Lately I've really been questioning the line between natural ability and acquired talent. How much of one do you need, how far can the other take you?
I have things I'm good at. I knit and sew. Make sweaters and costumes. Have sold things and won awards. These are the types of things that come to me pretty easily, so I can learn more and...
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I have things I'm good at. I knit and sew. Make sweaters and costumes. Have sold things and won awards. These are the types of things that come to me pretty easily, so I can learn more and...
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I am very very very very very sick of the alphabet right now.
I was sick last Friday, so the school had me make up the classes I missed today. That meant I taught 5 periods straight, and there are only 6 periods in the day.
Time to forget my troubles with more Soul Calibur <--- only slightly obsessed right now.
I was sick last Friday, so the school had me make up the classes I missed today. That meant I taught 5 periods straight, and there are only 6 periods in the day.
Time to forget my troubles with more Soul Calibur <--- only slightly obsessed right now.
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shanedoe:
you do cosplay? 
so cool!!
so cool!!
cld:
WooHoo!! go talim!!!
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stimpy14:
You are superfine... you should post more!!
learningcurve:
Faye Valentine pics are awesome
skank_zero:
Stuff I've uploaded to post in forums or groups
You know it's gonna be a long week when it's only Tuesday and you're already sick of children, and you're only working at elementary schools this week.
On the non-complainy side, a friend of mine had a spare tv sitting around so she gave it to me. I haven't had a working tv since around November, so this is great, not so much for Japanese...
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On the non-complainy side, a friend of mine had a spare tv sitting around so she gave it to me. I haven't had a working tv since around November, so this is great, not so much for Japanese...
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furnier:
Soul Caliber III is a blast. Tira is hot.
...couldn't imagine having to live without my game consoles. :::shiver::: Think I'd go a little mad! Glad you have a tv finally!
...couldn't imagine having to live without my game consoles. :::shiver::: Think I'd go a little mad! Glad you have a tv finally!
zenfish:
i still haven't gotten any video game things for my tv yet... probably only really want a old school nes... and get a shitload of games.
what i really want. is a pinball machine... THAT would rule.
what i really want. is a pinball machine... THAT would rule.
I got home about an hour ago from my trip up to Iga, aka the Birthplace of Ninja. Yes, my prefecture is famous for ninja. Iga also happens to be the birthplace of famed haiku poet Basho. Cool, huh?
I had gone up for Burns Night, a formal Scottish dinner. The guest list was split between Japanese and foreign (mostly JET) guests. I always approach...
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I had gone up for Burns Night, a formal Scottish dinner. The guest list was split between Japanese and foreign (mostly JET) guests. I always approach...
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lufy:
Wow, a JET member! Years ago I was in the program, too. You're in such a great spot. I was stuck in Saitama - the ass-end of suburban Tokyo.
You're right to approach functions with a bit of "trepidation" as you say. They were so intimidating. But, to be fair, the social dynamic at those events is just human nature at its worst. When I was there, there were so many cliques amongst the US-Australian, UK-Australian, UK-NZ, NZ-US (you get the point) factions that it was easy to loose sight of the fact that we all were, basically, mobile English-speaking mannequins on display for the greater Japanese population. Once you and your colleagues figure that out, it's easy to get out and start doing "stuff".
Getting out and just being around other JET's is probably the best thing for you. I did the same thing you mentioned - cocooning myself - until about December. After that, I made a decided attempt to meet other people. As cheezy as it sounds, it really does help. I'm still in touch with a couple of them today. You can make some really great friends on JET. You've just gotta "put yourself out there", you know?
I'm now feeling really nostalgic, now. I think I'll go email some of my friends in Chiba.
I hope you're enjoying yourself. JET has the potential to be a great experience, regardless of how often the literature doesn't match the reality of living in a tiny Japanese town.
You're right to approach functions with a bit of "trepidation" as you say. They were so intimidating. But, to be fair, the social dynamic at those events is just human nature at its worst. When I was there, there were so many cliques amongst the US-Australian, UK-Australian, UK-NZ, NZ-US (you get the point) factions that it was easy to loose sight of the fact that we all were, basically, mobile English-speaking mannequins on display for the greater Japanese population. Once you and your colleagues figure that out, it's easy to get out and start doing "stuff".
Getting out and just being around other JET's is probably the best thing for you. I did the same thing you mentioned - cocooning myself - until about December. After that, I made a decided attempt to meet other people. As cheezy as it sounds, it really does help. I'm still in touch with a couple of them today. You can make some really great friends on JET. You've just gotta "put yourself out there", you know?
I'm now feeling really nostalgic, now. I think I'll go email some of my friends in Chiba.
I hope you're enjoying yourself. JET has the potential to be a great experience, regardless of how often the literature doesn't match the reality of living in a tiny Japanese town.
learningcurve:
Sounds like an utter suckfest, of the most silly and pointless sort. Not as aspect of the JET program I was aware of . . . kind of makes me a bit happy I never took a run at it.
A follow-up to "Live Another Life Day"
As some of you know, and some of you don't, yesterday was "Live Another Life Day" . I'd like to thank oxfordboy for organizing it, I had a lot of fun doing it.
My character, Lucy "Peaches" McGriff, is sort of my alter-ego. There were quite a few truths mingling with the fantasy of her reality. She's sort...
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As some of you know, and some of you don't, yesterday was "Live Another Life Day" . I'd like to thank oxfordboy for organizing it, I had a lot of fun doing it.
My character, Lucy "Peaches" McGriff, is sort of my alter-ego. There were quite a few truths mingling with the fantasy of her reality. She's sort...
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dylan:
Thank you for your lovely comment on my set 
twinkie:
You should write a comic or something about your alter ego!
"I'm not even supposed to be here today!"
Isn't that how the line goes? I haven't seen that movie in forever. Well, that's how I felt tonight all through my shift. Sick as a fucking dog, and I still had to drag my ass in. Because you know snot and food service go so well together. Would you like cheese? Guacamole? A big honking booger?...
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Isn't that how the line goes? I haven't seen that movie in forever. Well, that's how I felt tonight all through my shift. Sick as a fucking dog, and I still had to drag my ass in. Because you know snot and food service go so well together. Would you like cheese? Guacamole? A big honking booger?...
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sonofapunk:
Did someone say bass?!
I heart bass.
Bass makes me melt...
I play bass.
Bassbassbass.
Speaking of Clerks, have you seen the animated series? Those rule...
Get well soon goddamnit, or I'll come to your house AND I WILL CUT YOU!!!111oneone
I heart bass.
Bass makes me melt...
I play bass.
Bassbassbass.
Speaking of Clerks, have you seen the animated series? Those rule...
Get well soon goddamnit, or I'll come to your house AND I WILL CUT YOU!!!111oneone
fays:
mmmh, hope we'll have samples to hear before you go on gigs!
I am absolutely no good in a crisis. Or at least talking about them. Well, I can handle some situations, I have a history of being the go-to counselor for a lot of my friends, but the really serious stuff, what is there to say? I'm so awkward. One of the English teachers I work with told me today that her son, who's ill, has...
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sonofapunk:
Glad you like my rat! I told her the kind words you said and she responded with:
"Psssqueak!"
Then she began scrubbing herself rather vigorously.
A cat named after you? Lucky!
Some people cave under pressure, not your fault! Just don't worry about a damn thing, and when something crisis-like happens, remain calm and assess the situation in the most logical fashion. It's what I do, and it's never let me down...
However a close one becoming ill isn't something you can react "positive" to... It's just one of those things. You just gotta say you hope they get better and pray they make it out in one piece...
And yeah, this Winter was exeptionally weak.
"Psssqueak!"
Then she began scrubbing herself rather vigorously.
A cat named after you? Lucky!
Some people cave under pressure, not your fault! Just don't worry about a damn thing, and when something crisis-like happens, remain calm and assess the situation in the most logical fashion. It's what I do, and it's never let me down...
However a close one becoming ill isn't something you can react "positive" to... It's just one of those things. You just gotta say you hope they get better and pray they make it out in one piece...
And yeah, this Winter was exeptionally weak.
So I didn't get a tattoo last night. I ended up not going to the party because I didn't know if anyone I knew would be there, and I didn't want to get stranded in Kuwana. As a result, I came home and had a really bizarre tattoo-related dream. It started out with a tacky word tattoo on my right shoulder and ended with a...
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zenfish:
When you're ready for a tatoo, it'll happen... as for me being introspective... ja, that happens alot... usualy in both the title, and body of the entry.
that's a pretty good stint for tokyo... what do you think you'll do after that?
that's a pretty good stint for tokyo... what do you think you'll do after that?
Let me just start by saying, 3 hours in a karaoke box split between 2 people makes for a fuckload of singing.
I went up to Nagoya today to visit a friend who I haven't seen in 6 years, since she moved back to Japan from Chicago. I'd been meaning to get up there for a while, so I'm glad I finally did. My wallet...
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I went up to Nagoya today to visit a friend who I haven't seen in 6 years, since she moved back to Japan from Chicago. I'd been meaning to get up there for a while, so I'm glad I finally did. My wallet...
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There is nothing quite as disconcerting as expecting a toilet seat to be heated, sitting down, and finding it isn't.
Today's Testimonial: Seaweed rocks!
I think I should make an exercise video which consists exclusively of the Hokey Pokey done at top speed.
Today's Testimonial: Seaweed rocks!
I think I should make an exercise video which consists exclusively of the Hokey Pokey done at top speed.
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zenfish:
woah.
how long you been over there?
woah.
how long you been over there?
deadsweetheart:
yeah im the same way about philedelphia cream cheese cookies i ate too much once now i cant eat them at all.
geminis are crazy :p
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geminis are crazy :p
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