Shalom, this is Froggie, or Kodaiko, 2 years and 8(8 + 8 + 5) + 6 days old.  Today Professor Naomi permanently went back to Japan.  She is my punkest mentor.  I don’t mean to be arrogant, but I must admit that I am a genius of fruitology.  But, BUT, I could never have exercised my talent as a gifted child on fruits without her guidance.  You know, I’m only 2 years old!  I’m too little and gentle to be left alone!  I still need the help from my advisor!  She’s not there in Room 425 of Studio 5 anymore?  Where should I go when I fight with my parents?  No, I don’t want to believe that! …Sigh… This is the tuffest experience I have ever had in my 2-year-life.  Truly tuff.  Tears keep filling my eyes.

  Well….. But I am mature enough.  I understand that she needs her family too, as much as I need my family.  She looked so happy and relieved with Kenji!  So, I will try to hold back from crying.  And, AND, I can always visit her in Tokyo.

Professor Naomi, I am forever your student even if you are in Japan.  Now my heart is overwhelmed with gratitude.  But, BUT, I have yet to finish my paper on Babylonian fruits!  And, AND, I will write my second research paper for you!   I still need you, and you still have to teach me!  Let’s use Skype!  Keekeekee.  Until I see you in person, please pace yourself and enjoy your new life in U of Tokyo, where I grew up and established the fruits business!

I miss you much, Professor Naomi.  We all Punk Family miss you much.

Fruitiest love,

-FG

P.S.  I will write about my Sonoma trip with Prof. Naomi soon!