Frame of my Mind

Slight Inactivity 05/05/09

I’m not sure if Japan trip, university project and exams are an adequate enough excuse for not blogging the past few weeks. So, I’m sorry! First of all, I’d like to say a rather belated congratulations to Jemjabella on her future spawn.

So, my trip to Japan was quite strange. In all I had a fun time, but I’ve decided not to apply for the JET programme any more! As an upstanding British citizen, I found the Japanese out on the streets quite rude. Cycling on the pavements and not slowing down around pedestrians, instead resorting to frantically ringing your bell is simply not acceptable behaviour. Neither is ignoring the cycle lane on crossings and running straight into people coming from the other side. Seriously. Also, slurping your noodles is disgusting. I don’t think I would have survived.

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