We were sitting in a Starbuck’s in Yokohama, one of my private students and I, discussing her anxiety about an interview she’s conducting tomorrow for which she is less than prepared. “…at least you have the questions prepared so…” “Actually…” she said, and smiled painfully. “You don’t even have the questions prepared?” “I’ve been so busy [...]
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWACBatQuSs We got your back, Mr. President. Just please continue to focus on keeping those promises you made. Loco
Yep, I’m at 500 followers on Twitter, and I haven’t bought a single follower…yet. (-: I don’t even auto-follow anyone who follows me. I don’t know what that says about me or about Loco in Yokohama, if anything, but I wanted to pause and thank all my followers for…well…following Loco. And to re-itterate that I’m [...]
These are my first comments from my first post back in 2008 (it was called ”The Empty Seat“) . With the 2nd anniversary of Loco in Yokohama looming I’ve been thinking a lot about where it came from, where it is and where I want to go with it, if anywhere. When I transferred from WordPress.com to [...]
This conversation took place a few minutes ago between Akiyama, Mrs. Betty and I in the teacher’s office. I had returned from a smoke break and overheard the conversation the two of them were having…. Akiyama: …cuz it’s difficult working with ALTs sometimes. Mrs. Betty: It sure is. The both look up as I take [...]
This conversation took place this morning, a few minutes ago. I walked in the door at 8:15am Akiyama: Good Morning Loco sensei! Me: Mornin’ Akiyama: Are you ok? How’s your tooth? (I had a tooth extraction on Friday. A molar. I have been a mess of drugs and pain since) Me: (Moan) Akiyama: Does it [...]
New ad for Softbank…this is hanging in Yokohama station. Just thought it was interesting considering my previous discussion of “WE” so I snapped a shot of it. Guess Softbank picked up on the vibe, too… Maybe they’ve had enough of this successful absurdity. At least I hope they have. (-; Loco
Continuation from part 1 of the same conversation… Student: That’s funny! She seems like a very nice person. Me: Yeah, she was… By the way, you said tipping is an insult, right? Student: Yes! Me: Why? Student: In Japan, tipping is thought to be something that is done from up to down. Me: Ah…I can see that. [...]
This conversation took place today between myself and a student at a cafe in Yokohama: Student: …So, have you written part 25 in your racism series yet? I read part 24… Me: Really? thanks! Yeah, I wrote it earlier this week. Student: What was it about? Me: It was about a guy I used to [...]
I’m reading “Fight Club” now, Chuck Palahniuk’s satirical debut novel on which the film was based. The book is dangerous…especially when read in my present state of mind. Words and images conspire to taint your thinking in a most satisfying way. Little rebellious thoughts pop into the head at the most convenient times….at those times when, usually, [...]
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