T Stands for Visitors from Japan

Hi everyone. 

It is already time for T again.  I am still in shock that it is November, and also that I can count the weeks right up to the end of the year. This is mostly because at the school where I work every week has something going on. It is scary when you can do that so far out, but then again, it is not that far out.

And it sure looks like November now.
(And they say winter weather could be in the forecast too soon. It's just too early for that weather!)

And now for my T post.  Stop by Bleubeard and Elizabeth's  blog to see what the ladies of the T Gang have been up to.

Last week my school's sister school from Nichinan, Japan was visiting. This past Saturday night my school's principal hosted a dinner for them and anyone from school who had gone on the exchange to Japan. Those of you who've known me for while might remember my journey in 2018. This is the 10th  anniversary of these trips, and there were people at the party from various other trips. It was great to see a few Japanese teachers who we had met before and also getting to meet the new person they brought to the US with them. 

Now in Japan it is customary to bring gifts when you visit, and our Japanese guests brought some for us. Here's what I received, perfect for T.

 This is the locally made sweet potato vodka. I had tried it in Japan and was happy to receive this little sampler bottle. Now I can share a toast to Japan with my family sometime when a toast is called for. Or more likely, use it in a nice holiday drink.
And it is my T Day drink this week.

The wide neck bottle is so different from what we have here.

And I also received this little box of cookies.

And  the box itself is a work of art.
 These tiny nibble cookies are delicious (green tea flavored I believe).

And the biggest surprise of the night was when the party was breaking up,  one of the teachers from Japan came up to myself and one of my friends and suggested we come teach in Japan when we retire. He said they need real science teachers there.

Now that could be a lot to consider (if I had any inclination to go, which I can't say I do.)

I'm also joining  Art Every Day Month, and today I have an journal page for both that challenge and also for Art Journal Journey. Rike is our lovely hostess this month and her challenge is Fruits and Vegetables.

On my rough painted page I stamped some brown pairs and the pear quote several times. Then I painted the giant pear  and stamped the quote several times. Finally I added the little metal leaf that has been sitting on my work table for awhile now.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog, and I hope you have a great T Day.