In Japan

こんばんは！

I have been in Japan for a few days now. The main thing that has surprised me is the heat. Its hotter now in September then it was all summer in the UK. I'm also amused by the little differences. Such as Big Issue sellers just like we have in the UK and the crows here being bigger and louder. The first night I was woken up by one which I, at first, thought was somebody impersonating a bird it sounded so different.

The dormitory is nicer then I had expected. I'm particularly impressed by all the stuff that is provided. And by the impressive toilet and shower room that doubles as a drying room for washing. The rules are little draconian though. No men allowed in the suites at all, even relatives, and only female relatives can stay over night. And I have to inform the matron whenever I am going to be away over night or later then 12. But it could have been worse I guess. The rules also state that prostitution is forbidden in the rooms. I wonder if any other country then japan would include that rule?

My first view of Japan

じゃね

Off to Japan tomorrow!

Its finally here! In about 24 hours I will be in Japan. I think. Travelling to the future is confusing. I can safely say that all excitement has largely been replaced with fear right now. The plane journey, the journey from the airport, what my room will be like, paying the deposit, being able to take money out at all, the placement test the next day and perhaps scariest of all for me, meeting new people. I feel very unready right now. I just hope I can get Internet relatively easily. Or I really will feel completely out of water.

Almost there

Less then two weeks more till I go to Japan. I have my Visa all sorted out and now there's just packing and money stuff to worry about. Its hard for me to really describe what I feel right now but standing on Waterloo bridge yesterday watching the sun go down and London light up I felt ready in a strange way.

In addition I'm starting my pop culture side of things blog, in preparation. Link should be in the side bar soonish.

I ran into Butterscotch in Southampton yesterday

Poor child in the picture. She has no idea whats about to happen to her...

Cactus Baby

It looks like my cactus is growing another baby.

Well, I know its just a division of the main plant but I'm excited anyway. Yays.

Aliens have landed in my garden!!!!

Or something like that. I have absolutely no idea why there is this almost perfectly circular patch of taller grass in the garden.

Perhaps the invasion is imminent.

Guildford

On Wednesday I met up with Kathryn in Guildford. We saw ducks and cows and canal boats. Every-time I see a canal boat I can't help but wonder whether Rosie and Jim are in there.

Oddly enough the day after, I was watching a program about street crime and saw various trouble makers and arrests right where we had been walking. What a comforting thought.



Apart from that I can't really say much about Guildford.