So, just kidding, apparently.
Although I finished work last… Wednesday, I’ve come in every day since then as a “volunteer”.
Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy being here. It’s comfy & air-conditioned. I get to drink tea and chat with folks. And, I had a lot of organizing left to do for the new ALT.
But being a volunteer, I didn’t show up until after noon, usually.
Today I arrived early, (well, 10 am) because I had a solid project I wanted to finish before tomorrow. And the place was deserted. Teachers were there, as evidenced by their cars in the lot, but the staffroom was locked and dark.
Well Well, thought I, I’ll just give this a wait. And so I napped in the break room for an hour. Then I gave it up as lost, and went to pick up more supplies for my project, & lunch.
At SOGO Department Store, I ran into the full female cast of the Speech Contest Staff, on their way to lunch. They invited me along, but I declined… though not with a little reluctance. There is one staff member who looks like a Takarazuka actress, and I have a huge girl-crush on her. Oh well, another day.
Yesterday I moved into my new temporary home. It’s sad, because after moving all my stuff out of the apartment and cleaning, it looks so nice that I am extra sad to leave.
I thought I had everything sorted as far as baggage, but even with my suitcases full, I had 3 extra carry-bags. One is full of Awa Odori stuff, granted (to be returned on the 16th). But the rest of it… oh man, how did this happen?
The new place is alright. There are a few funny things.
1. It’s on the ground floor, which gives me a little bit of heebie-jeebies even though all the doors lock securely.
2. It’s somebody else’s house, full of somebody else’s stuff, which I am afraid to touch / ruin.
3. When I say somebody else’s stuff, what I mean is nice, old, Japanese-antique type stuff. I really just can’t relax there.
Tomorrow, it’s off to the airport to meet the new ALT. Then, I have an appointment with some students, then, an afternoon shamisen lesson, then Awa Odori.
Busy summer.
