I can’t believe it is already the end of November. Everything is green here and flowers are everywhere. Mornings are cooler but it warms up in the day. When there is a wind is the only time I feel chilly. I still wear shorts and tank tops while locals are wearing jackets. I’m sure I’ll get acclimated at some point.
I have school today though it is professional development. We started with team building physical activity which was fun. They feed us breakfast, snacks, and lunch, which is a full course meal. We also have a social gathering after work with appetisers. Tomorrow is a holiday.
With the chill in the air and the realization that it is Thanksgiving, my friend Nicole and I found a california inspired restaurant last weekend. We had lobster roll, pumpkin soup (broth based and not cream), and drinks. She had an avocado smoothie and I had an apple ginger cider. Hot of course and it was white because of the apples they use. Places are decorating for Christmas. You can see the tree in one of the pictures.
Afterwards we watched a movie (the second fantastic beasts). English with Chinese subtitles. I love that the movies start actually on time with only two minutes of commercials. Afterwards we poked around the mall, ate ice cream with honeycomb in it and fancied the donuts. Didn’t buy them though. Things here are not as sweet and rich as back home.
What an I doing this holiday weekend? Running a half marathon. Will blog that next.
I am happy to have talked to my kids this morning on wechat. They are cooking their meal together with friends. They always helped me fit the big Thanksgiving dinner and glass they are spending it together. I miss them and so excited they will be here in about 30 days to visit.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!
Happy Thanksgiving! Getting two new tires on my bike and running errands on this non-holiday day off. Tomorrow (Friday) is a holiday in Japan (always the 23rd) – Labor thanksgiving. There will be lots of tango, as there always is on a public holiday. 🙂
I need to come see you when maybe we have a common time. When is your spring break? If not can come see you at the end of the year before I fly home