I just finished watching Lord of the Rings – The Two Towers here at home, courtesy of my folks. They sent a bunch of DVDs and some other goodies, and I got to curl up under a blanket on the sofa, turn off all the lights, and watch the movie. I had forgotten how spectacular the battle scenes were in that movie.
Today I did some grocery shopping, and this week’s menu is shaping up. Tonight I had udon soup with stir fried sprouts and rice. Tuesday will be baked fish with garlic, with some potstickers on the side, Wednesday is tacos with corn tortillas and salad with ranch dressing. Did you know that it’s impossible to find ranch or blue cheese dressing in Japan? My folks sent me some mix, so I’m going to make it up myself.
Anyway, to wrap up the menu, Thursday is shrimp tenpura with homemade onigiri (rice balls). This weekend is shaping up to be very interesting. Friday night some of the teachers are taking me out to dinner, Saturday might be a movie, Sunday might be poker night, and Monday is a holiday. I’m planning on going hiking with a girl that I met at the Tokyo orientation, and later again at the Yashiro orientation. Should be a busy weekend!
