gtl_yukimura | (no subject)

Back home! Well, technically, I got in Monday afternoon, but I needed to get back on Japan time.

And I got back just in time for my second round of exams. I have a meeting with a couple of my professors later today to show them the work I've done while I've been gone. I didn't fill as many sketchbooks as I did while in Paris, but it's still a good amount. The Poison Garden accounted for quite a bit of one. Thankfully I'll have some time after exams and before I leave for New York to finish a few landscape paintings. I've already completed some rough outlines, so once they're reviewed and I get approval, I'll be able to start on them.

I'm not that disappointed in my quarterfinal exit at Wimbledon. I didn't train as much on grass before the tournament as I did playing on clay before the French. I have a bit more time for hard court training before the US Open, so I think, depending on my draw, I should get to at least the quarterfinals again.

[Screened to Yanagi]
Speaking of New York, are you coming with me Renji? I'm looking at hotels already, so I'd like to know your plans.

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You were fantastic. Congratulations on making it as far as you did. You certainly have earned the rest until the next.

We would love to see some of your paintings if you would be willing to share.

Would you tell Yanagi I have earned rest? ;p He's a brutal trainer. Good, but brutal.

Of course! After I'm finished, I'd love to show you.

Ha! I would be glad to, if he is not allowing for it. With that said, all the best trainers are.

Wonderful. I'll look forward to it.