ラッセラー、ラッセラー, Rassera, Rassera!!!
Since before I landed on this island, I have endeavored to find out exactly the name of the place: where does Goto end and Fukue begin?...
Undokai Rehash and Tidbits
Nine days ago Sakiyama Elementary and Sakiyama Junior High hosted a joint "undokai". Well, what is an undokai? You're in luck! I'll tell...
Journey to the White Tower and "Nomunication"
Close enough. In Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, the wizard Gandalf rides to Minas Tirith and ascends the stairs of the White...
So Cool for School
It's fair to say that I am the most popular person in at least three of my schools. Being the only foreigner in the school and one of a...
The Circle is Now Complete: Now I am the Master
What a neat picture of such an iconic scene. Thanks Google! When I left Spokane, I was but a learner. Now I am the master. Admittedly the...
Time to Get Down to Brass Tacks
It is fair to say that since arriving in Gotō I have had time to hang around, explore, and generally enjoy a good time this past month. I...
Fun Facts to ASTONISH YOUR MIND
Up until this moment my posts have been predominantly biographical. I hope that through reading them, you, my faithful audience, can...
This Whole Time I Used a Blanket as a Towel
Yes, you read that correctly. Do you ever struggle understanding yourself? I do. I could esoterically ramble about discovering my life's...
Sunday Morning Reflections
I double-checked my calendar; this is my twelfth day in Gotō. All in all I am enjoying a smooth transition. As terrible as this sounds,...
Go to Gotō, Young Whippersnapper!
"Will all the island people please come to the front of the line?" This was the announcement I heard from my supervisors as all the...
