Last night the family went out to play mini golf in Sonoma, and after 18 grueling holes, Susan pulled out the win. The stakes were high, and that night, Susan got to drink for free at Murphy’s.
We went out to Murphy’s afterwards, where I was able to enjoy two last pints of Murphy’s Stout. Today I’m running a few last minute errands. I need to get some contact lenses to take with me to Japan. After I run out, 1-800 Contacts is going to hook me up with more via international shipping. I can tell already that my time in Japan will be greatly improved because of the internet.
I heard some more from my predecessor, Andrew, and the first week or so in Japan is starting to firm up a little bit. Looks like after two days in Tokyo for orientation, I’ll be getting aboard the Shinkansen, the Bullet Train, and heading to Osaka. I’ll meet Andrew there, and we’re off to have a drink with my Master Teacher and get acquainted. That night I’ll get set up in my apartment, but for a week or so I’ll be sharing it with Andrew. That should work out great – he can show me how everything works, and we’ll figure out the local things to do.
