The other day I finally went and bought a “make-it-yourself” desk. A simple four piece screw together desk that will definitely enhance my life. The desk cost just under $50 and is height adjustable. It probably took me 15 minutes to assemble and 25 minutes to clean up all the packaging and vacuum all those little white Styrofoam pieces that permeate every little nook and cranny it touches! I like this desk though.. it has a nice comfortable feeling with plenty of space.

It clears out my living room too that I had my printer and router and stuff in. The whole goal was to clean out my living room and make it look simpler and more open. Next up I need to organize my books and papers into some sort of system. Then work on alternative lighting.

I know the cords need to be cleaned up..

here I am.. blogging away…

In other news I’m going to try and head up to my smallest Elementary school at 9 am today to take part in their 学校芸まつり Gakko-Gei-Matsuri or School Festival. Most schools put on a play called a Gakko-Gei-Kai (学校芸会) or a small type festival called a Bunka-Sai 文化際, but apparently not at this school. I’m pretty sure, since they’re so small, that they’re going to try and put on something for the community rather then just for the parents.

Honesty I couldn’t tell you what the dynamics are like in a super small community like where this school of about 10-15 students and 5 teachers is, but I’m going to show up to find out and as a token of good faith as their “once a month” ALT. I’ll make sure to take a few pictures while I’m there too.

~J out

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