My homestay was awsome. I stayed with an 18 year old girl named Shizuka in her apartment in Kyoto Japan. She is in her freshman year at Kyoto University. It was a blast! After playing some goofy intorduction games in a different language we went to her apartment and looked at some pictures of my family and hers. It was funny becasue she basically compared everyone to an American movie star. Collette she thinks you have Linsey Lohan cheeks. And Paxton is Kawahi (so cute). Afterwards we went shopping with her friend Mika. Mika spoke a bit more fluent english. I think Shizuka spoke good English but was more embarassed to do so. Then we stayed up till 2am watching TV, doing face masks, and talking. It was like a big slumber party. The most interesting conversation we had was when I asked them about what they want to do after University. They looked confused and told me they do not choose their jobs somebody else does for them. Both Mika and Shizuka want to marry a foreign man and live in a different country. It really gives you a whole new respect for what it means to be free in America. The next day we visted some temples and it was so much fun to go out in Kyoto with people who could at least somewhat understand what you were saying. On Saturday night Shizuka made and awsome dinner. It was pork and rice but it was so flavorfull. I also showed her and her friends some Heywire videos online. They loved them! It was hard for me to explain Improv comedy but the videos helped becasue none of them have speaking so they are universally funny. So thanks Nate for putting those up on u-tube. You now have an Asian fan club. It was hard saying goodbye but I really hope they get the opportunity to come to America and visit me I would love to show them around.
Today we went to some more temples and saw a 46ft tall Buddah, some sacred deer bit my pants, and we also saw the largest wooden building in the world that housed the great Buddah. We leave for Hiroshima tomorrow and will be in Tokyo in 4 days. Love you all and its so great to hear your comments. I will call again from Tokyo
6 comments:
Sarah, it sounds like you had a great homestay experience. I didn't know that Japanese young adults don't choose their own career. Wow. What if you didn't like what someone else chose for you?
Kyle, I can't believe I missed your call this morning. I am so disappointed. Try calling me on my cell phone next time. It was great just hearing your voice and knowing that you are doing well. I miss you too and love you lots! Mom
Wow, people pick careers for them? That's strange, is the choice based on the classes they take? So, who do yu live with until you get a new host family? It's awesome to hear that you are having a good time, I hope you are keeping up with your school missy! Love you Sarah!
-Laura
Oooh sleepovers with Asians? I'm jealous. I guess I'll have to settle with Cindy Lau for now. This is unrelated but I wanted everyone from theatre in Asia to know that today Mike Heather and I bonded over our enjoyment of Neil Diamond. That is all.
Sarah,
Sounds like you had a great homestay! It's hard to imagine what our lives would be like without the freedom we are accustomed to. Remember Hadley? His marriage was prearranged. I don't know about his job. It was good to hear from you. Curious how close the hurricane was to you. Can't wait for the next phone call and to hear your voice.
Love,
mom
The Prime Minister of Japan, as you may know, announced his resignation yesterday. Brace yourselves for pandemonium in the streets as law and order crumbles with the executive branch. Or the lower house of the diet appoints a new one. Either way.
Sarah,
I think Lindsay Loahan has my cheeks , I'm the older one. Hehee. It's good to know you are having fun and hopefully the school part isn't stressing you out. It must be amazing to see the way these girls live day in and day out. Completely different from our free life here. Don't forget if you have time to post pics to my ritzpix if you can. I can't wait to hear more from you! Love you lots! P.S. I'll be posting pics of Paxton soon to the ritzpix so you can see how big he's gotten.
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