[Scene: AUTHOR is huddled under a pile of blankets. The sun shines through her single-paned glass windows. When she breathes, the heat of her breath condenses into clouds. Yes, inside.] iPhone (Warning Alarm):… Read More
Anyone who follows me closely on twitter will know that it was the Great Sooz Dennard‘s birthday this past Saturday. I’ve been trying to think of something to celebrate her birthday that doesn’t… Read More
Anyone who teaches English in a foreign country understands the “revolving door” aspect to the job, i.e., old friends leave and new friends arrive each year. A week ago, I said goodbye to… Read More
I am still alive, just too busy/too boring to think of any good blog posts. I shall be traveling to South Korea on Monday. Thus it’s somewhat likely that my posts will continue… Read More
Time Lapse-ified. Sad fact of my life: most of the people featured in this video won’t be on the island in a couple weeks. I MISS YOU ALREADY LOFF. This is what happens… Read More
Before I start the Crits for Water recap, I thought I’d take a little break. Because today is the USA’s 235th birthday! (Even in Japan!) And I’m kinda patriotic. So, turns out July… Read More
The process for turning oneself into the stereotypical representation of Japanese womanhood (white face, red lips, crazy, stiff hair, and yards of fabric wound around you over and over) is, expectedly, a long… Read More
Well, it’s been awhile since my last post about Yakushima. I have a super good excuse, too: I’ve been giving thanks. And by that I mean: to thank all the people on Iki… Read More
The quote at the top, in case you were wondering, is a reference to the Dao De Jing. The “ten thousand things” is an oft-used phrase in old Chinese philosophy to mean everything… Read More
