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
My Huge Going Away Party
Last Saturday I had a huge, amazing going away party- just about every friend in my life was there to celebrate along with my family. I appreciate each and every one of you.
The Art of Video Games
Today we went with two of our best friends to Memphis and had the best time together at the Brooks Museum of Art. The main exhibit this season is the Art of Video Games, and the set-up was spectacular! They had big rooms with listening booths and full demo playing
Chanrio Maker
Isn’t this cute? A little sanrio-chan version of me! My reading skills aren’t up to par currently so I couldn’t tell you what the full promotion is all about, but you can make your own here at chanrio.com!
Happy 4th of July!
There’s nothing like having a chance to celebrate your country’s independence before moving away from it indefinitely! Yesterday, I attended my friend Hunter’s 21st birthday and played the most epic capture the flag game of MY LIFE. Then, I met up with my mom’s side of the family for some