Kyoto Garden 26/09/09
Today me and Justin took a trip to the Kyoto Garden in Holland Park, London. As if you couldn’t tell from it’s name, it’s a Japanese style garden created by gardeners from Kyoto – where the Japanese style garden is particularly abundant. It features neatly cut grass (which you weren’t allowed to walk on, though a few sunbathers decided not to abide by this rule) and a pathway surrounding a large pond housing various types of koi carp – very magnificent. Read more…
Phone and a Flat 19/08/09
So, on my third time (lucky) trying to upgrade my phone, I succeeded. The LG Viewty Smart GC900 is all mine. First impressions of the iPhone competitor – it’s nice. Sleek and thin (albeit wide) the lack of buttons is somewhat daunting. I have to say, the first time I tried to use the touch screen I completely failed. Approximately ten text messages, some internet browsing and a few phonecalls later I seem to have gotten the hang of it.
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.