Well, another boring week. Not much to report on really. Went to work, worked, sleep, go running, repeat. That is pretty much my schedule for right now. Although, mom, dad and Michael went down to see Hiroko, Jason and the kids. Thankfully, Mike took his laptop down and I got to see my whole family! Mom and dad are looking great! Michael .... Michael.... Michael....wow. I love you brother but man, looking a little like an old western bartender! That's all I can say right now. That was really nice. I couldn't believe how big Shaun has gotten. WOW! I have missed a lot. I am so happy he likes his train! I hoped he would like it because that is the train that I ride. I got him a toy train of the Shonan-Shinjuku. If I want to go to Tokyo, that's the train I take. I am also happy Alyssa likes her oragami. Hiroko already made her a crab, and I hope Alyssa takes a shot at it soon!

Besides that, I have been studying a lot of Japanese. I am trying to study an hour or more everyday. At my last lesson, I learned simple commands so that I can help mama-san when Hiroko and Jason plus the kids come over. I want to help do some translating for her! I hope I am up for the challenge.

All my love to the states!