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Rice Cheeks: January 2005
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Because the rice is always greener on the other side of the globe. Friday, January 21, 2005. I never pictured myself posting my personal happenings online. But requests from friends and family to tell them more about what is going on in my (by now, not-so-new) life in Japan made this seem like a good solution. I moved to Japan 6 months ago, so I am already a three-season veteran. Posted by Cheeky T at 21.1.05. Where Ive Always Been, Iwate, Japan. View my complete profile. Give flickr a click.
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Rice Cheeks: July 2005
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Because the rice is always greener on the other side of the globe. Monday, July 25, 2005. One year ago today, I landed on the sometimes strange, sometimes wonderful island I now call home. One down, one to go. Posted by Cheeky T at 25.7.05. Sunday, July 24, 2005. I PASSED my driver's test! That's right. There's a shiny new Japanese driver's license in my wallet. (Otherwise I still might not believe it's true.). Posted by Cheeky T at 24.7.05. Tuesday, July 05, 2005. Posted by Cheeky T at 5.7.05.
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Rice Cheeks: March 2005
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Because the rice is always greener on the other side of the globe. Monday, March 21, 2005. The Truth about my Life. You live in Japan? That must be so cool.". Kind of cool. sometimes. but there's a few things you might not expect to be true about my life. 2 Despite living here for 8 months, I can't speak Japanese. Almost none. Zilch. Nada. (But look! I can still speak a little Spanish. Must be all the Mexican beer and Chilean wine consumption.). Posted by Cheeky T at 21.3.05. Thursday, March 10, 2005.
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Rice Cheeks: April 2005
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Because the rice is always greener on the other side of the globe. Tuesday, April 26, 2005. If you're thinking that I am without family here in Japan, you'd be wrong. I most certainly am not. Here's an example of what I mean. One example, totally typical. She tries to make it sound all casual, like it's small talk, but I know the mother-hen tone of concern when I hear it. Unmistakable.). Posted by Cheeky T at 26.4.05. Tuesday, April 19, 2005. What can I tell you about our time in Kyoto? How quickly Kevin...
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Rice Cheeks: November 2004
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Because the rice is always greener on the other side of the globe. Saturday, November 13, 2004. From an email to a friend, posted later). The good news, I have started running again! I needed to get up at 6:30 for a race that starts at 11? Each runner was emitted from the van at the beginning of his appointed race section. Again to stand shivering in the rain until the race would begin and until the runner ahead of you completed his leg and handed off. And of course, then there were the closing ceremony ...
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Rice Cheeks: May 2005
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Because the rice is always greener on the other side of the globe. Wednesday, May 25, 2005. Come right up and claim your prize! Today, in a room full of Japan's-most-disruptive-student contestants, a breeze from an open window blew some papers and a match across my path. And TRUST ME PEOPLE, a MATCH is NOT what you want flying around anywhere near the students of 1CD. Afraid so. 1CD makes 3B look like the honor roll. Posted by Cheeky T at 25.5.05. Thursday, May 19, 2005. Things that make you go Hmmm.
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Rice Cheeks: June 2005
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Because the rice is always greener on the other side of the globe. Monday, June 27, 2005. Anyway, I asked the staff what the place was and if it was for everyone in the prefecture. They said it was just not just for Japanese people, that they get people in there from all over the world. I asked if everyone there was a member, and they responded, "Oh, do you want a membership card? Posted by Cheeky T at 27.6.05. Tuesday, June 14, 2005. A letter of thanks. A letter to say goodbye. I’ll admit it. It’s b...
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Rice Cheeks: February 2005
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Because the rice is always greener on the other side of the globe. Thursday, February 24, 2005. Is it as serious and dramatic as all that? Probably not, but it feels like it today. I barely get to teach, and then today. when I do. I was asked to help with something I consider cheating. ALT, Assistant to Lying Teachers? Posted by Cheeky T at 24.2.05. Thursday, February 17, 2005. Boarding the Bunny Slopes. Considered the best skiing in this region, about an hour and a half away). Me: Um. no. Me: Err. no.