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Nail Art of the Month
Yesterday, I went to nail salon to remove the acrylic and add on SNS onto my nails. My natural nail length is long; however, they tend to break since they are extremely weak and brittle. I'll have to find vitamins so I can strengthen my nails (and hair) since they are prone to breakage. I used acrylic to prevent the breakage, but it seems to have ( Read more... ) -
My Return
It has been over two years since my last post and many things have changed. I've had serious aspirations of entering the field of Software Development. Since I have been gone, I've gone to graduate school, which took two years to complete. I finally have graduated this past May with a Masters in Software Development. To be honest, there were ( Read more... ) -
Nail Art of the Month
Even though this blog is about my journey entering the Technology Industry and my career as a Software Developer, I would like to share my other hobbies and interests. I usually go to the nail salon once a month for a manicure and pedicure, so I have decided to share a little fun post each month reveal nail art that I chose for the month. For the ( Read more... ) -
My Journey into Software Development
I'd like to share my journey into Software Development. As you know, I graduated with a degree in Education and became a Teacher. Despite not enjoying teaching at all, I gained a lot of experience and skills. Allow me to briefly explain my reason for choosing designing and developing software as a career. It all started when I took a technology ( Read more... ) -
New Beginning
Since its still early 2019, I feel that need to revive this blog and send it to a new direction for the year. I have not been on this blog in such a long time it has been almost decade since I wrote my last entry! I noticed as I was reading my previous entries that I complained about the silliest things. I was also really emotional, which ( Read more... ) -
My Return
Well, It has been a long time since I have been on LiveJournal, and a lot has happened. For the past 6 months, I have been working as an Administrative Assistant at a local Home Health clinic. I have not been making much money, but I have been getting by on the little I make. I tried looking for another job near where I live, but they're not many ( Read more... ) -
Stay or Leave? Now or Later?
Ever since I left Japan, I have been working part time as a Receptionist. I don't make much money, but every bit helps. Currently, I'm studying for a Teacher Certification Exam that I must take this June. I graduated with a degree in Education, and I just need to take this test to become officially certified as a teacher. I have already taken (and ( Read more... ) -
A Great Learning Experience
As you know, I returned to the States after living in Japan for 14 months. There are some things about Japan that I do miss, but it feels great moving back home. I'm currently working at a local medical facility as a Receptionist. Right now, my main concern is moving into my own apartment.
Living in Japan has been a huge learning experience. I ( Read more... ) -
A Beautiful Lie vs the Painful Truth...
I have booked and paid for my flight to return back to the States. I'm really excited about going back home. During my time here in Japan, I've noticed two things that depress me. First, my English has deteriorated during my time here in Japan. I have noticed that I have been speaking and/or writing incorrect English and I have been misspelling ( Read more... ) -
From Bad to Worse...
Everything seemed to go well until this past week. I'm glad that it's over. This week I found out that I didn't get the job in Ikebukuro. I cried when I found out. But I realized that trying to find another job in Tokyo will not happen. So, I plan to go back to the States. I've started to plan for my move to New York. I've been looking for ( Read more... )