We moved because of a sickness in the family. It was the right decision at the time, and it was my decision, so I'm in no position to complain!

EB really wants to stay in Japan with you forever? That is very romantic!  But isn't he homesick at all?  I can totally understand wanting to stay in Japan, but I'm sure I would also be very homesick. Its a terrible feeling to not be happy where you are.  I'm not happy where I am now. I can really sympathise with…

I'm getting a video game ad and an ad for a record by someone that looks like Pink but I guess isn't Pink.  And From Around the Web is telling me about a two headed lamb. I never saw Dexter's Laboratory.  What is it about?

Did you say you have to spend your school holiday CLEANING THE SCHOOL?  Claudia, I am thinking of writing an angry letter to your principal.  Will your friends at least be there with you so you can goof around a little?

You don't talk too much!  I like hearing about what you are doing, and I'm glad you have a dream for me to interpret!  Okay, I think the dream is because you are worrying about your upcoming trip home.  Long bus ride equals long plane ride.  And you are worried that you aren't the same person you were when you left. …

Yes, I love cadbury cream eggs.  That creamy yolk goop is so good!  Name brand Haysoos is totally the same as store brand, you just pay extra for the label!  Okay if Haysoos shows up now, this is going to make no sense!

Okay, I just watched this movie tonight and it is a lot of fun! Noel's review covers it nicely.

When you get home will you be apart from EB for a lot of those two weeks?  How do you think that will be?  Especially right after sitting together for a million hours on the plane. Do you think a break from each other for awhile would be a good thing?

I once saw The Creeps at the Creepman Centre in East Creepton. They were only doing songs from their new album "Creep" so we were caught totally off guard when for an encore they launched right into "Creep."

That is so exciting you are going to the states this summer!  Except for the plane ride.  Twice!  You and EB will be traveling together? How do you think you will feel when it comes time to return to Japan?  Will it be more difficult this time?

Poor Claudia, I wish I could think of something to cheer you up.  Have you been feeling homesick all this time or has it started again suddenly?  I know there is no cure for that except to keep busy.  But you need to keep busy with things that you really want to do.  What do you really REALLY want to do?  Is it…

That is so sweet of you to say, Claudia! I don't know what photos you mean, though. I'm always really nervous about the colour, I'm never very confident about how it turns out.  The next two might be in B&W just for a break.  I'm building the Georgina model right now! These long, high-waisted skirts are so difficult…

EB is so lucky to have you there to look after him.  Is he a good patient?  Some people like being fussed over and some people don't.

Oh, poor Claudia, I'm sorry. Don't worry about the cartoon, I'm sorry I've been going on about it while you've been having a difficult time. Was it about the tests?  I joke about not caring about school and grades and everything, but its only because I'm not in school anymore.  I know how much pressure you are under…

Having no plans is good!  Just relaxing and having a picnic under the cherry blossoms.  What sort of elaborate lunches does your cousin make?

I hope it warms up here soon, I'm sick of winter, too. How do you think EB will handle the summer heat?

My favourite character is Vizzini!  He's such a great little weasel!

Will you also be able to find crunchy shells at Jusco?  Is Jusco a supermarket?

How did EB think you had changed?  Was this the longest you had gone without talking to him?  Its good that you were so direct with him and told him exactly why you were mad. And its good he apologizes with Alforts!

Thank you Claudia!  I hope its at least interesting if not sensible!  I guess I shouldn't call it a cartoon anymore since its not drawn, I'm not sure what to call it.  Anyway, its going to sit for a few days before final corrections because I need a break from it.