Since my Japan adventures have (sadly) been put on hold, I’ve started a new project that aims to help parents and students plan for their college, careers, and finances.
It’s called the Thinking Ahead Podcast, and it’s currently on Podcast services: https://thinkingaheadpodcast.buzzsprout.com/
as well as YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/EAkjcghfjjw?si=qYUKchhIH0sFPwNB
Please enjoy, and let me know your thoughts.
Until next time,
STAY AWESOME!
In Japanese, there are many words or phrases that don’t have a single-word translation.
I came across this one on a Japanese language learning site (www.tanoshiijapanese.com) that used excerpts from the book “The Solitary Castle in the Mirror”.
I found the phrase “kappatsu” (活発) interesting because it was my first time seeing lively to describe a person. Usually lively is used to describe places with the word “nigiyaka”(賑やか).
You can check out this lesson and more at https://www.tanoshiijapanese.com/lessons/collection_display.cfm?collection_id=19.
Until next time, Stay Awesome!
So, you’re coming to Tottori?
Tottori, Japan’s least populous prefecture without the glitz, glamour and every-3-minute trains like Tokyo, still has a lot to offer.
But if you’re going to be living, creating a life for yourself, or even just visiting, here are 5 things you need to know to get around.
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Though I’m no longer living in Japan, I’m still into the music.
This is a song released while I was in Japan, but I never saw the video until today:
I’ve mentioned before, but Frederic is one of my favorite Japanese bands. Their upbeat, danceable rhythms and songs are addictive, and can turn any room into a dance party.
Until next time,
STAY AWESOME!
-R
It’s taking so long because… get this…
people kept saying it would take so long.
https://www.270towin.com/
https://electoralvotemap.com/
https://www.cnn.com/election/2020/electoral-college-interactive-maps#build-your-own
Until next time, STAY VIGILANT!
Some of you may remember the designs I made a few months back of some stickers based on special areas around Tottori.
Well now you can buy said stickers! And then some!
So a few posts ago (read months) I mentioned how the group that made Eazy Breezy reminded me of a female Rip Slyme.
It’s only recently that I realized, none of you might know who Rip Slyme is!
They are a a now retired, but formerly quite famous Japanese hip hop group:
The Japanese language is different than English. Crazy, right?!?!!
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Long time no talk.
Like most people, I haven’t been doing much besides working at home, but that doesn’t mean I can’t find something new to look at or do online.
What I’m listening to:
Eazy Breezy by Chemilco
Found this theme song by accident by following some IMGUR rabbit hole, but it was a nice find.
They remind me of a female RIP SLYME, which is my favorite Japanese hip hop group. (And by favorite, maybe the only one I know…?)
Hey all!
So you knew I drew comics, but maybe you didn’t know that I’m also a designer by trade. I’ve been practicing and working on my portfolio, and I came up with these patches.
Let me know your thoughts, and if you want to download or use them, please just ask.
Until next time, STAY AWESOME!
-R
Tottori Awesome 