Life's a matsuri

Alright...it's been a couple weeks in Japan, but I'll keep this short for the time being. I have lots of photos, and I'll do my best to upload those when I get internet at my house. So far, life in the JET Programme has been a rollercoaster. I was thrust into life in Tokyo in the middle of the summer. And although the city isn't sunny, that DOES NOT mean it's not hot. It was hot as blazes! Which really sucked cause I would've saw more of the city if it was cooler. But I did get to see a little bit of Tokyo. I met about 5,000 people give or take at Orientation. Many of which I have yet to e-mail back. Afterwards, I was shipped off to Sapporo to meet my supervisor. Great times. ALOT cooler (temperature) than Tokyo, but still hot. I still f*cked up my suit with sweat. Sapporo is a lot like San Diego. It's a small town that thinks it's a big city. I love it. Then we flew to Nakashibetsu for the first time. I got off the plane. ''Yep, sure does smell like cows.'' Then after being bounced around...I was finally dropped off at my apartment. Kinda lonely...kinda sucked. No phone, no internet...just me. I was lonely for my first couple days, then Scott, my predecessor, introduced me to the town and its people. I wasn't so lonely after that. People here are really friendly. So to slowly wrap this mother up...this past weekend, we had our Summer matsuri. Tons of fun! I got to see the parade, and lots of performances. For a small town, the townspeople have a lot of talent. I got to see some Yosakoi dances. I think I fell in love...cause I really want to give it a go. Tons of energy, dramatic music, HUGE cheesy facial expressions...I want in. So some small notes to conclude. I blend in really well...no body really stares at me like they do at Scott and Arthur. Umeboshi is horrific. And driving takes some getting used to.