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Yuletide
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Hey guys!
Now that my computer has recovered from melting (yes, literally melting), I will try to be around more often!
One of my first actions on my repaired computer was to check aramatheydidnt to catch up on my gossip, only to see this entry on sex in Japan, and it really weirded me out. All of what she said is obviously true in her experience, but to me and to ( Read more... ) -
About the name "Jin"...
You all know how to pronounce "konnichiwa" in Japanese, right?
Kon-knee-chee-wa
The "i" letter stands for the sound "ee." Naturally, this system of pronunciation carries over into other words, which leads me to....
PSA: Jin is pronounced "jean/gene," not as "gin."
I promise.
If you really need more assurance, check out the 45 second mark of this clip.
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So now that I am home from Japan and can actually access the internet on a regular basis, I'll try posting some entries I wrote!
Five Ways Japan Taught Me Not to Ask1 ( Read more... ) -
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Five Misc. Things I've Learned From Japan
1. It's the little things that count
The Scene: You, a poor American, have just bought a packaged salad from the store, which contains a little packet of dressing. You tear open the top of the rectangular packet and dressing squirts out all over your fingers. You manage to get some out onto your salad, but ( Read more... ) -
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FIVE THINGS I HAVE LEARNED FROM JAPAN
1. While drunk, all behavior is socially acceptable.
This includes:- Men peeing on parked vehicles
- Men peeing into rivers
- Men peeing on street corners
- Hitting on foreign girls on subways
- Hitting ( Read more... )
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September!
I've been so lazy about posting that I'm just going to mash a whole bunch of things into one big, long, huge post! I'll try for chronological order, but no promises.
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Hey everyone! How are you? <3
By popular demand (i.e. my mother's demand), here is another entry! Since my internet access at home disappeared, thanks to my neighbor during off his/her wireless, it's been hard to find time to post. I'll try to be better about it in the future!
Last week my history class went on a mini-field trip to look at a temple ( Read more... )
