I don’t even know where to start.

I have been in Tokyo for 3 weeks now.  It’s interesting I will say at best.   I remember once when I loved taking the trains, but now I sometimes dread the long commutes.

I started a conversation course at Kai Japanese Language School in Shin-Okubo.  I wasn’t satisfied with the course honestly.  It had more to do with the course placement than the actual class though.  Well now it’s over so I am relieved.

Bought a pink cell phone with a contract through Docomo.  Honestly, I thought I would end up with Softbank and getting an iphone or something but my homestay mom put me on the family plan on Docomo which saves me money.  So even though I kinda did want the iphone, I am certainly not complaining.  I have mobile suica on it which means I can just use my phone as a train pass and I often watch japanese tv on it when I am bored.  Pretty nift device, I say.

I made a friend shortly after I came.  His name was Seitaro and we became pretty close.  Basically, we began texting each other constantly never running out of things to say, always talking on skype to avoid a crazy phone bill, and just generally caring about each other.  Well, things didn’t end well to say the least.  Maybe more on that once I figure out what’s going on with him.

I met up with a couple of japanese buddies of mine.  It certainly made weekends awesome and made me really happy to be here.  It’s nice to know you at least have a couple of friends to depend on in a foreign country.

Been trying to get an arubaito but the language barrier is tremendous.  Even when I get interviews at international restaurants my lack of japanese skill really shows.  However, been lucky to land two interviews both at restaurants.   Trying to get some private english students to help supplement funds as well.

Yoshida japanese language school begins January 5th for me, so I am kinda bored until school starts.  But its nice to have free time to adjust and kinda explore the area though I really watch my spending.

So overall, I think things are going okay.  Had some rough spots here and there but I met new people, my listening skills get better everyday, and I feel like this is where I am supposed to be right now.

I hope I hear good things about the job this week.  I am really nervous and anxious at the same time.  But first, good night’s rest would do me some good.  Oyasumi~