I'm feeling a bit out of sorts at the moment. I had a "moment" yesterday where everything just caught up to me I felt overwhelmed. I hate admitting I need help, but I do. I think I'm going to seek out and employment counselor or a place that can help me with my cover letters and resumes. It's tough doing this alone without anybody to give me ( Read more... )

Since returning home after the massive earthquake in Japan, I've got a newfound sense of motivation to stay in Canada. The earthquake and radiation fear shook me more than I thought and I realized I didn't want to die in a place where I didn't feel I was at my best. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy teaching, but it wasn't leaving me feeling very ( Read more... )

I visited Mariko in Hachinohe over the weekend and had a good time. We went to karaoke for 3 and half hours...sooo much fun!! It was so good to just hang out with a friend and talk about movies, music, books, teaching and other peeps. Even though it was only overnight, I still felt like I was on vacation...Yay!! If I get the job in Fukuoka, she'll ( Read more... )

Well, I finally have my 2 day weekend back after working 6 days a week for the last 2 weeks. I can't even say I worked overtime because our company is not paying overtime anymore, but giving days in lieu instead. So, my days in lieu are for Golden Week. They're only "giving" us 3 days off for GW this year. It's so sucky ( Read more... )

Wow!! This week went by fast. We were supposed to have Nova training on Thursday, but there was a bad storm and trains were cancelled from Sapporo to Hakodate. Now the training is next Thursday. Should be fun!! We're also getting another Nova teacher next week. After she comes we won't get anymore teachers from Sapporo. Then Chris and I have to ( Read more... )

Well, it's been quite a while since I've written anything. I guess my main concern right now is with work and how the merger between EC and Nova is going to play out. Our sign changed Saturday night. Weird! I wonder when Nova students are going to start coming to EC and how it's all going to work. I'm also maybe going to Sapporo for a yearly ( Read more... )

Well, I emailed my boss to let him know that if they can't let me go home for Christmas then I'll have to quit and go home in early December. It felt really good and gave me a sense of relief. I've sort of made peace with my choices. If I go home that's great, if I stay that's great too. I'm ok either way. It's a great feeling, like a big weight ( Read more... )

I had a pretty good weekend. On Saturday night Casey, Tomoko and I went to Bagus for some drinks. I met a guy who wants to practice English with me. He's going back to San Francisco in a couple of months. We exchanged phone numbers, but not sure if I'm gonna call him. He's cute, but has a girlfriend in San Fran ( Read more... )

It's a beautiful day here today and I think I might go down to the bay area and wander around and take some pics. I love it down there and have been telling myself that I need to go there more often ( Read more... )

It's mah jong night and Casey, Ben, Dan and Tomoko are sitting around my table while I'm on the computer. I should be studying or reading, but I'm on here. I'm feeling less stressed lately at work and as a result am having more fun. I called my boss today and told him I wanted to stay another 6 months after my contract ends, but I had to go home ( Read more... )