Work has started and my life has been turned upside down by the change in schedule. I feel like I’m relearning how I did my job in some ways. For example I forgot what time I usually leave the house for each of my five schools. That leads me to playing it safe… and making [...]
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Tide Change
Posted on 16 July 2009.
Today is exciting – it’s Ken’s first day of work. He found a job at a smaller game development company. He likes the size because he’ll be able to do all sorts of things (3D, background, character design and what have you) without being pigeonholed into one category. This marks a big change for us. [...]
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Observed
Posted on 19 June 2009.
I teach English in Japanese elementary schools but I’m not directly hired by the schools. I actually work for a contracting company that takes care of things like schedules, communication with the school boards, visas, and the like. They also provide training and observe one of my classes once a year. That was this week. [...]
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An Unexpected Spy
Posted on 20 April 2009.
Today someone from my company came to observe one of my classes. I wasn’t told he was coming but he picked a really good school and a really good day so it was awesome. He seemed to like the lesson so I was glad. The teachers kept on telling him how much they like me [...]
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Relearning Learning
Posted on 14 April 2009.
Okay, so it turns out I’m a really good blogger when I’m home all day. Working, especially just starting with a new job… it’s a whole ‘nother animal. I’ve already planned my lessons for tomorrow so I’ll give you a taste of what I’ve been doing. Before I get going I want to say that [...]
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Training
Posted on 24 March 2009.
This week I’m training for my new job–Assistant Language Teacher or ALT. It can vary greatly from grade to grade and school to school, but basically I’ll be teaching English with the help of a native Japanese teacher. I’m slated to work in elementary schools but don’t know any particulars beyond that yet. Training is [...]
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To NYC and Back for $26
Posted on 22 February 2009.
Photo by jrkester. It would be nice if I could get to New York City and back for so little money but alas, Amtrak is much more expensive than that. A little envelope filled with paperwork makes the trip for that discount fare though. And my, the paperwork. The most important piece is a Certificate [...]
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Good News
Posted on 16 February 2009.
My visa paperwork is on the way! They even FedEx-ed it from Tokyo. Roughtly 48 hours door to door… how crazy is that? But something even more mind bending: It arrived in Alaska before it was even picked up. The international date line rocks. ^_^
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Rock Star Therapist Baristas
Posted on 29 December 2008.
The New York Times has a story about how some coffee shops in Portland are trying to distinguish themselves from the pack. One place even asks numerous essay questions on its application. The thing that caught my eye, though, was this quote: The best baristas are chefs, rock stars, baby sitters, comedians, bartenders and therapists [...]
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For the Dearly Caffeinated
Posted on 25 December 2008.
I can’t help myself. For all those that go to Starbucks, here’s Kristen Chenoweth singing the great Taylor, the Latte Boy: And for all who work at Starbucks, here’s Ben Hensley with Taylor’s Response: I enjoy these more than I probably should.
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