Konnichiwa!
I must apologize for just now blogging!! From the minute we got here we have been consumed with a lot. From the aftermath of the earthquake to good old softball we have just been so consumed with so much. With all the latest current events, I feel that the earthquake has been lost in the shuffle, but the good news is that things are pretty much back to normal now.We are quite some ways away from where the center of the eathquake hit, so we never directly saw much damage, but obviosuly heard and saw the images of the damage which was devastating. Fortunalety none of our teammates families or friends were affected.Monica and I were actually in the air when the earthquake hit, so we were safe as well. So all is ok!
AS for softball, we have been off to a great start in league. We are currently 3-0 and have entered our last month here of the 1st half of the season, with some big games ahead of us. It has been so great back being back with our teammates!! This has started to become a 2nd home for Monica and I. This year we have new apartments that are really cute & convienent, we are near the train and grocery store. With this being our 3rd year here we are definitely more comfortable with getting around and our Japanese is even getting better!
On another note, so glad to hear the great news about Osama. Such a remarkable time in our history that I will never forget. Although it’s hard to swallow celebrating ones death, I do celebrate the brave Navy seals that executed the raid and put their own lives in danger in order to try and ensure Americans safety.
God Bless America!!
Hope all is well at home!
Natasha
Here are some pics over the last couple months












