06/02/2008: "In the land of the rising sun.."

Well, I now officially live in Japan, as far as the Japanese government is concerned. Not a citizen, but a legal worker. I'm going to keep this short because I feel like total and utter hell (my life's going through a bit of a flux.. you know, moving across the glove) mostly due to the fact that I haven't slept in 38 hours. Turns out no matter what I do, I cannot sleep on airplanes. Sleeping pills? Been there. Sleep deprivation? Tried that. Both? Oh yeah.. but that was a dud too. It just means that I have a horrible 11 hour waking nightmare experience while I have no concept of what's really going on.. WHILE awake on the plane.

So.. yeah. I'm really tired, and trying to last as long as I can so I can get onto a normal schedule asap here in Japan. On a positive note, I already made a friend.. and in such a short period of time, too! It definitely helps to have someone to talk to while flying. Ostensibly, we'll stay in touch (exchanged contact info).

Also, my room has a refrigerator in it. For 90% of the 22 year old male population, this would have very alcoholic consequences. Me? I tracked down a new Mountain Dew brand in Japan and bought some yakisoba. Yeah.. that's how I role.

Anyway, I'll post pictures of me in my temporary hotel (I'm only here for 2 days) and other action shots soon.. but right now I feel like hell and am doing a pretty good job of looking it, too.

I'll write soon!


Jason