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1) Marathoned all 39 episodes of Fairy Musketeer Akazukin おとぎ銃士赤ずきん this weekend. I had already seen 2/3 of the series when I wrote my thesis (which included a section on the gender stereotype subversion that occurs all over the place in this series), but after I finished my thesis I put it aside and never finished it. Recently, however, I've come across a lot of fan created works based on the series, including a group of fans who are making a doujin RPG based on the Bremen Mobile Corps. (based on the Grimm's Fairy Tale "The Town Musicians of Bremen"), so I thought it was high time to finish everything up. I must say I enjoyed the ending, including some very poignant scenes with the Bremen Mobile Corps. as well as Souta and his mother. And in true Japanese fashion, the final wrap-up episode had all of the characters in the show, including some (reformed) villains, randomly go to an onsen and reminisce. Because no Japanese show is complete without a trip to an onsen.
2) Since coming to Japan, my palate has changed dramatically. I am a diehard fan of squid, octopus and roe, and seafood in general is an everyday part of my diet. Before coming here I hated fish and probably wouldn't have touched anything with tentacles back home. That's not the only change I've noticed, though. Now that I've lost access to certain types of cuisine, I've found myself wracked by cravings for foods back home I used to detest. Case in point: Fried chicken. I loathed fried chicken at home. It was too greasy, too messy, and tasted awful. Now that I live here, though, I find my mouth watering every time I walk by the KFC downtown. Yes, I have even gone in and (gasp!) ordered things there before. I definitely have never willingly set foot in a KFC back in America. Same thing happened with Mexican food. I never really liked it growing up, but after living in New Jersey and Japan for a while I find myself yearning for a big juicy beef burrito. There are a couple Mexican restaurants in Sapporo, or so I've heard, but I almost never go there, so I haven't had Mexican food in a while. I'll probably try to get some at some point during my quick trip down to Tokyo the day after tomorrow. Nevertheless, there are limits to my newfound culinary flexibility. I still have not set foot in the McDonald's here in Asahikawa, and I have no intention of doing so before I leave. To be fair, I have loved and always will love McDonald's, but my pride is such that I refuse to go there when I can go to Mos Burger, a distinctly Japanese hamburger chain conveniently located just down the street from the McDonald's, instead.
3) Just finished printing out and making copies of my resume, my travel information, as well as my boss' recommendation in preparation for my interview on Thursday. I'm leaving bright and early on Wednesday morning so I will not be available until late Thursday evening. I'll be able to check my e-mail on my cell phone though so if you need anything feel free to send a message. To everyone in Japan, I hope you all have a wonderful Golden Week!
2) Since coming to Japan, my palate has changed dramatically. I am a diehard fan of squid, octopus and roe, and seafood in general is an everyday part of my diet. Before coming here I hated fish and probably wouldn't have touched anything with tentacles back home. That's not the only change I've noticed, though. Now that I've lost access to certain types of cuisine, I've found myself wracked by cravings for foods back home I used to detest. Case in point: Fried chicken. I loathed fried chicken at home. It was too greasy, too messy, and tasted awful. Now that I live here, though, I find my mouth watering every time I walk by the KFC downtown. Yes, I have even gone in and (gasp!) ordered things there before. I definitely have never willingly set foot in a KFC back in America. Same thing happened with Mexican food. I never really liked it growing up, but after living in New Jersey and Japan for a while I find myself yearning for a big juicy beef burrito. There are a couple Mexican restaurants in Sapporo, or so I've heard, but I almost never go there, so I haven't had Mexican food in a while. I'll probably try to get some at some point during my quick trip down to Tokyo the day after tomorrow. Nevertheless, there are limits to my newfound culinary flexibility. I still have not set foot in the McDonald's here in Asahikawa, and I have no intention of doing so before I leave. To be fair, I have loved and always will love McDonald's, but my pride is such that I refuse to go there when I can go to Mos Burger, a distinctly Japanese hamburger chain conveniently located just down the street from the McDonald's, instead.
3) Just finished printing out and making copies of my resume, my travel information, as well as my boss' recommendation in preparation for my interview on Thursday. I'm leaving bright and early on Wednesday morning so I will not be available until late Thursday evening. I'll be able to check my e-mail on my cell phone though so if you need anything feel free to send a message. To everyone in Japan, I hope you all have a wonderful Golden Week!