Wrong side! When I went to Glasgow, I was so confused, because it just made sense to me that if you drive on the other side, then you must walk on the other side. Not so in Glasgow. People just walk where ever they darn well please. It really threw me off in stairwells. Finally I asked my flatmates - Where am I supposed to walk on sidewalks/stairs/etc.? The right or the left? Everyone looked at me like I was from Mars. Then someone was like, I never really thought about it. We kind of just walk. I was like wtf.
Also, I walk around to pass time when I brush my teeth. Sometimes I make my bed at the same time. That's why I have toothpaste on my curtains. Seriously.
Tuna After much deliberation, it has been decided that it is in fact Tuna. The writing says "Shiichikin Mairudo," which roughly translates into Chicken of the Sea.
Good job! SCOATES! SCOATES! SCOATES!
Show that kid who's boss The next time he tries to punch you in the nuts, you kick him in the head. That'll show em. Also, I have my brother looking into the Tuna thing for you.
GEOFF It's great that you set up this blog to update us! The washer incident was unfortunate, but I hope you are enjoying yourself in Japan and soaking in the culture!
Happy Endings Haha. Geoff, you're my hero. The washing machine incident could only have happend to you, and maybe Darren. Just a note about the scantily clad women thing. If they ask you if you want "happy ending," the answer is yes. Yes you want "happy ending."
bwahaha great blog scoates, although I'm not sure how great your trial and error method of figuring out if you're allergic to things is. I guess by now you've figured out a few things that are safe haha. Don't know if you know Kyle Dine but you can get an allergy translation card from his website www.allergytranslation.com
Probably works just as well as the trial and error method but I'm not gonna make any promises
I like how you filmed half of your apartment with the camera on it's side... way to go! Looks like you're having a great time though. And don't worry about the cars on the other side of the road - you get used to it pretty quickly (and only lapse occasionally).
HAAAAA! Konichiwa!!! did i spell that right?
anyways - looks like you're having an interesting start to life in japan! - i have been having a pretty crappy week over here, and i just wanted to tell you that this blog made me laugh soooo hard - you made my day.
thanks!
xoxo.
getting there You sound like you're doing great over there! And by yourself. Don't you feel a bit lonely? Just wait til you start meeting everyone and going to the bars and keeping conversations going... you won't miss Canada in any way. Especially when it'll be -40 C over here.
I didn't lol'ed but I smiled :P Man it's just like my first day in England but X1000! lol I knew you were daring and you wanted to travel and stuff... but I thought you had basic Japanese communicating skills. You're crazy. I hope you enjoy the stay, and I think your blog will be quite amusing.
Julie la Artsie
p.s. Let me know if you see my sister walking down the street in Tokyo! :P (Amsterdam was SO random)
Awh Geoff, Im sure you'll be fine!! Your a resilient type of guy!! And just think if you survived at Glenwood without me this is cake!!lol.
Cant wait for your next update!! Stay Safe!!
My brother open's doors! Geoff, I know you cannot hear me because I'm all the way in Vancouver but I hope that my chants of, "Scoates, Scoates, Scoates" rang true in your heart because when you finally figured out how to open the door, or how to test for nuts in food... I was true proud to be related to you. It sounds like you're having an amazing time, treasure the feeling of being in a new place.. =) love you buddy!
Body Language I loved the body language communications you've resorted to. Maybe you should write a book on how to get what you want using only body language. I'd say if you could order a turkey sandwich with lettus and tomatoes using only body language you'd be a genius!
I lol'ed Haha maybe you're further out of Tokyo then I thought. Ah well body language should be enough, just remember you don't tip and restaurants. Looking forward to the next post.
High Class I would demand a limosine. If they can't provide you with one then they obviously either don't value what they're getting or haven't realized what a Scoates really is. If not though, pay for the limo, everyone will think you're rich.
Buses I've been to Tokyo and all around it man, my friend who showed me around warned me that the bus system can be a newcomer's hazard. Just be careful as some buses only run during certain times and some buses will skip certain stops during certain periods of the day. Very certain.
For those of you that don't know, I guess i'm supposed to tell you a little about myself. I think this section is all wrong. I think you should be telling me about yourself and why you're looking at my blog! I only sent out this link to my friends.. hmm... curious... full info
Carly
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Wrong side!
When I went to Glasgow, I was so confused, because it just made sense to me that if you drive on the other side, then you must walk on the other side. Not so in Glasgow. People just walk where ever they darn well please. It really threw me off in stairwells. Finally I asked my flatmates - Where am I supposed to walk on sidewalks/stairs/etc.? The right or the left? Everyone looked at me like I was from Mars. Then someone was like, I never really thought about it. We kind of just walk. I was like wtf. Also, I walk around to pass time when I brush my teeth. Sometimes I make my bed at the same time. That's why I have toothpaste on my curtains. Seriously.