Apologies to those who might be awaiting replies to me in regards to a sale or other. This weekend was my town`s big festival. Hina Matsuri - Girl`s Day - isn`t one of the biggest Japanese festivals, but my tiny-ass town has a pretty well-known collection of really nice and antique doll sets, so it`s a big deal here ( Read more... )

Got a late start of it, but in an internet cafe (a nice one at that) in Kobe now. Tomorrow we`re heading out. We`re talking about doing Toji flea market in Kyoto if we can, then heading over to DenDen Town to sell things back (aaaaand most likely buy new stuff). I want to pick up something for my brother at the flea market, but my friend isn`t a ( Read more... )

It's early for me yet on a Sunday (not quite 7 pm) but the temptation to curl up in bed is pretty strong. (Note to self: call about wireless card.)

The cold front came in this morning, dropping the weather down from about 50*F to 40*F - without the windchill factor. I know all you in the north are laughing at that, but a 10 degree drop feels ( Read more... )

Tagged by scottishfae:

Post 6 things that recently made you happy! Then tag 6 people to pick up the meme - if you so feel like it. But you should. Because it is good to spread the happiness and joy.

1. Today I went to see my friend Xiaofang participate in a traditional Japanese dance and then saw the Shishi mai (Lion Dance) in Sanbonmatsu AND then made it ( Read more... )

I have internet and yet haven't updated? Yeah, I know. It's been crazy.

Here's the low-down:

Camping trip in Naruto last weekend, Saturday - Monday morning.
Last Monday morning, returned home and was attacked by giant spider while in the shower. Made friend kill the spider as I was clad in nothing but a towel and shampoo at the time ( Read more... )

Oh god, so bored. AT JH today and my students are off at their 3-day internships so I won't have classes here till Friday. Yesterday I went to preschool (♥♥♥) and tomorrow I go to visit another one. Preschool kicks Ass. Although I did feel bad as one of the little boys who attached himself to me actually cried when I left. ;_ ( Read more... )

More or less. God, so much to fill in and I'm not sure how much time I have ( Read more... )

Because it bears repeating, I will say again that I am very sad over this whole lj/6Apart-wankery leading to mass migration from said lj. Yes, I have a greatestjournal and an insanejournal under this same name. But I just got the damn permanent account! Finally, after wanting it for several years (due to the fact I check lj every day and adore ( Read more... )

First of all, tatami reeks when it’s been shut up in an apartment in 30˚C weather for a couple of weeks. And then it takes forever to clear that smell out!

Secondly, do NOT take the wrong train when you live in the inaka (country). You WILL end up in some even more middle-of-nowhere town place where you will be forced to ask some ancient ( Read more... )