Confused Giggling Aikido

My life is completely confusing to me. My work schedule would seem straight forward: I go to Arao Junior High #1 every day but Wednesday, on which day I go to an elementary school. That part, I've got down. It's the further details that elude me. The number of classes that I teach per day is three to six, starting at a different time every day. The grade level varies from 7th-9th in the junior high, and 1st-6th in the elementary, so the student's knowledge varies from class to class. The teachers' English-speaking abilities are different from class to class, too. Not one teacher here is even close to fluent.
When I find myself confused, I may go to recess to get my mind off it. Unfortunately, I spent all of recess yesterday not understanding the rules to some sort of dodgeball frisbee. Or I go to a traditional class, like Japanese calligraphy, where I am gratefully accepted as a student, but my writing looks like children's hand-painting. Music class sounds like fun--anybody know the Japanese composer Kusaku Yamada? I guess I am learning!
But, the best part about the job is still the kids. They are quirky and funny, in a giggly, overly cute sort of way. Some of them are extremely smart and creative, and they all work very hard when they are focused, without exception.
Last night I finally went to Honda Sensei's Aikido class in Kumamoto. It was a wonderful experience, with many older Japanese yudansha present. Quite an energetic, intense class, as is Honda Sensei himself. I will be attending again(the fee is only about $20 a month). This Sunday, however, there is a special seminar with Suganuma Sensei(9th? dan from Fukuoka, north of me) for free!! I know at least one of you knows of him. For those who are interested who don't, check out
http://shoheijuku.tripod.com/