Quick update

>Monday I got a spankin' new ride (see below), and took her for a test drive as soon as possible.
>Tuesday I experienced my first earthquake (however brief...a room shaking is still scary as all get out).
>Wednesday I went back to the feeding group and continued my training as a professional rice ball roller. This time Yoshi was not there, so I had no English speakers except Shigetomi sensei (the chaplain who brought me). It was good, because I had to strain even harder to try to pick up any of the language.
>Thursday I did nothing but teach ESS (English Club) how to play Psychiatrist (made me miss the quads...). But that's when I had a revelation that I need to get off my butt, learn some Japanese, and make some friends.
>Friday my adult classes went great, though I slipped up and told my beginners that they were old women (in all due respect...). They laughed (besides, they are old women). I also got an invite with two staff to go to Nara soon! (It's a cute tourist town, but the extent of my interest is in the rumor that deer are tame and hang out on the sidewalks...).

This weekend I've been a bum, just trying to find a wedding photographer and keep up on Prison Break. Nothing ground breaking or breathtaking this week, so stay tuned...