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Bad day.

I was 10 minutes late for my first language class today. It was not a very good impression to my teacher Miyamoto-san given the cultural aspects of tardiness in Japan. To be late here is almost tantamount to insulting someone. But on the positive note, I now know that currency exchange offices are almost non-existent outside Tokyo, Shibuya and Shinjuku and that banks will absolutely rip you off for dealing with them. A painful lesson indeed as my Aussie dollar was exchanged for a measly 0.82 yen. Miyamoto-san’s body language wasn’t the best as we started my private lesson. Part of it could be because I was late but I think that teaching the gaijin for over 10 years has taken its toll on this friendly faced man. His style reminded of my other teacher in Melbourne, Makiko-san. It was rushed, boring and I felt too much pressure to grasp the lesson quickly. I was so thankful when Migo-san came in for the second half of the lesson. She reminded me of my other teacher in Melbourne, Mayumi-san. Both of them are young, patient and have sweet smiles. It was definitely more pleasurable to learn from her which in turn made me learn quicker. It is definitely my preference to learn from young and pretty teachers, just like high school I guess. Migo-san lived in Perth with her husband and knows a lot about Australia which is another reason why I enjoyed class with her I suppose. I walked home from Shinjuku after taking the train from Ebisu and as it was still afternoon I decided to try out the laundromat down the road from home. I spent 500 yen to wash and dry my clothes which was definitely a fail. Next time I will take advantage of the 14 kg limit on the washer and just 20 minutes on the dryer. Living life in another country will bring many mistakes but I always like to think that I will not be repeating them.