And the Christmas season starts!

Wednesday December 22 (Japan time)

So today was Minapa's Christmas party. =) Thankfully, I was able to prep for a presentation on Friday earlier today. I found a paper about proverbs, lol! (Hooray)  But anyhow, we played two small games and then had a little gift exchange! (Mine was a little Marimo cellphone strap I got from the Marimo shop in Otaru, lol) Mariya got my gift! And I got Mariya's gift. =) A book! (Harhar, I now have 5 books I need to read... LOL) But anyhow, I took a bunch of photos. =) Enjoy~

Minapa also had a Nomikai 飲み会right after but I could not go because I had to prep for my loverly presentation. I went home with Dinara and Beth, lol. It was a fun night. Thank you, Minapa. =)

The streets in front of the University.

To end the night~

I also got my little package from home! Thank you everyone from home. I never thought I would miss whole grain bars and fruit bars, lol. I was really, really happy. It was mighty heavy too. I was surprised, lol. Thank you family. <3

Thursday December 23 (Japan time)

Spent most of my day prepping for  my loverly presentation on Friday. It turns out I am lacking a lot of content but because I need to finish it on time... I needed to assume that people knew what I was talking. In other words, I could not explain everything that I was talking about. My first presentation had too much content and my most recent one lacks content... LOL But yea, I get my message across. =) Which is all that matters, I guess. I also went to Oodori Park to watch a quick performance by the A Capella members of the University I am going to. =) I took a few random photos.

My friend was Santa, lol. Someone I know from Germany.

Friday December 24 (Japan time)

The presentation went rather smooth today. =) The teacher and Kent seem to enjoy it, lol~ The teacher also bought us all cupcakes because it was Christmas Eve and we were the only group that had class, lol~ I was quite satisfied with my presentation. It went rather smoothly. =)

So yea, I went home right after class ended. I was supposed to meet up with Christine but she canceled on me last minute, lol. I went to the post office and delivered a few postcards and New Years Eve cards. =) To those who gave me addresses... Do expect something in your mail... =) maybe~ Lol I went home... Made food for meself (Salad rolls and randomness) then went to Oodori Park to watch the closing festival. It
 was not too spectacular but meh, it was nice. =) I took a few pictures. =)

The little light show ending the Christmas Night Market

I then went home at around 9:15PM. I hung out with Dinara and another girl who also lives on the 6th floor. I was feeling rather lonely so I was quite relieved to have them around for Christmas Eve... =)

Saturday December 25 (Japan time)

Well, I was supposed to meet up with Christine today as well but she canceled again, lol. But anyhow, today was great! I went over to Christine's place and had a great Christmas dinner party. I made the mashed potatoes and salad rolls. =) Harhar. There was turkey, carrots, broccoli, mashed potatoes, cookies and pumpkin pie to end the night~ We had a great time eating and chatting and telling random jokes! I also bought my iPod Touch with me because it had Christmas Carols. We started eating at around 5PM and ended at around 6:30PM. I took a few random pictures. Over all, it was a great night! Thanks for the wonderful food. I burnt my middle finger and Lisa gouged her finger... Her finger was bleeding for awhile. Note: I noticed that a lot of the doors in their little area is much, much lower than usual.. I had to crouch to go through the doorways, lol. Anyhow, I left at around 7:40PM. I caught the bus at 7:55 and got home at around 8:30PM. I am now currently watching Salt. =) Here are the pictures for tonight! Note: For those who are interested... Unfortunately, Christmas is only a business here in Japan. =( Companies want money so they take advantage of it.

The turkey <3 With stuffing

My awesome dinner. <3

My Chrysanthemum Tea drink. <3

A fraction of the dessert.