Gustavo
Kinser Elementary School
Hi, I’m Gustavo, and I am not a military child, but I live in Okinawa, Japan. I go to a military school called Kinser Elementary School, where my mom works. The school is ginormous! Being in a military school is fun sometimes, but it can also be hard. Living in Okinawa is interesting and fun because I get to learn about Japanese culture, try new foods, learn how to speak Japanese, make new friends, and visit cool places. I love being in Okinawa, it's so much fun! I love Japanese food. It is so delicious! For example, I love ramen, steak, dumplings, and vegetable rolls. My favorite Okinawan food is ramen. It is so good! I love the soup, the noodles, and the vegetables. One of my favorite places to eat ramen is Kirikia. The ingredients used to make ramen are soup, noodles, and vegetables. It is so yummy and delicious! I also love the desserts in Okinawa. For example, I like ice cream, crepes, fish shaped waffles, waffles, mochi, and rice cakes. They are so good and sweet! I have a teacher named Ms. Crawford, and she is so much fun! She is very groovy and gives us fun activities. She even makes us laugh. When she does, I giggle and laugh so much! Sometimes it can be hard living in Okinawa. I moved to Okinawa from Texas. When I had to leave Texas, I felt really sad. I had so many friends and family there. My mom’s friend Carina is there too. She is like family. She has two French bulldogs, and they are so cute and playful! Another place I miss is Puerto Rico, where my grandparents and my friend Rey live. I also have one family member in Maryland. Living in Okinawa is fun but can also be sad sometimes. But I’m still going to enjoy my time in Okinawa!