Higashi Kawanobori Farewell

Friday was another last, this time at Higashikawanobori Elementary School. This school is so special to me, probably because the kids are unbelievably wonderful. They high-five, hug, and squeal with delight when the see me, even after two years. And quite frankly, this celebrity-like status has really gone to my head. It’s going to be disappointing in the US when kids don’t even notice my existence. Hopefully I won’t try to hug them, because that would not only be awkward but could also spark some sort of lawsuit. I shall try to keep to my unfreaky ways the best I can.

After another wonderful ceremony filled with songs, games, speeches and presents, I was given a grand exit through a human tunnel (think London Bridge) made by all the students and teachers. Adorable. I’ll really miss this one! I’ve already gotten promises from a bunch of kids that they’ll write me letters in America, so at least I have something to look forward to! After school, while I was hanging around taking pictures (another activity to avoid upon return), some kids invited me to a local gion festival. Basically, a community dancing festival. More on that later! You can bet that it was adorable, precious, and cute– apparently the only adjectives I have been using lately.

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