Less than a month to go

I am looking into using Skype to web cast from Japan. If everything works out, I will see and hear my students and they will see and hear me! This could be tricky with the 14-hour time difference and the uncertainty of service in Japan. I will give it a try! I am also putting together a plan for a web site. I will post the link here when it is ready.

What else am on working on…..Oh, yes packing. I must fit three weeks worth of clothes and stuff in one suitcase! Yes, one suitcase. This is going to be interesting! I think I will do a practice run on packing this weekend. The Japanese dress more formally than Americans. The women teachers must wear suits, hose and closed toed shoes everyday. We want to put our best foot forward. So see …..WCA’s dress code is not so strict after all!

The Japanese do not wear shoes in their homes, schools, or many other buildings. Before entering the building, they take off their shoes and put on slippers. This helps to keep the interior of the building clean. Makes sense, doesn’t it! How many of you take off your shoes at the door when you get home?