Ok the good news is I am in the Mission President's office on his big awesome chair! The bad news is I only have 15 minutes left. This letter will strictly be an answer to all my momas questions in her last letter.
Japan: I love it! Everything is super small and super polite. The saints are the strongest I have seen and every day I learn 50 new things about the place that make me like it more
Food: I have eaten the best and the worst here. I like rice more and more everyday (I got over the rice hump... I made up that phrase). The best thing I have eaten is squid with like a ball of deep-fried vegetables that tasted like onion rings. The worst was probably the fish (seen in the pic below) but they aren't meant to be eaten like chips so that's not really fair. Miso soup is kinda weird.. did I already tell you that?
Bed: Futons are super awesome and while not so soft you still sleep really well on them. However, I only slept on a futon for two nights because since I am in the big area I get a bed. Moma I am soooo glad you made me bring those sheets. I was so itchy the first few days and wondered why. I try not to think about what it was...
Apartment: big for Sendai. There is lots of room because twice a month we have about 10-15 other elders come stay here. But, it is soooo gross in some places. The aps, district leader, and service missionary are the only other people there and they are soooo busy even on pday that they never deep clean. I found some mold that would make even mom cry. It's bad mold, but I "have the powers of a woman" (that is the direct translation of the saying they say about me) and I have been making it look awesome.
Appliances: everywhere has a dryer which is super rare in Sendai and all of japan but a huge blessing. the stoves are gas, the oven tiny and we have a toaster! life is good in that department.
Companion: Awesome! One of the best missionaries in the mission. The district leader of this area has to be a stud because he is the "go to guy'' for not only the mission president but also the aps. He is super cute and extremely smart. Slightly chubby but has the legs of a beast. He is also sooo kind to me and gives me way to many compliment.
Side note: Nobody cares about my blonde hair or blue eyes, its my forearms. Young and old male and female they stroke my forearms and say "tsuyoi" which means strong.. its a bit odd and I still get all blushed but its ok. just weird.
Laundry: love the dryer! I ate crap on my bike yesterday. I am totally fine except my hand but my suit has a bit of blood... cold water and rag or dry cleaner?
Do I need anything... some poor chaps mom sent him a bunch of American candy and he had to transfer so I have been feasting on craft caramels but sugar is what I crave here. I can buy most anything I crave because they have it but at a steep price... which is good! It keeps it special.
Love you all tons! I went over time and have to leave!
Law Choro
That is so funny! Scott had the same experience when he was in Korea. They were fascinated by all that blond arm hair and wanted to stroke it. He said he finally shaved it off one day! Sounds like you're doing just great! Love keeping up with what you're doing. Thanks for including us. Best to you! The Hunsakers
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