Japan Night

So tonight was the japan night at PSU. It was really nice to hang out with duc and abe again. Its been so long since we did something as a group. The japan night was a great direction to go with it too. I feel like Ive been so out of the loop with my own interests lately. With all the random stuff Im trying to deal with I havent had any time for meditation, anime, tea, or even really just relaxing and listening to music. Ive been very stressed out. Luckily it looks like things are changing. I had a small token of good luck today. I got free parking from a guy who had bought an all day pass at shattuck as he was leaving.

The food was really good though what I think was supposed to be dango could have been sweeter and less like potato. There was a traditional dance number at the beginning. The dancers had this part where they went around in a circle and jumped. I was really impressed with the drummer and flutist as jumping dancing and keeping rhythm seems incredibly hard.

There was some taiko drumming which is always very impressive. A group called cherry bomb did a few covers. Apparently "complicated" is the biggest foreign song in japan right now. The contests and quiz's were all really fun. I think my favorite part of the night came towards the end. They had a tribute to otaku. It really reminded me of who and what I used to be and how happy it used to make me. That was all I needed back then. Ive decided that if I end up just getting student loans that I am going to join a club. Probably the JSS. Those were all things that I find very entertaining and to be honest I miss those things. I miss my old highschool japanese culture club. I miss meeting the new people and seeing the new faces.

As a side note, I couldnt keep my eyes off this one really cute girl that was up on stage for the cheer leading display. Totally blew me away. Maybe if Im lucky I can meet a nice girl in the JSS.

Ah I also saw my japanese teachers while in line. We spoke shortly but the line started moving so I had to keep it brief. I also saw Eschuwailah-san. We exchanged a jaunty laugh and went our way. It was a good day to be a student.

Edit--
I left my camera at home, Im disappointed I didnt get any pictures, oh well. It was still good enough to keep in my memory.