It has been scary from stage one to stage three. Applications and forms before and after being accepted. Tears(all nervous and happy) before and after selection. But one thing that I know will never change, is the support and love I get from family and friends.  

So to acknowledge the support from our families and to share the details of our journey we had a family dinner.

Mr Ali gave our families a presentation about the trip, including details of the itinerary, luggage details, what we should expect and more information about Jishukan High School. We also had a grasp from Gabby, who went last year, and her mum. Gabby warned us about the robot toilets but they both ensured me and my family that the experience in Japan and New Zealand would be lovely.  

Then I ended us with a prayer and we had a small shared dinner...Mr Ali always gets me to do the prayer! Don’t get me wrong! I am a religious person buts it’s ALWAYS ME! And he waits till we done. *looks at me with a evil smile* “Memory can you end us in prayer please” And of course I won’t reject the request....but he put me on the spot...AGAIN...wait till we get to Japan😈

But the night was awesome! I met some of the parents and mad the trip seem scarier and fun.

😁Arigatou & Meitaki Ma'ata😁
😊Thank You😊
Memory
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Firstly i want to thank Yumiko Sensei (Ms Yumiko). Every Friday she does a wonderful job. Making sure we have slides ready, worksheets ready, and she ensures everyone has the support we have to ensure we are learning Japanese. Our classes have been absolutley amazing. Its only one hour but we learn so much, in so little time. Yumiko Sensei goes a little more than a mile every week. I know my peers learning Japanese find it very fun and interesting (thanks to Sensei Yumiko). 

Every lesson we learn diferent things. From greetings, easy phrases, and general-knowledge about Japan. Every week our vocabulay and japanese knowledge grows. So far I can confidently say hello, my full name, what I prefer to be called, one of my interest, my age, where im from, daily greetings (both formal and casual) and formal commands.

Im still trying to get my head around the language structure. It was our second lesson and Sensei Yumiko was holding up a chart while explaing the vowels in the japanses language. Everyone was able to pick up the vowels and follow Sensei "A-I-U-E-O! KA-KI-KU-KE-KO...." Unlucky for me, it took a little while to pick up. Learning that the vowels were different from A-E-I-O-U. Also learning they didnt use ​R. 

Before I leave or at the end of my last class, I will post my full personal introduction and greetings. Again these experiences are very amazing. Being able to learn the beauty and importance of another culture is a very blessed opportunity.

😁Arigatou & Meitaki Ma'ata😁
😊Thank You😊
Memory