Trip: A year in Gunma-ken
There are [129] stories from my trip: A year in Gunma-ken
JAPAN | Thursday, 16 Apr 2009 | Views [517]
I am feeling really poorly today. I went to dinner with a few ALTs lat night and ate way too much, I have to remember that I can't keep up with an American appetite. I felt terrible this morning, was almost late to work. It's a bit better now (4 hours ... Read more >
JAPAN | Monday, 13 Apr 2009 | Photo Gallery
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JAPAN | Sunday, 12 Apr 2009 | Views [496]
I'm at Marcus's place, he's cooking chili fries and I'm using his internet connection. Just heard by email from Plm Springs that 'Flip' is going to the Palm Springs Short Film Fest. This is the number one short film festival in the USA and arguably ... Read more >
JAPAN | Friday, 10 Apr 2009 | Views [432]
This afternoon was a ceremony for the teachers who have left to go to new schools. It was written on a calendar I have, but no one told me that I should dress up, and no one mentioned that most people were buying presents etc. So when everyone disappeared ... Read more >
JAPAN | Tuesday, 7 Apr 2009 | Photo Gallery
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JAPAN | Tuesday, 7 Apr 2009 | Views [491]
"We have the pleasure to inform you that your short film “Flip” has been selected for the Official Selection of Animation on the 7th Manlleu Short Film Festival." Just got this email last night. So that's four festivals so far, no rejections ... Read more >
JAPAN | Monday, 6 Apr 2009 | Views [314]
I am back at work again :( Things are a little different with the new faces in the teachers room. Plus I will have an extra elementary visit this term, so i will be away more often. My JTE has said she needs me in every class at Kurohone, so i will ... Read more >
JAPAN | Tuesday, 31 Mar 2009 | Views [569] | Comments [1]
Well, there's a bit to cover about the last two days. I got to Thailand late Saturday night, the plane was delayed in Tokyo so we arrived about a half hour later than expected. Fortunately I had prepaid for my hotel room when I booked online so it wasn't ... Read more >
JAPAN | Monday, 30 Mar 2009 | Photo Gallery
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JAPAN | Tuesday, 24 Mar 2009 | Views [466]
The elementary school ceremony was this morning. It was more or less the same as the junior high school, but the kids are smaller and funnier, especially in the audience. They got tired and bored and fidgeted a lot. My principal drove me to the school, ... Read more >
JAPAN | Tuesday, 24 Mar 2009 | Photo Gallery
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JAPAN | Monday, 23 Mar 2009 | Views [311] | Comments [1]
'Flip' has been accepted into the 11/22 International Comedy Short Film Festival in Vienna. I originally got the email confused and thought it was Venice, oops. It's a good start to the festival run, so far 2 acceptances and no rejections (3 acceptances ... Read more >
JAPAN | Monday, 23 Mar 2009 | Photo Gallery
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JAPAN | Thursday, 19 Mar 2009 | Views [463]
Today was my last day at elementary school for the term. There's still a week of regular classes but none with me. I made point cards for the kids ad each class we have a game at the beginning, and if time permits there's sometimes a game at the end.... Read more >
JAPAN | Monday, 16 Mar 2009 | Views [503]
Friday was the graduation ceremony for the 3rd grade students. It was a very formal deal, we had to wear black suits and there was an improbable amount of bowing involved. Fortunately I was having dinner with Galen and Marcus, two American ALTs, the ... Read more >
JAPAN | Friday, 13 Mar 2009 | Photo Gallery
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JAPAN | Tuesday, 10 Mar 2009 | Views [270]
I just got the email confirming that my short animation 'Flip' has been invited to screen at the Melbourne International Animation Festival. It will also be part of the travelling Australian Animation Festival that tours the country from May. That's ... Read more >
JAPAN | Friday, 6 Mar 2009 | Views [221]
This has been intensive week for ALT-days. I had ALT days at 3 different schools, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday (today). Plus on Tuesday and Thursday I had my regular elementary visit in the afternoon, so I have been unusually busy, which has been ... Read more >
JAPAN | Friday, 27 Feb 2009 | Views [316]
It has been snowing all day, lots of snow falling gently but not resting on the asphalt or cement. It's building up on grass and on dirt and leaf litter though. Plus there's a bit sticking to cars. I'm going to Isesaki tonight for dinner, I was going ... Read more >
JAPAN | Thursday, 26 Feb 2009 | Views [289]
So last weekend I caught up with an old friend from Uni. Three (real name Chalisa) was also doing the Masters at Deakin a few years ago when I was there, we worked on a major documentary project together. When i visited Thailand over Christmas 2007 ... Read more >
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