Rushing: around doing all the things that need doing before I leave for Japan. A couple of things are just not going to get done. So. Be. It.
Scratching: at the scab on my scalp. I had a basal cell carcinoma removed a month ago and, inevitably, the healing process is more irritating that having the damn cancer in the first place.
Eating: out every...
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Scratching: at the scab on my scalp. I had a basal cell carcinoma removed a month ago and, inevitably, the healing process is more irritating that having the damn cancer in the first place.
Eating: out every...
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thefuckoffkid:
Oi! You doin' ok?
trixel:
I hope Japan is treating you well, Ms. 
Reserving: my opinions on the new site lay-out until I've got some time to play around in it. What's your feeling? Are you loving or hating it?
Suffering: from yet another cold. Seriously, this is boring. I'm over phlegm-creating illnesses and infections, of which I've had 3 in the last 8 weeks. Get your shit together, immune system!
Looking: forward to finishing up at my...
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Suffering: from yet another cold. Seriously, this is boring. I'm over phlegm-creating illnesses and infections, of which I've had 3 in the last 8 weeks. Get your shit together, immune system!
Looking: forward to finishing up at my...
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thefuckoffkid:
Madam, if you're at all around next week, maybe we could do lunch or coffee. Things might be frantic, but after that I go away and you're likely (certain, I think) to be gone by the time I return.
Lemme know.
Lemme know.
missellie:
I would happily apply for the position of site-crush but I fear I'm too busy. I wouldn't be able to commit to it. Alas.
I barely notice the new site anymore. It is certainly more click-intensive and fluffily designed than the last but there are some good added features. Eh *shrug*.
I barely notice the new site anymore. It is certainly more click-intensive and fluffily designed than the last but there are some good added features. Eh *shrug*.
Sharing: my latest JET news. I've received placement details. For the 12 months beginning 30 July, I'll be living in Yamatsuri-machi, Fukushima-ken. In other words, a v small, rural town called Yamatsuri in Fukushima Prefecture of Japan.
Official Fukishima-ken website
Official Yamatsuri website (oh, and don't bother clicking the English tab on the page - it don't work.)
My searches have turned up only a...
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Official Fukishima-ken website
Official Yamatsuri website (oh, and don't bother clicking the English tab on the page - it don't work.)
My searches have turned up only a...
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mya22:
dude that's so awesome!!
there will probably be people who will say "it sucks that you didn't get to go to tokyo." and you can tell them to FUCK OFF.
Everyone said that to me when I lived in Australia for 6 months.. "it's a shame you didn't get to stay in Sydney...." No, it wasn't... I stayed on a 3000 acre sheep farm 5 hours away from Sydney. Every big, metropolitan, consumer-driven city in the world is pretty much like all the rest. When I visited, Sydney was just like Chicago, except with more beach. (No offense, I loved Sydney, but it's a city all the same) I actually might've been pissed if I did get placed in Sydney. I go to see a part of Australia that not very many people see - because they don't take the time to go there and don't want to live there. So.... enjoy your rural stay in Japan - it looks beautiful! 
there will probably be people who will say "it sucks that you didn't get to go to tokyo." and you can tell them to FUCK OFF.
Everyone said that to me when I lived in Australia for 6 months.. "it's a shame you didn't get to stay in Sydney...." No, it wasn't... I stayed on a 3000 acre sheep farm 5 hours away from Sydney. Every big, metropolitan, consumer-driven city in the world is pretty much like all the rest. When I visited, Sydney was just like Chicago, except with more beach. (No offense, I loved Sydney, but it's a city all the same) I actually might've been pissed if I did get placed in Sydney. I go to see a part of Australia that not very many people see - because they don't take the time to go there and don't want to live there. So.... enjoy your rural stay in Japan - it looks beautiful!
trixel:
very cute picture.
Congratulations on the Jet posting. That is going to be such an adventure.
Congratulations on the Jet posting. That is going to be such an adventure.
Keeping: a very long list of things to arrange, compile, obtain, offload, document, photocopy, certify, file, and/or pack for Japan. It's coming together quite smoothly. 'course that's because I have 11wks 'til I go. At the 1wk mark, it ain't going to be pretty.
Saying: yes. To whatever comes my way at the moment. Something of a new philosophy. It's a good change, too.
Moving:...
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Saying: yes. To whatever comes my way at the moment. Something of a new philosophy. It's a good change, too.
Moving:...
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thefuckoffkid:
The Ball was a lot of fun. I behaved myself though. Dammit.
My schedule is now best described as hellish but we have to do The Lunch Part II sometime soon.
My schedule is now best described as hellish but we have to do The Lunch Part II sometime soon.
trixel:
Yeah, I marvel at most womens' stuff. I actually asked two girls I know to take me shopping next time they go so I can get a couple *outfits*. I figure I'll use them to be femmey and blend sometimes.
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cousindell:
haha i dunno i think its more of a gurn than a smirk 
cousindell:
and there aint nothing tough about smacking yourself in the face 
Quoting: the letter from the Consular-General of Japan that I received on Friday...
"Dear Ms Sprat,
It is our great pleasure to inform you that you have successfully passed the second stage of the screening process for the 2006 Jet Programme year and are now on the final short-list for ALT candidates. You are now scheduled for placement in a Contracting Organisation, which is possible...
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"Dear Ms Sprat,
It is our great pleasure to inform you that you have successfully passed the second stage of the screening process for the 2006 Jet Programme year and are now on the final short-list for ALT candidates. You are now scheduled for placement in a Contracting Organisation, which is possible...
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cousindell:
Whoa thats fucking awesome!! well done girl!
[Edited on Apr 18, 2006 12:25PM]
well done girl! [Edited on Apr 18, 2006 12:25PM]
lyxzen:
!!
!!Reciting: stock sentences that are likely to turn up in my Japanese speaking test for class tomorrow night. Unless I pronounce myself to be 4pm years old - don't laugh, I've done it before - it should be fine.
Counting: down the days 'til I get my notice from the Japanese gov't about if I have been accepted into the programme or not. If not,...
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Counting: down the days 'til I get my notice from the Japanese gov't about if I have been accepted into the programme or not. If not,...
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steven:
Sounds like just another war movie, but I haven't seen it to know. I really enjoyed Three Kings, but that was just a heist movie really...
Coming to this brunch hookup on Good Friday? It'd be great to see you there.
Coming to this brunch hookup on Good Friday? It'd be great to see you there.
Running: around like the proverbial headless chicken. New full-time job, old part-time job, new Uni course, old Uni employment - it's messy but busy... and that's pretty much exactly how I like it.
Counting: down the days til I hear back about my JET interview. I think it went pretty well - I didn't totally bomb any question although didn't answer a couple as well...
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Counting: down the days til I hear back about my JET interview. I think it went pretty well - I didn't totally bomb any question although didn't answer a couple as well...
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steven:
Fingers x-ed for you, lady
Hope the camping was cathartic!
Hope the camping was cathartic!
trixel:
I'm trying to grow my hair out too. It's not *quite* staying behind my ears so it's at the annoying stage. I'm hoping to get a bob a la dorothy parker eventually.
I envy you dearly on the camping front.
I envy you dearly on the camping front.
Rehearsing: my answers to the "Top 10 Most Likely Questions" I'll be asked at this Thursday's Japan Exchange and Teaching Program interview.
Drinking: tea from my new teapot. If/when I become a crazy old lady, I'm going to collect teapots. And build shelves in my house to display all my teapots. And drag neighbourhood kids in to look but not touch all my teapots until...
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Drinking: tea from my new teapot. If/when I become a crazy old lady, I'm going to collect teapots. And build shelves in my house to display all my teapots. And drag neighbourhood kids in to look but not touch all my teapots until...
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ginny:
Belly rub--done. She likes those.
(Though she looks like something to be pitied, she's actually quite content and happy now that the cone has come off.)
(I'm glad I'm not the only one who can stare at doggie pictures all day.)
*Edited for decency.
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(Though she looks like something to be pitied, she's actually quite content and happy now that the cone has come off.)
(I'm glad I'm not the only one who can stare at doggie pictures all day.)
*Edited for decency.
[Edited on Mar 07, 2006 10:48AM]
mya22:
hehe thanks! i've had that suit for like 6 years - i got it on clearance from JCrew cuz they sort of re-did their suit line. i'm amazed it still fits!
Raging: against the injustice of it all. I missed out onanother job. Again, I was a very close second. Not getting a job sucks. Not getting it by just one person doubly sucks. 
Pimping: my skills everywhere I can think of. I've registered with a bunch of temp agencies. I've told just about everyone I know (and a few I don't) that I'm after...
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Pimping: my skills everywhere I can think of. I've registered with a bunch of temp agencies. I've told just about everyone I know (and a few I don't) that I'm after...
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dogslife:
Jobhunting is terrible. I remember how miserable it made me right out of school. Keep on pimpin'.
steven:
You use soap when you shower, don't you?
Just keep trying. Jan/Feb is always a hard time of year to find work.
Just keep trying. Jan/Feb is always a hard time of year to find work.
Holding: on to the experience of seeing Brokeback Mountain. I loved the film, thought it was well paced and beautifully constructed. I also thought it's the best work I've ever seen Heath Ledger do (not that I've seen many of his films since his early days in Australia). But Jake Gyllenhaal's performance was definitely the highlight for me. Yes, I'm somewhat biased; I've always...
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ginny:
I've been meaning to mention that you look beautiful in your new profile pic.
Good luck at your interview. I'm sure you'll do fabulously.
Good luck at your interview. I'm sure you'll do fabulously.
steven:
Thanks When I'm scared, I get confused.
You've inspired me to buy some yummy food...
When I'm scared, I get confused.
You've inspired me to buy some yummy food...
Holding: my breath. The manager from the organisation I interviewed with last week has been calling my referees. I likes the sounds of that. Now, as long as I pass the police check (which I will, thank you very much!), I may just get this job afterall.
Re-reading: A set of books from my childhood: Cynthia Voigt's Homecoming, Dicey's Song, and Solitary Blue...
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Re-reading: A set of books from my childhood: Cynthia Voigt's Homecoming, Dicey's Song, and Solitary Blue...
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cousindell:
Im too lazy to take it down so it can stay there anyhoo..my whoring pic that is. Ah you girls and your jake gyllenhaal, i really enjoyed jarhead, must read the book.
cousindell:
My friend found a pair or bowling shoes once and wore them for months
Im doing my post grad Masters degree thingymagig (official term honest) Been trying to draw a big old fat windmill for the game we are making, we start buliding it next week maybe i should post some work up
Hope all is well in the land of you
Im doing my post grad Masters degree thingymagig (official term honest) Been trying to draw a big old fat windmill for the game we are making, we start buliding it next week maybe i should post some work up
Hope all is well in the land of you