Happy New Year

 We didn't do much for New Years Eve, just hung out together. That was enough for me! Just having every one here for a few hours was nice!

In the afternoon Mikey and Christopher went to the old house for the last check. Christopher sent some photos, the subject line for the Gmail was "Thank you for 15 years".  When I thought about it I realized that as much as this move has been hard for me, I think for the kids it must be harder. They grew up in that house and that area.  They went from kids and teenagers to young adults under that roof!  Looking at these photos makes me sad. 

From the entrance, down the hallway

Stairs

Upstairs corridor

living dining area

The room we used for teaching

This is the same room, one year ago!

Hanging out playing a card game together

One thing I've realized is that this house doesn't have communal areas. In the old house there was the living/dining area, and the rooms we used for teaching. When we weren't teaching we could use those rooms to hang out in. Here there is the tatami room and the dining area. I guess this house was designed for two old ladies who weren't interested in being together.

Today we had a nice lunch!

Yaki niku lunch

Mikey was out with his friend. Last chance to meet up, his friend is moving to another area of Japan.  I think it was nice for Mikey to talk with his mate. They've been friends for many years, doing a lot of magic shows together!

I sent Mikey a photo of our lunch, so he could see what he's missing. I wanted to say " Lunch" but of course I messed up.

Looks like I'm asking if he's lunch!!

After lunch we decided to go out into the yard for a bit. The weather was nice, very mild, no wind so the sun feels good. I managed to sweep up a load of leaves, twigs and other bits and pieces that can be burnt!  It felt good to be outside, even just for 10 minutes!

Hannah wanted to learn to read a bike. She lives near her campus but for shopping and going to work a bike would help a lot. I told her to practice driving, save and buy a small car!!

Hannah and David, Christopher was trying to hide!

This evening I had to run out to the supermarket to pick up a few things for dinner! On the way back the sunset was very beautiful.

First sunset of the New Year!

The photo doesn't do it justice!

New year, lots of new challenges ahead. I haven't made resolutions or set any goals, maybe a bit later when things have settled down more. 

Hope everyone had a wonderful New Years holiday!!