Good Morning Dad, I’m glad you like the books. I’ve been reading a lot lately about space and where exactly we are. Living abroad has done so much more for me than simply language. I’m able to understand people, their influences and mentality much better now. Getting out of one’s normal environment really makes one…… Continue reading E-mail to Dad 7.2.2004
Category: Japan – 日本
Posts from or about Japan. I lived in Saitama and Tokyo from 2001 – 2003.
E-mail to John K 6.17.2004 – Mt. Fuji Climb
Hello John, I have climbed Mt. Fuji and from the 5th station it will take about 6 hours depending on how many times you stop to rest. Going back down should only take about 5 to 5 and a half hours. It is very hot at the bottom and very cold at the top so…… Continue reading E-mail to John K 6.17.2004 – Mt. Fuji Climb
E-mail to my sister 6.8.2004
HI! Yes, Please call me when you get a chance. It’s been a very long time since we’ve spoken. For some reason it took the post office a long time for your present to get to me. In fact, I’m waiting for it now at my apartment. I had your present sent to Mom and…… Continue reading E-mail to my sister 6.8.2004
E-mail to German 5.23.2004
What’s up man, Sorry for the late response. I’m busy every day here trying to learn this pinche Japones. Pero en serio me esta matando. Tambien, tengo que buscar trabajo, y en serio estoy buscando trabajo en Vietnam. Me enctanta esa pais, pero creo que para encontrar un trabajo seria dificil. Estoy seguro que no…… Continue reading E-mail to German 5.23.2004
E-mail to Quyen 5.22.2004
Hello Quyen, You have so many students! You must be tired at the end of the day aren’t you? I’m sure you are an excellent teacher and your students really like you! Life here is always busy. For Japanese, they always work and many must work on Saturday. In Japanese society, the men usually work…… Continue reading E-mail to Quyen 5.22.2004
E-mail to Dad 5.20.2004
Dad, Thank you very much for the files from the Apple you sent me. I understood all the technical jargon very well and was able to read my journal from high school. I was honestly transported back in time and to my previous way of thinking. All I can say is that I can never…… Continue reading E-mail to Dad 5.20.2004
E-mail to Mathias 5.19.2004
Hey Mathias! Correction, done! It’s so much easier to translate between French and English then to Japanese isn’t it! It sounds like you’ve got a tough schedule with school,, good luck. As for Japanese class they split each level into two separate classes. One class is for people who want to study with a textbook. …… Continue reading E-mail to Mathias 5.19.2004
E-mail to Allison 5.19.2004
Hi Alli-san! Sorry for the late response. They are keeping us busy in Japanese class and actually giving us work! I don’t know where they get off making us work and stuff,, it’s almost like a university class almost. But actually my main sensei is Korean and she will beat me if I don’t complete…… Continue reading E-mail to Allison 5.19.2004