I have a bit of an obsession about Japan - everything from J-Pop to martial arts to green tea flavoured kit kats and maccha frappuccinos! Wasabi's pretty good too... and the word 'kawaii', which means 'cute' - love it! (see here for photos!).
The yummiest thing ever, green tea frappuccino:
Writing is my main 'thing' though - I scribble all the time (I'm the girl tucked away on the tube scribbling away in a little purple notebook...) - hoping to make a career of it when I have enough words...
That would be that thing I watch DVDs on then... don't really watch much to be honest. Just Friends and Sex and the City, really!
Used to watch Black Books and Spaced too, but they're not on any more. Other stuff I like that isn't on now: Buffy, Angel, Star Trek NG and DS9 (Odo!!). Telly's just not what it used to be!
Books
...more than I will ever read in a lifetime. I have a bit of a habit of buying them and storing them up and not realising that I don't have time to read them all! Currently reading a lot of books by Japanese authors (in English - I'm not that clever yet!) and books about Japan like Memoirs of a Geisha. Also into sci-fi, fantasy, and good old chick lit! Douglas Coupland, George Orwell, Yevgeny Zamyatin (am I the only person who has read 'We'??), Aldous Huxley, Oscar Wilde, Selima Hill...
Heroes
People who stand up for what they believe in and are true to themselves. Few and far between.
I've lived in Nagoya, Japan since March 2008, and I teach English. I'm really interested in Japan and Japanese culture, and hope to make lots of Japanese friends here on myspace. I also love Japanese music, and want to hear from all those J-Rock & J-Pop bands out there!
Who I'd like to meet: Interesting people with something to say for themselves. Poets, writers, artists... creative people. I'd also like to meet Japanese people and/or people with an interest in Japanese culture.
A word about my 'top' friends... I have quite a few friends on myspace now, some really good mates, some bands that I like, all sorts of people. I try to move my 'top' friends around quite a lot, so don't get offended if you're there one minute, and then you're not. I like to give everyone a go! ;)
I hope that you are spending a happy holiday season! Thank your for your quick reply! I am glad that we can share through here...it is great to learn about you and from you...Your point of view on Japan is interesting...Thanks for sharing!
Thank you very much for the book recommendation! I sure love to read...although these days...we are quite busy working on many different projects, the writing and recording in studio...I hope I could read it someday soon! What was the most significant for you through the reading of this book?
I hope that you are doing great! Give me some news! Your friend, Alex
P.s. Did I tell you the great news Ali? Our music is featuring on the new Final Fantasy game called DISSIDIA!!! Did you hear about it? We feel so privilege to feature on such a game...it is exclusive to Japan up to now! The songs are now available on I-TUNES! Please go and have a listen...and don't forget to tell me your opinion about those 3 songs!
Thanks for replying to me so quickly! I laughed when I read your message...I like your kind way of exposing me your point of view regarding some aspects about the Japanese culture! I understand and agree with you too! lol! I guess they like the magic of Christmas as much as the North American people! lol!
Will it be the first Christmas holiday you will be celebrating there? It must be so special! Please tell me more about it if ever you have some time!
I hope that you are doing great! Give me some news! Your friend, Alex
I hope that you are doing great! I apologize for taking a little while to reply! We were away for the past few days! We took a vacation away to recover from the crazy past year...and get ready for the upcoming one! But I am glad to be back and share with you!
It is nice to know that you can take some rest, as the Christmas holidays are approaching! What is so particular with the way to celebrate Christmas in Japan? I wish I could experience it one day! Please tell me more about it! :)
I hope that you are doing great! Write me back anytime soon! It has always been so nice to share with you! I understand that you have a very busy schedule...this is why receiving a message from you makes me very glad!
I hope that you are doing great! How is it going these days, on the other end of the planet? Are you busy with your finals and exams correction? I hope that you will enjoy the holiday season to come in Japan! Are you planning on flying back to your hometown for the occasion?
I hope that you are doing great! Give me some news! Your friend, Alex
ahh you do have to love studio ghibli (i bet i just spelt that wrong) - see thats where blatant stereotyping of an english immigrant to japan gets me. tut tut.
i just realised that living in japan you are in a supreme postition to tell me what anime is good... i want wholesome at heart but hilarious. like cromartie high school... have you seen that? and what's it like out there? i am developing an increasing obsession myself with japanese culture, mainly through the all pervading love of videogames...
Thanks fro stopping by! I was glad to see your message in my mail box the other day...it had been a little while since we haven't shared! It is nice to know that you are enjoying yourself in Japan...and that you are having a good time with your students!
As for us...the work in studio has been going well too! We are so excited about the upcoming album release..and we just can't wait to hit the road again! Have you been going to many gigs lately?
I hope that you are doing great! Give me some news! Your friend, Alex
P.s. Did you have a look at the new YFE TV episode on Halloween? I guess it would have been a great thing for Sef to dress himself as a witch for 1 week...I would probably have been a better idea than what he had decided to do! lol!
It is so nice to hear from you! How was your week...being a witch? Hahaha! It's been quite a long time since I've dressed up for Halloween! Have you planned on doing anything special for the occasion this weekend?
I am so glad to hear from you...and to know that everything has been going well for you in Japan! I hope we could be back again soon! We are working pretty hard on it in studio these days! We hope for this new album will be just amazing! Thank you for your support...it means a lot to us!
What about you? How is life in Japan going?
I hope that you are doing great! Give me some news! Your friend, Alex
P.s. The show in Toronto went very well! So many people gathered and traveled many hours to be there...even a few Japanese friends attended the show! We had a blast! I hope that you could be there too next time!
I am so glad to write you! How is it going these days??? It has been such a long time since we haven't shared...I hope that you are enjoying your fall season in Japan so far!
I am just stopping by to know how it is going for you on the other end of the planet! :) AS for us...we have been busy working on the recording of a new album in studio...and we'll be hitting the road tomorrow to get to Toronto for a live show there! It is going to be so nice!
I hope that you are doing great! How are your classes going so far? Give me some news! Your friend, Alex
I am so happy to hear from you! How is it going these days??? Really...pretty hot chicks! lol! Thank you so much for your support...it means a lot to us! So far...we have been winning 16 days in a row...Thank you for being part of this great success too!!!
I am so happy to be able to share with you again! Please tell me more about your "Obion" vacations...what does that word mean??? I hope that you are having an enjoyable time!!! What are you doing on our vacations??? I am so curious to know! :)
I hope that you are doing great!
Give me some news! Your friend, Alex
P.s. Did you know that we have released our album recently??? We are so happy about it! You can get it online as soon as you want! :) I hope that our friends will enjoy listening to it! I am glad to share this great news with you! :)
I hope that you are doing great!!! How is it going these days??? Thank you so much for telling me more about your beautiful country, its culture and your interests! I am always curious to learn more!!! Well...I don't think I'll have enough time of 2 weeks to visit everything and taste all the sweet sand the plates all my friends talk to me about!!! lol...
It would have bee so nice to meet you in Japan at the end of May!!! Did you know that we were holding a free show??? Is it still too expensive for you to come??? We're also planning to meet with all our friends after each show...maybe you could come there if one of those is close to your hometown...don't you think so???
Which plate is your favorite??? I would love to taste it on your honor! ;)
