My first real blog!

Hello from Funabashi, Chiba, Japan!
I just arrived in Japan on September 30th. I think I've already gone through various stages of culture shock. Already had some ups and downs. Sometimes I think "what was I thinking?" But then things change and I have fun and am glad to be in Japan experiencing something new.
My first weekend here I went to an area called Asakusa. I saw a large temple and many tourist type shops.
One of my co-workers is from Canada. He has been a great help to me. I am looking forward to traveling around Japan with him and his friends. He has many friends that are also GEOS teachers but from other schools in the area. Most of them are from the U.K. and are fun to hang out with.