Un cours de japonais

[flonnebonne]

So, spring break is fast approaching. I'm hoping to take a Japanese course in Tokyo from March 24-28, but I need a place to stay. Would any of my Tokyo/Saitama flist be willing to house me for about a week?? :D I would probably want to hang around for the 29th and 30th as well.

I can choose the morning classes (9:00am-1:00pm) or afternoon classes (1:30-5:30pm) for the course. I'll pick the time that's most convenient for my gracious host, of course. But if no one wants to put up with me, the matter I shall not force. There shall be no remorse from any source!

Comments

[love]

My place is most definitely not good for a guest, but if you get no other offers it's okay with me. It would be VERY cramped though. T_T

[flonnebonne]

Ooh! I might take you up on that offer. I'm actually having second thoughts about the course now because it turns out I have a bounenkai next Wednesday. I'll think about it and let you know!

[flonnebonne]

And by "bounenkai" I mean "soubetsukai" because I'm smart like that. It feels like the end of the year...

I won't be taking the course after all! I'll probably visit sometime during spring break though. If I do, I'll stay with juin, who has a bit more room at her place. But thank you so much for offering, even when you knew I'd be totally crowding you. ^_^

[juin.livejournal.com]

You're welcome to stay at my place, though the previous problem still stands: I have a spare futon and pillow, but no blankets. But if you could somehow bring your own, then it's all good. Also, my place isn't huge, so you'd have to consider whether you could put up with me for a week. XD

[flonnebonne]

It turns out I won't be taking the course after all because I have a goodbye party to go to on Wednesday, but I may come and visit you anyway after that. I'm thinking of coming down next Thursday and then leaving on Monday or Tuesday if that's okay with you. ^_^

I can bring a blanket! The weather is so nice and warm now that I won't have to bring an astronomical load.

[juin.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that's totally cool with me. You'll have to entertain yourself for most of the day, but I could hang out with you on Monday. That Sunday I'm actually going to a dessert buffet with some of my students, though if you're interested you're welcome to join us. :D

[flonnebonne]

Sorry to take so long to reply...been having back problems so I haven't been on the computer. Bleah. So I probably won't show up until Saturday so I can rest my back.

I HAVE NEVER BEEN TO A DESSERT BUFFET BUT IT SOUNDS LIKE HEAVEN ON EARTH. LET ME JOIN YOU!!!

[juin.livejournal.com]

You know I work on Saturday, right? And I just remembered, I have to go to this farewell party after work, which will go until 10pm or so. Is that kind of too late for you? Would it be better if you came on Friday instead?

[(Anonymous)]

Friday would be fine too! I think my back should be back to normal by then. Er, by the way, how comfortable is your extra futon? Normally I wouldn't ask, but right now I'm an obachan...

[juin.livejournal.com]

Hmm, it's pretty thin. Do you normally sleep on a futon at home? Or a bed?

And what time would you be coming down on Friday? I'm pretty much working from 12:00 to 9:00, so that leaves morning or night. :/

[flonnebonne]

I sleep on a futon at home, so I should be fine at your place. I might bring a little bit of extra padding for my back if I can.

I'll arrive after 9pm...what station should I get off at? You can email me if you don't want it known to the world.

[juin.livejournal.com]

I totally want it to be known to the world! My station is Niiza, it's on the JR Musashino line. There are several ways to get here, but it's not hard to look up. Unless you'd rather I just give you instructions?

[(Anonymous)]

BLEARGH, it turns out I have another work party on Friday, so I'll be coming to meet you on Saturday evening instead.

I think I have to take the Saikyo line from Omiya and then get off at Musashiurawa, where I get onto the Musashino line. Pretty straightforward! What time should I get there?

[flonnebonne]

OH WAIT, you have a work party that day. Okay, I'll show up on Sunday morning instead. And maybe I'll stay until Wednesday morning/afternoon.

[juin.livejournal.com]

XD!! Okay, our social lives are clearly way too busy. But Sunday morning is cool, as long as you get here before 12 because we're meeting up for the dessert buffet then. :D

As for the train lines, are you arriving via Omiya station? :O If it's from Tokyo station, you can catch the JR Keihin-Tohoku line to Minami-Urawa, then switch to the JR Musashino line to Niiza.

[flonnebonne]

Our busy social lives are just a reflection of our awesomeness, right?

Yep, I'm coming from the north so I have to go through Omiya. Okay if I arrive at 11:07? Guess we'll be having dessert for lunch. Lots of dessert!

[juin.livejournal.com]

In that case, yeah, JR Saikyo to Musashi-Urawa, then JR Musashino to Niiza. 11:07 is fine, I'll meet you at the station. :D