It's official

The papers were placed on my desk today - I'm staying another year.

As it was with the anticipation of becoming a JET Programme ALT (assisstant language teacher) the first time -the wait has been less than pleasant. I have limited patience as it is.

BUT, here I am , holding the official hankoed (stamped/signed) paper in my hand -my first reaction was, "Great, now I have to move..." -which is quite a ridiculous thought since I'd be moving even if I didn't get the job, just the location is slightly different.

I've got approximately 90 days left at Nyuzen High School. 2 more months of classes. The gears will be grinding, screeching, jamming as I switch from chatting about the latest J-pop band and secret boyfriends to chanting the A,B,Cs and 1,2,3s.

Here's a bit of a break down of how I'm feeling about some of changes I'll be making:

Pro: I'll be eating school lunch everyday.
Con: I'll be eating school lunch everday.

Pro: I have to move.
Con: I have to move.

Pro: I'll be teaching a new curriculum.
Con: I'll be teaching a new curriculum.

Pro: I'll be working with teachers who don't speak English.
Con: I'll be working with teachers who don't speak English.


My contract will begin at the beginning of August. Wish me luck!