Tea Day

I hate when I don't understand something in class. I suddenly get all disillusioned with the world, stop listening, and stop trying. In short, I get grumpy! The problem that this state of mind lasts for the entire lesson. I think I need to work on it, maybe.

Didn't do much in the afternoon, though I have been invited to a Final Round interview for Deutsche Bank. The problem is that it is on Friday... Why can't they understand that I am in Japan!

Had tea ceremony again. It was my last one before next year, which is a pity. I have to work next week, you see. The teacher invited me to a little party she was having, but I didn't understand where it was and the girls all have school (on a Saturday!) and so can't go either, so that was the end of that! I rushed my performance, though, today. I get worried that the others will get bored as it is taking so long. I managed to spill water over the water heater instead of pouring it inside... clumsy. We all seem to get bored with about 30 minutes to go as we all just start talking and not paying attention. I feel sorry for the last person to do the ceremony as we just don't seem to care by then.

I went out for a drink in the evening with Rushen, James, and Ciarán at the local American-themed bar. We were joined later by Drummond, Rachael, Brendan and his new girlfriend Keiko. We stayed until 1am talking about such great things as Sesame Street and the Muppets. Those were the days. Some old ladies sent us over some cheese and biscuits, and two plates of assorted nuts and dried beans. Very kind of them, though not sure why; they seemed a bit crazy. I find it odd seeing old people walking into a bar at 11.30pm; you just don't get it in England!