Published on
July 25, 2004 in
Senmaya.
It’s official. I received my new contract today. It’s goes from July 28th to July 27th 2005. That also means that my first year anniversary in Japan is happening this week. I can’t believe it’s been one year already. I’ll have to have a party to celebrate this.
Also, I’ve developed a serious case of potteritis. It’s a bad bad illness where you end up reading all five of the Harry Potter Novels in succession. I’ve read more than 2000 pages in three days and my back hurts, I haven’t eaten and I’m always tired. I can’t wait to get through this illness. It ends when you’ve completed reading the series, or at least until the least book. I hope this illness won’t hit me for many years to come. Cheers!
One final word. For those who have seen my picture recently; no, I’m not dying. I’ve just lost a lot of weight. And I bet you though I was big boned. Haw! I was fat!
I hate rain! I was supposed to go to the prefectural koshien* baseball qualifying tournament on Saturday, and it was cancelled due to rain. Though, no one bothered to call me and let me know, so I ended up waiting for the return bus for three hours, in the rain. Though, 5 minutes before the bus came, a nice man picked me up and gave me a lift back to Senmaya. I found out he used to be a former high school teacher at Fujisawa High School(The school I was at for the baseball game.) If it’s one thing I can depend on in Japan, it’s the kindness of strangers. Though, I’m not sure if it’s a forced kindness or genuine. Either way, I’ll take it. I did find out that when my team did play they crushed their opponents 10-0. Not too shabby. But they still have to win 5 more games. All of them elimination games.
Other than that it’s been a slow week. School is done for a month(summer holidays), so I’m spending my time in the office now instead. I plan on taking some holidays at some point, I’m just not sure when I should take them. I was thinking of going to Hokkaido, but they recommend a car for that. Speaking of cars, did you know that if you get a speeding ticket in Japan, you have to apologize to you office, your boss and your town. In my opinion, a speeding ticket is between me and the court I have to pay it to. I don’t think I’d ever get one, but it just shows that Japan is still a country that rules by shame. I guess North America would be the opposite(after all, we have no shame.) No wonder the suicide rate in this country is still so high. But I guess that’s a cultural difference I have had to adjust to.
*For those of you who don’t know, Koshien is The National high school baseball tournament. I’d say it’s even more popular than pro ball here.
Published on
July 13, 2004 in
Senmaya.
I just ordered the 5th Harry Potter Book from Amazon Japan. I know it’s been a year since it came out, but I haven’t had much time to read. I’m about to change that now. Don’t spoil it for me!! Just saw prisoner of Azkaban and I must admit, it was the best movie so far.
For all my Japanese Students: I recommend reading Harry Potter. The level of English is easy and if you have questions, you can always ask me.
Published on
July 11, 2004 in
Senmaya.
Hey Folks! How’s life? Summer is here in Japan, and I’m not used to 40 degree days. It wouldn’t be so bad if it weren’t for the 60-80% humidity that comes along with it. Work is okay. I’ve also agreed to play the Taiko drums during the Senmaya Festival next month. This means daily practices for the next few weeks. I don’t mind. It should be a ton of fun.
In other news, my friend Sarah is headed back to England next month. Her time on JET is done. It reminds me that living in Japan is not going to last forever. In fact, at the end of this month, I will be celebrating my first year anniversary in Japan. And since a JET participant can only stay three years, I’ve only got two left. I miss everyone back in Edmonton, and I also miss my family(currently living in the US). At the same time, I’ve been trying to carve out a life for myself here. I know it’s fleeting. It will all end soon. I haven’t decided where I will go when it’s all over. But I’ve still got some time to think about that. I still consider Edmonton to be a great place to live. Given the cheap prices for houses. Though I will ultimately go where the job are. I will have some big questions to answer, that is for certain.
Thanks again Sylvia for your Dental Advice. I will try out the things that you suggest. I’m getting my teeth attended to at the moment. I’d like to have them in my mouth when I’m 50. Until they can grow me new teeth at least.
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