Archive for October, 2007

Oct 18 2007

I’m Loving It

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Last time I lived in Japan on the Japan Adventure Program, my friend Mike used to keep tally on a whiteboard of Him VS Japan. Whenever one got the better of the other he’d add a tick mark. Get owned by the konbini clerk because you don’t understand that she’s asking to throw your burger into the microwave? Point, Japan. Remind the prick working behind the counter at RIGHT-ON that you speak Japanese and would like a point card like everyone else? Point, Mike. Think your train is stopped to change tracks when actually it’s getting ready to head back to your departure point? Well played Japan.

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Oct 03 2007

We’re Big in Japan

Published by DrSenbei under Uncategorized

I’ve always been a little akward and a late bloomer as a result.
When the other 1st graders were crusing around on their three speeds I didn’t learn how to ride a bike until the latter part of myElementary days. I didn’t have my license until the day I turned 18. Itried skateboarding for the first time this summer and nearly brokemyself (which hurts more-thegritty asaphalt or the biting laughter of children?). Similarly, I havefinally realized my dream of playing in a crappy High School rock band,albeit 6 years after the fact.

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