Japanese girls, and the cheerfulness of older men.

So, these past few days have been very busy ones, so you'll have to forgive my lack of updates.

Tuesday was a holiday, so we had the day off. To take advantage of this, we celebrated my buddy Greg's 21st Birthday by having dinner Monday night, going to a pub, and then sitting by the river eating Mcdonalds and drinking some more Conbini bought alcohol.

It was a lot of fun. And we all went home kinda out of it. Though some more than others (Hehehehe).

Other than that though, the days have just been going by. Classes have been fine, no changes there.

Though today we did have our thankyou/welcome party for the Doshisha students who helped us out. We had some pretty good Domino's Pizza for dinner. Not bad Japan.

I saw Yuuko and Kayoko again. Ironically, Yuuko came up to me, rather than vice versa, which was a pleasant surprise. We ended up talking the entire night, and she was rather disappointed that I never mailed her about hanging out after our initial day of running around Takatsuki to save my life. That was kinda off-putting, and so I definitely plan on hanging out with her more very very soon. She's very charming, kinda, attractive, and pleasant to be around, so I'm excited to get the chance.

Lord knows I need something positive to happen to me on the relationship end. XD I only kid, but who knows what'll come of this. It's just nice to have confirmed another friendship.

This weekend I have absolutely no plans, but who knows what we'll all be doing this time.

Perhaps....ZOMG.

No idea where that was going. Ah well, sleepy timez for me. GOODNIGHT SAN DIEGO!

-E.

Japanese gardens, drawing, and rain.

So today was an entertaining rollercoaster ride of a day.

Japanese was once again quite easy, and we'll see about me and D getting moved up tomorrow or Friday.

I went with my gardening class to a cool Japanese garden near Doshisha, and we sketched out sections that we thought were interesting and brought up strange feelings in us.

I was actually kinda impressed with how not that crappy my drawings were, especially considering how unskilled I am when it comes to that sort of art.

After that, me and a few others went to Shijo, where after various not so great events, I ended up back at Takatsuki, with rain suddenly pouring down on my head.

The irony of it was of such quality, that I had to laugh despite the situation.

And thus, without an umbrella, I ended up at home, where I am now typing this entry.

I kinda feel like rocking out to some Gorillaz tonight...so ciao for now folks.


-E.

What I've been enjoying most about Japan.

Hey folks.

You know, it's both strange, and cool. A lot of people have told me that Japan is a place where you never feel like you have time to yourself, and yet I find it to be the complete opposite.

Whenever I'm on the train or in a large group of Japanese, I can feel both alone, and surrounded at the same time. People are so engaged in themselves and their friends, that it's so easy to just blend into the background and be unseen, even as a foreigner like myself.

Walking through Shoji in the evening really hammered that point in.

This whole nonsense about class placement is a bitch, but hopefully me and D will have it sorted out on Tuesday afternoon.

Tomorrow morning me and the host mom leave for Wakayama, her home town. I'll be there till sometime Monday. I'm definitely looking forward to it, though I doubt I'll be able to update while I'm there.

Anyways all, I love you like I love cake. Which means, sometimes, but not always. =p


-E.

Japanese men are very very strange.

Howdy folks.


So today, I'm standing on the train coming back from Kyoto Station, and there's this fairly stylish younger guy sitting in front of me. Of course, he has one of those man purses that seem oh so popular here, and a variety of odd things within.


The strangest of which is a small mirror with which he can check his makeup and his hair.

And guess what he did? He checked his make up and his hair, making sure everything was in order. I'm clearly bias because I'm an American, but nonetheless I found it strange for a Japanese guy to check his hair and makeup via a small mirror. Something about it just didn't float right in my head.

I suppose a lot of things are like that here though.

Take Japanese toilets. They. Are. Fucking. Crazy.

I knew they were wild even when I was a kid, but I guess it doesn't sink in just how crazy they are till you use one, and promptly become frightened by the strange noises and features it forces on you.

Would you like a high-pressure lazer water with your bathroom exploits?

Third day of classes was a hoot. Turns out my Gardening class meets only on Fridays. So Tuesday and Wednesday, I'm only going to have one class in the morning. VICTORY.

Tomorrow is the beginning of placement stuff, so wish me luck. I should be ok though.

Alright you slimy vixens, please, feel free to comment and tell me about what you're up to. I'd love to hear from you. And if you have any questions about life in Japan, send me a line. I'd be happy to answer. Maybe. If I can. Hehehe.

Stay frosty folks!


-E.

Delicious grapes, and the beginning of the school year.

Holy crap, if I only have two-ish classes everyday, I might die of overexertion (End Exaggeration).

Seriously, two classes a day is insanity. Like, compared to Middlebury this is a very pleasant nine month vacation. It's fantastic.

Classes were fine today, and Ogawa-sensei's class was very Ogawa-esque...we went off topic way too many times. And it was pretty awesome.


Me, Adrienne and Kelly went to go get Adrienne a phone, and succeeded valiantly. Next is Kelly, and then on Wednesday all the scrubs will have their own phones so we'll finally be able to communicate. This will make hanging out a LOT more simpler.

Tomorrow we're all gonna go out and hang with the Takayanagi, and I'll be having dinner with Tom probably before that.

Tanoshimishitekudasai. Mutha sucka!


-E.

Damn son. Damn.

So today, me and Nestor decided to pay a visit to Toji temple.

By accident of course. Our original goal was the local book off, which essentially is a gamestop that only sells used games. Oh, and CDs, DVDs, books, and a helluva lot of manga.


All used, all for cheap. It's pretty awesome.

And low and behold, on the way there, we stumbled across Toji in awe, and began to take pictures like retarded tourists.

We also saw a pretty awesome black jazz player in Mcdonalds, but that's a story for another day young ones.

I'm tired and classes start tomorrow, so for now, PEACE.


-E.

Heyo fools! Posting from the house of my family yo!

What up playa hatas?

Checking in again to alert you of some new awesome details about my life as we know it for the next nine months.

Well, I met my host family today, and moved in. Right now, my bags are kind of sprawled out on my bed (there is no way I have the energy to unpack right now. No. Fucking. Way). And my host dad just came in to give me a random bottle of water. Which was quickly followed up by my host mom giving me a thing of us to put under my pillow.

Seriously, these people are so ridiculously nice.

I'm starting to feel a little bit more like a legitimate citizen of this country now. Yesterday I hung out with two really cute girls from Doshisha who showed me around Osaka, and helped me get my alien registration stuff. They also helped me get my cell phone, which was really, really nice of them. One of the girls, Yuko, was especially cool. I'm glad I got her number at the end of the day.

Today, me and Erin also got the number of this really cool girl who showed us around campus. Hopefully, I can continue this string of collecting Japanese friends. Hahaha.

I've also met some cool American kids too. Especially Adrienne and Kelly. They're really chill, and I know I'll get to know them better this year. I really would like to. =)

I've taken a shit ton of pictures, and I promise that I'll have them up this weekend. Hell. I might upload some now if I have time.

I also saw two black guys today. Damn I wish I took a picture.

Alright fool bags, I'll try and update as often as possible with strange anecdotes and the like. I'm sure I'll have plenty.

Yay for highspeed internet! =p!!!!

Goodnight jackasses, till next time. =)

-E.

First post from Japan son!

Yｏ folks. Welcome to Super Happy Fun Time Network.

Well...I couldn`t think of a better name for the blog, but you`ll have to get over it me thinks। Damn, typing on a Japanese keyboard is needlessly complicated. I don`t see myself using them very often in the near future.

Uh...so I`m writing this from the University computer lab. I`m not gonna lie, JAPAN is pretty neat. Minor footnote, but I bought my first legal can of beer yesterday, and it was remarkable. It doesn`t seem like a huge deal, but damn son, FREEDOM YO।

I`ve been taking a ton of pictures, so at some point when I have internet again I`ll be sure point when I have internet again I`ll be sure to upload them here। No worries, I plan on keeping you folks update wit teh worldz.


STAY FROSTY YO!