The longer I stay here, the more interested I become in Japanese popular music. (I wish I could say it was because I'm finding it easier to understand, but no.) I've even toyed with the idea of sending a copy of some songs that I like to an American radio station, to see if they can get some airplay. However, the only station that I know of who's playlist isn't controlled by some national conglomerate (if I recall correctly) is KS95, and I don't think they'd take the chance either. Anyway, I've got my J-pop mix playing on iTunes as I type this. Utada Hikaru, SMAP, Chage & Asuka, sone anime stuff, a very little bit of morning musume. . .

Today was a really gorgeous day. The weather was nice enough that people didn't look confused and ask me if I was cold when they saw that I was wearing a short-sleeved shirt. Instead, they were shedding layers, or bemoaning the fact that they can't shed layers, because it's too warm.

Today was also good in that it's the first day in a long time where I was busy all day. Four classes out of five today. I had a blast. Almost felt like home, for a moment.

Let's hope it lasts. . . .!