Thanksgiving

Been awhile. I haven't really done anything blog-worthy until today.

Japan doesn't really celebrate thanksgiving, unlike some of the other American holidays that are big here. Instead, a group of us went to a place called High Five Burger and just ate American-style! It was really good. I should mention that our New Yorker, Tom, spent 4000 yen (like $50ish) and ate a crazy amount of food. IIRC, nachos, a chili dog, a milkshake, triple burger, large fries, and onion rings. TRULY AMERICAN.

Afterwards, we went to iias (the mall I've mentioned in previous posts) and watched Moneyball. (American Brad Pitt movie). American movies are popular here, but America doesn't have much in terms of international movies, does it? Some people went out drinking, but I decided to come back, since I'm pretty tired. Also, I'm done with finals now, so I basically have nothing to do for awhile.

I'll post again if anything interesting happens.

One Piece~

Hey.

So lately, I've been more otakuish than usual. Been catching up on One Piece. It's literally EVERYWHEREEEEEEEEEE so it's a little hard to not want to get back into it. 711 has been doing a promotion, so TONSSSSS of merch is all over the place. Even DRINKS come with free stuff.

Been thinking of checking out more of Akihabara tomorrow, but seeing as how it's 4 am and I'm not even tired, I doubt it will happen. Thought about just buying a PS3, but they're around 30万円 and I'd need a TV too, so that's like 50,000 just to play video games again. Maybe I should buy some PS3 games here and take them back with me and buy a PS3 at home. They're region-free.

I still don't have a camera, so I've been using my phone. My Google account has a few new pics up, and I'll repost some here just because my posts have been barren lately.

Body wash exists, but the shampoo does not

I don't think I posted about my birthday party, but it was last monday and it was a lot of fun. The turnout was actually more Japanese than ryuugakusei, which seems to surprise my other Japanese friends. Anyway, I drank too much, but I had a great birthday. Thanks to all my friends who helped make it awesome, and thanks to the friends and family at home that sent me wishes from abroad. Also, I need new crutch tips...

Gonna do more shopping tomorrow if I can wake up in time. If I don't go to Tokyo, I'm at least getting off at the first station so I can go to the mall. ..Maybe I should study too.

If I haven't mentioned it in this blog yet, I just want it to be known that I have really, really amazing friends. I don't know if anyone actually follows this or even knows that it exists, but man, I'm having a great time here and I want to tell people about it. I've met some of the most amazing people I've ever met in my life and they continue to astound me with their overwhelming kindness every day. I only wish my dear BFF could enjoy herself as much as I am...

If I solo Tokyo tomorrow, I'm sure there will be post-worthy adventures then.

１１月１４日: No Tokyo, but I did go to iias (LARGEST MALL IN ALL OF KANTO, BITCHES) and bought more OP clothes at the same place I bought my sweet Ace Jacket. 7000 yen~. At least I'm filling out the point card?