Hot, Hot, Hot! 02/06/09
I just had my last exam this morning. I think I did well overall this semester (expecting A/B grades), apart from the fact that I managed to completely forget to attend an oral presentation and now have to chase my doctor for PMS-related medical notes. According to the exam chair, PMS is a valid mitigating circumstance. Girls, remember that one for when something slips your mind at that time of the month!
I know, I know, I still haven’t written about Japan yet. And I’m not going to this post, either. Instead; I’d like to talk to you for a bit about England and how bloody hot it has been the past few days. It’s absolutely gorgeous! Only a few whispy clouds in the distance and temperatures of up to 27 degrees celsius! I sat out on some grass by the Houses of Parliament after my exam, did the sudoku in the Metro and read some of a new book I started earlier; Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. (I thought it was going to be a little mundane, but it’s actually turned out to be quite the page turner – relatively morbid!)
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!