I've had a pretty good week, although my tennis tournament didn't work out last weekend due to torrential rains. Many parts of Fukuoka were shut down due to floods. Luckily, my area was flood free so the rain was a minor inconvenience. However, the flood warning sirens were a bit annoying at 5 a.m. I wasn't really sure what the siren meant so after I was jolted from my deep sleep, I was in a panic as to what i was supposed to do. Should I run to the nearest shelter? Where is the nearest shelter? I decided to stay in bed until I heard other doors slamming. I never heard them.

This week has been pretty good. A bit sad but pretty good. I've had to say goodbye to my Wednesday and Thursday students. In classes today, both adult students bought me farewell gifts. One gave me some delicious sweet bean and potatoe snack (I am addicted to sweet beans) and a traditional Japanese laquer basket. The other brought me some flowers.

Now, it's kind of strange. I am not a girl who often recieves flowers. I would say on average, I get flowers once every three years or so...this is the second time in 2 weeks I've gotten flowers. Earlier this month, Jin bought me a beautiful bouquet. I guess I should go away more often.

Other than that, not much else going on. I've been trying to pack my things. I filled one suitcase and a huge garbage bag with things from my bedroom...looking at my room now I can't even tell that anything is gone. I think I'm in trouble.