Week 13

Having survived the "New Flu" epidemic and all the winter bugs that went around, it's a bit of a kick in the teeth to catch a cold this late in the spring.

Week 12

It IS possible to get more weird looks than just being a normal gaijin... but it takes dressing up in a 6 foot long red trench-coat and putting on a spiky blond wig.

Week 11

Release from boredom and repetition only sounds fun until it happens.
On the other hand... change is good.

Week 10

I've never heard of Indian Winter (think: cold "Indian Summer") before but now that it's here I'm not a big fan of the concept. The thermometer never drops before freezing, though without central heating even a small drop in temperature can feel bone-chilling.