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It's Been a Long Time
Today, I felt haunted by time. In my journal, I noted every meaningful instance of its symbols and ways that it defines my days here. Japanese punctuality and overtime. Time zones. Running late for work. Trai… -
Extra Crispy Christmas
Merry Christmas! I have the internet radio pumping out holiday tunes. I'm waiting for my family to appear on Skype, so I can unwrap my remaining gifts with them. I promised not to open them until then, well, some o… -
Stopping for a beer and appreciating the view
I finally caught up on my backlog of photos! Feast your eyes on Sports Day, Kyoto, and Kanazawa. Also, here's the new blog of a friend of mine here. Edit: Thanks. The photo link is fixed now and will take you … -
How Dare You Say Such a Thing to Me!
Here are some aerobic training/ English learning/ Self-defense instruction videos! They don't make any more sense to me than they do to you. These videos are being passed around among the JETs. They include a hilari… -
It wasn't funny at the time
This happened to me back in September. And I wrote about it elsewhere then. I thought you all might enjoy a chuckle at my expense. So, without further adieu, my rant on Japanese toilets: You got the traditional ones… -
Signs That You May Be in Japan
I just found an article online that tries to be much funnier than it actually is, but I can't argue with how true it is. It's a pretty good summary of some of the day-to-day differences between Japan and America. -
Body Language
I want to share stuff, but I don't know what to share. Any questions out there? Shortly before coming to Japan, I began paying close attention to body language, my own and that of others. Now, that I find myself in an… -
defining a good day for a teacher, actor, and gamer
A good day arrived and I had no clue. I had my last day teaching in Chinatown yesterday (for real this time!). One fifth grade girl made me a goodbye note in the middle of my last class. What more could a teacher ask … -
Attention Pulled in 5 Directions
Mike Tyson update: He wants to go Bollywood. I found out where in Japan I'm being placed. I'll be in Toyama prefecture. Never heard of it? Neither did I. Its surrounded by mountains on 3 sides and the other side is …
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