A Much Delayed Post

Hi, know I made promises of keeping this blog alive and here I am over two months into my Japanese life and I've only posted twice. My life here is a lot busier than I had expected and time goes by so dang fast. I work around eleven hours everyday, Tuesday through Saturday, I get home around 11:30 and wake up at 9:30 so I don't have much time to myself during the week. My weekends are filled with attempted adventures and resting in anticipation for the week of work. Who knew that chasing kids around all day could be so much work? -_- So a big old sorry to those of you -cough- everyone -cough- that I haven't kept in contact with like I should have. The time difference isn't helping, I can tell you that much!

On the bright side I have had some adventures in the last two months. I've been to Kyoto, Osaka, and Hamamatsu a few times. I've made friends, been to new places, and I've even seen a whale shark (will post pics later)! Sorry that this post isn't something awesome and amazing, I just needed to break the silence so that I can begin posting again ^ ^;;; Taking requests for conversation topics......

In Japan!

I apologize for taking so long to post something. I know that I said I would post something at least once a week to my friends and family, but I guess that was a lie ^ ^;; 

Getting internet while in my current living situation is kinda difficult. At the internet cafe you have to use their computers and they say that my mom’s e-mail doesn’t exist..... so I have to stand outside of my room on the balcony and hold my laptop precariously with one hand and type with the other - will take picture of it later -.

Ok since this is my first “real” post I think that I need to post some pictures that are representative of my journey so far.

Goodbye pictures:

Ok so these aren’t of everybody I said goodbye too, but in my defense I only had a week to leave and had other things on my mind besides documenting everything I did, like whether or not I was technically legal to work in Japan or not.... ^ ^;;; heh heh heh. If anyone has any goodbye pictures, they should share them with me!

Shinkansen pictures:

These are of my train ride from the Osaka airport to Okayama. First impressions were made and awesomeness ensued.

Yay dorm pictures:

During my training, I was/still am housed in a dorm situation. See the balcony, that is were I get my not so great stoled internets.

Happy coke:

Need I say more?

1st real day in Japan:

花見 (sakurami, sakura viewing). Everyone stared at us!!!! Ten 外国人(gaikokujin, foreigners) walking around, we were invading Japan!! Some people waved and yelled out hello to us, lulz. It’s interesting to have your very existence be a novelty to people.

Okayama Castle. Apparently the real castle burnt down in the 1600s...? So, they built this one in it’s place as a tourist attraction??? Lol, it combines things like ancient Japanese masonry and modern convinces, such as elevators and souvenir shops. There was a lot of Momotaro stuff, apparently the story is strongly associated with this area.

Me being AWESOME!!!

Oh did I forget to mention you could dress up like a geisha?

At least they still had a piece of the old castle, lol. Poor little fish demon....

Ok, so the Japanese lady on the right was literally the funniest person evAR! Will tell the whole story later. I’m getting really tired and start up training round two tomorrow.


To come: craziness, takoyaki making, and karaoke

Six Days and Counting

So... today I got six e-mails from the Organization. Apparently I must buy a whole new wardrobe and NEVAR EVAR own any linen clothing items because they are messy...... -cough- just bought a white linen Michael Kors dress and will wear it anyways -cough- >.>

I feel completely overwhelmed. I have a million things to buy/pack, read, and just do! Good thing I had Emily and Megan to go shopping with and make sure I wasn't home alone tonight.