GOJIRAAAAA!

...or, you know, Godzilla in English. That was our first assignment in Japanese History through Film, it was very interesting. The original Japanese Godzilla was made in the 50's, I think, so it was black and white with the most horrible special effects, but there was also a nice romantic storyline as well.
I though the scientist guy was rather cool, myself. Even if he did explode fish.

I managed to get placed into second year Japanese (instead of accelerated first), which is VERY exciting! So now I have all of my major's classes planned out. I think. It was a little sad because I really liked my old Japanese teacher... but that's okay. The new one seems fine. Actually, all of my teachers seem rather pleasant and not too strict! So we shall see...

I've also met a very nice girl, Dory (that's not her real name, but I can't for the life of me remember what it is, which is kind of pathetic) with whom I have quite a bit in common. Including all three Japanese classes. It's kind of creepy. But we're apparently the only ones who realize the true awesomeness of being at a school of Vulcans.

It's kind of amazing how diverse this campus is. I've seen people from 5 of the Hawaiian Islands, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Norway, the Czech Republic, Palau, Guam, the Marshall Islands... Maryland... Mississippi... just in two days! (Well, a week if you count orientation. But that sounds so much less dramatic.)

In short, things have worked out so that I feel much better about life in general. Which is good. I have stopped moping around my dorm room, and actually took a walk to the bank this morning. A very LONG walk. I think it took me about an hour, both ways. But I did find the bus stop, and lots of interesting places!

My arms were a little burnt, even though I put sunscreen on. Hmm, I may need to use the stronger stuff... Good thing I have aloe. (Thanks, mom!)

Dewa, mata ne!

GODZILLAAAAAAA!