It seems I am destined to update twice in a 24 hour period...
I was talking about the wonderful job I am working at and filling time with volunteer work. I figured I would have something to do and lean from, the group would have my help and I would have resume fodder.
Well today I volunteered for no other reason then it sounded interesting. Today was the 13th Annual Mochitsuki festival in Portland. I had seen a listing via Craigslist and had volunteered my time. I had not heard much from them so I was thinking maybe they did not need me. I left a message last night saying to call if I was needed. The phone rang early this morning and I was glad it did. Now, I feel I should tell you that I am on a Japan kick and I can't quite get enough. I am addicted to anime, which is a new development, and I bought a Japaneses language learning kit. I have been listening to the same ten words for the last week as they never seem to stick.... but I am determined to learn this language. So when I saw a posting about helping out with the Japanese New Year Celebration it seemed fortuitous.What I got was a little of an education and an overall nice time. I found out mochi was sweet sticky rice pounded into a dough. I learned the word onara.... from a very amusing story from a fantastic storyteller. I met people who like anime and enjoy talking about my latest obsession. I ate a lot of food and tried a Japanese beverage that was not sake or a beer. It is in a glass bottle and is sealed with a glass marble but I can't recall the name. I met fantastic and super nice people. I leaned about taiko drumming and I am thinking of joining a taiko drumming class. I had a good time and I helped out some as well. If you are in Portland next year around this time put this on your calendar.
I was talking about the wonderful job I am working at and filling time with volunteer work. I figured I would have something to do and lean from, the group would have my help and I would have resume fodder.
Well today I volunteered for no other reason then it sounded interesting. Today was the 13th Annual Mochitsuki festival in Portland. I had seen a listing via Craigslist and had volunteered my time. I had not heard much from them so I was thinking maybe they did not need me. I left a message last night saying to call if I was needed. The phone rang early this morning and I was glad it did. Now, I feel I should tell you that I am on a Japan kick and I can't quite get enough. I am addicted to anime, which is a new development, and I bought a Japaneses language learning kit. I have been listening to the same ten words for the last week as they never seem to stick.... but I am determined to learn this language. So when I saw a posting about helping out with the Japanese New Year Celebration it seemed fortuitous.What I got was a little of an education and an overall nice time. I found out mochi was sweet sticky rice pounded into a dough. I learned the word onara.... from a very amusing story from a fantastic storyteller. I met people who like anime and enjoy talking about my latest obsession. I ate a lot of food and tried a Japanese beverage that was not sake or a beer. It is in a glass bottle and is sealed with a glass marble but I can't recall the name. I met fantastic and super nice people. I leaned about taiko drumming and I am thinking of joining a taiko drumming class. I had a good time and I helped out some as well. If you are in Portland next year around this time put this on your calendar.
I'm glad you're having a good time!
And as far as school goes, I love it!
Thanks so much for the love on my member review set, Rebel Without a Cause!