That subject has absolutely nothing to do with
this email but it got your attention didn't it?Ý Or maybe not.Ý So
there are a bunch of silly things in the email that you should read.
ÝÝÝ First, I got back the results of my medical exam.Ý Contrary to
popular opinion I am alive and now I have the paper to prove it.Ý
The paper also said that I was overweight.Ý For all of those who
know me and have seen me you will know that isn't the case, but remember
we are operating on Japanese terms now and a person who is 5 11 shouldn't
way the average American weight of 180lbs but should be no more than
160lbs.Ý So like I've said, some Japanese guys here are as tall or taller
than me but they are sticks...anyone up for a nice game of tackle
football?Ý ÝÝÝ Secondly, last week my toilet water completely
froze over.Ý I only discovered this AFTER flushing.Ý As the newly
placed water was deflected from the ice onto my newly washed floor
I pondered lots of things...which I won't mention here. ÝÝÝ Thirdly, it
is amazing when I go to any restaurant here.Ý When I walk in everyone
in the whole store says "Welcome to our store"...even the cook in
the very back that can't see anyone hears and chimes in.Ý Then when
I leave the same process occurs but of course "Thank you"....and
this helps especially at the McDonald's and the KFC here because
the concept of FAST food hasn't quite caught on.Ý ÝÝÝ Fourthly, I
was at the gym and noticed what looked like a Japanese soap opera.Ý
Seemed pretty much like American ones (though I don't watch them),
but they are more dramatic (if you can believe that), all the women
seem to be trained in some marital art (they are always kicking the
guys' butts), and suicide plays a role in every episode.Ý Ý ÝÝÝ Lastly,
I asked a teacher where to buy ski equipment...he asked another teacher
who said his son might want to give me his.Ý Well I found a pair
of skis that someone left in my closet when I actually cleaned it
out and that teacher brought in a pair of boots that actually fit
and another teacher brought in poles...so I saved at least $600...gotta
love the Japanese hospitality.Ý ÝÝÝ I know I zoomed through this
but I've been trying to shorten these..Ý Hope all is well with you.
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