First Day at School

Today was my first full day at the junior high. I'm glad I didn't get too lost hiking up the hill.

The day started out with a meeting in the staff room. Of course, I didn't understand 99.9% of what was said, but I tried to look engaged anyway. The meeting, I believe, consisted of the principal encouraging everyone to work harder and also to welcome me onto the team. I had to make a 2 minute spiel about myself to the staff in Japanese and that was slightly terrifying.

Throughout the day, I wished that I had learned more Japanese before arriving. I think I have a pretty funny group of colleagues who like to joke around...now I just need to know what they're saying.