It's over, it's done, I've gotten all of my schoolwork out of the way. All that's left is turning in my last Anime report (which was a waste of time, school board), and I can concentrate on Christmas shopping and souvenirs. And then try and ship them all back home in time for Christmas (I am learning how to send postcards, mail, and packages all for the first time in a country that doesn't speak english, woo hoo!). Which means I should try and get the presents shipped of by tomorrow if I want to get them in a week. Who knows, though, they might beat me home. I also want to try to go to Nara before I leave, and see the herds of deer that practically own the city.
Yesterday, I got the second blister in my life, which was the first blood blister in my life. This has taught me that if one ever forgets to bring tsume, it is a very, very bad idea to try practicing the koto anyways, even for ten minutes. Since the blood that accumalates becomes a toxin, I cut away the skin and drained it, the result being a wound that looks like it will never heal even though it probably will. I never fully appreciated how thick the outer layer of skin is. Trying to write for my final, let alone use chopsticks, is pretty difficult when you can't use the tip of your thumb. Who knew?
I can't believe I've only had two boxes of pocky over here. For shame.