I forgot to mention my return to Japan, 05/12/08.
My Dad dropped me off at the airport. While we were waiting for the flight I saw Gary Lyon-the famous Australian retired footballer and television personality!
I thought I had plenty of time to get to the plane but as I approached the terminal the sign flashed 'last call'. I panicked as I imagined missing the flight, I really would've been up 'shit's creek'. I would've been stuck at the airport for one, I would've had to buy a very expensive ticket and miss work, not to mention all the stress and hassle. It was to my great relief then that the lovely lady told me 'don't worry, you have plenty of time' whoo- that was lucky. Just as we were about to leave the tarmac the flight attendant told us that he could smell marijuana and he was calling security, for some reason security never showed up, probably too lazy.
After 3 three hours of mainly sleep we arrived in Cairns. Just waited around and bought a muffin. The flight from Cairns to Osaka was long, I couldn't sleep and my cold was giving me trouble. I was relieved when I arrived at Osaka, Nishi Nari actually seemed good as I approached my apartment building. I bought some food and ate my first meal of the day at about 9.30-happy to be back.
2008年12月8日月曜日
Drinking and Christmas decorations
We had the Football presentation on Saturday and I won a huge bottle of Bundaberg rum!!!
Afterwards we went to 'Sam and Daves' nightclub. The best part of the night was when the chick jumped onto the bar and started dancing on the conveniently located pole. That was good in itself, and then the bartender lit the bar on fire! What a night! We walked home, I got lost a few times but eventually made it home. Last night I went to Kyoto and looked at the ROHM Christmas decorations-very beautifully. The only downside was when I dropped my toffee apple after one bite. My anguished cry could not save it, it was probably a blessing in the end as the apple tasted a little crappy.
Afterwards we went to 'Sam and Daves' nightclub. The best part of the night was when the chick jumped onto the bar and started dancing on the conveniently located pole. That was good in itself, and then the bartender lit the bar on fire! What a night! We walked home, I got lost a few times but eventually made it home. Last night I went to Kyoto and looked at the ROHM Christmas decorations-very beautifully. The only downside was when I dropped my toffee apple after one bite. My anguished cry could not save it, it was probably a blessing in the end as the apple tasted a little crappy.
2008年12月3日水曜日
Return to Australia
On Saturday I set off to Australia. There was a fair bit of waiting around on my return as I had to go from Osaka to Haneda in Tokyo then Narita, Tokyo which is the international airport and then I had to transfer in Sydney before finally arriving at 12. It was strange to be back. My dog seemed to recognise me-it was great to see him!
I invited a lot of friends over and we had a big feast. On Sunday I went down to Geelong which is about 60 km from Melbourne to visit my grandparents. My Nana cooked roast lamb and vegetables. That was so good. One year without it was too long!
Me and my older brother Alexi went to the CBD on Monday and watched the 'homeless soccer world cup'. Monday night me and my friend Eric went to a bar and had a few beers-Carlton Draught and it tasted as crap as ever. Today I ate a meat pie and tonight I'm having pizza-you can't get too much better than that! I'm heading back tomorrow at 4.30 in the morning! I think I'll pull an all nighter, no sleep tonight. The weather here is really good and I've really been enjoying the greenery and nice air of Melbourne. Nishi Nari will seem pretty dreary tomorrow and I'll miss the fruit-since Ive been here I've eaten about 250 apples.
I invited a lot of friends over and we had a big feast. On Sunday I went down to Geelong which is about 60 km from Melbourne to visit my grandparents. My Nana cooked roast lamb and vegetables. That was so good. One year without it was too long!
Me and my older brother Alexi went to the CBD on Monday and watched the 'homeless soccer world cup'. Monday night me and my friend Eric went to a bar and had a few beers-Carlton Draught and it tasted as crap as ever. Today I ate a meat pie and tonight I'm having pizza-you can't get too much better than that! I'm heading back tomorrow at 4.30 in the morning! I think I'll pull an all nighter, no sleep tonight. The weather here is really good and I've really been enjoying the greenery and nice air of Melbourne. Nishi Nari will seem pretty dreary tomorrow and I'll miss the fruit-since Ive been here I've eaten about 250 apples.
2008年11月21日金曜日
Very Cold
I got my re entry permit for Japan, now I will return to Australia for 4 days. I really can`t wait to get back, it`s going to feel so weird.
I`m so glad that I got the final working holiday extension, now I can stay until June 1st. I was really relieved to recieve it. Last weekend we had a party at my flat. Bloody hell, the weather in Japan has really changed recently. The past few days have been absolutely freezing, 5 degrees in the morning, it makes it a little difficult to get into the shower without squealing like a little girl!
Howeve it is the perfect weather to achieve one of my goals in Japan. Me, an onsen and a tray of hot sake in the snow. Whoo that`ll be sweet.
I`m so glad that I got the final working holiday extension, now I can stay until June 1st. I was really relieved to recieve it. Last weekend we had a party at my flat. Bloody hell, the weather in Japan has really changed recently. The past few days have been absolutely freezing, 5 degrees in the morning, it makes it a little difficult to get into the shower without squealing like a little girl!
Howeve it is the perfect weather to achieve one of my goals in Japan. Me, an onsen and a tray of hot sake in the snow. Whoo that`ll be sweet.
2008年11月11日火曜日
New Visa!
Well, my new visa has arrived so now I can stay in Japan until June!
We played footy on Saturday against the Hawks, the weather was freezing and I was really hungry. I copped a fair battering and was pretty sore by the end. To their credit the Hawks played very well and very hard. We ended up losing by about 4 goals but we tried our best. This means we don`t play in the Grand Final in Tokyo, our season is finished. After the game Stew had an international party, because I hadn`t eaten all day I was very drunk after a few beers. It was great fun. The next day I just read books. I didn`t eat until 6pm. I was very hungry.
We played footy on Saturday against the Hawks, the weather was freezing and I was really hungry. I copped a fair battering and was pretty sore by the end. To their credit the Hawks played very well and very hard. We ended up losing by about 4 goals but we tried our best. This means we don`t play in the Grand Final in Tokyo, our season is finished. After the game Stew had an international party, because I hadn`t eaten all day I was very drunk after a few beers. It was great fun. The next day I just read books. I didn`t eat until 6pm. I was very hungry.
2008年11月7日金曜日
Kobe and Yaki Niku
Me and my girlfriend Natsuko went to Kobe last Sunday. We went to the harbour, Kitano Gaijin houses and to the top of Mount Rokko. We took the cable car to the top. That thing is scary, it seems a little bit shabby judging from the creaks and groans it makes as it struggles to the top. Everyone in the carriage thought we were going to die. The view from the top was great and the Kobe view wasn`t bad either. Kobe is a lovely city- mountains on one side, the ocean on the other, Nishi Nari, where I, live is a crappy city- homeless people on one side, garbage on the other. I also went to a yaki niku (Korean bbq) restaurant with my student, that was so good, we had wagyu beef. The only downside was I ate way to much and felt like throwing up afterwards.
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