Archive for March, 2008

Spring?

March 9, 2008

So only a few days ago I had to clear snow off my car by hand before work, and today it is about 18 degrees in my house (with the heater off, and the window open). Yesterday was about the same. I was able to walk to Alba without a coat, which was nice because I saw eight of my students along the way. Anyway, I really hope this weather stays around, and I’ve finally seen the last of daily snow/rain and my electric heater.

Asago Quotes III

March 5, 2008

“I eat…cat”

“In Japan, we lick the box” (To be fair, he was describing how to use a traditional square sake cup, which is covered in salt)

“Mormons! They’re like the borg!” (OK, Meghan said that, not a Japanese person)

Nohmi sensei: “I was wondering how you pay for your, sort of, water, gas, electricity…”

Me: “I don’t know, I pay for something at the konbini, but I can’t read it”

Nohmi: “Oh…”

Me: “Is there a problem or something?”

Nohmi: “No, everything is fine”

(I had actually not been paying my water bill. One letter apparently said my water would be shut off on Jan. 31st. I guess they didn’t mean it)