Train-folk

Talk about an awkward sandwich.  There are some moments in life that you just can't pass up.  Take this one for example: Japanese punk on my right, gamer on my left. It was an intense game.  

"Warning"

So i find myself walking by many cautionary signs.  Many like the one you see here.  To me this sign looks like something you definitely want to read.  This concerns me because of the fact that my linguistic understanding of the Japanese language is nonexistent.  I will do my best to go by the pictures.  Lord help me if there are none.

Jui Jitsu.

Jeff and I had our first day of jui jitsu last night.  The entire lesson was taught in Japanese and there was only 1 other American there.  All in all it was a great first session.  We will be training about three times a week while we are here.  This is a high quality dojo.  The national champion trains here, but he is in Brazil right now for the world championships.  Who knows maybe by the end of the trip I'll be the next champ (not likely, but I'm still going to have fun).  

ps. I have never been more sore in my entire life.

workout

I went on my first run today in Japan. It was definitely stimulating.  Every corner there was some thing new to look at for the first time.  Tiredness never crossed my mind.  It was all image.  I'll take my camera next time I go out.  

Oh and in case you were wondering, I wore pink short shorts and a green tank top. haha I'm not sure Japan was ready ready for it, I got some weird looks. 

Time to start my day, I woke up at 4am Japan time and I feel great.

Konnichiwa

One of the easiest flights of my life.  I ate lunch, then read for a bit, then slept, then woke up to eat again, and then slept some more, and then woke up and I was about to land in 30 minutes. Yea it was nice.  I really have to thank God for these great travel genes.  I just switch into hibernation mode whenever I travel.  I'm made for this stuff.  

Tokyo is so amazing. It is such a huge city, keep a look out for new photos once I make it into town.  It's about 12am Tokyo time right now. I had my first meal in Japan, which oddly enough was Indian food.  And dang good Indian food at that.  The owners are from Nepal and they pride themselves for making the best Indian food.  It was quite amazing, I ate four different types of nan (sooo good).  I'm starting to learn some Japanese words.  I tried to ask for more water and failed, but I'll do better next time.  

I will be sleeping in tomorrow and then hitting the town.  I'll try and get some good shots of the district I'm in for ya'll. 

I also made some new friends.  Dieki, Yumi, and Yuki (probably spelt wrong) they live here in Japan and seem really nice.  Yuki likes Lincoln Park, haha.  Im looking forward to getting to know them more. 

stay posted more to come as my adventure continues.

Japan is about to begin.

Well I just printed out my itinerary for my Japan flight.  But still it has yet to hit me that I will be spending the next two months there.  I also packed today.  I managed to get everything into one backpack and a carryon.  Remember now thats 7 weeks and only two bags, impressed? I could have got the job done with one but i thought i would take it easy on my back this time.  Back to the it not hitting me thing.  I don't know what's wrong with me.  Is it my carefree attitude, or my absent mindedness?  I just can't figure it out.  Anyways this will be my first of many (hopefully) blogs that I will be posting about my adventures in Tokyo.  I'm looking forward to sharing my experiences with you these next few weeks.  

I leave Monday the 2nd and return the 18th of July.  I'll have some opportunities to do some exciting and challenging things while I'm there so whatever your style is pray for me. If its head bowed eyes closed, prostrated, Indian style, whatever. Just throw some up for me. Gracias. 

We are going.

One thing ends another starts.

Somethings continue from an abrupt stop.

They stop and they go.

Some will see red, some will see green.

What ever the case, shortly, we will all return with a tale

I'm looking forward to sharing stories and experiences from our summers.