First day of Journey

February, 2018.

There is snow as far as the eye can see outside of the car. 

“You got here in the coldest season. But no worries, once you get over this time of the year, it’s gonna be fine! Hang in there!”

Chitose-san who is my grandma’s friend encouraged me from the back sheet.

“Thank you so much, yes I will hang in there!”
I couldn’t afford to say any other words.

The car got off the highway and ran near the destination.

My heart was pounding, and it was almost reached its peak.

Who is.. I wonder who my homestay mother is.
 What if she is a strict and scary person, what would I do...
What I’m gonna talk about? My introduction? 
I can’t remember that I prepared some phrases. I was in a panick.

“Hey there” 
Open the door and Chitose-san greeted my homestay mother.

What is “Hey there”? I thought.

I know “Hello” and “Hi” but I don’t know “Hey there”.

OMG, I felt like I got an English punch. 
But I felt Chitose-san looked cool.

I want to say “Hey there!” naturally someday.

“Hi nice to meet you.”
I greeted my homestay mother while being nervous.

I said goodbye to Chitose-san and Andrew who is her husband.

After they left, my homestay mother and I were there.

Her name is Tina.
She has a big voice and red hair, which is her charm point.

I was explained by Tina the rules of laundry and meal, but my mind wasn't in there.

I really wanted to get in my room and be alone because I got exhausted due to be nervous and anxious.

I lay down on my bed at night and I wondered what my big journey is going on.

I can here Tina’s big voice and something odd sounds from outside of my room even it’s already late at night.

Then, the first day of my journey was getting over while hearing a big sounds.

Is everything ok?
Can I get used to this new living environment?
 I slept while feeling anxiousness.