Sven's Leaving Party

Living in Japan can be hard at times, so we have all bonded together sharing the same common experiences, going through the same ups and downs. Having to say goodbye to one of our own is difficult to say the least- it was the beginning of the disbandment of NUPACE Class of Autumn 2004.

About twenty members of NUPACE went to a nomihodai, which is an all-you-can-drink venue. I wasnt exactly looking forward to a farewell party for Sven since I'd much prefer to pretend that he is staying, and having to be merry and celebrate his departure seems a little odd. But, it turned out to be a lot of fun as the jugs of beers and various alcoholic beverages soothed our sorrows. We were so raucous, being heard all around the restaurant despite having our own partitioned room.

Silly DJ made Sven do his speech while I was making a visit to the loo so I missed half of it, a fact which Sven didnt let me forget. Ooops. I made it up to him by starting off our leaving messages to the Swede who we've all become so fond of.