June in Japan

So far, June has been a rainy month here in Northern Japan! Keith has escaped the downpour by flying to Alaska for a Green Flag exercise. He and the rest of the Samurai will be fighting friendly forces as they exercise and practice tactics, combative missions, and live drops. It should be a fun TDY for the 14th!

Here in Misawa, I am trying to keep myself occupied. Work does a good job of keeping me busy, so I am fortunate to have my job- even if I don't love getting up for work every day. Such is life as an adult, I suppose! Besides work, dance has kept me busy. The end of the year dance recital was this past weekend, and despite the sequined spandex costumes, it was a lot of fun! I will be taking over several of the classes for next year, including: 3-4 year old ballet, 7 and up tap and jazz, and adult ballet and tap! It should be a fun way to stay in shape and keep busy. Mom- all those years of dancing paid off! Thanks! :)

Now that dance is on hold for the summer, I have been spending more time with the Lady Samurai. Lots of dinner parties, movies nights, and social outings have been planned to pass the time while the boys are away. I have to say that my favorite part about the military lifestyle is the new friends that are made with each assignment. As we move from base to base, the Air Force gets smaller and smaller, as you meet friends of friends. I feel truly blessed to have such a great group of girls everywhere I go!