Happy Birthday, Andy! (Not that you read this!)

I was up early this morning, though I still had about 9 hours sleep. I went to Aikido on my own as Flick has gone with Rush, his friend, Drum, and Brendan on a camping holiday in Kagoshima for a few days. It was fun, as usual, though there were few adults there today. Not sure why. In the second half Jyouzaki-sempai (the usual man-in-charge) went home and another guy that I have never seen before took the lesson. He is ni-dan (the level after a black belt). He was quite cool and laid back and we did some new moves. He tried to explain one to me when we were practicing one-on-one, though he hardly spoke English and I don’t understand the complicated Aikido terminology. It was harder as it was a move that relies on correct use of weight and balance, as opposed to being able to get by with force. I didn’t really get it. We did another move, though, that involves flipping the attacker at the end, which was fun to do (in both positions). I was sweating lots by the end of it.

When I got home, I had a shower before going to Cosmos for a little stocking up. I was good though and didn’t buy any instant noodles. Lots of bread and cheese to go with the tuna in my cupboard that needs using up. I have watched some anime and listened to some music. I have a little headache, though, but I have taken Ibuprofen and I am drinking lots. With any luck it will go away soon.

I could have gone to a “Charity Tea Event” today, and I guess that I should have, as my teacher-sensei gave me a ticket to let me in for only 1000 yen, instead of the normal 10,000 odd price. It did not sound that interesting, though. It was from 10am until 3pm but I could have gone late. I was worn out though and I couldn’t be bothered, so I didn’t go! Oh-san keeps wanting to tag along, too. I think the sensei told her to go with me, like some sort of child or something. I can get by, by myself, dammit! Why can’t she have her own life? The people here are so submissive!

I spent the evening watching anime. It's so good.