A formal introduction

This is my blog for my summer internship in Japan. I'm going to be teaching English in elementary and middle schools for Interac, as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT). I'm leaving on Monday, and I am super excited!
Preparations are coming along well, I just need to check my wardrobe to make sure it's suitable. Entering the Japanese business world is dangerous stuff, my friends. Appearance is a very important. I have to wear sleeves to my elbows, skirts to my knees, and nylons everyday. It's gonna be a hot summer. Eek.
I'm not sure yet where I'll be assigned. Some interns don't even find out until they get to Japan. I guess we'll see. 3 of the kids I know in the program are going to Chiba (near Tokyo), Sapporo (up north in Hokkaido), and Shikoku (the smallest of the 4 main islands). I put Hokkaido first on my list, and Osaka second, but it's really just where they'll take me, you know?
Alright. I solemnly promise to update this blog at least every few days. I'll be posting pictures and lots of exciting things to impress you all and make you jealous, so get excited, people!