The Backpack Adventures

Week 126: March 25 – 29, 2024 Day 875: March 25, 2024 Monday – Rumoi Rumoi High School 3.25.24 It’s a cloudy day today, the sky hanging low and gray, as if easing into a slower pace. It’s the first day of spring break for the students, so Ella didn’t have to go to Midorigaoka Elementary School . The house felt a little quieter in the morning because of that, even as I went through my usual routine. Unlike the students, I still needed to report for work, so I headed to Rumoi High School . Only a handful of us were around since most had filed for nenkyū (paid leave). With no classes scheduled, the day unfolded calmly, and I spent my time self-studying Japanese, making the most of the quiet hours in the staff room. Since our sobetsukai's venue is nearby, I opted to walk going there Tsubohachi つぼ八 留萌店 Rumoi High School English Department 2023 - 2024 Hidaka-sensei and her farewell speech Our department's farewell gift to Hidaka-sensei This is what we ate at Tsubohachi After work,...