I am officially the worst blogger in history

It seems that I only ever feel compelled to blog when I feel something good has happened. This week in camp has been so exhausting (only 20 kids! next week we'll have around 25!!!)...and I just want to forget about everything. Today, however, has been something else entirely. We finished camp and worked on some posters for next week (Spy week) and after work I FINALLY got to try some Desi food! I chose a lovely Halal-Indian Restaurant on our way to the station. I had Saag Paneer and garlic nan, and it was AMAZING. It was definitely the best meal I have had in Japan by a looong shot (sad that it isn't even Japanese food!!). It was like a little taste of Kathmandu Kitchen in the heart of Shinagawa.
On the way home I visited a little shrine that is right across from the station. I did the entire process--washed my hands at the little dragon fountain, threw some loose change in, rang the bell, clapped twice, bowed and prayed. I prayed that I would have a better time in Japan than I have been having and prayed that I would be able to last the entire summer without being too homesick (also, did I mention there was a sweet Cat sitting in front of the temple--he was like a little watchman).
After that I went home, bought a cool summer dress and tried to hem it (it turned out to be way too long...I think I can only wear it as a house dress until I obtain a proper sewing machine). I will blog more later...right now I am trying to find out what I am doing this weekend. I may not get to go to Kyoto at all which makes me so depressed (my director would rather go to Hiroshima...but she is going to see a friend and I don't want to pay hundreds of dollars for tickets if I am not going to devote myself to the sights)...and my friends who were coming to Tokyo canceled...so at this point I have nothing to do! :( Hopefully someone will come through...my weekends are so precious, and I definitely want to go somewhere!!! I am uploading pictures now and will post them later (I promise).