So... I stayed up all night to finish a paper I hate (and it's technically not finished yet either... but I really don't care anymore) And I figured... why not update the DAjournal?

Let's see...

I'm in Japan, attempting to broaden my horizons and learn a more about their language... so far I don't feel like I'm learning much of anything, though I'm sure I am. And I'm slowly but surely collecting a pocketful of interesting experiences. I've been to Tokyo, ridden on the bullet train, seen a few temples, made some new friends from different parts of the globe, eaten some foods I'd never really considered eating before, etc.

I'm taking a cinema class, so I've been watching a lot of Japanese movies, most of which I've found to be incredibly interesting. I've actually bought a few to take home with me and share with some friends because I liked them so much.

I wish I were taking more pictures... but my camera is large and something of a pain to carry with me everywhere. And I haven't really been able to find the time to just "go for a walk". That and the idea of going for a walk all by myself, while sounding appealing, does not put me in a state of ease. I had a strange encounter with a very sketchy looking Japanese man who stopped me and asked me some very odd questions (Did I have a boyfriend, did I only like American guys, etc.) early on in my stay that does not encourage me to walk alone... Perhaps I shouldn't let that one incident stop me and steer my opinions...

Or I could just force a friend to come with me. ^_-

Other than that... I plan to take a trip to the Golden Temple in Kyoto soon, now that the leaves are turning. And then when the snow comes (if it does) I'd like to go to the silver temple. I think the idea of a silver temple covered in snow sounds like an almost fairy tale image.

Oh, and I have tickets to see my favourite Japanese band - heidi.- in December. Super excited about that.

That's all I can think of for now.