Japanese Me

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.  [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

I love Japan but it irks me sometimes.  Allow me to vent, starting with this story: Near the end of last year I was diagnosed with borderline high cholesterol.  This was a shock for me–yes, it runs in my family, but I eat decently and walk a bunch.  Time to walk and exercise some more, [...]

Here I am in Japan–a dreary day in Kawasaki.  Ken and I were thinking of going out because there are a lot of things we need for the apartment.  I’m not sure how he got by six weeks without some of this stuff.  You know, like a brush and a comb.  Sure, his hair is [...]