Tuesday

Today was an ordinary day. Nothing too much happened. It was an elementary school day. I had only 2 classes in the morning which was nice because at that school I only teach the 5th and 6th graders. Then I went to another school in the afternoon and taught the 5th and 6th grade classes over there.

I did a Christmas themed lesson today at the school in the afternoon since it's my last time seeing them for this year. I guess I'll see them next year! Haha. I don't have class with them until January, so it seemed fitting to do Christmas now and since everyone is getting ready for the season, it makes for a Merry time! I had a word search for them to do and then did a BINGO game out of the words that they found in the puzzle. I also had a mini lesson (very short 5 minute talk) on Christmas and the tradition. At the end, we listened to Mariah Carey's "All I want for Christmas is You" and so I've had that song stuck in my head all day. It's a very popular song here in Japan just like in America. Although people here don't know the lyrics, they have all heard the song and know the tune. I guess that includes me because I'm not one to be good at lyrics for songs. I know basic lyrics, but I'm not really that good at singing. Anyone who knows me can attest to that!

I will do a Christmas themed lesson with the school I taught at this morning next week. I will see them again next Tuesday and that will be their last time before the 2nd semester ends. I think I will do most of the same stuff, but if I find something different I may throw that in there as well.

Tonight after work, I was invited to my local dentist's house for dinner. She has me over for dinner quite often and so I went there to eat. It was delicious and it was good to catch up with her and chat. I just got back from that so I am quite full and am now tired. I guess that makes for a good combination to falling asleep rather comfortably and easily...and it doesn't help that I'm sitting under my kotatsu table right now. This is a deadly recipe for instantly falling asleep. Anyone that knows me can also tell you that I have a knack for being able to fall asleep not only quickly and easily, but anywhere!

Well, with that I think I am going to get ready for bed pretty soon....take a nice hot shower, get my bed ready, and sleep! Good night!