back in the land of the rising sun

I went home for winter break and it was great. There really is nothing like spending the holidays at home. I wish there had been more of a build up before Christmas though. It seemed like it came and went way too quick. I sure miss the long breaks i had during my college years, but I must say, it feels really nice to have money for once in my life. Unfortunately, a lot of it will end paying off my debt. It's nice to be able to eat out whenever i want at fancy resturaunts. That's pretty much all I spend my money on anyway. I don't spend much on shopping or groceries, so after I pay my bills, I have quite a bit of money to play with. i suppose I should start investing.

Well back to the holidays. Everyday was like a get together. This year was different from most because my mom and dad's sides were both present. All together, I think there were around 40 of us. I'm pretty sure my family is still eating food from then. Talking about this is sure making me hungry.

I'm sitting at work now bored out of my mind. So many sites are blocked on these computers...lame. I don't think teachers should have work when they don't have classes. what a waste of time. T_T

Back to the holidays. I received lots of presents. Thanks guys! hope you liked your presents too. I didn't sleep much over the break. everynight i went to bed around 6am...busy chatting...or watching HEROES! Oooh and i played my brother's wii. So much fun...especially boxing. New Years I spent with Omar in a club in NYC. a pretty ghetto club. They didn't have a countdown =(. but I still had fun. and a fight broke out and there was lots bottle smashing...exiting stuff! Luckily i was far away since broken bottles and open-toed shoes don't make for a very good mix. never wearing open-toed shoes on new years again! everyone is bigger than me and they were all stepping on my feet! =(

They say it takes 14 hours from newark to japan...but that's just airtime. from when i left my house till i arrived at my apartment took about 24 hours ._. Good thing I slept every chance I got. I brought a book that I got for Christmas, "Tuesdays with Morrie", which i finished...good book, listened to tunes on my ipod, and played Castlevania on my gameboy.

Tonight i will be having all you can eat sukiyaki...yum. For those of you who don't know, it's cooked meat and veggies dipped in raw egg. Sounds disgusting, but tastes delicious. Don't knock it till you try it. i will be meeting up with the YHM crew which means I will see HARRY!!! I haven't seen him since our arrival in Tokyo. From spending every class together to not seeing each other is weird. especially when we are in the same country. Stupid Harri, why did you ask for SENDAI?!?! for those of you who don't know he is 4 hours away, by bullet train...so perhaps $250 away...and that's one way.

It's 1 o'clock...maybe they will let me leave early...there is NO ONE here. *sigh*