Monthly Archives: December 2003
SF Road Trippin
Don’t ask me how, but I am traveling in N. Cal. with 4 family members, a family member’s GF, and a dog. No one has gone crazy because we took 2 cars (this method is highly recommended!) and rotate its occupants frequently. Today we visited Monterey Bay Aquarium, and it was bigger abd better than … Continue reading
Omen Update
I just stepped out the door to find myself in the middle of a raging blizzard, under a fluffy, cloudy blue sky. The road out front has become a slick, dangerous white line, but it is leading me home. A little more than one day to go…
Tremors
An earthquake just hit me right now. It was small and only rattled the house for about 10 seconds, and if I was asleep I would have never known. I will take it as a good omen (hahaha, we shall see!). Less than 2 days until I leave Japan… California, warm weather, and possibly more … Continue reading
At The Windmill
Yesterday I went to visit the windmill at Ubuyama Bokujo (Farm) after work. The windmill stands alone, humming and whining in the wind, and becons people from all over Japan to drive up our country roads into my slice of BFE. When I tell people that I live in Ubuyama, I am always surprised to … Continue reading
The Hoikuen Experience
I love teaching at hoikuen, especially during the holidays. All three that I visit are completely different in regards to individuals, groups, teachers, learning environment, kyushoku (school lunch), etc… Today I went to Ubuyama hoikuen, after not coming for the two previous weeks (they were practicing for their Christmas-kai, a sort of Christmas festival unique … Continue reading
Filter
It really sucks having a broken keitai camera. Just last Saturday, I found a baby doll named “Po Po”, and also some super funky old school japanese B movie ninja/samurai/detective posters. It was frusterating not to be able to document them. I think that I will either change over to AU or try and cash … Continue reading
Jeep Willys (of the 1944 vintage, I believe)
The good ‘ol G.I. Joe standard. Remember, knowing is half the battle!
Hmmm… Beer? Sake? No, I’ve got it! How about some…
Mmmmm, it does go well with the chicken! Delicious again Peter.