I may be an introvert, but I don't like feeling alone all the time.

When I entered into the warmth and light that is my home, I found my host mother waiting there for me, towel in hand. Naturally during my entire previous adventure I had been without an umbrella (all the more fun) and thus was quite drenched. I headed upstairs, toweled off and changed into dry clothing. After a brief supper from the good ol' Hokka ( Read more... )

No story today, just some random factiods that I have been uncovering since I came to Japan ( Read more... )

I just spend 5000Y (about 60$) on one t-shirt and a pair of shorts. I knew it would cost that much, but I had expected to get the whole uniform (pants, shorts, t-shirt and sweatshirt) for what I paid. On top of that the lady gave me big sizes because `they don`t come any smaller than medium`. I don`t care if the Japanese population is my size or ( Read more... )

The eerie glow of the lanterns followed me as I hiked towards the darkened shrine. I almost expected something to happen, like a Miyazaki movie. The whole scene was very reminiscent of the beginning of `Spirited Away ( Read more... )

For all of you who are wondering how I ended up in a castle, it started like this ( Read more... )

Picture this:

Me, alone in the pounding rain, during the blackest of nights, in an ancient Japanese style stone castle.

I love my life.

Hello everyone! This is just going to be a brief post as I am in Japan, and am supposed to be doing other things ( Read more... )

Well this is my last post until I get home from camp. Please don't comment on this one, I won't be here to read them.
I love you all and I'm sure that I will miss you too.
Have a great summer!
Farewell and may all your journey's be safe and sweet.

I just came back from shopping at west-ed (actually about an hour ago).
I HATE SHOPPING!!The mindless drivel of the mall bound adolescent combined with the diarrhea of mass culture that is the mall makes me want to vomit ( Read more... )