After a short break the good news is Tokyo is still fantastic, better than ever....I wish I could say the same for our internet connection, which as of late has been inconsistent at best. I never thought I'd rely so heavily on one medium to feel connected, and never expected I'd feel so much more distant with its disappearance.
Aside from internet trials, camera issues and a handful of bike problems (breathe), I've started teaching English lessons twice a week. I've also met some very interesting people including a Translator at the Embassy of Kuwait, the Co-founder (and former GE employee) of a Tokyo Environmental Organization, www.greenz.jp and also an Oscar nominated Producer who is currently editing his next work "Happiness", happinessfilm.com while also working on various other heartfelt projects (comics, anime, you name it) surrounding human rights. I join his team next week as a Language Adviser.
Please check out the links to learn more about these compassionate individuals who are making a difference in the lives of many, and for ways to get involved yourself!
Other happenings, I've laid on my first Japanese beach, discovered a taste of Chicago in Harajuku, experienced my first Tokyo tremor, enjoyed red bean and rice chunk soy ice cream, ate my first unknown substance within a sushi roll (horrid, awful, can still taste the unidentifiable goo), fell in love with pumpkin tempura, successfully navigated Shinjuku Eki (station) and continue to enjoy my Japanese lessons, the people I'm meeting and various other adventures.
Stay tuned... more to come when internet is back up and camera batteries have been replaced!
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