We're practically neighbours, now!

Driving in Tokyo? Piece of cake. Granted, I stayed within the Kichijouji/Mitaka area, but there was darkness, and rain, and HAIL (yes, hail!), so I feel justly proud of myself. The only hurdle I didn't overcome with grace and dignity was backing out of a stupidly long, stupidly narrow driveway. I don't think Jamie was in the van at that moment, so Eda, you had the rare priviledge of hearing me swear when I backed into the gate -- ask any of my longtime friends, it's something that only happens once in a blue moon!

I ended up getting home very late, but it's always encouraging to help someone move, if only to think, "Wow, I suppose I don't have that much stuff after all..." Which is totally untrue, because I do have a lot of stuff. I just have more space to spread it around! And now I have even more, because Jamie kindly gave me a folding table and a little bookshelf/cupboard thing.

Anyway, I will so be renting a car to take my family up to Mt. Fuji during their stay.