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The Longest Game of Jenga
It is the longest game of Jenga I ever remember playing. We are grouped with four Japanese students, and for the most part we are unable to verbally communicate. Still, there is no need to use words. We are all holding our breath, waiting to cheer when another one of us is successful. The next […]
Read MoreImportance of a “melting pot”
We are learning to shop by smell and what little we know of cooking at home. There is no relying on easy solution mac n’ cheese. Most of us are experimenting, popping whatever sounds good into a pot and hoping it turns out edible. Personally, I am 3-2, and barely wining against the mysterious Japanese food.
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First Impressions
I thought I would be prepared, but being unable to decide if the carton I’m holding is milk or some strange yogurt (or none of the above), I obviously have a long way to go.
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