In Japan saying goodbye means farewell parties and speeches. Last night the Hachinohe Board of Education held an enkai (drinking party) to say farewell to Renae, Joe and I. I decided to mark the occasion by wearing my yukata, might as well get some more use out of it before it becomes a Halloween costume.
I was given a farewell message from Mike and Paul, two other ALT's. They are both married to Japanese women who had and are expecting a baby. They both said how much they respected me, being a foreigner and having a baby in Japan. It was sweet. Then I gave a speech in Japanese! One speech down two more to go. Next Friday I get to address the mayor.
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