maybe you don't know, but in Germany we say "Christmas time is full of
surprises". Especially the time before Christmas. Yesterday for example, we
could welcome 3 female students from Aizu University. That's a kind of new
thing. So I hope for Eyes Japan, that more female power comes in:-)

Another nice surprise: During and after yesterday's meeting we could fill
our empty stomaches with Christmas cookies and Birthday cake. Very oichi!!!
I love these days.

Kathrin