McMahon-San

It occurred to me the other day that I have been too busy going on about my obsessions with food and randomness to even post about the interview that I landed with the JET program. It was about a month and a half ago, but I can still remember that it went well. Aside from the question regarding my savage country and its bombing shenanigans back in Hiroshima, it was really light hearted and positive! I think I wowed them with my sharp wit and my honesty regarding the fact that I don't even quite know how to say "hello" in Japanese. Whatever... it's not like I'll be too busy learning my way around, adapting to a new culture, learning how to pee while standing up, without too much splash back I might add, in public bathrooms, making friends as to avoid an entire year of isolation, and brushing up on my Katana skills to learn the language, ya know? Long story short, the interview went well and I even met some people that didn't look like they had wet dreams about Monga every night! CHECK PLUS!



I am supposed to find out... well... NOW whether or not I am Japan bound. Each day I run to my mailbox in search of a rice paper letter or a small folded up Japanese man that will inevitably inform me of my fate. Stay tuned. I have a feeling that the Ed McMahon of Japan is on his way to my house... MAYBE TODAY!?

McMahon-San

I think I'm turning Japanese

I started this blog about a month ago and did not write a single thing for it. I decided that I merely enjoyed the title that came to mind and left it at that. But now, things are actually happening and there is potential that this thing could really take off! In November I applied to the JET program, a program that sends hopefuls to Japan for a year to teach English in public schools. Just yesterday I found out that my application had be reviewed and I have an interview on February 26th! I will find out in April if I have been accepted and will leave in July for my year abroad.

Until then, I am biding my time in a temporary teaching position at an elementary school in my home town. I would be lying if I said I wasn't slightly half-assing this job. I do not work well when I am stuck in limbo and will therefore suck at my job until April. Don't worry, the kids aren't suffering... just the mounds of paperwork that I was left to sift through! Yesterday one of my students farted while I was teaching him, ONE ON ONE I MIGHT ADD, how to add nines (pretend the nine is a ten and then subtract one from the final sum). I have decided that he is my favorite student because he let one rip and didn't apologize for it. That basically sums up the excitement at my job.

Stay tuned for updates on Japan!

Japan fact: The Japanese enjoy tricked out toilets and it is not uncommon for there to be a heated toilet seat in a household. My ass thanks you, Japan.