The Return of the Internet

They fixed the internet today. Woohoo! Though they said it was just a loose cable, or something, but I don't believe them as I'm sure I wiggled them all. Eel for breakfast, by the way - wasn't too bad, but the thought was.

We went into university for interviews. First, we were given a few instructions:

• Stand when the teacher enters the room and say おはいよう　ございます (ohaiyo gozaimasu - good morning), though in the afternoons you should say おねがいします (onegaishimasu).
• At the end of the class you should say ありがと　がざいました (arigato gazaimashita - thankyou).
• Two teacher's assistants (pets) are needed each lesson to help carry stuff and to plug the TV in, etc.

The interviews themselves were quite mundane. We went in twos, which made it even more casual. What are your hobbies? Have you learnt any other foreign languages? (3 so far: French, German, Italian.) What were your reasons for coming, and how much do you want to learn?

We met Liz, one of the Oxford students from last year. I've heard of her in Oxford, though I think I only met her once (if that). She's a bit of an otaku (i.e. likes anime and Japanese stuff), plus she knows where the ￥100 (50p) shops are!

This afternoon we were visited by Chiku from a modelling agency who took our photos, and we recorded our voices as well. So hopefully we'll get some commercial, or voice over work. It pays quite well: Liz did a kimono advert for a day, and was paid £200. Chiku left us some sweets as well: Bourbon Chotos (bitter chocolate rusks), Look - A La Mode (they look like chocolates with fruit flavoured centres), Diet Coffee Candy, and a strange lump of something squishy.

I've also damaged my left thumb from trying to do a handstand. Edd, next time put your palms on the floor as your fingers can't support your massive weight!!