Japan Diaries 4: Week 116
Week 116: January 15 – 19, 2024 Day 805: January 15, 2024 Monday – Rumoi -6 degrees in Rumoi City It's a frigid day, but the cold never bothered me anyway. 👸⛄ According to the weather forecast, a snowstorm was expected today. My supervisor informed me that classes would be canceled, but teachers were still required to report to work. He kindly offered me a ride, but I declined, confident in my experience walking in snowy and windy conditions. However, it seems I made the wrong choice today. The weather was brutal—the wind was so strong it stung my face, and the whiteout conditions made visibility extremely difficult. Rumoi High School 1.15.24 Thankfully, I got to Rumoi High School safely and also on time. I spent my day studying Japanese and helping my JTEs whenever they needed my help. Thank you Kowaka-sensei for the omiyage from your trip to the Philippines. 🙇 After bonding with my children that evening, my wife and I watched a few episodes of " Forensic Files ". D...
