Last night my host family and I got liquored up and studied for the next day's vocab test. Whiskey and something Japanese...I call it Kuroi-san for short, but I can't remember what the full/real name is ( Read more... )

Come on, who needs much of an excuse to be a little bit more romantic than usual? I hope everyone had a good one.
I got my token chocolate from okasan. Oh my, it is good.

So apparently the Beloit mail center lost Alex's flowers or they weren't delivered or someone else now has some roses from a "distant lover" in their room. Great.

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My bank account needs to open! I'm going to immediately purchase a DS and dictionary software ( Read more... )

Wow, I actually have some time to kill. Not bad. The last couple of weeks have been hectic with Japan stuff, but everything is great. Here is a short list of my activities ( Read more... )

A 99% Cacao chocolate bar? I'm afraid.

Yeah, I already updated once today, but this deserves another one. I got my host family information in the mail today! Here's the low-down ( Read more... )

Well it looks like for now I have time for an update, although after tomorrow I have no idea what life will be like. The homestay should be interesting, but with my luck I will end up an hour away from school--not my ideal situation. I almost wish I had switched to a dorm. Almost ( Read more... )

Finally, the night before I leave for Japan. Excited? When I step off the plane I will be. If anyone thinks they will feel the need to talk to me for an extended period of time, it had better be done tonight because who knows what my internet activity will be like for a while ( Read more... )

Beloit grades are out!

Vomitting on Japanese final = it not being counted much apparently. A-! My worst grade this semester. Wish I had people (someone?) to celebrate with.

Now I just need to work out my plan for the summer. Any ideas?

Summer? My dad wants to know what my five year plan is. Ridiculous.

When I go to wash my face and the facewash bottle makes the Lavos screech, I can't help but smile.

Oh so many things to smile about...

Happy New Year.