Mini updates

So I haven't posted in a while... this is because nothing too exciting has been happening. There are just a few small interesting things that I would like to talk about.
One of them being that one of my professors got a haircut and dyed his hair...now, this might seem like a normal thing, but what makes it interesting is that his hair was more of a reddish color rather than his natural brown color, so it was completely noticeable, but what would make even those who are oblivious to their surroundings notice is the fact that his whole stature and energy were completely different. He was not only more confident but also more excited and tried to talk like us undergrads (think of those TV scenarios where a dad says cool to fit in with his children rather than saying groovy). His self esteem was at its peak. It was actually quite amusing (not in the making fun of someone way). Good for him! My friend Tine (Tina) from Germany thought it was funny, and she also thought that his hair looked better before the hair dye. But if he feels better with dyed hair then...ok!
The next thing I want to talk about are the birds in the area. Most of them sound human and not in a good way. There's a bird that sounds like its screaming and being tortured, another sounds like a wailing baby, another sounds like someone moaning, and there's some other noises, but I can't quite think of them at the moment. Anyway, its a little disturbing when, while you're walking, you hear a bird that sounds like a screaming human being. >.<
Last week or so, I signed up for something called the International Advisory Program, where I'll be partnered with Japanese students who want to go to my university or other universities in the Midwest, and I will tell them what they need to know about the American culture, lifestyle, and academics. The opening meeting is tonight, so I'll know more about the program, and I'll meet my group. One of the heads of the program said that the meeting would end just in time to go out with my 'new friends.' It's a good thing I didn't already make plans! I think it will be fun, but I hope we don't go anywhere too far because I have to walk back to the seminar house when we're done (most likely alone, and it's not the dark I'm worried about its the possibility of getting lost part). Anyway, I will probably post an update later on how it goes.
Btw, I recently tried Amazon Japan, and Omgosh! I love it! XD The used things are so cheap online compared to in the stores (unfortunately, you can only get stuff if you live in Japan). I bought 4 CDs. One The Gazette CD for $15 (It would probably be $22 in a used store), another for $6 (which I already bought at a store for $23), a W-inds. CD for $3, and a Super Junior CD for $12 (which would be about $30). Yay! ^.^ I'll probably post whether they are in a decent condition or not...
Today, I got my cash card for meals, and I went to get a balance inquiry, but most of the receipt is in kanji so I have no real way of knowing how much I have. I will have to look at the materials I got to see if the amount is on there, but hallelujah! I don't have to spend $40 of my own money per week for groceries! ...Yes...Japan is expensive...
I'm so excited that I know hiragana and katakana pretty well now! I'm looking forward to learning kanji (which will take me forever and a day to learn)!
I apologize that there isn't a lot of story telling in this one...maybe after tonight, I will have some more stories to share!
Also, I love my Monsters, Ghosts, and the Making of Japan class because we watch horror movies sometimes! XD
Midterms will be here in about two weeks already...which means spring break will be here in three!!! Some people I know are planning to fly to China for spring break, and all I can say is wow! Good for them!  Tine asked me which city in China I would recommend: Beijing, Shanghai, or Hong Kong. Since she wants more historical sites, I suggested Beijing (I haven't been to Shanghai and Hong Kong has a lot of Western influence). I hope she enjoys China!
I plan to go to Tokyo for break. I don't really want to stay for the whole week, maybe four days so I can go to Tokyo Disney and see the old and new part of Tokyo. My roommate wants to go for the whole week and Heather doesn't know how long she wants to go. I suggested that we stop at Mt. Fuji for a couple days on the way there or the way back, and they seemed interested. But...I feel like we need to make plans now since a lot of people will probably go to Tokyo for spring break. Once I know when or if we go to Mt. Fuji before or after Tokyo, I think I'll try and make plans with my friend Sakura who lives between Osaka and Tokyo (or even Osaka and Mt. Fuji).
Anyway, those are my plans. Do any of you guys have special plans for spring break? XD
Well, that's all for now. Tata!