07/16/2008: "More randomness to entertain all of you"

Dog? Check. Cat? Check. Bird? Check. Javelina? Check. Crab? Check. Wait.. what?

I think when you see a crab wander across the road in front of your car, you should stop and consider for a short period what, exactly, is going on in your life.

In other news, I got a package today from America. Beef jerky was smuggled into the country in the package.. not listed on the customs form. I should note that importing beef products from America is a no-go. Not an offense or anything, but it'll get your package held up in customs until you agree to either send it back or allow the offending item to be burnt. The weird thing is that my package was intercepted and opened by the good men and women of the Japanese postal service, who must have discovered my subterfuge. The strange thing is that despite the beef jerky being ON TOP of everything in the box (the box was opened and taped up with Japanese postal service tape) and labelled BEEF JERKY, they just taped the box back up and sent it on to me. That is really, really confusing.

Maybe they're setting up a sting operation?

Fortunately, my mailman and I are good buddies. We talk frequently.. maybe if they are setting up a sting, he'll let me know and we'll go driving off on a cross-country adventure on his mail-motor-cycle?

In real news, I have an interview with one of the top-ranked high schools in the region. The place I work for had a contract with them for the past 15 years, and apparently something with the last teacher went horrifically wrong. I was picked to be the new guy and my job is to make a stunning impression and amaze them with my useless background in Japanese history. Rock on.

Not really worried or bothered.. I know I'll do all right, and it's more of a confirmation interview than a "do you get a job, we're interviewing 100 people" kinda thing. Besides, it helps knowing that I'm awesome.

I'm tired.. will probably go to sleep early tonight. Sad that midnight is early. But when you work until 9-10 every night.. I suppose it kinda is.

Later!


Jason

On Friday, July 18th, kat said:

congratulations-
the potential motorcycle ride does sound fun