Oh Home Sweet Home?

Yet again, I find myself staying somewhere without internet, so I’m not even sure when this is get to be posted! :/

Today I moved into my host family, or host mother rather, since her husband and children moved to America years ago. In fact she was living in Ann Arbor from about 1986~2005. Now before I say anything else, let me say, my host mother is one of the most interesting people I think I have ever met. Since she’s lived in the states, our first day consisted of quite a bit of English while she was explanation her day-to-day activities, rules, political discussions, etc. I can’t even begin to explain her job, she was telling me in English and it was still complicated. She is a coordinator of sorts, and involved in everything. In fact tomorrow I’m going to help her out at a comedian show that she’s volunteering at. She is a very active member of the community to say the least and as a result on good terms with the Shiga Prefecture government. (A prefecture is about the equivalent of our state). I must say she’s pretty awesome.

Anyway, I got here by bicycle riding after a car, which initially sounds terrifying until I realized that Kimura-san (the woman in charge of homestays and my ride) would be driving a bit stopping somewhere then continuing (she was very sweet about the whole thing and since it was hot out at one point stopped and got me something to drink and told me she wanted me to stay hydrated).  The goal of this ride was for me to know the area/path better. Unfortunately, once we entered suburbia Kimura-san got a little turned around… But eventually we found the correct house. So all’s well that ends well.

My host mother is semi-vegetarian, since she doesn’t really like meat and fish much anymore, and eats mostly vegetables and tofu. Which if you know me, should know that I have absolutely no problem with that! :3 After talking and dinner and such we went for a short walk since she drinks coffee every morning and just ran out of beans ;D However, the store was closed, we did go to a cake shop though, I can’t remember the name, but totemo oishi katta desu!

It’s still very early, but I think I’m going to call it a night (in which I mean continue reading Pride and Prejudice). So mata ne!