Hey guys —
A couple of updates. I moved this past weekend, which as you’re all aware is quite exhausting, but there were two bright spots that perked up the experience! I received contact from my predecessor Friday and he is super helpful and awesome!! I of course emailed him back immediately and received another correspondence on Monday full of useful/awesome/crucial info.

Also received a package from Japan! From my BoE :). I’m so excited! The most exciting bits are the Amakusa brochures, full of awesome info like bus schedules and maps and the like. The rest is info about the possibility of a homestay upon arrival, terms and conditions of employment, and more details about my address and exact placement, WHICH IS AMAZING! I can’t wait to be one of the more central ALT’s in the area and am getting more excited to socialize because I won’t have to go too far to get home! Here’s a look at the materials:

So yes, looking forward to being in the largest city in Amakusa. This now begs the question of car, bike, scooter… I like them all for different reasons… Can I haz all three? So many things to ask, so little time.. Good thing the Houston Q&A Session is this weekend! :) More on that later. For now, I gotta sign off. Til next time!