There was a huge parade/festival/fireworks show event today in Osaka called "Tenjin Matsuri". Somehow when they were talking about it at school I walked away with the impression that it wasn't going to be all that big or interesting. Watching the live coverage on four different channels now, I realize that it is kind of a big deal. Now it gets to be one of those "better luck next time" kind of things that I have to make up next year. It was raining earlier today so I thought the festival would be kind of dead and boring but it looks pretty crazy. I don't regret missing it that much though. It's still terribly humid and miserably hot outside so avoiding that isn't too bad.
I have one more week of school before summer vacation starts and I finally get to take a trip. I'm going to head out to Hiroshima for a few days to see the sites and pay my respects on the anniversary of the atomic bombing. It wasn't my original plan to go on that day, but seeing as how it worked out that way it seems like I have to go now. Other than that I have to do some serious studying and preparation for my exams. It seems kind of messed up for the school to schedule the placement exams directly after an extended vacation. Even if I study my ass off for the next few weeks after a whole month of relaxing I'm probably going to forget at least half of it.
I've been watching a few movies on and off lately, but nothing really stands out. I'm still looking for good TV shows to get into since they kill much more time than a single shot movie. I'm looking forward to the summer passing so I can get out and enjoy walking around more. This weather is really limiting my choices.
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