Way back in elementary school we learned that the Earth travels around the Sun, and the Moon travels around the Earth. In middle school we learned that the Moon's rotation is matched almost identically with the Earth's, hence why we only see one face of the Moon.

After 15 years, I learned something NEW about the Moon. Thanks to the inquisitive nature of a student, I came to understand that the moon's "fullness" is directly related to its moon-rise and moon-set. A full moon's earthfacing surface is nearly flush with sunlight, requiring the sun to be on the o
ther side of earth. Likewise, a newmoon is always out during the daylight hours. This sun-moon relationships also connects to the moon's rising and setting. A full moon rises when the sun sets, and a newmoon rises when the sun rises.

It's interesting how new information can change your view of the world.

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Interesting Student

Today, I had a very unusual student. Unusual in his profession and position, not an his personality.

My student was the COO of a major Japanese video game company. I respect my clients, so I will not say who or which company, but I will say this: his company makes a very successful series of games that pulls heavily from Asian culture. Moments like these make life worth living.

On a second note, I went to a wonderful fireworks party the other day in a beautiful apartment in Yokohama. The apartment is owned by one of Sanami's co-worker's father (even though her co-worker is around 40 years old). I will upload some pictures later when I get my camera back, since I left it t
here...

Lastly, I have been playing Starcraft 2 in my spare time. I love competative strategy games because they require equally as much skill and strategy as chess or go. Jump in and try it!

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