Some things do change...

After 2.5 months of living in Japan, some things are bound to change. For instance:
1)  I have started to refer to 30C (86F) weather as "refreshing."  Really??  That's what happens when u get months of 35C (95F) weather...

2)  I have not worn a skirt nor dress in a month.  This, coming from someone who hadn't worn pants to work in over a year in the States!  Gettin' down and dirty in the lab doesn't mix well with breezy skirts.

3)  I have become *gasp* outdoorsy!
Exhibit A: REAL camping en route to the summit of Mt Ontake. No central air or brand new hot tub this time around!
THEN (my last "camping" experience):

NOW:

Exhibit B: Exploring the city via (drumroll please)...CYCLING!

What's that? You see my fav ramen place in the background?  Of course my motive was food driven. Not EVERYTHING can change, sheesh.