Flower Arrangement Lesson

I am told that there are 3 things that every Japanese woman must learn:

1. How to dress in a Kimono

2. How to host a proper Tea Ceremony

3. How to make Flower Arrangements

I started with number 3. I attended a class tonight with some other ladies from work on to how to make a St. Valentine's Day flower arrangement.

Yuri and her work in progress.

My completed arrangement!! Even with the language barrier, I still can get things done! I started with only a heart-shaped box and moist foam inside!

KG shows off her masterpiece.

The lesson is finished! The 5 ladies were the students, and the 2 men were the teachers.

They host these classes quite often around holidays. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the Christmas one and the New Year one, but I look forward to joining again in the future. This is one hobby that is a good speed for me!

Continuing with the Valentine's Day theme, I was invited (by one of the girls who thinks I'm a vegetable hater) to a FREE sneak preview of the American film "Valentine's Day" on Tuesday night! The only catch is I have to get out of work on time... How sweet would it be if I can see an American film in Japan before it's even out in theaters in the USA?! Keep your fingers crossed for me.