Sometimes I get so wrapped up in the off-and-on shenanigans at work that I forget that there’s more to Japan besides the school I work for. It’s easy enough to do, because I live on school property and have to follow their rules even after I punch out for the night.

Really, Japan is not that bad - don’t let my writings dissuade you from coming ( Read more... )

I had a bicycle problem tonight. My back tire’s been having a slow leak lately, and I’ve been having denial about coughing up the $25 or so required to service it. It’ll have to wait until after payday, and until then I’ll just give it a little pump before I go out.

Tonight I’d noticed it was getting a little squishy, but it wasn’t that squishy, ( Read more... )