Down to a Whisper
Alas, my voice has nearly disappeared!! I have decided to assimilate to the Japanese culture and wear a cough mask. It is dreadfully...
Motivation Reset
Well after a shaky start to lessons last week, I finally feel back on my feet. I had a successful day of teaching on Friday, with four...
Let the Learning Begin!
So, today I had my first official lessons and it proved to be a very difficult morning. With the combination of my nerves and the...
A Westerner in an Eastern Country
Last weekend, I went to the circus in Takanagase (a 2 minute train ride from Okayama city). It was far better than I was expecting, with...
English Camp
Well, I have officially had my Japanese television debut! While on English camp, we had a camera crew filming some of the activities...
Summer Nenkyu and Excursions
This past week has been fairly busy for me. After Okayama Orientation I was given three days nenkyu (paid leave) for Japanese Obon. Obon...
Orientation and Kibiji Bike Trail
The past few days have been quite eventful. Monday and Tuesday I was in Okayama city for a two day orientation. It was great to finally...
Bike Riding and Typhoons
I’m feeling sad. Don’t ask why, because I wouldn’t be able to pinpoint what exactly. Perhaps it is a mixture of everything! And it is...
Cooking in Japan
Cooking in Japan has been interesting to say the least! Using foreign ingredients and even grocery shopping has been a challenge. Perhaps...
Some Proud Moments :)
I feel so proud of myself today! After touring and meeting the teachers at my school in Yakage, I decided to take a trip to the Soja City...
