So I have just a little under one month left of my study abroad! I'm having a great time, but I'm also super excited to start college this September...I'm feeling like I've got plenty ahead of me to keep me busy.
As a side note, I've been spending a ton of money here...which is great and all, but with college housing fees looming ahead, I'm pretty dang sure I'm gonna need to return to my old job. Working at a LAN center is a pretty sweet gig, but work is work...so I'll enjoy the freedom for now haha xD
Recently I haven't been up to much, what with being in the smack middle of midterms and all. So far it hasn't been too bad...just Japanese and Writing (which is essentially an English test). I got a 95 on my Japanese test, but I still got two Japanese tests to go...and they get progressively difficult veryyy quickly. As for Writing, well you'd think that'd be a piece of cake, but in reality there were plenty of translate-from-english-to-japanese and translate-from-japanese-to-english which can be really difficult, especially if you aren't familiar with the grammar or what-not.
Other than that, there's Biology, World History, Reading, and Modern Lit to look forward to. I especially don't understand Modern Lit....I'm lucky that I have the option of turning any of my class to "self-study/A+" if I don't like the alternative grade I earned...it obviously makes things less stressful. But I still put a ton of effort in my classes (well most of the time). Today alone I studied Japanese for hours...probably around 6 or so.. but let's all keep in mind it's consistency that matters..
So, on to this post's explanation. About a month ago I went hiking with my host sisters and host grandpa (who is a total badass). We basically walked uphill along a really pretty river in the mountains, and near the top there was a waterfall. I've had plenty of great experiences here, but this hike was definitely one of the best.
One of the first pictures I took came out great! If I have
n't mentioned it a billion times already, when you hear Gifu, the first thing that should come to mind is MOUNTAINS. GLORIOUS MOUNTAINS.
There were plenty of small, local shops along the way!
Information about the walk to the waterfall. It was really close by :)
Gourds are really, really big here. Apparently it's Gifu's "thing"
Walking alongside the river
"be careful!!"
Posing for a photo with my host sis :)
You only wish you were this cool
The trees were such a vibrant, brilliant green~
The pathway had both "steps" and smooth paths, which I assume were some sort of wheelchair access. Regardless, it was totally awesome to walk on these little paths xD
The trees grow however they want. DON'T YOU TELL 'EM HOW TO GROW
So strong.
Lola (Japanese model who frequently shows up on TV) copycat action!
I'm know I look like an idiot. Iduncare ;)
What they say about asian babies is true
And our destination!
Posing in front of the waterfall :)
On the way back down I spotted this little treasure of a car. I wish I could take it back home with me. I'd be the coolest kid EVAR
And back to the gourds. Well I seriously have to get back to studying. I'm planning on watching Sadako 3D after all this silly test stuff is over. (Sadako 3D is like the Ring but a sequel..I think. I'll have to get back to you on that)
Miss you guys! :)
FIRST! hohohohoho >:D you look so cute!!! Gifu is just the most japanese, adorable local place I can imagine! the shops, the nature, the gourds! haha. and that is the MOST japanese vehicle I have ever seen! I'm not sure if mom and dad told you, but they decided to pay for dorms for our first year :D So I'm staying in one too! (not that I have much of a choice all the way up in Berkeley). So maybe you don't have to work? idk! and I gotta say, that grandpa is the #1 no fucks given, badass-type :)
ReplyDeleteohohoohoh! haha ANDINoRITE?? Dude this place seriously is all what you said though. I love it to bits <3 Taking you here one day, okay? And thats awesome!! Might still work a little, but I'm definitely feeling more free whoohohoh!~ And that's really exciting! do you have a theme for your dorms or anything? Haha I love your description of my host grandpa. He's seriously always watching Japanese baseball too. And his car is a really really expensive car that has the a golden emblem on it from a jpn golf team
Deleteoh yama, yama yo *clap clap* oh yama yammmmmmma yo *clap clap* XD
ReplyDeleteTHERE IS SO MUCH GREEEN :I I want to hike around a ton of green with awesome paths and smooth areas on the sides!! and haha gourds...gourds everywhere! oh and I thought Sadako was just ring only in japanese? let me know how it goes. Best of luck and endurance for your midterms!!! Oh btw Emily, you are so freakin' gorgeous!!
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hahahaha xD loveee that song. Totally goes with the mood too :D We have to do some hiking when I get back. WE NEED TO GET INTO SHAPE. But yeah, so pretty and green, right? :) IDK I actually watched the ring today for the first time at the audio visual room at the library. it was def the original and it was called "ringu"...sadako is the name of the girl that crawls out of the well and freaks people the fuck out haha..I think I understand now...it should be a sequel if I'm not mistaken. And thanks! Doing mah best :) <3 glad you think so
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Mel's right - we decided to cover the dorm cost 100% - but you'll still need boba money! What a beautiful place you hiked - I love the bendy trees...I wouldn't worry about your grades in Japan too much - none of it will transfer over here so just enjoy and learn for fun.
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haha sweet!! I feel like I was told this before, but forgot somehow xD;; I totally do need boba money though... It was so prettyyyyy.. although just about everything is really pretty here :) Haha yeah not worrying to much. Should I still get a transcript of my grades, though?
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THAT WAS LIKE, MY ARMS SHOWING YOU THE WIDTH OF MY LOVE FOR YOU. DO YOU GET IT.
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Anyways! That place is sooo pretty!! And you're sooo pretty! and BLAH I can't even think of anything else to say just cause I love you so much. I'M SO GLAD YOU'RE HAVING SO MUCH FUN.
dude I love how creative your comments are each time!~! <3 bwahaha IGETIT:D I miss you sooo much katie, I'm can't wait to see you again. It is pretty isn't it?? And thank you ;) I'm having a great time! Just watched the Ring for the first time..it was awesomeee have you seen it?
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