http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/bonjourlemonde/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from bonjourlemonde en-us Sun, 27 Dec 2009 09:51:00 +0000 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 09:51:00 +0000 I arrived in Osaka on Friday around 4pm and took the train to the Osaka station where we took the shinkansen to Okayama. There has been a few things that have really impressed me thus far1. The variety of drinks in the vending machines the number of vending machines and the fact that they dispense hot drinks. Most drinks are about 100 yen. Yasui desu.2. The cleanliness of the floors and bathroom http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Japan/Okayama/Okayama/blog-333511.html I am freaking out with excitement mostly I cannot believe I will be leaving California in less than 2 weeks. I am already starting to pack and have figured out most of the clothes I am going to bring. If you know me you know about my clothes. I even had several friends estimate that I have over 100 pounds of clothing in my closet and I donate a big bag of clothes to the Salvation Army at the http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/California/blog-327987.html These are my favorite places in San Francisco http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/California/San-Francisco/blog-320654.html I got my Japanese visa So I'm pretty much all set to go. I'm going to miss California a lot but I know I will be back. Here are some of the places I love most http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/California/blog-319876.html 1. Business attire 5 suits practical heels pantyhose and casual clothing2. Personal hygiene products feminine hygiene products DEODORANT I've heard this from countless people so believe me on this one toothpaste it seems that the toothpaste in Japan doesn't have fluoride or something face washesmoisturizerstoners that you use on a daily basis3. Makeupjewelrycurling ironaccessorie http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Japan/Ehime/Matsuyama/blog-318388.html These will be my estimated monthly expenses as an English teacher in Matsuyamathis data is only an estimate based on personally conducted research advice from friends living in Japan advice from an English teacher in Matsuyama and the information given by my sponsoring company 270000 monthly income 27000 10 income tax243000 roughly about 2430USD 30000 natio http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Japan/Ehime/Matsuyama/blog-318369.html If you are a USA green card holder AKA Permanent Resident you must file for a reentry permit if you intend on leaving the country for more than 1 year. Otherwise they will think that you have abandoned your status and you will encounter complications when trying to get back into the United States. This permit is good for up to 2 years. The form you need to file is called the Form I131 and can http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/California/blog-313620.html So it seems that the Japanese are a tad bit more anal than I had anticipated. I suppose it is an unfair assessment. Perhaps it is just an unfamiliar method of business to Westerners. I haven't had problems with them yet but my boyfriend has had his share. Getting a VisaUpon getting his visa sponsored by his company he immediately went to file the Visa application at the San Francisco Japanese Con http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/California/blog-313615.html http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/blog-304275.html It's been such a long time since I have blogged here. I have a few major updates on my life. For one Taiwan was unsuccessful. As a result of my citizenship status I was not allowed to obtain a work visa to teach in Taiwan. But now I am going to teach in Japan instead. I have never been to Japan before other than to connect flights so it will be a completely new experience for me.I will be worki http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/California/blog-304260.html Bonjour le monde As a recent graduate I am finding the process of job hunting rather tedious. Let's face it the economic situation in the United States is not ideal right now. As for the icing on top of the cake I have a degree in filmmedia and English. To cut a long story short I applied to a few teaching positions in China Taiwan and Hong Kong. Does anyone know anything about the Reach to http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/California/blog-252568.html