And the learning begins. Well, no, actually it's already started. But, well, now it continues.
February 20th 2006 This has been one of the longest, most busy days yet. I'm not even sure where to start.
It was my first day of school today. I woke up at 6:10, put on my sparkling new uniform, ate a quick breakfast (egg sandwich, soup, and boiled milk w/ sugar), and headed out the door. My host dad drove us to school.
The one rule that has been stressed, and repeated, and seems to be the most important a
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