Japan Diaries 4: Week 4
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Week 4: November 22-26, 2021
4th week as an ALT in Rumoi City
Hey guys! This is my 4th week as an ALT here in Rumoi City. So far, I still haven't had any schedules for visiting schools. Aside from that, this week is also the exam week hence, my work is a bit light giving me an opportunity to study more Japanese.
Day 21: November 22, 2021
Monday - Rumoi
Good morning everyone! It's the start of the week. Since there is an exam today, I didn't have collab classes. Regardless, I helped Motoyama-sensei with lesson planning and did some self-learning for my Japanese.
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| Time to learn some Japanese |
Soeda-sensei drove me home after work. Much appreciated. Thank you, sir!
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| Thank you, Ms. Carolina Sato, for the package |
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| Thank you so much for the blessings Lord |
That evening, I also got a package from my Filipino friend living in Tochigi Prefecture. It contains food and clothing which is perfect for winter. Perfect day. More blessings.
Day 22: November 23, 2021
Tuesday - Kinro Kansa no Hi
It's a holiday today - It's Kinro Kansa no Hi or Labor Thanksgiving Day, I spent this day resting as I have already gone to Asahikawa last November 21 (Sunday).
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| Snow falls on Rumoi City |
It began to snow at around 10PM today.
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| Worked on the Certificate of Eligibility of my family |
In the evening, I worked on the Certificate of Eligibility for my family.
Day 23: November 24, 2021
Wednesday - Rumoi City
When I woke up today, I was shocked to see that there were tons of snow outside already. In some parts of the city, the snow is at least 2 feet deep.
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| Whoa! In just a night, the whole city turned white |
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| Rumoi High School 11/24/2021 |
It's still exam day today so basically, I don't have any collab work today. Instead, I helped Motoyama-sensei check her test papers. During my free time, I walked around the school to check out the view of the snow outside.
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| First time to see the faculty room empty like this |
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| Solo time in the faculty room |
That afternoon, the faculty had a meeting. I was the only one in the faculty room. 😔 Regardless, I enjoyed an hour of quiet time alone.
Day 24: November 25, 2021
Thursday - Rumoi City
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| Rumoi High School 11/25/2021 |
Like in the past days, the students were taking the exams today so I took the opportunity to learn Japanese. I also helped Motoyama-sensei to check her test papers again. During the afternoon, I proofread Komai-sensei's personal essays before working with Motoyama-sensei in crafting a lesson about Iwo Jima.
Day 25: November 26, 2021
Friday - Rumoi City
Good morning everyone. TGIF!
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| Walking to work. The snow is getting deeper and deeper |
I did some class planning for 2-2 with Shikou-sensei today. I also made slides for the Christmas in the Philippines lesson as requested by Motoyama-sensei.
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| My first nomikai experience with my co-teachers |
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| Thank you Kutsumi-sensei for the invite! |
That evening, Kutsumi Sensei invited me to her place for nomikai with our other co-teachers. It was a memorable experience as it was my first time being invited to such kind of event by my co-teachers.
I'm looking forward to seeing what this weekend has to offer. See you guys!
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I envy you. I have been an ALT in a city here in Gunma for a year and i haven't been invited to a nomikai yet.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry, year ends and school year ends usually have nomikais. You will have your turn. =)
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