I get asked a lot about what I do on the weekends here in Japan, simple I work. Most people at home do not understand this concept. Also the concept that I am working Christmas ( Read more... )

"George W. Bush and his wife, Laura sent out Christmas cards this year to 1.4 million of their closest friends"

Why do I find this amusing?

Well today I had training, on my day off no less, so I can teach two and three year olds. Joy! The training was funny, there always seems to be some amount of laughing when you have six adults in a room acting silly and seeing the funny side to most things ( Read more... )

Well, after reading all your advice and knowing the risks, I had dinner with guy who complimented my belly, last night after work. I am still very undecided by his motives, but I have come to the conclusion that even if he was interested a relationship of a sexual nature with a student is NOT going to happen. It is not worth the risk, personally or ( Read more... )

Here is a recent picture of me, it was taken yesterday in Kita Kamakura.


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It's 4:30 AM I can't sleep, I am confused and why can I smell burnt toast?

Last night ended with a rather nice dinner with me and my friend Dominic, I of course cooked what is fast becomming my signature dish here in Japan, Chicken in Miso Sauce. After dinner we popped over to Ito Yokado and got ice cream. Norgen Dazs does some nice ice cream and my favourite is the Green Tea and Kuromitsu Crispy Biscuit. We played ( Read more... )

Yes I know that should be Thank God It's Friday, but my weekend starts today. Yesterday at work was pretty easy, the highlight of my morning was three lessons in a row with the same student. They normally do not let that happen, but on Monday mornings I am the only one on and it is unavoidable. The student is a nice guy who works in a hotel here ( Read more... )

First up thanks for all the kind messages after my last post I am feeling somewhat better now and life continues. I am so looking forward to Tuesday and Wednesday so I can have two days off work. Nicola asked if me I would like to go to Kamakura on Wednesday. I have been wanting to go there as well but every time I plan to go other people always ( Read more... )

So last night was not a great night. The reason I came to Japan raised its ugly head again. I just wish it would go away, but when I least expect it, it pops up. Still I am glad I came. So last night I had a very restless night, part of it spent staring at ceiling, on the balcony having a cigarette with the cold concrete under foot letting me know ( Read more... )