Must. Defeat. Germs. My lack of sleep has left my immune system worse for the […]
Shoulder, Meet Pavement
I had my first bike wipeout today. I was exploring the city, looking for an […]
Settling In
And now, I attempt to settle in. After work yesterday, I began opening up the […]
My New Home
4:00pm Aya sits at the computer across from my desk. She has guided me through […]
Ichinoseki, Finally
8:00 am Ichinoseki. I’m finally here. And still, everything remains hard to believe. I’m sitting […]
Impending Independence
I woke early this morning and wandered back to the park for more photos. Such […]
Do I Smell Culture?
10:00 pm I am starting to become cognizant of my opportunities here. The central park […]
The Briefest of Re-orientations
4:00 pm We got dressed in suits. We walked past the stone-splitting cherry tree and […]
Morioka
1:00 pm A small hotel room in Morioka. The Japanese premium on space is becoming […]
Disoriented at Orientation
8:00 pm It’s now 8:00 pm and I’m battling jet lag and losing. I think […]