Last meeting with my Japanese Conversation Partner

Met for dinner with K. He handed me a gift-wrapped box, saying, "This is a present for you, from my girlfriend." His girlfriend from Japan had visited the week before.

I asked, "Why did she give me a gift?" I hadn't even met her.

K. replied, "She is grateful that you have been my friend."

I was very touched, and said so. It was a bottle of Yazushu, a citrus sake--what a unique and thoughtful gift.

FS Personal Narratives: passed

Just got the email today, saying I passed!

In two days, I can sign up to choose my Oral Assessment (OA) date. The location choices are Washington, D.C. or San Francisco. I would rather go to SF, but there are only a couple dates to choose from there.

I am more than a little excited...

Time to study!