"Jumping Pumpkin Seeds, Batman!!"

Yay! Blog time! And just before my birthday! Needless to say, doing this homework assignment will be kind of tough with un-openable birthday gifts sitting right next to me, but I shall be strong. On we go!

So, were supposed to blog about something we have learned from another student who comes from a different racial, ethnic, or cultural background. In all honesty, nothing comes to mind at first. I mean, sure, I know lots of students who are different in many ways, but that's not something I dive into at first. I mean, I didn't know that Morgan Roche was Catholic until she said something about it in class.

I guess what I'm trying to say is, I don't really care to learn about differences when I'm trying to make friends. I try to focus on similarities first. Like how Mari and I both love manga and anime, or how Abigail, Erica, Lainie, and I all have marching band backgrounds. Finding the common ground is easier for me to handle, more so than trying to interest people in my background.

I'm not saying that I don't eventually ask about people's backgrounds. I've asked Mari tons of questions concerning her home life and family, as well as some Japanese customs my parents remember from when we lived on the other side of the big blue water. Like, I had no idea that it is considered rude by the Japanese to show your open mouth. That's why most Japanese people cover their mouths when they laugh.

I don't think they would like my open mouth, gasping laugh very much, but I don't really care all that much.

I feel pretty useless because I can't really answer the assignment too well; I guess that means I need to start asking my friends more questions.

And so ends what is probably my shortest blog entry ever. Until next time, my wonderful friends, I bid you Ja Ne!

Ps: Happy birthday to me!

Pps: Happy Haunting to all!