Winter is Here. -___-

My friends. Winter is here. Now it's time to do all the ridiculous things to keep warm in Japan. For those who don't know, the kotatsu is a heated table. A blanket is put over a special plate thing( to keep from burning, I suppose), then a tabletop goes over the blanket, and the best part...you snuggle up with the blanket and put your feet under the table. It's a Christmas miracle! Now it's time eat all the mikans and drink all the tea!!!!   Happy Winter, everyone!! Stay warm! 

But We Keep Trying

Me: Hey K.

K: Hey, sensei.

J-How are yooooooou?

K: I'm (japanese I don't understand).

J: Huh? You're not fine? You're sad?

K: Yes, I'm sad.

J: Aww, why?

K: Ahh, many problems.

J: Mmm?

K: Friend problems.

J: Don't worry K. I get yah.

K Really?

J: yeah, at this age there are many problems, but when you get older-

K: So when I become an adult, I won't have anymore problems.

J: Ah..uhmm..ummm...mmm. Actually I take that back. Adults still have problems.

K: (looking defeated and discouraged) Oh.

J But we keep trying.

K: Mmm. We keep trying.