today i went to a huge shooping center called youme town. the ironic thing was that the best store in the whole center was an indian store. haha. so far the only thing i have bought in japan is an indian bag and an elephant necklace. i feel like i should bring home a kimono or something, but they're actually soo expensive.
but last night i had actual japanese ramen noodles, not likethe ones in the package haha, and they were amazing. we sat on tatami mats at low tables and my family laughed when i insisted on using chopsticks (because i need to learn how, the fork is becoming my crutch, haha). and it was great.
anyway, i know this does not relate to japan or my trip here, so i apologize, but the following is a message for melissa raenae, since i recently missed her 16th birthday:
dear melissa,
i love you! i am very sorry that i missed your birthday. i tried to send you something on facebook, but it would not let me log in from an "unfamiliar location." i miss you honey, very much. happy 16th birthday best friend. don't forget, when i get home you get to drive me everywhere.
oh and you better not have a new best friend when i get home, got it? for real, there will be some broken bones. well not broken bones since i actually don't have the physical capacity to break anything bigger than a twig, but something bad will happen. :)
love you, aud:)
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The following is a "thank you", "i miss you", and "best of the best friendship" card all in one. (We're definitely sending this idea to Hallmark.)
ReplyDeleteAud, thank you thank you! i am an official driver! It's very exciting. It is quite alright that you were not allowed into facebook. However, we need to find a reliable source of messaging SOON. i miss you like crazy past, present, and future best friend. :)
your past blogs have been enjoyable to read. Keep them coming! I cannot wait to see your elephant necklace!
Love you dearly, melissa
P.S. Let's taking boxing classes when you get home. :)
Audrey-
ReplyDeleteI am thrilled to read about your experiences with your new host family and Japanese culture! I love how you go at each new experience with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn! Wish I were there with you! :) -Mrs. Epp
melissa:
ReplyDelete1. boxing classes? yess. or karate. we can say i learned from a blackbelt in japan, and then taught you.
2. dont wreck. :)
3. i love you an insane amount.
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mrs epp:
thank you! its all still a little scary haha. today my host mom said "audrey, please try to speak japanese to me instead of english." and i thought i was going to cry haha! i've been going to school for one week now and its difficult, so i'm not quite capable of having conversations that last longer than "good morning" or "thank you" or "i'm leaving" haha. japanese is a lot harder than spanish, especially when i dont have you as a teacher! but thank you, i'm doing my best to just go with the flow. :)
oh p.s.
ReplyDeletemelissa: i have been trying desperately to find a good gift for you from japan, but nothing has been good enough yet. but i am determined to keep looking. i hope hallmark is reading our conversations. we might need to print them out and mail them to hallmark, to get the ball rolling and make our first million. :)