Smooth

Success! The company (SoftBank) gave me the phone >_< I couldn't leave with it in hand as mt colleague and I had to wait but didn't have enough time to do so before work, but I pick it up in the morning and will be connected to the rest of Japan soon enough. Thank gosh! Now I can get the bank in order, and with luck, the internet company as well. They have an English help line and I will attempt to flex my charm on them. Wish me luck!

One thing I do need to add to last night's post (that was brought to my attention today) is that even though I seem to have gone through a hassle, the people here are super nice about it. Up to this point, every Japanese person I have had direct contact with has been nothing but super polite and gracious. Even if I am getting the run around, its from policy rather that rude people. I am thankful for that much. That's why it hasn't bothered me to a significant extent.

Work was good today. My classes flowed better and I am getting comfortable with them to the point where I am working on other aspects of my teaching style (classroom English, and how to best work with the material and adapt to student skill levels). Its better, but not by much. It will be a while before I even consider claiming that I am good. Kids have been a different matter this week though. Since they had counseling they don't learn lessons this week and thus all I do is play games with them. So far, they freakin LOVE the card game speed. It has been a hit with all ages under 12 thus far and they seem to warm up to me after we play. Good stuff! I hope that means that teaching them will be made easier next week. we shall see.

Ok, off to bed so I am not too tired when I get this phone!