Yasukuni War Crimi'eros

Another typical Monday. Fusako-san brought up the Yasukuni issue in the morning lesson; I held my tongue for as long as I could, hoping to hear whether she's going to call its inhibitants "war criminals" or "war heros." Unfortunately, I don't think she has the vocabulary, so in the end, I had to ask her explicitly. I was impressed when she ducked around by saying that they are just dead soldiers. I don't suppose I can fault that.

Fusako san explained that her uncles were killed during WWII. What a coincident; my uncles were also killed during WWII, not that I've ever met them or anything. Fusako san was weeping after she finished telling her story; my eyes were also stinging a little, not because I was feeling anything for my dead uncles, but because I've read and watched too many graphic documentaries. Was tempted to compare the J-military to the Nazi, especially with the holocaust-denying snafu in Vatican right now, but decided it wasn't tactful, so I held my tongue.

Trying to practice morse again, but don't have my morse key here in Japan. So I listened to the ARRL training audios instead, and now, I am hallucinating morse codes all the time >_<

Tried another new Chuhai in the market. The Greentea + Maccha ones, 5% alc. And it's dis...gust...ting. I used to love green tea, but I think I am quickly developing another aversion now...

Just found out about IVE's seafarer program. Especially interested in the marine first aids, navigational watchkeeping, personal survival trainings, and survival/rescue craft proficiency. Not sure how much the courses cost, but will try to sign up if affordable.

And the next HKRAE is in April! O_O;;; Er, I think I will wait until Oct...

Will try to sleep now. Oh, BTW, it's full moon today.