First day at Nakaniida
Well, I had my royal tour of Nakaniida Jr. High today, courtesy of the vice-principal, a very friendly individual who happens to live downstairs from me. I have to say I'm quite impressed with the facilities; the place has a basketball court, and a baseball field, and a track, and a FRIGGIN POOL. Since when do junior high schools have a swimming pool? Damn!
However, amazingly enough, there is no air conditioning. Which means it's sweltering in the office. Humid.
During the tour I met a couple of the kids who were in for club activities, and several of their leaders: the brass band, the basketball team, and some members of the swim team. Most of the kids were pretty nervous around me, but they smiled, and a few said a couple words. I think everyone was impressed that I spoke any Japanese at all, considering that the previous ALT spoke none at all, even after a year.
And there goes the soccer team, after coming in for a victory speech by the vice-principal. Another self-introduction. Whew.
July 29th, 2005 at 7:17 pm
Hey Jeff. ^-^ I got your card a few days ago. Thanks, it was great remembering all the fun and memories we shared. Let me know your address and keitai in Japan once you have it,k? Take care. ^-^
July 30th, 2005 at 5:49 am
So is it you or your ALT who is in Japan? (hahahaha...)
July 30th, 2005 at 6:35 am
Why is it that everytime I read "club," I see "dub." Then I think of an orc that goes "dub dub dub."
August 2nd, 2005 at 9:11 am
I think most junior highs have swimming pools. Generally of he 25m variety.
August 2nd, 2005 at 1:07 pm
Certainly not in the U.S. I don't think my high school even had one.