Binoculars
I’m at Nishi today. It started raining the moment I stepped foot off the boat. Gotta love that. Anyway, just thought I’d jot a few thoughts down.
1) The teachers use binoculars in the staff room to read the 8 full-sized whiteboards that have all of the schedules, changes, special events, etc. I love that. You can tell when classes are going to begin, because the not-so-subtle spies begin resheathing their binoculars. Nice. I kinda want a telescope and eyepatch. You know, to put a personal twist on it and yet still belong. 
2) I am finally drinking the Heroes koolaid. It’s all your fault(s). Expect an entry within a week about the use of Japanese. I’m quite bemused by it.
3) I have a whopping ￥710 on me. People who live in Japan know how close I’m cutting it here. I will have to make it to an ATM today, obviously. It will involve walking through the rain. But hey, my 6th period class got cut due to tests, and I could mosey on over to have some Mexipan food.
4) Speaking of which, I took Will to the Mexipan place two weeks ago. He rather liked it, though I don’t know if he liked the idea that I knew of a place he didn’t know about. Also, we ate at Jo’s place on Friday night, and Jo had recently been to the same place, too. I suggested it. I’m telling you guys, it’s good. You just need to walk in with the proper expectations. Can’t think “mmmm – chicken fajitas and queso.” Instead, try thinking “pumpkin tacos and smiley potatoes!” Yum.
And so works my brain today. Can’t help it.
