hey everyone, I know its been a bit. But nothing too overwhelming exciting has happened I promise. Its been busy but also rather relaxed, I feel like my classes are satisfying but not too taxing which leaves me time for other things (which is amazing because I still kind of feel like I'm on a giant vacation). This week I went to the Osaka Aquarium, which has not one but TWO whale sharks. It was really really cool. We also rode the ENORMOUS ferris wheel that is right next door. This was all on our bizzarre Tuesday holiday. Whatever that was about, it was fun, but I also felt strangely cheated of a sunday equivalent after that saturday-esque day off.

For the first time this week, I got really excited about doing my thesis one day. I had enjoyed my idea before, but now I feel like things are finally coming together and my thesis is in fact viable. Which is wonderful. As a result I am going to see a Takurazuka play next month. Which could simply be described as a Japanese drag show, but is really so much more than that. It is the answer to Kabuki with its all male cast, and instead has a all female cast. It should be really interesting. At some point we're getting around to seeing Kabuki too.

Its kind of interesting, but practically all I ever think about in Japan is food, but I don't snack as much and I'm still loosing weight think. Which is amazing because I really haven't been trying hard at all. And its all so amazingly good. I'm really becoming a glutton for delicious japanese things. Even the Western food is delicious and amazing. But I'm going to stop that rant right there before I extole the virtues of japanese cuisine anymore.