Hey guys!

Sorry I've been MIA for a while. I've been working on a research proposal for grad school which has unfortunately co-opted all of my computer time. Hopefully it will be done tonight and I'll be back to my weekly blogging schedule :)

Rest assured that things in Tokyo are going swimmingly. It remains mostly sunny (if hazy) and warm. Although I love Canada's seasons, I gotta admit that wearing t-shirts outside at the end of October is a pretty sweet deal. Since last I wrote I've done a little more exploring, checking out more of central Tokyo and the Harajuku and Shibuya neighbourhoods. Very crazy, very bright, very cool. I've also had a few more training days for work and have started teaching kids, which has thus far been a total blast. Basically I get to just read story books and sing songs and jump up and down like an idiot. It's great fun. On Friday I ventured back up to Chichibu and had a lovely visit with Amanda and Chris. This Friday I'll be heading to Fujiku Highlands, an amusement part near the base of Mt. Fuji that was featured in last season's Amazing Race. All very exciting.

Anyhoo, I gotta jet. I promise I'll write something more substantial soon!