School is an interesting thing. I get to see classmates and some friends, learn some things, and have an opportunity to get out of my home. Of course, there is always homework to do if I attend class, as well as taking one or two tests every week. All in all though, it’s a good time.

After my first quarter (the year is split into quarters), I thought I would have become accustomed to the workload, which would leave me with a bit more free time right about now. Haha, silly me! If anything, class and homework is more intense. At least I don’t have to worry about having nothing to do and becoming absurdly bored like I was during winter break. Continue reading Two months, huh? Seems like a good time to post →

Friday morning I was awoken around 5:30 to a slight shaking of my bed. This is nothing new, as I’ve felt small earthquakes in the middle of the night before. I went back to sleep.

During the second half of class we learned about procedures and what to do during an earthquake. Cover your head, immediately open a door so that the frame doesn’t become warped leaving the door stuck closed, where our school’s evacuation center is, etc.

Then around 5:30 p.m. after class, there was a real earthquake, and definitely the strongest I’ve felt since being here. I was on the third floor having dinner with someone from my class, and I immediately felt it. A second later everyone else there did, looked around, became quiet, and immediately began checking their phones. What was a bit worrisome about this one was the strength of it and the duration. It honestly felt like 45 seconds to a minute of swaying.

Turns out it was near Miyagi-ken. Last I heard, there were some injuries in that area. Here in Tokyo and Yokohama, everyone is fine, the last time I checked.

Just a quick update to let everyone know I’m OK.

Also, finals this week! Listening, reading, writing, speaking, pronunciation and I hear an essay will be required. Oh, and a speech. Sooo, probably won’t post for a week or so!

Sorry for the lack of updates. I’m trying to be a good student and put my studies ahead of anything else (videos, photos, blogging, etc.). School is my priority at the moment (and sometime soon I’ll try to write a post of what school itself is like).

On Nov. 2 I turned 30 years old. Continue reading Birthday with a YouTube party →

Here’s the first video for my new YouTube channel. Just a brief something outside of Yokohama Station.

My time in the country of the United States of America is coming to an end. With one week left before I get on a plan to Japan, there’s not much left I need to do.

Monday was my last day of work. Now I’m in Houston traveling to see friends and family, then I head to Nacogdoches to see more friends and family, then on Monday I return to the Austin area… for a very busy day.

Four-hour drive to Austin, then pack, then go to a Ben Folds Five concert, then do laundry, finish packing, take a shower, go to the airport… and maybe take a nap somewhere in there. The flight is at 5:50 a.m., so I’m thinking I may have to wait until I’m on the plane for rest.

I may post again before I go. Let’s see! Hopefully there’ll be a picture or something next time to go with the post here.

Oh, and to my peeps from the TG, welcome, and thanks for the going away party!