This weekend was the Nara Basara Matsuri festival. I was so fortunate to participate with a dance troupe and I had the time of my life (I’ve also feel like I’ve never sweated more in my life- glad I didn’t wear any makeup, haha)! We danced for the entire day
Month: August 2015
Nara Park Tour
Yesterday I had the awesome opportunity to help out with a seminar for Japanese elementary teachers of English in Nara Park. A fellow JET and I acted as tourists while four teachers guided us through the park. I had a great time and even made a few friends in the
Miscellaneous Photos
A snapshot from the spa slumber party I had with my kid cousins before I left for Japan. Josh posted this picture to Facebook on the day I flew out of Nashville. Pre-departure Orientation at the Estate of the Consulate General! A snapshot from lunch at Tokyo Orietation.My lunch today
Nara Tokae Festival
Views from the bus to Osaka on my way to pick up JoJo-kun (Josh) from the airport. The view from the fourth floor of the KIX International Airport in Osaka. I waited here for 2 and a half hours since Josh had to go through a lengthy immigration process. I
New Friend Appears!
Yesterday I met up with a fellow JET Bethany. We toured Kashihara Shrine, then went out for Kappa Sushi on her side of town. I hadn’t had the chance to try conveyor belt sushi yet, so I’m so glad Bethany got me to try it with her. The food was
Breakfast courtesy of Softbank
When you buy a phone in Japan they gift you with something to eat once you get home. I thought that was a nice gesture. It even has the adorable company mascot on it! For your viewing pleasure, please enjoy this hilarious compilation of Softbank Commercials as well. Another thing I’ve found
Wifi Adventures
Hi everyone! I’ve been living in my apartment in Nara since Wednesday, but I haven’t had a phone or internet since then so I apologize for the lack of updates. Lately I’ve been biking around town in search of wifi, but as a result I’ve found some really neat places
Final Night Out with Nashville Friends
I thoroughly enjoyed tonight in Shinjuku with a group of our Nashville friends, despite jet lag. We haven’t known each other that long, but we’ve become such dear friends since then and I hate to see them go. I told everyone that they will have to visit me in Nara
2nd Day of Orientation: Jet Lag Deluxe
It’s the second full day of Tokyo Orientation and honestly I still don’t feel 100%…I was able to avoid the brunt of jet lag by adjusting my time/sleeping schedule early on, but orientation lasts all day and just makes me extremely exhausted. I’m having trouble remembering things and forming correct
Landed in Tokyo!
(I left our nice camera with Josh so please forgive the horrible cellphone photography) Landed in Tokyo yesterday afternoon around 2 local time after I mind warping 13 hour flight, hours waiting in line, and a 2 hour bus ride. It was rather easy to get through the airport thanks