Yesterday we got to practice with our fully-armored sempais. We tried hits such as kote (hand), men (head), and do (body) in alternating series. I was told I have a terrifying face and kiai shout (you shout out what you're hitting as you hit it, along with fumikomi, which is a audible "stomp" of the floor in front of you. You strike, fumikomi, and kiai all at once to really put power into it). I've also gotten some advice in finding a keikogi, the robeguy I get to wear which is a lot cooler in temperature than street clothes. I'm still a bit wobbly with my upper body because I'm so tall, but I think I was improving a bit towards the end!

School's been kinda boring so far. Most of our homework for the Business College is groupwork, so everyone only has to do bits and pieces to contribute to the whole.

Matt's been really getting on my nerves, because he and I share the same goal-oriented psychology. This really comes out when we're playing Civ 4, because I'm Japanese (Military and expansion oriented) and he's Chinese (Industrial and I think Financially oriented??). Every time I'm about to capture a city from whatever civilization we happen to be fighting, he'll try and sneak some riflemen in there to get it at the last second so he controls it. So whenever he does that, I whack him with one of my swords. He's gotten a lot better at holding off now

I haven't forgotten about the therapist! I'm just kinda busy because I'm also helping mom prepare for the move to Portland. She and Dad complete the move on the 31st, so after that I'll start going. I'll even tell you when I'm going and what all rolled on through

I miss talking to you guys. I know you're busy but could you at least comment on stuffs?