Days 2 and 3 (begun)

Wow, have we been busy.

Yesterday was our first day of meetings. In the morning we sat with our prefectures in a large conference room, for about an hour. It was good to get to know people, chat and whatnot, but it was really long and rather hot. After that we had the opening ceremony with dignitaries who had to rush out right after they spoke. Then some Esential Information, and an introduction by AJET (association of Japanese exchange teachers). It went way over time, and we only had a small time for lunch. Shhhhh, I was late coming back, I’d gotten the times mixed up :P. After lunch we had a presentation, a small break and then more presentation. It was really long and I’d been up since around 3 so I was really really tired. After that we had again a smaller break because they were going late and then workshops that you could choose what to go to. I went to Getting more out of your Yen, and then I went to take a 30 minute nap. An hour and 15 minutes later I got up and dressed for the banquet. Afterwards the Okinawa Jets went out to some kind of famous bar and we had drinks and appetizers. The bathroom was scary. I’ll upload the picture shortly.

This morning I missed breakfast so I went to a convienence store and bought an ume onigiri (rice ball with a pickled plum in the middle) and a coffee drink. I was in a meeting all morning learning different activities for the Elementary schools and how they are graded (they’re not :P ) and now I’m waiting for the next set to begin.

I’ve met so many nice people over this weekend (most of them female because I’m less intimidated by them).

Lets see, Lorena is from Atlanta, and I don’t remember where she’s going, but she’s really nice.
Leslie (who I want to call Lindsay) is going to Gunma and is from Atlanta or Saint Luis depending on her mood. She’s amazing and really friendly.
The girl I sat next to on the first plane flight is going to Wakayama with Marnie, but I don’t remember her name.
And I finally met Teresa and Sam in person, both going to Miyakojima, from San Diego and South Africa.
I met Rana who is from Atlanta and going to Nagano. She’s bringing her husband with her in a few months.
Emily, my roommate is slowly talking to me more, she’s going to Okinawa mainland.
Veronica is (a leo) going to the island that’s between me and Taiwan. She’s already agreed to visit Taiwan with me ☺
And I’m sure there were others, but you know how it is :P

Okay, meeting starting. Talk to y’all later!

This was written the morning of 07-07-31, but as there is not internet anywhere except the rooms, you understand how busy we've been by the time stamp . . .