Well...it's midterms week. Which of course means that I have a ton of free time. Seemed like as good a time as any to start a blog.(Also, my girlfriend recently started a blog that she is keeping secret from me...this is payback.)
For Japanese public school teachers, midterms can be a very exhausting week. The test making/grading can lead to some very long hours. I, being an assistant teacher, do not have to do any of that. Although, given how bored I get having no class all day, I'd definitely welcome it...as long as I still left on time.
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| They look so happy... |
Of course, this week is different than other midterms due to the fact that one of our faculty is getting married on Sunday. To be honest, I was very moved when I was invited...until I found out everyone in the office was...and that guests at weddings are expected to give about $200 in yen as a wedding gift. And that's for regular guests. The good friends are supposed to give upwards of $300 or $400. Luckily...we're not that close.
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| If we do do this... I demand to be the middle one |
In any case, after school everyday this week the faculty is reporting to the principal's office to prepare and practice the entertainmant for the wedding. Now, i don't know for sure what is happening, but I heard something about the guys getting naked...and given that this is japan...well, let's just say I wouldn't put it past 'em.
Because i need to go to elementary school in the afternoon, however, I told them just to let me know afterward what it is they want me to do...God help me...
But, in all seriousness, I am thoroughly looking forward to the event as it will be my first Japanese wedding...and, since I plan to ask my girlfriend to marry me before too long, it will be helpful in learning how these things work in Japan.
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