Friday 17 December 2004 at 08:41 am
Lets talk about Onsen.
First off, an Onsen is a Japanese hot spring. I have heard many things
about these so called hot springs and their regenerative properties but
before a month ago I had never visited one. In my case I can really
only describe the Onsen experience as a transcendent one, something
that goes beyond mortal words or description and is so wonderful, I
wonder if Onsen were meant for this world. Before I get to the Onsen
though, I'll talk about the trip leading up to it.
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Monday 06 December 2004 at 07:20 am
So in my studies here in Japan, I've come to an amazing conclusion.
School kinda sucks no matter where you are. :P Let me rephrase that,
crappy classes exist no matter what school you are at. The majority of
my classes are interesting and I feel that I am learning something
which is a welcome change from some of the lame time wasting sessions
they call classes at UW. However, there is one class that I find
aggravating beyond belief, and it is called Modern Japanese History.
Maybe its the Professor's fault for being too vague and obscure in what
he wants from us but I am starting to get annoyed at the lack of
direction. Meh.
So I've decided that in my time here I have been speaking too much
English. Unfortunately I see little chance to rectify the problem as
everyone at Sophia speaks English and all my friends there are good ol
fashioned Americans. But I find myself naturally slipping into English
too much even with my Japanese friends, so I have decided to try and
speak Japanese exclusively with my Japanese friends and use English
only when it is absolutely necessary, but even then I'd rather just not
use it, thats why I came here right?
The Christmas is coming up and I am finding it weird that I won't be
home to feast on clam chowder and enjoy the usually gargantuan tree we
get. Oh well, Ember is coming and I am really excited to show her all
the things here. I think we'll go to Roppongi on Christmas to see the
lights, I hear its really amazing.
More thoughts later.
Night,
Me.
Today's Song: Orestes - Perfect Circle
