Japan Diaries 4: Week 68
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Week 68: February 13 – 17, 2023
Day 469: February 13, 2023
Monday – Rumoi
It’s getting warmer and warmer already. Hopefully, there will be less and less snow in the next weeks.
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| Rumoi High School 2.13.2023 |
Today, I’m back to report for work at Rumoi High School. The students are now reviewing for the upcoming exams so I have one collaboration work today. I spent the day studying Japanese and also talking to my JTE about plans in the classroom.
Here’s my workload for today:
2nd period – Relative Pronoun 2 @ Motoyama-sensei
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| Ski Day for Ella @ Kamuiwa Park |
While I was working, my daughter was out skiing at Kamuiwa Park with the rest of her classmates at Midorigaoka Elementary School.
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| What's your gender baby? |
My wife on the other hand went to Rumoi Municipal Hospital for her monthly prenatal care checkup. Supposedly, we could identify the gender of our baby today but sadly the doctor wasn’t able to see it due to the positioning of the baby. Regardless, everything is normal and there is nothing to worry about.
Like yesterday, I didn’t have any collaboration work today so again I used my time to help some 3rd-year students with their essays and then studied Japanese in my free time.
TGIF! After four straight days in Rumoi High School, I’m finally visiting Tomamae Commercial High School. It’s my 30th visit for the school year 2022 – 2023. For this trip, I used my 1-day Moekko Free Ticket.
Here’s my workload for today:
2nd period – Listening Test @ 2nd year of Hasegawa-sensei
3rd period – Listening Test @ 1st year of Hasegawa-sensei
Overall, it was a productive work week for me. I visited Rumoi High School four times this week and Tomamae Commercial High School once. I’m looking forward to what the weekend has to offer. See you guys!
Moekko Free Ticket
Kamuiwa Park
Day 470: February 14, 2023
Tuesday – Rumoi x Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day to you! Today dawned with a chilly embrace, the mercury stubbornly resting at -9 degrees. A crisp Tuesday morning unfolded, and I found myself back within the familiar walls of Rumoi High School, ready for another day of work.
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| Rumoi High School 2.14.2023 |
As I stepped into the school, there was a palpable energy in the air—it was the first day of the 4-day term exams for the students. The usual hum of collaboration work was conspicuously absent, offering me a rare day to navigate my own tasks and pursuits.
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| I trained one student to do her essays |
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| The faculty had a meeting and I stayed and guarded the room. 🤣 |
Embracing the opportunity, I dedicated a portion of my day to assisting a student with her essay. There's a unique joy in guiding young minds through the intricate maze of words, and I found it incredibly fulfilling. It's moments like these that remind me of the purpose and impact of my work. Overall, it was a productive day for me.
Day 471: February 15, 2023
Wednesday – Rumoi
Brrr, it's a frosty morning, with the temperature stubbornly holding at a bone-chilling -17 degrees. Today marks my return to Rumoi High School for another day of work, coinciding with the second day of the 4-day term exams for the students.
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| Rumoi High School 2.15.2023 |
Much like yesterday, my schedule didn't involve any collaborative projects. Nevertheless, I seized the opportunity to make the most of my time. Engaging with the academic endeavors of the 3rd-year students, I devoted my attention to assisting them with their essays. There's a certain satisfaction that comes with guiding these young minds through the labyrinth of words, helping them refine their thoughts and express themselves with clarity.
During those precious moments of free time, I immersed myself in the intricate beauty of the Japanese language. Each character seemed to tell a story, weaving a narrative that transcends cultural boundaries. It's a journey of learning that I find both challenging and immensely rewarding.
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| It's another Ski Day for Ella. This time in Mashike. |
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| Thanks to Ella's Kyoto-sensei for guiding and taking care of her. |
On a different note, Ella had yet another exciting skiing adventure with her classmates. This time, their destination was the enchanting town of Mashike. I can't help but marvel at the experiences she's accumulating and the friendships blossoming amid snowy escapades.
Day 472: February 16, 2023
Thursday – Rumoi
Good morning everyone! It’s another cold morning but it is not as cold as yesterday. Today, I’m back at Rumoi High School for work. It’s the third day of the 4-day term exams for the students. |
| Rumoi High School 2.16.2023 |
Like yesterday, I didn’t have any collaboration work today so again I used my time to help some 3rd-year students with their essays and then studied Japanese in my free time.
Day 473: February 17, 2023
Friday – Tomamae
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| Tomamae Commercial High School 2.17.2023 |
Here’s my workload for today:
2nd period – Listening Test @ 2nd year of Hasegawa-sensei
3rd period – Listening Test @ 1st year of Hasegawa-sensei
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| Engan Bus to Rumoi |
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| Dozens of deer can be seen along the Ororon Line |
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| I went home just in time to witness a beautiful sunset |
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Kamuiwa Park
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