I'm sitting at my laptop, typing away, when a thought came to mind. I'm sitting in front of the large front window at the school (see the school's website for a picture http://williams-school.jellybean.jp/) and some kids walk by. Thats okay, but then they start to stare into the windows. I think they were just looking at the pictures in the window and give a small wave. Well these two kids (boys) look at each other and start laughing and pointing at me. After a second or two they wave back, talking to each other and then walk off.
After all that I had a thought,,,,,,
So that's how the monkeys at the zoo feel.........
I guess I've grown use to the strange looks. Even in a part of the county were foreigners are seen alot (there's a college known for exchange programs in the area) I'm still a bit of a novelty I guess; my hair is light, (people here say it's blond, but its more like light brown) and I have light blue eyes, not strange by US standards, but here is a different story. I think I like the kids' reactions the best. Most adults are polite enough not to stare, but kids just look and look and stare. When they do that I, being my normal crazy self, either wave or make a funny face, which makes them laugh and draws attention from their parents, who smile and walk away.
I've heard stories about people not sitting next to foreigners on the trains or being discriminated against, but that hasn't happened to me yet.
Well, twice on the train, but I think it was because I was listening to certain podcasts at the time (http://www.sliceofscifi.com/ and http://www.winginit3d.com/) and laughing like an idiot, so I think I might of scared some people,,,,,, and that strangely makes me kinda happy!
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