February

 I don't really like February. The weather is usually very cold, sometimes we even get snow. The excitement of the new year has worn off, and the energy of spring hasn't really started.

I spent most of February making plans. I really want to start an English school here. I tried to clean out the tatami room and tried to fix the fusuma doors. The vinyl flooring cover is too small so I'll have to try to wash the carpet; at least it's good exercise. Get the entrance, inside and outside cleaned again. I think it's time to start making lists for March!

I didn't really study Japanese during February; I will need to do that in March. I think I need to make a schedule and stick to it.

Also, my diet didn't really restart after stopping over the holidays! My weight hasn't gone up, but it hasn't gone down either. I guess staying the same is alright! No choice!

The highlight of the month was the trip to Fukuoka Art Museum. I really enjoyed that day out. Just getting out of the house and seeing somewhere different really helps. 

My plans for March are to get the room for teaching set up, sort out the teaching materials and put out leaflets. April starts the new school year, so it's a good chance to get students.

I'm going to start pilates, I want to do everyday but not very confident about Tuesday and Wednesday when I'm out most of the day. Go back to eating less carbs and hopefully drop some weight.

Clean the garden a bit more, maybe plant something, but haven't decided what as yet. 

At the end of March, I have a 3-day, 2-night trip with Hannah. We are going to Mojiko and Shimonoseki. Both places have a lot of historical sites to visit. 

Let's hope March will be a good month.

A few more photos from our trip to Fukuoka.

Some kind of event, but I don't know what, the music was good!

Near the museum, maybe a former prime minister.

The massive tori gate

NHK studios