So... no running water or internet!

Well, our first two weeks and Georgia are going well BUT there's no internet except for the in the few major cities... hence I will not be able to blog that often.
Hopefully I'll get more a chance to in about two months and answer everyones emails!
(I'll tell you about how cool Georgia is!)
Also, I'll put up some pictures and maybe video in two months.

So I hope everyone is doing well!

Kathleen

I don't know what to do with myself!

Only 12 hours until I start training and my long journey to the Republic of Georgia.

My current emotions: scared, excited, nervous

... but I did have an awesome two weeks between Japan and Peace Corps.

Mostly just hanging out with my most awesome high school friends!

Let's see what tomorrow brings!

Japan!

Probably one of the coolest places I have ever been (and will probably ever go).

Best parts:

Sumo- Kotooshu is the best!

Fancy Chinese dinner with Atsushi

Hanging out with the English Class students :)

Hot baths

Not so good parts:

Rush hour on the Tokyo subway

Air pollution- my lymph nodes were so inflamed it actually hurt

Coming back to the US

Best food:

Soba yaki

Shark fin soup

Tako yaki

Sushi

Steak

Daifuku

Not the greatest tasting stuff:

Ginger- never liked it and came with every meal

Sea urchin- it's like taking a bite out of the ocean

Duck skin sandwich :(

Things I noticed:

-Hardly anyone has dryers. I guess it's more fun spending money on cool cellphones and technology than something as mundane as a clothes dryer.

-PATIENCE. Everyone has patience with one another. There's not pushing, rudeness, shouting, or angry honking.

-Sleeping on the subway is an acceptable way to pass time.

-People like to give gifts (a good thing) but I was overwhelmed with too much kindness :)

What I'm going to miss:

The people- some of the nicest and coolest people I have ever met

Food- delicious

Reliant public transportation!!!

I can't wait until the next time!