Man, I love when I get free stuff. I used to try to refuse it all, but it’s becoming impossible. Today I return home with pound-cake and some kiwis. While it’s unfortunate that the latter is not a couple of New Zealand women but rather some kiwifruit, I’ll take what I can get.
The hospitality I’ve received in this town is unreal. Two days ago I told Yumi, my self-appointed Japanese mother, that I was looking for a used scooter. Low and behold when I stop by the bar yesterday, I see a sign posted asking for people to tell her if they’re looking to get rid of a scooter. Inconceivable.
Being the teacher of every single 7 to 12 year old in this city really has elevated me to a higher status of sorts. I can’t go anywhere now without someone waving at me excitedly. But shit, that’s a good thing! This really is the best damn job I ever had, and the thought that I’m limited to 3 or at a difficult most 5 years is already heartbreaking.
Oh yeah, and I may have mentioned to some of you that I had an “open lesson” today meaning that some important folk came and watched me teach. The class went awesomely. Thanks all for your continuing support.
Hey there,
Saw that you were interested in a scooter and thought I’d tell you my experience: Don’t buy one. I had an accident and broke my leg shortly after buying one; found it didn’t turn very well on rain-slicked streets and that was that.
But the main reason I’d advise against it is snow. If your area gets a lot of snowfall, it will be completely useless until the spring. Just my two cents.