relaxing day

today i went to the International Market, which is only a couple blocks away from our hotel. i bargained with a few shop stands and got some pretty sweet earrings and a necklace pendant, as well as a couple gifts :D i also got some yummy chicken katsu & "bean ice" which was a shaved ice with cherry flavor, sweet milk, and sweet japanese beans sprinkled on top. it was ok...

later this evening there was a party in our hotel, so i got some free food & drinks! i also got a free 5 minute massage, but that was only a warmup to the hour massage papa & i got a little later! these are the super nice girls who gave us our massages, and then us on the massage chairs :) having to switch rooms was worth it. and my mom gets a facial tomorrow



now that i'm all relaxed, i'll be ready for the heaving lifting i'll be doing tomorrow morning when i move into my dorm! my mom and papa just got me a portable a/c unit for my room since it doesn't come with air conditioning, plus a mini fridge and microwave, and along with all the luggage i brought i think that's everything i need! i'm so excited to get moved in & meet my roommate! :D