April 10-16, 2006
Hey everyone
What have you all been up to this week? Good to hear from most of you during the week....
This week was slow cause I have been battling the cold the last few days. My weekend wasn't that exciting as I just recovered and did a bit of study. I declined on many "social events" so I am disappointed about that.
The start of the week was much better. On Tuesday and Wednesday Kazuya had the day off so we went out and around Tokyo and saw some interesting things. Visited a Beer Museum and Photography Museum on Tuesday which I enjoyed. Had a taste of some Yebisu Japanese beer - not as good as the stuff we brew at home! Had a nice lunch at a Nepalese Restaurant - really good food - much like, but different to Indian. Went to see Brokeback Mountain on Tuesday night - liked the movie, but thought it travelled too fast - covered too much ground in just 2 hours! Has anyone seen it?
On Wednesday Kazuya and I had lunch at a Yakiniku bar - all you can eat meats and salads - very nice. Filled ourselves up. Caught up with a friend who we hadnt seen for ages.
I had my first day of uni in 10 weeks on Thursday - didnt recognise my teacher, and she didnt recognise me!!
I have got a new job as I said in last week's email, teaching English at one of the local English schools. So, I worked there on Thursday afternoon and Friday afternoon. The money is great, about $25-30 per hour! I also have 5 students who I teach privately, so had a session on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with one girl. This week I am teaching English everyday - either through my private students, or at the school. I am really enjoying it, and surprisingly, it actually helps my Japanese! Anything they don't understand in English, I say in Japanese to reinforce their learning.
Well take care everyone - those that are in Australia, hope you had a good long weekend and enjoyed Easter. I didn't do anything special here.
Till next week
Tim
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What have you all been up to this week? Good to hear from most of you during the week....
This week was slow cause I have been battling the cold the last few days. My weekend wasn't that exciting as I just recovered and did a bit of study. I declined on many "social events" so I am disappointed about that.
The start of the week was much better. On Tuesday and Wednesday Kazuya had the day off so we went out and around Tokyo and saw some interesting things. Visited a Beer Museum and Photography Museum on Tuesday which I enjoyed. Had a taste of some Yebisu Japanese beer - not as good as the stuff we brew at home! Had a nice lunch at a Nepalese Restaurant - really good food - much like, but different to Indian. Went to see Brokeback Mountain on Tuesday night - liked the movie, but thought it travelled too fast - covered too much ground in just 2 hours! Has anyone seen it?
On Wednesday Kazuya and I had lunch at a Yakiniku bar - all you can eat meats and salads - very nice. Filled ourselves up. Caught up with a friend who we hadnt seen for ages.
I had my first day of uni in 10 weeks on Thursday - didnt recognise my teacher, and she didnt recognise me!!
I have got a new job as I said in last week's email, teaching English at one of the local English schools. So, I worked there on Thursday afternoon and Friday afternoon. The money is great, about $25-30 per hour! I also have 5 students who I teach privately, so had a session on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with one girl. This week I am teaching English everyday - either through my private students, or at the school. I am really enjoying it, and surprisingly, it actually helps my Japanese! Anything they don't understand in English, I say in Japanese to reinforce their learning.
Well take care everyone - those that are in Australia, hope you had a good long weekend and enjoyed Easter. I didn't do anything special here.
Till next week
Tim
xx
posted by Tim at 7:42 PM
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