Expensive Water

when you go out drinking with your circle in japan, the bill is split evenly among everyone. it sort of one ups peer pressure, as it creates a sort of economic opportunity, in that you will almost certainly being paying for more or less than you consumed, and it's up to you to determine which side you will fall on. in any case, i don't think i will go again in the future.

other than that, i visited my college today and it seemed nice enough.

here is a video (mostly a sound clip) of semi outside of raul's house.