"Summer workers" refers to the team of people that come and help BEST club each summer. Why that is the name, I don't know, but they do work hard. I was a summer worker in 2005, and is the experience that launched my decision to return to Japan. Maybe some of the smiling faces in that photo will make the same decision?
They have actually been here since June, and account for most of my time spent recently. Summer workers are the nucleus of summertime events, and it's been great to have other Americans around for fellowship. To be honest, I had forgotten what it was like to actually be around many native speakers. In a world where I am slowly becoming more Japanese, it is nice to be pulled back to the American side of things.
Going places with 10 other Americans can easily become a circus here in Japan, especially when we are all riding bikes in a line down the street, but, there are no complaints here. I've had nothing but a great time hanging out with the summer workers and students. Going places with them has even encouraged my Japanese, as usually I am the one that has to talk to someone wherever we go, since they can not speak Japanese. Well, neither can I, but I guess it's good enough... ^_^
They will be here until August 7th. That time is approaching soon, so I hope to enjoy the time we have left together.
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