The best part... (cont.)

So I got cut off last time, but I wanted to say that so far the best part of a Japanese home is the heated toilet. It is fantastic!! Also a correction, they call me 'Guzie-chan,' which sounds like Goozie not Guzzie.

Today I had a 'practice run' to my school. On the train was this girl with crazy pink hair and the coolest outfit ever! I wanted to take a photo without looking like a stalker, but somehow I just couldn't pull it off. It's also just a tad bit unnerving when people stare at me. For example there was this bald guy who stared at me for four stops. I'm talking about the right-in-the-eyes kind of stare. It's ok for the first couple of minutes, but after about 5 min it starts to get a tad creepy...

Afterward we went to eat lunch at a pretty fancy restaurant in Akasaka. I ordered a lunch box, and it turned out to be the huge thing. So delicious!!! I took lots of photos, which I will update a bit later ^__^ We also visited a large department store and book store in Shinjuku. I bought a small notebook so that I can jot down notes and simple phrases, or basically any kanji that I don't know... which at the moment is A LOT.

Every day I am also learning how to make Japanese cuisine. Hopefully when I come back to the U.S. I will be able to mimic it :) My host mother has already taught me how to make several meals, along with desserts. For my welcome party, I helped my host mother make this really delicious pound cake, and also pudding. Also my host mother's best friend is also hosting a Thai student, who is going to teach us how to make Thai food! Can't wait :)

Currently everyone except for me is playing Mario Brothers on Wii, which is a daily occurrence.... and the arguments that come with it. I think I am learning more game terms than any others... such as "don't jump on me" and "don't go ahead!!!" "I wanted that third coin" "why did you do that??" and my favorite "Yada!!!!" *whine whine whine* or crying... They really get into this.. especially Mayuki, the daughter.

Tomorrow is the first time on my own to Sophia University. I'm a little nervous, but it's only one change from the subway to the metro so I should be fine. Hopefully tomorrow won't be as cold as today, but I may be hoping for too much. The weather here is pretty cold still... I'm running out of warm clothes to wear :( and I also have to join a gym soon... the food here is just too good... and thats not even including the desserts. I want to learn how to make everything!!!