Graduation

I'm sorry-I have determined I'm not the type of person whose very good at writing blogs. I don't say that as an excuse, it's just true. I'd like to write lots of things, but nothing that anyone wants to read about! And the things you might like to read about, I find that I don't really care to write about. Oh, irony. Of course, I should do a better job of writing more often. I really like to share my experience. I'll keep trying to do a better job and write more often. ;) Well, a lot of monumental things have been taking place here in Japan. First, Ozu Junior High School had a graduation in March. It was very sad! I have only known those students for 6 months, but it seems much longer than that! I may never see many of them again and I had trouble saying goodbye to be perfectly honest! Also, in Japan the buisiness and school year start in April. Every year around this time, teachers are assigned to their next schools. Sometimes teachers stay in the same school and sometimes they don't. Teachers can stay in the same school for up to about 7 or 8 years and they are assigned a school rather than choosing when or where to. The whole system was new to me as it's a lot different than the American system. So we not only had to say goodbye to our students, but about ten teachers as well! It was a hard month to say the least! But, in a couple of days the new school year will start and I have a feeling that school will be as bright and beautiful as it was before even if it is a little different. I took some pictures and videos of graduation. The ceremony was similar to an American graduation in someways, but oh so different in others! :) Hope you enjoy!