I had three easy classes in the morning, and now I’m just coasting into the weekend. I had the whole afternoon off to study, and tomorrow I have just a few easy classes to do. Next week after my exam, the students will have exams, so I’ll have lots of free time to relax. I’m not really stressed out about my Japanese exam, but maybe I should be. The practice exams that I’ve been doing lately always seem to point to some little point that I didn’t quite understand. Also, it’s a timed exam, so I may be racing against the clock.
I got an interesting phone call from Hasegawa Sensei, the head of the Hyogo Board of Education. He was inquiring if I’d be available for another top secret project in December, and I said that I would be. He asked me to keep it to myself, but I’m sure all the teachers were wondering who was calling me. I’m definitely on the short list of hired help for the Board of Education. How can I turn that into a job prospect down the road… hmm…
In one of my classes today Mr. Hayashi had set the students to work on autopilot and prepare for their exam next week. He and I were talking about various things in English, and Mr. Hayashi was offering his opinions on how to attract women. He told me that personality doesn’t work – you need something more, like money. I couldn’t help but laugh and I asked him if that was his experience talking. He’s definitely from the camp that says that the more money you have, the better women you will attract. I offered the opinion that women that are with you for money will leave you easily for someone with more money, but he didn’t seem convinced. I have a lot of strong feelings on this particular subject but I didn’t push them on him.
I heard from the master of the yakitori this evening. We’ve been trying to organize a time when he and some of the gang can come over to my place for a fiesta. We’re aiming for the middle of December, but since the master works every night but Tuesday, it limits our options. I hope it works out – it would be fun to have a bunch of crazy people over to drink. What should I feed ’em?
I’m resisting the temptation to go out tomorrow night – instead I think I’ll stay in and study. There’ll be plenty of time for fun after the big test. I’m off to bed a little early tonight. Tomorrow should be a piece of cake!
