The ramblings and aspirations of a thirty-something father, navigating through the gauntlet of life, a teaching career, fatherhood, pop culture, moving abroad, and planning for the future of a family. A personal story of reflection on the past, questions about the present, and hope for the future.
Friday, May 27, 2005
new photos posted!
many things have been going on. i didnt go to sumo, i went to nikko, i went to the shrine dedicated to the war dead (which shows an interesting view of history). i am not writing much today. sorry folks. Enjoy the photos. there are many many more, but they are pretty random. i might post them later.
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
News
Boy o boy do i have so many things to talk about. In the past few weeks i have acquired a private student, bought my ticket home and traveled once again to the wonderful world of nikko.
To start... a few weeks back one of my students approached me and asked if i could be his his private teacher. first off, this isnt legal within the network of my company, i am not supposed to consort with students about even casual matters, so stealing them away is a big no no. but, the money is good, both for me and the student. he saves a truckload and i work an extra hour after my normal shift. ot a bad deal.
I also bought my tickt home. I depart tokyo on july 7th at 1230 and arrive at 930. 3 hours earlier. so i gain a few hours. go figure. Its always ice to land in your own country, three hours before you acyually leave. hmmm. My plan for the time in the states is as folows... I will spend a few days will my family, leaving the ights available to my friends. If the ave has her second birthday paqrty then i will attend on either friday or saturday. but sunday... i depart on a wekk long cruise with the fam. i get back sunday night, and will leave again for tokyo on wednesday. I truly hope that i can see most of you in the few days that i have, if not then its daijyobu.
and finally... i travelled back to nikko last weekend. i somehow secured fridays and saturdays off, which gives me the benefit of traveling with kiyoe and my flatmates more often. so kiyoe and i went. she had never been there, even though she is japanese. i was able to see the famous bridge that had been under construction for the last 8 years, and jut reopened two weeks ago. i didnt see it back in november. We also saw a beautiful waterfall, ate at a great yakitori place, and hiked a bit.
the next adventure will be sumo on friday and the famous sanja festivl on saturday. pictures from nikko and sumo will soon follow.
take care all, and look forward to july.
I will return.
To start... a few weeks back one of my students approached me and asked if i could be his his private teacher. first off, this isnt legal within the network of my company, i am not supposed to consort with students about even casual matters, so stealing them away is a big no no. but, the money is good, both for me and the student. he saves a truckload and i work an extra hour after my normal shift. ot a bad deal.
I also bought my tickt home. I depart tokyo on july 7th at 1230 and arrive at 930. 3 hours earlier. so i gain a few hours. go figure. Its always ice to land in your own country, three hours before you acyually leave. hmmm. My plan for the time in the states is as folows... I will spend a few days will my family, leaving the ights available to my friends. If the ave has her second birthday paqrty then i will attend on either friday or saturday. but sunday... i depart on a wekk long cruise with the fam. i get back sunday night, and will leave again for tokyo on wednesday. I truly hope that i can see most of you in the few days that i have, if not then its daijyobu.
and finally... i travelled back to nikko last weekend. i somehow secured fridays and saturdays off, which gives me the benefit of traveling with kiyoe and my flatmates more often. so kiyoe and i went. she had never been there, even though she is japanese. i was able to see the famous bridge that had been under construction for the last 8 years, and jut reopened two weeks ago. i didnt see it back in november. We also saw a beautiful waterfall, ate at a great yakitori place, and hiked a bit.
the next adventure will be sumo on friday and the famous sanja festivl on saturday. pictures from nikko and sumo will soon follow.
take care all, and look forward to july.
I will return.
Sunday, May 08, 2005
I am moving
Blah blah blah avsirhjqwerieiwjnrfvljanef i had too many nomi hodais tonight. one of my favorite coworkers, paul is leaving in three days. he is a kiwi, likes good music and is an all around good guy. so now i am slightly inebriated. we did a two hour nomi hodai at an izakaya then went to karaoke for a beter deal of 2 hours all you can sing and drink for 1500. you do the math.
in three months i wil be moving. i will give addres details later but for now you can see a photo of my apartment on www.rentintokyo.com my new house is the shimokitazawa house. the area is rockin and i am excited. ok time for bed. the two week sumo tourney started this week so look for possible photo updates.
And to ease all of your minds I am fine and i havent drank in over a week. I am also not eating fast foood this month, since its convenience and close proximity to my office make it veery attractive and easy.
in three months i wil be moving. i will give addres details later but for now you can see a photo of my apartment on www.rentintokyo.com my new house is the shimokitazawa house. the area is rockin and i am excited. ok time for bed. the two week sumo tourney started this week so look for possible photo updates.
And to ease all of your minds I am fine and i havent drank in over a week. I am also not eating fast foood this month, since its convenience and close proximity to my office make it veery attractive and easy.
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