In celebration of reaching this landmark, I'd like to take some time to talk about some of the things I've been most proud of during these 3 months, and what I'd like to work on for the remainder of the year (just for some reference).
I guess firstly, I'm surprised I kept this blog up for even this long, but I think I can easily add a few more entries per day. Even having to overcome the challenges are sparse internet use at home. I'm glad that I'm longer as reserved when speaking Japanese. I used to have a bit of a complex when speaking, and feared making a mistake, but now generally just go for it and see what happens. Likewise, we've covered a lot material in our class, and I'm glad to see myself keeping up with everything, still, I believe I can study much harder and really want to get as much out of this time as I can, so I'm hoping to crack down more. In the past few months I've traveled around the Tokyo area quite a lot which has also been exciting, but I hope that I'll get out of the Tokyo area in time (wallet permitting). But enough can't be said about the friends that I've met here, and already I'm saddened by the idea that at the end of this school year we'll all be scattered back across the globe (literally). I think that for every tidbit of information I've learned about Japan, I've learned twice as much about my friends countries.
Goals for the new year:
- Get a Job (you bum)
- Study up
- Snatch up an ever-elusive "non-english-speaking" Japanese friend
Lastly, here is a video of Tokyo that really nails the way this city feels, especially for me. I think it probably conveys more than my pictures ever good. This city really can overwhelm you with everything in it, and has been a huge adjustment for me, but I think its definitely grown on me.
Oh and here's a picture of me dressed like a little Chinese girl...
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Looking cute Daniel! I'm glad you've got some great things and people out of Japan so far and that you get to work on your goals. I will always be envious on several levels about the opportunity and experience you're having. Keep it up~
~SD
Oh dear...Why would you say that Stephen?! You're only encouraging this type of behavior...
I'm glad to hear it. I can only hope for the same things out of my experience, especially the getting over my complex...
Too bad I can't watch the video.
But anyway, it's break for you and me alike! Huzzah! Enjoy!
Oh, not sure what the video you posted is, but this is what Jeannette posted to our blog, and it looks pretty interesting...
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/world/interactives/tokyostories/
do you really want a job, i mean like do you actually have time for one? you look funny as a chinese girl. i liked that video of japan - it makes me want to go over there. you still need to post a picture of your host family. tsk tsk tsk. enjoy the rest of your time there. ^_^
Stephen: I'm not going to lie, I'm quite the looker in that dress. Still I'm unsure as to why they had me wear it at a Christmas party, but anything that works as a good icebreaker is fine with me.
Jen: It really helps when the people you talk to always say things like "wow you're so good" every 10 seconds. Even if you aren't. Its a nice change of pace from UVa Japanese classes.
And yea, find a way to watch my video. Its a good one.
Mikey: Yea, I need a job so I can get some money and buy you presents (duh). Yea I know, but at this point it seems a little belated to try and take their picture.
sweet. I made it 41 seconds in the video in less than half an hour. But it's gettin to be that time where I fall into a deep slumber, so I'll get back to it. So far so good though. :)
Hey you! I don't know if you'll read this before you go to Korea, but I liked the video you posted and I think the same of you: Tokyo makes you love and hate her for exactly the same reasons... Quite strange, but true.
Have a nice trip to Korea!
=^ェ^=
PS: if you don't care, i steal the link of the video to put it in my blog :P
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