Thanks Love

Each year, there is an English speech contest which is open to all Junior High School students in Himeji. One girl from my school was really keen to participate, so after she had written her speech - about her dream of volunteering in Africa - I became her speech coach.

She didn't win, but she said it was a really positive experience. And she gave me a gorgeous thank you present.

The sweet letter


Hmm, could this be ...?


home-made cake.

Geez, I could really get used to this "thank you" culture. It's all so new to me!

Until next time,
Monica