Hello, everyone. I'm sorry I haven't been posting more often. It's been a . . . difficult month. I've been trying to put it into words, and even if I succeed, I might not post it. . . .

In the meantime, the rainy season has started. For me, this is a bad thing, because I walk to work everyday. Still, I like listening to the sound of the falling rain. . . just not being out in it.

Summer vacation for the Japanese schools starts in about two weeks. I'm hoping to be able to go to a school in the city, where I can do intensive Japanese study for a month. It's a bit pricey -- around $500 -- but I think it would be useful. However, it's still pretty iffy that I'll be able to go.

If not, I hope the weather's nice enough that I can take my computer in to work with me.

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One more thing before I sign off for the evening --

I came to Japan with a fairly large stack of postcards from Minnesota. The spoonbridge, the Mississippi, lakes, rapids, etc. Last week, I gave my last one away. So, I was wondering if you wonderful people out there could send me some more? Drop me a line from wherever you're at. Please?

If you don't have my address, drop me an e-mail and I'll send it to you.

Rob