Roosters help focus

1st year Nihon-ga will probably be my best class as far as pure learning. It covers the basic technique of japanese painting and is mostly hands on. Sensei Sawano is a very cheerful guy who is always smiling and very patient. His english is not as good as some other professors, but he is willing to struggle along with me and the dictionary, along with having a list of key terms for each class (names of brushes, etc), which will also help me learn the kanji for those terms.

After classes, there was a party for new students. It was threatening to rain, so it was inside. I walked in, had some food, and said hello to a few friendly students. At one point I was just standing at the side, then turned around to suddenly find a crowd of curious japanese students who then commented on my blue eyes and how tall I was. Talked a little, awkwardness on both sides and communication is still a barrier. I find the music funny, because way more often than not it's western music, Queen was playing in this instance.

Later, met up with some english teachers from my building and we all went for dinner at a chinese place down the road. Food was good, there was no menu so you had to know your way around, service was family style with each dish coming separately. It was great relaxing and being able to talk and ask questions about different japan experiences. Also, there are many of both japanese and western style トイレ, but here's a shot.