DearScotty

As winter moves into full force the sound of “samuii ne?” reverberates throughout the country side. As the birds chirp outside, the Japanese “samuii ne?” inside. It has been rumored that a lost Japanese kid can find his way back to his mother just by the sound of her “samuii ne?” [citation needed] This tired phrase means, “Cold isn’t it?” And it’s probably just a bit more annoying then the summer destroying, “Hot enough for you?”

When you’re inside a classroom exhaling steam puffs and you have to waddle around like a penguin because your feet have frozen solid, I believe it goes without saying that it’s cold. If they have such a big problem with the cold, why not install heaters? Or how bout this amazing piece of technology, Insulation!

… be messin with my tubes and konnekshunz.

After enduring a three hour delay, putting up with screaming kids on the plane, and having a piece of luggage lost, Theresa and I are back in Japan. Thankfully we transitioned nicely since we were welcomed home with a beautiful clear day. Now that school has begun, the skies have been re-tuned to TV gray and are waiting to piss on us. Oh Southern California, how I miss your blue skies and your cool crisp December afternoons.

Christmas recap: Presents were purchased and received. Families and Friends were seen and neglected. Food was eaten and forgotten.

New Years and Vegas recap: Alcohol was consumed and spilled. Balderdash delighted and pained. Money won and lost, but mostly won. Bubble baths were fun and messy. Buffets were conquered and deeply missed. Carnegie Deli sandwiches amazed and perplexed.

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