After a great dinner last night at Baan Thai with my students I’m thinking about making some more Thai food for dinner tonight when I get home. Bring out the coconut milk! On top of that, Saturday night I’m meeting Yoshi in Sannomiya and we’re headed to an Indonesian restaurant that I’ve been wanting to try. I met the owner last night, and he seemed pretty cool – hopefully his food is good, too. I’m not sure why I’ve suddenly got all the emphasis on Asian food, but it could have something to do with the turkey-fest we enjoyed last weekend. That was a lot of Americana packed into three days.
Last night at dinner I could speak with some ex-students who I hadn’t seen in a long time, and we talked about the changes in their lives. One had gotten married, and one is still trying but hasn’t found the right partner. You could sense the stress and desperation from across the table – it was palpable. If I can sense it in a relaxed, casual setting, I’m sure that potential partners get it right away. And I don’t think desperation is at the top of most desirability rankings in Japan.
OK – quick post today. Hopefully more tomorrow!
