I wanted to make scrambled eggs for breakfast this morning, but I realized I didn't have any oil or anything for the pan, so I had a peach and some tofu instead.
Koseki-san took Ben and I to Sakata to get our re-entry permits (visas that we need to get back into Japan if we leave, like to go home or on vacation somewhere) and to look at cars. First we stopped by and got our re-entry permits, where we were told that after July next year they won't be requiring them anymore. We had planned to get the multiple-use re-entry permit, which was 6000 yen, but ended up getting the one-use one that's only 3000. I'll only be leaving Japan once until July next year most likely--to visit home around New Year's--and even if I end up leaving again, I figure the cost of two one-use permits is the same as one multiple-use permit, so it's better just to buy the one now and see. It's great that we won't need re-entry permits after next July, though!
After that we went to a fish market. I love seafood, but that place rank of fish to the point where I was almost sick. Luckily we left after a few minutes--Koseki-san just wanted to show us the omiyage shops in that area of Sakata, I guess, since they have really fresh fish or whatever--and then Koseki-san treated us to Kappzushi for lunch! Ben and I split some desserts we had always wanted to try, but never had room for before because we always filled up on sushi. We had tiramisu, chocolate mouse, and strawberry cheesecake. For a kaitenzushi place, they were pretty good.
After lunch Koseki-san took us to a car rental place, which was right next to a--garbage dump I guess you would call it? I think they mostly crush cars though, from the looks of it. Anyway, we spent a few hours looking at the cars they had available to lease, and the options weren't too bad. Ben found a nice Nissan he liked, and I found a good cheap Suzuki. The only problem with the Suzuki is that it's manual and I have no freaking idea how to drive stick. Koseki-san said he'd teach me though, and for the price of that car I think it's way worth learning.
Anyway, they told us to think about it and decide after a few days, so we left Sakata and came back to Shinjo. We hung out at the city office until it was time for us to go home (4:30), and then we biked home and cleaned up and whatnot, and then at 6:30 we left for Nishida-mama's because she had invited us over for dinner. Thank the gods for Nishida-mama and her delicious cooking--I'd be living off cold tofu and convenience store onigiri otherwise!
After dinner she took us to go watch people practice for the Shinjo matsuri. Tomorrow we're going to be able to practice with them--I'm excited to learn the taiko! Everyone is always so shocked when I tell them that I want to learn to play the taiko though--it makes me wonder if I might be underestimating how easily I might be able to pick it up. Oh well, I'm still excited to try!
We met one of Nishida-mama's friends, Natsumi-san, who is a total riot. She's adorable and chou genki, super energetic. We talked for a while, then went to pick up Takkun from Nishida-mama's younger brother's house, and then we went back to her place and Ben and I biked home.
OH. I also gained early access to Pottermore today! Insert my victorious happy dance here--I had been checking the site all day for the second clue to pop up since I completely missed it yesterday, and at 6 it finally came up and I was able to register, and now I'll be able to log into Pottermore before the public release date in October! I'm pretty pumped. <3
Also tired. Very tired. I wonder if I'll ever catch up on sleep? Doubt it.
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