Birthday in Yokohama

Today about 14 people went to celebrate a co-worker's birthday. His name is Ashe, he is from New Zealand, and he turned 20 years old today. He is here in Japan teaching on a working holiday visa, and today (his 20th birthday) is the day he is legally an adult in Japan.

Today also marks the first time I have been drinking since, at least 14 months, if not more. I felt like a kid again, feeling a type of freedom my brain rarely feels. I become a totally different person after a few drinks. Well, not really. I become more outgoing, which is how I feel when with real
ly really good friends.

I fear that if I were to drink in habit, I would loose the small bits of control I use to keep myself the relaxed, easy-going guy that I am. It is that character that wins me recomendations from students (like once again today).

On a completely different note, I will be starting teaching at Hitachi on Tuesday. I hope teaching 8 students is easy. If anything, it will be a great learning experience.