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.
Two Weeks in Japan 06/04/09
In 30 minutes time I’m setting off to the airport to catch a 7.40am flight to Japan where I’ll be staying until the 21st April. For a general itinerary you can check Our Japan Trip Preparations. I won’t have access to the internet or go out of my way to visit internet cafés, so if you need to contact me don’t expect a response until 21st April. Sorry!
I will however be updating my Twitter. Just follow Maccath. It is linked to my Facebook status, so you will be updated there if you are a Facebook friend.
I seem to have obtained a cold over the past few days; my throat is sore and I’m a little bunged up. It could just be allergic reaction, so here’s hoping it will clear up when I get out of this dog-infested house. Drinking Lemsip whilst I can – apparently decongestants aren’t welcome within Japan. I’m not sure if that just relates to the nasal sprays but I figure I shouldn’t risk it either way.
See you all in two weeks!
Our Japan Trip Preparations 19/03/09
I’m so excited about going to Japan soon! Officially eighteen days until we leave. I don’t think I posted about it here, yet, so a brief recap on my life before the blog. About a year ago I asked if my mum would come with me to Japan, and she agreed. It seems she’s only doing it ‘for the giggles’, a milder form of lulz. It’s costing us a small fortune (especially with the current exchange rate) but I’ve never been abroad for more than five days before, and I’ve never been outside of Europe. For me, this is a trip of a lifetime and very much a big deal.
The excitement didn’t really hit me until about a week ago after I finished booking all the accommodation and worked out what towns and cities we would be visiting. Officially, these are;