Finally arrived in my city, got my new rental car and computer, accommodation is being sorted and life is good. The transition to Malaysia went off without a hitch, and leaving the cold of Hiroshima behind was a welcome thing indeed! I am on a bit of a food tour recently, eating almost everything in sight! Really enjoying sharing time with some good people, meeting interesting folks and grinding on some of the most enviable cuisine on the planet. For sure.
Simple post today...time to get out in it. More later...
Monday, January 17, 2011
Sunday, January 2, 2011
10 Day Countdown
Well, it's come down to it. The 10 day mark is today. Departure for KL on January 11, 2011. Last day of work was December 22, 2010. First weeks in Malaysia entail meetings, induction and orientation with all staffs associated with my company and base schools. So this basically constitutes a month without actually WORKING. Because, if you ask me, Orientation, Induction and meeting people and discussing teaching pedagogy, techniques and experience is not WORK...it's just plain fun! But I really like working, and I guess I like what I do.
Tokyo was sheer delight. 10 days there in a beautiful place where I could relax, cook, play Wii, practice guitar, read and generally just be myself. It was, without a doubt, the best time I have ever spent in Tokyo. And it was LONG! So, many thanks to my host, and the people who met up with me while I was there...you helped me to remember how I have come to love this country, and why.
Back now in Hiroshima, securing payment on Sayonara sale items, reading, replenishing my spirit. My apartment is basically acting like a cocoon....keeping me focused, safe and secure until I emerge, with wings, near the Equator. I am really looking forward to it. It will be something different from anything I have ever done, and it will be HOT, with amazing food (and maybe some Air Conditioning). I am looking forward to the adventure. I need it. I realized that I have become very used to Japan. Perhaps someday that will be delightful, and a welcome feeling, but for now it is almost like a noose around my neck. A break is definitely needed. But will Malaysia be a break? One never knows....but all I can say is....great food, great beaches, no winter....could spell trouble for yours truly! But life wouldn't be worth living without a little trouble...
A
Tokyo was sheer delight. 10 days there in a beautiful place where I could relax, cook, play Wii, practice guitar, read and generally just be myself. It was, without a doubt, the best time I have ever spent in Tokyo. And it was LONG! So, many thanks to my host, and the people who met up with me while I was there...you helped me to remember how I have come to love this country, and why.
Back now in Hiroshima, securing payment on Sayonara sale items, reading, replenishing my spirit. My apartment is basically acting like a cocoon....keeping me focused, safe and secure until I emerge, with wings, near the Equator. I am really looking forward to it. It will be something different from anything I have ever done, and it will be HOT, with amazing food (and maybe some Air Conditioning). I am looking forward to the adventure. I need it. I realized that I have become very used to Japan. Perhaps someday that will be delightful, and a welcome feeling, but for now it is almost like a noose around my neck. A break is definitely needed. But will Malaysia be a break? One never knows....but all I can say is....great food, great beaches, no winter....could spell trouble for yours truly! But life wouldn't be worth living without a little trouble...
A
Friday, December 10, 2010
Sayonara Sale Update
Please be advised that the following items are sold:
iMac
Fridge
Dresser
Microwave
Washing Machine
Printer
Table
Bookshelves
All other items are still available.
Please note that the duvet on the bead is a Hungarian Goose Down Duvet. It is exceptionally warm and light. Available for ¥10000. Purchased for ¥50000.
Also, a Takamine cut-away guitar is available for ¥4000. It is old and has some general wear and tear, but it has a beautiful sound.
An amplifier and speaker set is also available. In great condition, specs can be found at http://au.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=4&subcategory=789&product=10733&listby=usage
I am asking ¥6000 for the set. Like new!
I look forward to more inquiries! Everything must go!
iMac
Fridge
Dresser
Microwave
Washing Machine
Printer
Table
Bookshelves
All other items are still available.
Please note that the duvet on the bead is a Hungarian Goose Down Duvet. It is exceptionally warm and light. Available for ¥10000. Purchased for ¥50000.
Also, a Takamine cut-away guitar is available for ¥4000. It is old and has some general wear and tear, but it has a beautiful sound.
An amplifier and speaker set is also available. In great condition, specs can be found at http://au.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=4&subcategory=789&product=10733&listby=usage
I am asking ¥6000 for the set. Like new!
I look forward to more inquiries! Everything must go!
Friday, December 3, 2010
More Sayonara Sale items
More things to sell...
¥70,000 OBO iMac 24" monitor, 500GB Hard Drive. Specs @ support.apple.com/kb/sp507
Running Mac OS X Leopard
Hardware Overview:
Running Mac OS X Leopard
Hardware Overview:
Model Name: iMac
Model Identifier: iMac7,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.8 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 4 MB
Memory: 2 GB
Bus Speed: 800 MHz
Kerosene Heater (with kerosene container and siphon pump included).
Old and AS IS: ¥500
Floor fan. Relatively new and in great condition. ¥500
Rubbish bin. Larger one available as well. ¥500 for the set.
Iron and ironing board. ¥500 for the set.
Laundry basket and two (2) containers. ¥1000 OBO
Water containers (set of 4): ¥500
Motorcycle Helmet (L) and accompanying bag, Motorcycle gloves (M): ¥5000
Clean and hardly used.
2 Metal Holders (all dishes available too - free): ¥500 each
Books - all titles ¥150
Books, same as above. Hitchens book: ¥500, Dictionary: ¥500
That should be all for now! Please contact me with any interest in the items.
Please be aware that the sofa, bed and car are still available! More later!
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Sayonara Sale
It's that time! Time to sell my stuff! The following items are available for sale at the requested prices. Please contact japanagogo@gmail.com concerning any items of interest, and we can arrange the exchange!
Canon Pixus MP770 Color Printer/Scanner/Picture Printer/Copier/Film Printer/CD Printer: This baby does it all! Operates only in Japanese. Like New: ¥5000
Sofa. 5 years old. Needs cover, as tearing has occurred. ¥5000 OBO
Rice cooker. In great condition. ¥500
Microwave/Oven. Japanese operation only. ¥2500
Refrigerator. As is. ¥5000 OBO
Bookshelf (set of 2): ¥500
Washer/Dryer: ¥5000 OBO
Semi-Double (SD) Bed: ¥5000
Dresser: ¥1500
Glass table: ¥2000
1996 (H6) Honda Acty. roughly 125k. Shaken valid until August, 2010. Manual transmission. ¥20000 OBO This car has been around. Kumamoto plates. Futons included!!!! Great for camping. Good times!
All objects are available for delivery/pick up between January 2 - 9th, 2011.
All objects are available for delivery/pick up between January 2 - 9th, 2011.
Decision and Transition
Welcome to the Shoot! I have no idea what it means, but when I thought of a blog domain name, it was the first thought to cross my mind! This post marks the start of the transition process from Hiroshima, Japan to Malaysia. Countdown: just under 6 weeks! I'll even have time for a visit to Tokyo for Christmas and New Year's. Could be legendary...could be a bust. Either way, I'll be fine.
Lots of stuff to do to make it happen. Excited to see what unfolds. Will post consistently, with photos and various things. Watch now as the transition unfolds!
A
Lots of stuff to do to make it happen. Excited to see what unfolds. Will post consistently, with photos and various things. Watch now as the transition unfolds!
A
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