Busy, busy, busy!

I met my eager little 1st graders today (Australian equivalent of year 7). Twelve shy little faces looked up at me when I entered the classroom. I saw some familiar faces; those who I had taught in primary school were now entering their next stage in the rigorous Japanese school system. A game of fruit basket later and I’d already picked out the drama queens and troublemakers. And all that shyness went out the window!

This week is a fairly busy one for me. Tonight I have the final taiko practice before the big performance on Wednesday in front of what looks to be like the whole town (hell yes I’m nervous!). With only three lessons under my belt, it looks to be a promising show!

On Wednesday, little Yuni town is welcoming an orchestra from Australia. I’ve been assigned as the tour guide, translator and MC for the day-long orientation and welcome party.

All of this before flying to Tokyo the next morning!