Sleeping in has never felt better. You've had trouble sleeping since moving to Japan. No matter what time you go to bed you find yourself waking up at 6:00 am and then again at 8:00. After an exhausting week of classes you are ready to unwind. Luckily enough there is a goodbye party for a teacher the next town over, "Jane". It's a great excuse to drink more than you should, so you top off your flask and head out!
The party is at a "Mexican Restaurant", immediately you thoughts turn to Dos Equis. They have it! It is going to be a good night!
Despite the fact that the restaurant has Dos Equis, the "Mexican food" is "disappointing". Once again your Mexican food theory holds true. The further away from Mexico.....at they had tortillas. You end up snacking on some chicken nuggets and a couple of hot dog tacos.
You talk to students about a wide range of topics: Las Vegas, racism in Texas, ("how White people don't like Yellow people"), the U.S. sub prime mortgage crisis, Obama vs. McCain, English curse words, Credence Clearwater Revival, Batman, and of course Steven Seagal.
Analogy
Jesus is to United States
as
Steven Seagal is to Japan
In Japan the man's a demigod. Don't ask me to explain, I still don't understand it.
While you are leaving the restaurant you introduce yourself to "Jane". By this point, her cheeks are flushed and she is completely smashed. You briefly chit chat and exchange courtesies. A nearby students tells the two of you that you talk just like actors in a movie. You highly doubt this, but are flattered none the less.
Afterwards, the party moves to a karaoke bar. You haven't had enough beer to embarrass yourself but you end up being cajoled on stage for Flavor of the Week by American Hi-Fi. It goes better than expected, or maybe you just aren't drunk enough to screw the song up. One or the other. You catch the last train to Ashikaga and head home. All in all a great night.
Proof that I was the most sober individual of the evening despite my best efforts otherwise.
The party is at a "Mexican Restaurant", immediately you thoughts turn to Dos Equis. They have it! It is going to be a good night!
Despite the fact that the restaurant has Dos Equis, the "Mexican food" is "disappointing". Once again your Mexican food theory holds true. The further away from Mexico.....at they had tortillas. You end up snacking on some chicken nuggets and a couple of hot dog tacos.You talk to students about a wide range of topics: Las Vegas, racism in Texas, ("how White people don't like Yellow people"), the U.S. sub prime mortgage crisis, Obama vs. McCain, English curse words, Credence Clearwater Revival, Batman, and of course Steven Seagal.
Analogy
Jesus is to United States
as
Steven Seagal is to Japan
In Japan the man's a demigod. Don't ask me to explain, I still don't understand it.
While you are leaving the restaurant you introduce yourself to "Jane". By this point, her cheeks are flushed and she is completely smashed. You briefly chit chat and exchange courtesies. A nearby students tells the two of you that you talk just like actors in a movie. You highly doubt this, but are flattered none the less.Afterwards, the party moves to a karaoke bar. You haven't had enough beer to embarrass yourself but you end up being cajoled on stage for Flavor of the Week by American Hi-Fi. It goes better than expected, or maybe you just aren't drunk enough to screw the song up. One or the other. You catch the last train to Ashikaga and head home. All in all a great night.
Proof that I was the most sober individual of the evening despite my best efforts otherwise.
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