January, February, half of March

I've been busy. Like, at home and awake for less than 3 hours a day. Sleeping elsewhere twice a week or more. And yet, I still haven't missed a single day of work. Okay, yes, once I did go to school in the same clothes three days in a row, but I showered at least once. Also, no one noticed.

It's been three months since I last updated. Sorry.

Went home for Christmas. It rained almost everyday, but we went to the beach on the one sunny day. Also the entire island of Oahu lost electricity for 12 hours while Obama and his family were visiting.

January: Joined a gym and realized I missed the treadmill. School, class, Sakado. Hung out with Karynne (long story, but we used to live together) for the first time in five years. Visited Nikko with Mom and Michael and it rained a lot.

February: Went to the Snow Festival again. Last year was better, but I still had a good time. Lost Reba. Found Reba. Lost Reba. Found Reba. Fixed the door on Reba's cage. Had an okay Valentine's day (breaking the tradition, one year at a time). Saw snow monkeys in an onsen. Saw hundreds of traditional Japanese dolls.

March (so far): climbed Takao-san and partied with my co-workers. Gave a speech about my newly deceased hamster while still getting over the sudden death of my dog. Saw Rebecca for the first time since August. Partied with my co-workers over okonomiyaki, celebrated Bryan's birthday and spent the night at Brian's. Celebrated the end of class and spent the night at Chris'. Went to Yokohama for three days and discovered a new career option. Bartended. Jackie's birthday party and said goodbye to Laura. Graduation and, of course, partying with my co-workers. Burgers and onion rings for Kevin's birthday.

Today I'm hanging out in the Education Center while everyone else at school and the other AETs have the day off. I'm saving the day-off for my trip to India. I leave on Saturday and I'll be gone for two weeks. It'll be interesting.