Third week here in Japan

Well, I just registered for internet services and yup, I may be able to get my own access next week. :)

This morning, as I walked to school, i brought some breakfast for Tom and myself. The bread was very nice, like Breadtalk! Haha, n i finished everything, then realised i forgot to take some pictures of them.

Anyway, here are some pictures for everyone.

A picture of Holly and I having dessert last night at Sannomiya (三宮), the bustling city of Kobe. It's roughly the distance from Tampines to City Hall. There are lotsa restuarants there, n shopping too. I've been good at this point in time. I haven't shopped much or bought shoes or bags!















Some other picts of 三宮




























Oh yes, and as Holly and I walked along the streets of Sannomiya, we saw this provision stall that looks out of place! Japan is indeed an eclectic mix of the old and new. Holly said that it reminded her of Hong Kong.. n well, I think it looks like those provision stalls you would find in a wet market in Singapore.


My School
Well, when I stepped into Kobe Kouhoku Senior High School (神戸甲北高甲等学校), I didn't really feel very foreign. Haha, I think schools all over the world smell and feel the same? Maybe it's because of my 3.5 years in Bedok North. The students look the same, the teachers work the same, and the school atmosphere feels the same. :) As I walked around the school and took some pictures, I thought of the classes I've taught in BNSS. I miss my form class 5D. How is everyone there? Are all of you coping well?


The Staff Room

Me at my desk. And oh yes, the stunning pink 3G keitai (which means handphone) belongs to me. :) Tom has an even cooler one. Tom can watch TV on his handphone for free!

And this is Tom. :) He is a really unassuming and nice guy. He is from England and man, he is good with maps and roads. He taught me how to navigate through the hilly and seemingly impossible routes!

My School Principal, Mr Ijiri

He is a nice man. And looks like Yanjiang's dad. He's also a keen learner and would ask Tom and I into his room to talk about our cultures and the different education systems.

The school compound

Well, there is a swimming pool in the school and also a huge soccer and baseball field. Oh yes, and my school is also on the mountain, just like my house. I went to take a look at the kids who were having their basketball training and they were really shy. :) Saw the girls in training too. They were fast and tough. I might be able to join them for their trainings and help out, so that'll be good!

And the 7-11 is where Tom and I get our lunches. It's about a 15-minute walk downhill and they sell lots of packed lunches. I've had quite a variety of Japanese food and they are quite salty and tasty!

That's all for this post. Study hard people! n 5D and 4I, persevere!