saturday night went out to dinner with otousan, okaasan, and the suzuki's. had quite a bit to drink. always interesting to go out with them because they only speak in japanese, most of the time i dont know what they talk about, just sit there and nod my head, especially after i've had a few drinks. although, im getting better, i can actually understand suzuki-san sometimes, the one man who i never understand because he speaks so freaking fast and mumbles. but they are very nice people! i always have a good time and always have good food. although, i've noticed they always give me chicken ever since they asked me what i eat in the states, cute huh?
so yesterday my host family had a barbeque at the house ... j, e, and evil doer 1 came over. had tons of meet, probably too much meat ... according to the other three at least. otousans friends and j got into a bit of ruff i guess. i walked in on the middle of the conversation and they were arguing about tea or something. otousans friend was suprised that none of us really cared about the different teas and j was trying to explain why and i dont know what was going on. i was trying to talk to my onisans cousin's kid. i love kids! they are so great, u can understand what they are saying and u dont really need to speak to have fun! the younger people are always very patient and speak slowly, plus they are just easier to relate to!
(side note: it seriously needs to stop raining, because i need to ride the bike home)

emotional part: so sometimes i just really miss people. yesterday at the barbeque i was getting out the pictures from america and were seeing my family and friends and just got in a nastalgic mode. so all of you ... i miss you! i really appreciate that we have the ability to communicate and understand eachother's nuances. pebbles, i can't wait to share a suite with you, it feels like it's been so long. im looking forward to driving again, especially since i will have a car next year! looking forward to hanging out at kwan's place on the weekend and dropping in at the deiser's to get some food! even looking forward to setting up the speed of light for a certain professor if he still needs me! but, im still having a great time here and realize that it will go by too fast and when i go back i will miss it like crazy! just never works, always miss something huh? grass is always greener, but right now, both sides are green :) still hate boys though!

ok bye :)