First Snow

Today we had the first snow of winter here in Yokohama. Technically it was the second, but this was the first time this year that it stuck. I was filled with a mixture of happiness and dread this morning. Happy for the beauty, but dreading the commute to work.

Students can cancel a lesson, but a teacher can not. This happened to a few people, but not me. Not that I mind, I still enjoy teaching, unlike many teachers. One student said, "I usually drive a car, but because of the snow I took the train. If there was no train then I could come." Elementary, but true; without the trains in Tokyo/Yokohama it would be impossible to get to work/school/university. Trains are both the main source and alternative travel option.