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Laura's Pensieve: September 2008
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This half-Japanese girl is off to Nagoya, Japan for a year (or two! To teach English, backpack around Asia and learn Japanese (or at least more than 'goodnight' and 'stapler'). Tune in for pictures, stories and of course, engrish! Thursday, September 04, 2008. Playing dress-up in Kyoto. When: Sunday June 16, 2008. Where: Near Kyomizudera temple, Kyoto. And convinced Elspeth to join me. . We were wrapped and tied into those kimonos! Wigs came next and mine was surprisingly comfortable. It was amazing ...
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Laura's Pensieve: July 2007
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This half-Japanese girl is off to Nagoya, Japan for a year (or two! To teach English, backpack around Asia and learn Japanese (or at least more than 'goodnight' and 'stapler'). Tune in for pictures, stories and of course, engrish! Saturday, July 28, 2007. Only a few more hours. Until my wonderful parents get here! I am beyond excited! A Day of Sumo or as Elspeth calls it, 'some thigh slapping goodness'. We took the subway with this rikishi. Now for some sumo info (thanks English info guide! Who touches t...
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Laura's Pensieve: February 2008
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This half-Japanese girl is off to Nagoya, Japan for a year (or two! To teach English, backpack around Asia and learn Japanese (or at least more than 'goodnight' and 'stapler'). Tune in for pictures, stories and of course, engrish! Friday, February 29, 2008. We are freezing.but still having fun! When: January 21, 2008. Info: It was FREEEEEEZING! Why can't my daily commute include this train? It'd be so much more fun! Don't these people work? Don't these kids go to school? Unfortunately, Big Thunder Mounta...
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Laura's Pensieve: April 2008
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This half-Japanese girl is off to Nagoya, Japan for a year (or two! To teach English, backpack around Asia and learn Japanese (or at least more than 'goodnight' and 'stapler'). Tune in for pictures, stories and of course, engrish! Sunday, April 27, 2008. Thailand here I come. The itinerary for my Thailand trip:. First capital of Thailand, bike tour of historical ruins. Elephant Conservation Centre, homestay in Thai village. Temples, cooking classes, temples, market shopping. Talk to you when I get back!
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Laura's Pensieve: May 2008
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This half-Japanese girl is off to Nagoya, Japan for a year (or two! To teach English, backpack around Asia and learn Japanese (or at least more than 'goodnight' and 'stapler'). Tune in for pictures, stories and of course, engrish! Monday, May 26, 2008. So it was decided that Elz and I would head to Thailand for an adventure! Day 1: Sunday, April 27, 2008. We caught a JAL flight from Chubu Airport and landed in Bangkok at around 6pm. We managed to find the taxi stand (and didn't get ripped off! And caught...
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Laura's Pensieve: June 2007
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This half-Japanese girl is off to Nagoya, Japan for a year (or two! To teach English, backpack around Asia and learn Japanese (or at least more than 'goodnight' and 'stapler'). Tune in for pictures, stories and of course, engrish! Friday, June 29, 2007. This arrived in the mail this week from the wonderful Steph. THANK YOU SO MUCH! I have watched the first 5 episodes and they have helped me get through a bad cold. Ewan makes everything better. Wednesday, June 27, 2007. The Hamamatsu Kite Festival. Above)...
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Laura's Pensieve: August 2007
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This half-Japanese girl is off to Nagoya, Japan for a year (or two! To teach English, backpack around Asia and learn Japanese (or at least more than 'goodnight' and 'stapler'). Tune in for pictures, stories and of course, engrish! Wednesday, August 29, 2007. Above: My mom's bento (let's see.this or McDonald's? I've blogged about the history and onsens in Kinosaki so this post will contain mainly random remarks/info. Above: Possibly my favourite picture of the weekend. Below: While taking a walk around to...
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Laura's Pensieve: July 2008
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This half-Japanese girl is off to Nagoya, Japan for a year (or two! To teach English, backpack around Asia and learn Japanese (or at least more than 'goodnight' and 'stapler'). Tune in for pictures, stories and of course, engrish! Monday, July 28, 2008. Keep an eye on this blog. I have a few posts to publish about the last weeks of my life in Japan.so keep checking the blog over the next couple of weeks. There are some really good posts, I promise! Sunday, July 27, 2008. Where: Takayama and Shirakawa-go.
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Laura's Pensieve: January 2008
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This half-Japanese girl is off to Nagoya, Japan for a year (or two! To teach English, backpack around Asia and learn Japanese (or at least more than 'goodnight' and 'stapler'). Tune in for pictures, stories and of course, engrish! Tuesday, January 29, 2008. AND CONGRATULATIONS ON BECOMING A CA. Now you can focus on becoming a lawyer. Honestly, you're so smart it makes me sick! Sunday, January 27, 2008. Saturday, January 26, 2008. Magome to Tsumago: "It's like being in bed with your friends! Even though w...
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Laura's Pensieve: June 2008
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This half-Japanese girl is off to Nagoya, Japan for a year (or two! To teach English, backpack around Asia and learn Japanese (or at least more than 'goodnight' and 'stapler'). Tune in for pictures, stories and of course, engrish! Monday, June 30, 2008. The Final Thailand Post: Bangkok! Date: Monday May 5, 2008. Location: All over Bangkok (backstreets, alleyways, markets, boats, temples - you name it, we were there). I can't remember what the purpose of this statue was.I think I took the photo becaus...