Thirst

I went to aikido again, this morning. Neither Shin nor Sawako showed up again. I am not sure why not. Anyway, I rather enjoy not knowing anyone as it means I have no distractions and can concentrate on trying to learn. I have a few, implicit friends, who I partner-up with to practice the moves quite often. I think we are meant to try to go with someone different each time, and I try to do that. A couple of young girls came and stood, slightly giggling next to me, at the start. I said hello, and they replied. I then asked their names and they both ran around, trying to not be the one to answer. They are sweet, though, but I have obviously forgotten their names. They kept nodding their heads (tiny-bow) at me every time they caught my eye. They sat next to me at the end, again, as well.

I came home, all sweaty, and had a shower. I then went to Cosmos for food, though mainly for drink. I was thirsty. I got two cartons of orange juice, a bottle of Pepsi, and one of Matsui Cider! In Japan, “cider” is just a fizzy drink – it is not alcoholic. I have spent the rest of the day doing various boring things. I started to translate some of my blog into Japanese, for fun. I might have the teachers mark it when I have finished, if they do not mind. Ciarán, I believe, does extra exercises that he then has marked. I have also attempted to read a newspaper article in Japanese – just one. I am going to try and do one a day in an effort to improve. It was about how two people were killed and one injured this morning! Such nice reading. I did not think things like that happened in Japan! It was far away in Honshu, though.

I have also played my Nintendo DS, watched a couple of episodes of anime. I even had a nap this evening, as I was falling asleep, though it was a deep sleep. It was only for an hour though, from 7.30 until 8.30. I have had dinner (a toasted tuna and cheese sandwich) and am not longer tired. I think I shall have difficulty sleeping tonight.