I am sorry,

Yes, yes, yes I know I promised I would post everyday. Or did I actually promise?
Nevertheless I am going to attempt to sum up the last three or so days in a matter of a few lines. Actually, maybe I can do better. I can write three words.
Colder,
Stranger,
Brighter.
Everyday is a new adventure for me. I am finding out new things. Like the fact that the Shibatas don't actually eat raw fish. Which is good for me because it makes me sick. And that I have a growing appetite. I can now finish my meals ha ha he he. And that the more I use my "gaijin" card the more I feel free. I am a foriegner in these parts, but that does not bother me. For the first week I was dressing very smartly all the time, keeping quiet and clean so as not to draw attention to myself. Now, I am being me. I like being me. Why should I be any one else?
But yes, I have to say the word "brighter" has got nothing to do with the sky. If you have seen any of my photos on the book of face you will know that the days are very dark here. Unless its sunny, but then it is dark again at around four-thirty. But no, "brighter" corresponds to the feeling that I am getting used to this place. I had my homesickness and culture shock, now its time for the action of the play to begin, and i intend to be a major character.
Come on Scotland!
Oh and I did wake this morning to find that Prince William and Kate Middleton were finally engaged. But she's not got a title or anything . . . isn't that supposed to be the way things are? And he gave her Diana's ring? That is going to cause public media rioting for weeks. But, I am happy for them. Apart from the fact that the Japanese keep on asking me if Charles killed Diana, its fine. Which he did not by the way. He should have married Camilla in the first place.
But that is my opinion. Only my opinion. Ah, don't sue me. I do not claim any copyright.
Ailsa