Settling in

I'm becoming more and more able to understand what my host family is saying to me. My main problem is not being able to answer any questions. I unpacked today and registered for classes then took a long nap. Jet Lag is really really really kicking my ass. My host family is soo cute. I got my cell phone yesterday so today while I was asleep, Masao and Machi (host dad and mom) went and got new phones of their own. I also found out that Masao had cancer 6 years ago. I'm told he is doing better now and is totally healthy. They attribute that in part to him eating Natto. They asked me if I would try it and I said yes. I also got to help cook tempura for dinner tonight. I did an ok job but Machi said that whenever I don't have something else planned I can help cook dinner so that I can learn how to cook Japanese food. I also saw something for tempura that you don't see state side, or at least I don't. Grated daikon mixed with a sweet or spicy or both type of soy sauce. It actually makes the tempura taste even better.