It is 1:45 in the morning, and I have to wake up for class at 6, but I felt like writing this post right away. I just got back from hanging out with a bunch of my new Japanese (and Chinese) friends. We went out to eat sushi which was very tasty and then we went to this place called @time. We played billiards (that is what they call it here) and ping pong and then we karaoked! It was super fun! I sang such classics as Barbie girl, a whole new world and I’m the one who wants to be with you. It was good times.
I think it is interesting that so many Asians cannot believe that I am American. They are completely shocked, because apparently I am EXTREMELY Asian and they all secretly think I’m an Asian undercover as a tall blond. I have been told such things as “you respond/act just like a Japanese girl would” and “I don’t think you’re an American”. Quite frankly I’m pleased about it, my assimilation skills are clearly amazing! Oh, and did I mention I got asked out? Yes, I have a date with an Asian boy (he is technically Chinese but he is fluent in Japanese). He told me he thinks my Japanese is cute. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not in love, but he put me on the spot and I couldn’t say no. I figure if nothing else It’ll be good speaking practice. I have no intention of committing to a future long-distance relationship, but I am flattered. Next Sunday I’m going to a party over at Shinga University which should be fun. Now I really should try and get some sleep for class tomorrow. Jaa Mata!
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You have gone to extremes to go on a date where Tyler can't glare at the guy. By the way, he says you aren't there to date...I'm just saying. Do you even know what the date protacol is in Japan? I don't imagine that the subject came up in Japanese 101.
ReplyDeleteI am curious did you karaoke in english?
ReplyDeleteWe have billiards here too, but the rules are different from pool.
ReplyDeleteYou make it sound like its bad to go on a date if you aren't in love. Have I taught you nothing?
no, I didn't mean to make it sound that way, I was just heading off silly comments about my getting married and never coming back. It would be nice if he was at least cute though :/
ReplyDeleteinterestingly enough the subject comes up in both the 2nd and 3rd chapters of 101. I'm very amused by what Tyler says. No I'm not here to date, but I am here to learn Japanese, speak Japanese, and learn the culture and going on dates is part of the culture so there! :p Yes, the Karaoke was available in many languages including Japanese, Chinese, English and Korean that i know of. I don't think i could karaoke in Japanese 0.o
ReplyDeleteMom, pick up lines are an essential part of any conversation language course. :)
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