Konnichiwa everyone!
I'm about to leave for Japan in TWO DAYS! Wow, hard to believe it's actually here!
For those that don't know too much about this experience that I'm about to do, let me tell you!
Last December I applied for the Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund after learning of its existence at a class on travel opportunities for teachers. The application deadline was just a month later, so I thought, why not? So I did, and by some miracle, here I am, mere days away from departure!
I depart on Sunday for San Francisco, where I'll undergo a day of orientation to the program followed by a dinner with the Consul General. I've been told the home is on a hill in downtown San Fran, overlooking Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. Not too shabby! During this orientation, I'll get to meet the other 159 teachers and administrators who are participating in this trip. These are teachers from all over the US. It'll be really cool to spend time with people from such a wide variety of locales!
I depart for Tokyo on Sunday. And then the adventure truly begins. Following my initial stay in Tokyo, I'll head south to Takeo, Saga. In Takeo, I'll attend a Japanese school as well as stay with a Japanese family. After one night in a ryokan, (which is a traditional Japanese sort-of hotel) I'll head back to Tokyo to share our experience in Takeo with other members of the experience.
To say that I'm stressed is an understatement, but under those stressed feelings, I'm also VERY excited.
More soon...
12 comments:
Ms. Groah, I'm looking SO forward to your photos.
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you go Ms. G!! have fun!! send me any pictures of pokemon that you see!! I love it and i heard its still big over there!
Nicole, can't tell you how jealous I am. Are you planning on having your feet bound? Better save that for nearer the end of your trip. Please try hard not to cause any international incidents. Can't wait to see you in your Harajuku finest. Sayonara.
Nicole, settle a bet for me when you're there. I say there are still areas of devastation from the giant monster attacks. Everyone else says I must be drinking the run-off from the air conditioner again. I'm counting on you...
Nicole: I just wanted to let you know that I faxed your P.O. at 7:30 this morning--one less thing to worry about. Now HAVE FUN!
Nicole!!!! I am soooo envious!!!!! You'll have to look for a "dive" saki-shop for us to hold our next book club meeting in Japan!!! Have a blast . . . . I can't wait to hear stories and see photos!!!!
Looking forward to your posts and comments from your journey into another world.
No stress you can handle with ease.
Have a Great flight. We'll be waiting for your comments and posts.
Groah your not in Ohio and the Browns just won on Monday Night Football!!!! Hope your having a fantastic time and you don't have pink eye!! Have fun across the pond!
Ms. Groah i miss you already.
im looking forward to hearing what you have to say about japan.
Hey Ms. Groah! WOW! That's some Photoshop job you did on your first posted pic! (I love the Japanese guy taking the photo behind you.) Keep on bloggin'. Can't wait to hear about the fish market. Epi-pen ready? "Bring me a toy!"
Hey Ms. Groah!!!!! Japan sounds Great!!! Im glad your having a good time and can't wait to see your photos.
hey Miss Groah i hope ur haveing a great time!
everyoe misses u and we hope to see u soon! enjoy your trip!!
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