Watch as the USA Olympic swimming team listens to the announcement of team captains: Simone Emmanuel, Caeleb Dressel, Alllison Schmitt, and Ryan Murphy. 
If you look along the back wall, you will see yours truly standing.

With a captive audience of students and media, the USA Olympic Swim Team demonstrated their speed and expert technique. Team captains gave motivational speeches and answered questions. Later the team was given kukui nut leis, which symbolize light or enlightenment. Hopefully, the team learned how to minimize their weaknesses during their time in Hawaii.

Here I am, smiling ear to ear. So excited to be part of this team. When I started my studies to become a physical therapist, this was my end goal. 
Thanks to everyone who supported me and especially my family. I wouldn’t be here without you!

Summer in Tokyo is hot and humid.
Average Humidity in July: 78 - 83%
Average Temperature in July: 84 degrees F
Average Rain: 6.2 inches

Compare this to Chicago:
Average Humidity in July: 71%
Average Temperature in July: 84 degrees F
Average Rain: 3.4 inches

​You must get a router at the airport if you want to use your mobile phone. Tokyo uses different frequencies, so your US mobile phone will not work. You will need Google maps to navigate, so don't forget to pick this up at the airport. They will be next to impossible to find elsewhere.

Arigato Food Tours, Tea Ceremony, and bathing in an Onsen.