On my very last day, the mother of one of my favorite students gave me this box. I didn't open it in front of her and I was half certain it was something I'd keep out of guilt rather than genuine appreciation.
To my most pleasant surprise, I opened it to find a gorgeous wind chime. I had been looking for one to take home with me and I figured I'd settle for a cheap one from a 100yen shop. I was shocked to receive this hand-painted glass orb from a department store. I hadn't said anything to anyone about wanting one, I'd only been thinking about it.
I don't want it to blow away in the wind or break on the balcony so it's staying inside for now.
The same mother also sent a card with photos to my Hawaii address. She said the family will come to visit the islands next year and she'd like to see me then. I don't know if her son will remember me, but I look forward to it nonetheless.
I don't want it to blow away in the wind or break on the balcony so it's staying inside for now.
The same mother also sent a card with photos to my Hawaii address. She said the family will come to visit the islands next year and she'd like to see me then. I don't know if her son will remember me, but I look forward to it nonetheless.
Super Cute! My neighbor in Japan recently gave me a box of coffee biscuits from Ginza as an apology for all the noise that will be coming from her house next month due to construction. I was not even expecting a pricey apology gift, but it was still sweet of her! :)
ReplyDeleteNeighbors tend to be good like that. And from Ginza??? LUCKY.
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