Dan and I are both 30. When we met at 17, I could never have imagined what 30 year old us would look like. When I went off travelling at 18 and Dan stayed home with his band (can’t deny we were a cliché!) and then again when we went to university at 19, we…
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Japan; the Highs and Lows (So Far…)
It is December the 1st today which marks four months since I arrived in Japan…today is also a big day for schools across the nation, as it is the day the kerosene winter heaters get their big switch on. Japan does not mess around with the likes of safe central heating, oh no, it is…
Honey, I’m home!
I arrived in Japan on Sunday (today is Thursday) and what an incredible week it has been so far. Tokyo orientation was informative and engaging from the start. I met so many people from across the world, all eagerly awaiting their adventure! I didn’t explore as much of Tokyo as some, but did get to…
Departure to Japan Approaches and the Nerves Have Set in!
Well it is now just three weeks before the big move to Japan! I cannot believe that after all of this time, we are finally moving. We have details of our placement and are moving to Shimonoseki city. It is the largest city in the Yamaguchi Prefecture and right on the southern tip. You can…
It’s Yamaguchi Prefecture!
The placement information is finally in, we are moving to Yamaguchi prefecture!! We initially knew little about our new home, but here is what some extensive googling and joining of Facebook groups has led us to understand: It is the most southern prefecture of the Honshu island of Japan. The climate is semi-tropical with a…
The Waiting Game…is Over…Sort of
Well, I (Lorrie) got onto the JET 2016 programme! Very exciting news and makes our move to Japan MUCH closer. July to be exact… DJ is on the alternate list, which means he may get a position but it is unlikely to be near me as he wasn’t upgraded in the first round. We are…
Another Great Japanese Idea…
Pecha Kutcha is a unique idea to keep presentations simple and concise! 20 seconds, 20 slides. Simple. It requires planning, consideration and organisation. You cannot enter a Pecha Kutcha without practicing your technique and ensuring your words match the images on screen. However, with a little practice you can convey a clear and simple message, whilst…
It’s Not a Naughty Word, it’s the JET Programme UK
So, Dan and I applied for the JET programme this year. What an investment it has been! We spent time on our honeymoon in Bali writing our applications for submission by the end of November. There we were on the glorious island of Gili Gede at our open sea facing bungalow with Via Vacare, still thinking…