Well It`s little old me again.  I have a feeling this is going to be a short report,and as usual I apologize for any grammatical error in this report. However it is me duty to inform you of the lowdown of my year abroad. Well, This past month things have been moving forward for me, I didn`t just have ONE Kyudo Event (Japanese Archery)... But Three!!!   The First two were Test., Kind of like belt tests for Martial arts such as Karate.  I  now hold the title of Shodan  in the  Art of Kyudo. The third event I had in Kyudo was a tournament Unfortunately I ate a some bad food and got really sick ; Had a fever of about 102 for the next couple of days afterwards. I was really disappointed because not only did my Kyudo game suffer but two days after was my class picnic that I had to miss because of my illness; I swear, it never fails.... Oh well, no use complaining. Beside, I have two Festivals I`m attending in July...I Can`t wait!!      
 
      Well with two months left until I go home, I`ve been spending my time  here just enjoying the rest of my time. On Thursdays I help tutor some of my Friends (English Naturally). Plus I have been getting into model building lately but since I`m new at it my Host father and youngest host brother are helping me, It`s turning into a group project.  Three Guys that have almost no clue what we`re doing, It`s more like an episode of the three stooges then three guys trying to make a model. When My host mother and sister look at us they can`t help but laugh...psshh,whatever. 
 
      Also I`m going to arrive home on the 25 as opposed to the previously announced 28. I`m attending my final Rotary meeting ( the Fourth one since coming) on june 26, I`ll be giving my farewell speech then, and I just keep thinking how fast the year has gone by. It`s seems like yesterday I walked out of the plane to greet my first host family...I`m sure am going to miss everyone here, but all good things most come to an end. I will try be keeping in touch with my friends and families (as most exchange students say I`ll shall never forget The joys and sorrows I experienced in the year I was abroad, and never forget the people I was able to share them with.)
 
Sincerely yours- Robert John Schlafke III