There are a ton of children in Emukae Ranburyuu. They are either my elementary school students, junior high students, or kids 5 years and younger. I saw one of the 4 year old boys walking towards me, and so I say "Hello" on instinct. Here's what followed.
Me: Hello!
Boy: *blank stare* HELLO じゃねぇよ！*assumes fighting stance*
Me: Huh?
Boy: ゴセイキック！*proceeds to punch and kick me*
Me: ゴセイジャ？何色？
Boy: Tシャツが黒と白だから、ボクはゴセイナイト！*starts doing roundhouse kicks in his area*
HAHAHA it was so funny! OK so here's a translation.
Me: Hello!
Boy: Don't Hello me!
Me: Huh?
Boy: Gosei Kick!
Me: Goseiger? What color?
Boy: My T-shirt's black and white, so I'm GoseiKnight!
In case you didn't know, Goseiger is this season's Super Sentai, or Power Rangers as we Americans call them. And GoseiKnight is, of course, one of the heroes. Seeing a child imitating his favorite super hero takes me back to my own days as a kid and how I used to pretend I was Godzilla and Hulk Hogan.
Good times. I love kids.
6.27.2010
6.26.2010
Upcoming Plans
I kinda dislike how Ranburyuu practices are on Saturdays. It hinders my plans to go out with friends and such.
A bunch of folks are hittin' up Fuk today. I wanted to go too, especially since Emily posted this on my Facebook:
http://www.fukuoka-now.com/directory/show/842
It's been a long time since I had Filipino food (that I can't cook). I reeeaaally wanna go and try. I'm thinking about next weekend, but I don't know if anybody is up for accompanying me.
Also, thanks to Sasebo stopping my 引き落とし(essentially, automatic payments) for my rent back in April, my money is going to be tight again this month, and especially with the payment for car tax due. I really wanted to get a TV and games this month, but I guess that'll have to wait until next month.
Also, during the three day weekend in July, a bunch of folks are travelling to Yakushima, where I really wanted to go. But alas, money issues are existent. The next weekend is Fuji weekend too, and the last time I had two trips in a month, I was deadbroke with at least 2 weeks before the next paycheck haha! We'll see...
A bunch of folks are hittin' up Fuk today. I wanted to go too, especially since Emily posted this on my Facebook:
http://www.fukuoka-now.com/directory/show/842
It's been a long time since I had Filipino food (that I can't cook). I reeeaaally wanna go and try. I'm thinking about next weekend, but I don't know if anybody is up for accompanying me.
Also, thanks to Sasebo stopping my 引き落とし(essentially, automatic payments) for my rent back in April, my money is going to be tight again this month, and especially with the payment for car tax due. I really wanted to get a TV and games this month, but I guess that'll have to wait until next month.
Also, during the three day weekend in July, a bunch of folks are travelling to Yakushima, where I really wanted to go. But alas, money issues are existent. The next weekend is Fuji weekend too, and the last time I had two trips in a month, I was deadbroke with at least 2 weeks before the next paycheck haha! We'll see...
6.23.2010
New Laptop
...frickin rocks!
I feel like I already recovered and re-downloaded all the necessary software that I was using in the old lappy, including the necessary Photoshop, Vegas, Reason, Acid, etc.
I ended up going with a Toshiba. It was price-slashed on Newegg for $900, with 50/50 reviews. There was a comparable Sony (with better reviews and a BD burner) for about $1200 (if I remember correctly), but I decided to go with this mainly for the price. I'm not disappointed yet.
...well the only thing I have to complain about is the low resolution, and the dull colors especially when watching HD videos. However, it's very minimal complaints. It's a huge upgrade from my old lappy.
[geek]
And in trolling the net today, I saw the confirmation of Kamen Rider Oz (or Kamen Rider OOO). I remember leaks of the concept art a month or two ago, but it was recently confirmed.
The Rider's design seems (damn) cool. Also...
The name "Oz": seems like a knock off of Faiz, which was the hero's name and the way you read the title "555".
Henshin concept: seems like just an extension of the idea of Double. Double used two devices at a time to change (so two simultaneous forms), and Oz uses three (three simultaneous forms).
But whatever, let's see how it pans out. [/geek]
I feel like I already recovered and re-downloaded all the necessary software that I was using in the old lappy, including the necessary Photoshop, Vegas, Reason, Acid, etc.
I ended up going with a Toshiba. It was price-slashed on Newegg for $900, with 50/50 reviews. There was a comparable Sony (with better reviews and a BD burner) for about $1200 (if I remember correctly), but I decided to go with this mainly for the price. I'm not disappointed yet.
...well the only thing I have to complain about is the low resolution, and the dull colors especially when watching HD videos. However, it's very minimal complaints. It's a huge upgrade from my old lappy.
[geek]
And in trolling the net today, I saw the confirmation of Kamen Rider Oz (or Kamen Rider OOO). I remember leaks of the concept art a month or two ago, but it was recently confirmed.
The Rider's design seems (damn) cool. Also...
The name "Oz": seems like a knock off of Faiz, which was the hero's name and the way you read the title "555".
Henshin concept: seems like just an extension of the idea of Double. Double used two devices at a time to change (so two simultaneous forms), and Oz uses three (three simultaneous forms).
But whatever, let's see how it pans out. [/geek]
6.22.2010
Busy month
It's been a busy month.
At the start of this month was the 佐世保市中学校体育大会, or the Sasebo City-wide Jr. High Sports Festival. It's basically where all the Jr.Highs of Sasebo choose their representatives from their appropriate sports clubs and compete against sports clubs of other schools. It was an intense first day (our boys and girls tennis, volleyball, soccer, and table tennis clubs kicked butt). However, only the tennis clubs made it to day three. The trade-off for showing up for "work" on the weekend was 代休, or compensatory day off. So basically, the rest of the week was a two-and-a-half workweek (Wednesday, Thursday, and half-day Friday). It was a good week, followed by Kim's birthday celebration on Friday.
Good times with new friends.
The next week was Sara's birthday celebration in Sasebo, followed by more laughs at Chants in Saza. All this was proceeded by a visit to the theater and viewing of Episode Yellow (the latest Kamen Rider movie). Love being able to catch movies in the theaters here before fansubbers and internet downloaders get their paws on them.
On the downside, we get U.S. movies really late over here. I was finally able to watch Iron Man 2 last Tuesday.
The next big event WAS going to be the FO'CHO Music Festival/event, but was cancelled due to the JLPT. Oh well, the 4th of July should have some fun celebrations going on.
All that's left is Ranburyuu practice and our two July performances.
Too lazy to really post any details today. So I'll leave this entry at this.
At the start of this month was the 佐世保市中学校体育大会, or the Sasebo City-wide Jr. High Sports Festival. It's basically where all the Jr.Highs of Sasebo choose their representatives from their appropriate sports clubs and compete against sports clubs of other schools. It was an intense first day (our boys and girls tennis, volleyball, soccer, and table tennis clubs kicked butt). However, only the tennis clubs made it to day three. The trade-off for showing up for "work" on the weekend was 代休, or compensatory day off. So basically, the rest of the week was a two-and-a-half workweek (Wednesday, Thursday, and half-day Friday). It was a good week, followed by Kim's birthday celebration on Friday.
Good times with new friends.
The next week was Sara's birthday celebration in Sasebo, followed by more laughs at Chants in Saza. All this was proceeded by a visit to the theater and viewing of Episode Yellow (the latest Kamen Rider movie). Love being able to catch movies in the theaters here before fansubbers and internet downloaders get their paws on them.
On the downside, we get U.S. movies really late over here. I was finally able to watch Iron Man 2 last Tuesday.
The next big event WAS going to be the FO'CHO Music Festival/event, but was cancelled due to the JLPT. Oh well, the 4th of July should have some fun celebrations going on.
All that's left is Ranburyuu practice and our two July performances.
Too lazy to really post any details today. So I'll leave this entry at this.
6.05.2010
Random Happenings
Started the day off with a trip to Sasebo and checked out the new Chou Den-O Movie (Episode Blue). It was really good (keeping in mind it's a Kamen Rider movie). I would say that I thought it was better than Episode Red save the fact that Airi had 60% of the screen time in Ep. Red. Overall, satisfied. Now to wait 2 weeks for Episode Yellow to come out! Woo!
And Wiki says they're coming out with a Final Den-O movie? With Satou Takeru? Haha man...they're really riding Den-O's popularity (not that I complain).
Afterwards I did some shopping in prep for some elementary school lessons and the upcoming Jr.High Sports Meet. When I was about to walk home, I ran into Hannah, Katrina, and Fiona. The latter two ended up leaving after a short chat, and Hannah mentioned that she was gonna hit up a music studio in the arcade were folks could rock out on guitars and drums. Indeed, I asked if I could tag along. We found the place and rented a room for an hour and jammed to our hearts content. And MAN, could she play the drums. I was totally blown away and deemed myself not worthy, like Wayne and Garth when they met Alice Cooper.
It inspired me to take music seriously again. After all, Hannah and I are talking about starting up a small band!
On our way out from the studio, we ran into Gen and Qi. We caught them during Gen's Sasebo cafe hunt, and joined them for a small lunch at The Sofa Cafe. It's a comfy place where the tables have sofas instead of standard chairs. I've been there once before, but it was the others' first time there. Eventually Emily came down and joined them, as she was going to have dinner with Qi and Gen.
The five of us split later on. I made my way back to Emukae for a 乱舞龍 practice. It was good seeing everyone again, especially the little kids who run around a muck during rehearsal.
Tiring day, but indeed it was fun. Arrived at Sasebo at 1100am, and didn't leave until 6pm. Totally unplanned happenings. =)
And Wiki says they're coming out with a Final Den-O movie? With Satou Takeru? Haha man...they're really riding Den-O's popularity (not that I complain).
Afterwards I did some shopping in prep for some elementary school lessons and the upcoming Jr.High Sports Meet. When I was about to walk home, I ran into Hannah, Katrina, and Fiona. The latter two ended up leaving after a short chat, and Hannah mentioned that she was gonna hit up a music studio in the arcade were folks could rock out on guitars and drums. Indeed, I asked if I could tag along. We found the place and rented a room for an hour and jammed to our hearts content. And MAN, could she play the drums. I was totally blown away and deemed myself not worthy, like Wayne and Garth when they met Alice Cooper.
It inspired me to take music seriously again. After all, Hannah and I are talking about starting up a small band!
On our way out from the studio, we ran into Gen and Qi. We caught them during Gen's Sasebo cafe hunt, and joined them for a small lunch at The Sofa Cafe. It's a comfy place where the tables have sofas instead of standard chairs. I've been there once before, but it was the others' first time there. Eventually Emily came down and joined them, as she was going to have dinner with Qi and Gen.
The five of us split later on. I made my way back to Emukae for a 乱舞龍 practice. It was good seeing everyone again, especially the little kids who run around a muck during rehearsal.
Tiring day, but indeed it was fun. Arrived at Sasebo at 1100am, and didn't leave until 6pm. Totally unplanned happenings. =)
6.01.2010
And So It Begins Again
This weekend marks the start of a new year for 江迎乱舞龍 (Emukae Ranburyuu), my town's yosakoi dance troupe (which I am a proud member of). My last performance with them was during last year's annual Yosakoi Sasebo Festival. They had a performance during Christmas time as well, but I was unable to participate because I flew back to the States.
This summer we have 4 performances lined up. One at one of the preschools in town, in festivals in each Tabira and Shikamachi for festivals, and the grand performance at Sentourou Festival in our own Emukae.
I can't wait, because that means:
1) much more needed exercise
2) time to chill outside of school with some of my students
3) a chance to shine at Sentourou, where I first witnessed the awesomeness of Ranburyuu last year
4) and last but not least, good company with some dudes the same age as me.
I need to remember to ask for a copy of the music, because the song is as epic, if not more than, Soran Bushi (oh did I just say that?).
Plus, the dance and outfits are just too damn cool.
This summer we have 4 performances lined up. One at one of the preschools in town, in festivals in each Tabira and Shikamachi for festivals, and the grand performance at Sentourou Festival in our own Emukae.
I can't wait, because that means:
1) much more needed exercise
2) time to chill outside of school with some of my students
3) a chance to shine at Sentourou, where I first witnessed the awesomeness of Ranburyuu last year
4) and last but not least, good company with some dudes the same age as me.
I need to remember to ask for a copy of the music, because the song is as epic, if not more than, Soran Bushi (oh did I just say that?).
Plus, the dance and outfits are just too damn cool.
Congrats!
Congratulations to my sister, Remilla. She just graduated this past week. In addition, she held a successful art show a few days prior. I REALLY wanted to see it, especially after the pictures of it friends and family have been posting. I especially want to see the results of the project she was conducting in Japan. It started as an impromptu experiment that evolved into something brilliant.
She started in Hong Kong, if I remember correctly. She asked a few girls, who for unknown reasons were giving out 'free hugs', why they were giving them out. They answered something along the lines of 'Because it will make people happy.'
When we were in Tokyo, a few days later, at this awesome cafe in Nakano called Karma, she asked the waiter (or had me ask because he couldn't speak English) about what makes him happy at the end of a tough day, like a favorite food or something. He answered 'a nice bowl of ramen makes me happy at the end of a hectic day.'
Basically, every answer was the first step for the next question she would ask the next person. Seems like she was intending the project to turn out to be something that shows how people are connected in different ways. It was a super cool idea! I don't know if she kept that theme for the final result though. I still would've loved to see it!
Congrats Chi!
She started in Hong Kong, if I remember correctly. She asked a few girls, who for unknown reasons were giving out 'free hugs', why they were giving them out. They answered something along the lines of 'Because it will make people happy.'
When we were in Tokyo, a few days later, at this awesome cafe in Nakano called Karma, she asked the waiter (or had me ask because he couldn't speak English) about what makes him happy at the end of a tough day, like a favorite food or something. He answered 'a nice bowl of ramen makes me happy at the end of a hectic day.'
Basically, every answer was the first step for the next question she would ask the next person. Seems like she was intending the project to turn out to be something that shows how people are connected in different ways. It was a super cool idea! I don't know if she kept that theme for the final result though. I still would've loved to see it!
Congrats Chi!
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