View Full Entry]

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Day 47: Hair Cut Wednesday, April 29, 2009 7:00am: I woke up, got ready, and ate breakfast. Today is going to be a nice day, so I want to go shopping. I brought the mask, just in case. 7:48am: I rushed out the door. 9:00am: I made it to class. 9:15am: Japanese class began with Kamio-sensei. She taught us how to say events (ex: I eat breakfast, after I brush my teeth.), and how to say "at least." 10:45am: Class ended. 11:00am: Part 2 Japanese class started with Kobayashi-sensei. He reviewed yesterday's kanji. I started coughing again and I put the [View Full Entry]

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Day 46: Just School Tuesday, April 28, 2009 7:00am: I woke up, got ready, and ate breakfast (slice of bread with cream cheese, 2 sausages, and water). I was still sick, so I put on the mask. 7:45am: I left to go to school. I felt lonely, so I turned on the Zune that Jon gave me and listened to music. 8:55am: I made it to Yotsuya and ran to the computer lab to print out my human resource class slides and materials. 9:13am: I made it to class. 9:15am: Japanese class began with Kamio-sensei. We learned more uses of the [View Full Entry]

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Day 45: Still Sick Monday, April 27, 2009 6:30am: I woke up automatically. I was wide awake, but I tried to sleep until 7:00am. 7:00am: I got up and got ready for school. I ate breakfast, slice of bread with peanut butter, sunny-side up egg, and 2 hot dogs, and lukewarm water. My voice is still broken. I wore a mask. 7:48am: I left in a hurry. I didn't have time to call my boyfriend, Jon. I studied my kanji in the train. 9:00am: I made it in my class, but I was still not finished studying my kanji notecards. I [View Full Entry]

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Day 44: Kiyosumi Park Sunday, April 26, 2009 11:30am: I woke up, held my cellphone, and stayed laying on the bed. I wondered how bad my voice was. I love my electric blanket because I feel like I'm in warm water. 12:00pm: Jon calls and I pick up. My voice sounded awful. I struggled to have a conversation with Jon. Then, I hung up. 12:30pm: I went upstairs, washed my face, and brushed my teeth. I changed my clothes and ate food, ramen. I only want hot liquids right now. 1:00pm: My host family goes out shopping, as I got ready [View Full Entry]

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