Where to start? Firstly, this is the closest I've been to the intarwebs since last monday. So, if I didn't reply to you and you think I'm rude, you're right, but for different reasons.
Okay, so what's been happenin'?
Last Monday, orientation in Shinjuku...from there to some irish pub...from there to some jazz cafe...from there to some other bar with some great food but really crappy service...Now, you may know that the trains in Tokyo shut down at about twelve, twelve thirty am, and don't start again 'till fiveish. You may also know that taxis cost about US$160 for a twenty minute journey. Combine these facts...consider.
Have you considered?
Yes.
I was very tired on Tuesday morning, the first day of training.
Training
Training was a little stressful. I was tired (see above), there was a lot of new information, and I was in Japan.
Three days of intensive On-The-Job-Training (OJT) was humungo fun.
Work
Started work on Friday, it's actually pretty fun. The people are friendly, the students are all pleasant and want to learn, and the hours (four a day) don't leave much room for complaint. After Firday/Saturday had two blissful days off. Spent them mostly around Horinouchi (which is in Hachioji city, which is in Tokyo), checking out things...I have yet to find a close 'net cafe, though I Saranne has sent me an email with the location of one today, so I'll check that out soon.
What else
Some answers to the questions I got in emails, but might not have time to answer before I leave for work:
Will probably have slow internet access (47Mbps) this friday at home. We wanted to get adsl first, since it requires no installation, and would be done quickest. As soon as we have it, we will be applying for fibre-optic net access (100Mbps).
If you come to my place, bring at least a pillow and a blanket. It's not particularly cold, but we don't have anything there except for one blanket each.
Also, if you come to my place from overseas, bring vegemite and DVDs. DVDs should be either british (black books, the office) or something quintessentially Australian but funny...John Safran's music Jamboree or some such.
No, I cannot spell. No, I will not apologise for it.
If you need my actual address, email me and I will send it to you. If you want it but don't need it, then all you have to do is close your eyes real hard and wish three times, then write down whatever comes into your heart...do it!
Thanks for fixing up those DNS issues.
The Bjork CDs are in Jessie's collection in Newcastle, sorry about that. When I get a connection, I could send you some VBR mp3s, if that'll do you.
To get the vcr and the tele to work, make sure the coax (arial) cable goes into to vcr, then another one goes from the vcr into the tele. If that doesn't work, send me another email, maybe with a picture of the setup.
Okay, gotta go to work. Bye for now.
More updates soon.
