goodbye Taizo & Co.

My neighbors, the Izozaki's, have showered me with their fabulous NON-japanese meals and beautiful Japanesey gifts. Playing piano duets with Ayaka and 'catchball' with Keita and watching ball games with the guys were always entertaining.

I'm more than lucky to have so many fantastic families over here...it is these folks that have made this experience unforgettably rich. im wrapping up an exotic year- long vacation of extreme sightseeing by endulging in some extreme drinking. 14 of the next 18 nites I have sayonara parties w/ friends, families, students and neighbors. can my liver withstand such abuse?