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Entries from April 2007

No, quip is not the same thing as quit

April 24th, 2007 · 1 Comment · Teaching

Yes, I’ve started teaching English. I’ve had some pretty interesting experiences, but I’m sure that as I go along, I’ll get better and this will get much easier. Teaching a grandmother and her granddaughter have been interesting, but today was great. I met with a woman in Ofuna and we each bought [...]

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So much to see in Tokyo

April 16th, 2007 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized

We just keep going back. We walked the city for about six solid hours. But don’t worry, we ate plenty of things to help keep our strength up. First we rode into Shibuya station. There is a very popular meeting place right next to Hachiko the dog. If [...]

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Do it.

April 16th, 2007 · No Comments · Engrish

As DJ and I were walking around Tokyo (I think we were in Harajuka), I came across this gem. I heart engrish so much.
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Another Day in Kamaura

April 12th, 2007 · No Comments · Uncategorized

DJ is on leave this week so yesterday we headed to Kamakura. Shara and I saw it together, but he hadn’t been there yet so I showed him around. We wandered the city for 5 1/2 hours. Whew! I just love the great Buddha. I took him in to [...]

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Spring has sprung

April 2nd, 2007 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized

It’s cherry blossom time! Everywhere you look there are cherry blossoms blooming. The weather was gorgeous yesterday. It was in the high 60’s and sunny and the base had all parking lots roped off and people were out and about enjoying the trees. I ran on base to grab some groceries [...]

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