Originally published on 2019/11/06 It’s never easy to be so far away when you hear news that a relative has passed away. Last Thursday (October 31), my sister messaged me on Facebook that our grandmother, …
Jam Guibone
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Learning to Ride a Bike As an Adult. Alone. In a Foreign Country.
Originally published on 2019/10/30 Excuse the dramatic pauses, marked by the periods and capitals, but the past few days have been exhilarating and rewarding. Last Monday, I finally learned how to ride a bicycle. Wait, …
Ueno Park P2: What I Thought
Originally published on 2019/10/30 There was something about seeing such a gigantic creature, who could crush you under his feet, walking slowly around a small enclosure that takes out the fun of going to the …
Ueno Park P1: What I Did
Originally published on 2019/09/23 It was a three-day weekend, so I decided to visit Ueno Park. I had only read about and heard about it a few times — but enough to whet my appetite …
100-Yen Stores And What You’ll Find There
Originally published on 2019/09/19 Before I even got to Japan, I already knew I’d be hitting up Daiso for basic household products. Daiso is pretty popular in the Philippines. In terms of cute designs, it …
Quiet vs Bustling
Originally published on 2019/08/27 My apartment is in a mostly residential neighborhood. It’s a far cry from the bustle of Nishi-shinjuku and its nightly sirens. I really don’t know how to feel about this drastic …
Mind Your Own Business
Originally published on 2019/08/19 One thing I’ve always admired about Japan and its people is how efficient the country runs. Obviously, the train system is amazing. The turnstile that reads the IC card never (or …
Shinjuku Gyoen Park and Getting Lost
Originally published on 2019/08/10 Weird title but that’s really what happened today. I walked all the way to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden all the way from where I was staying in Nishi-shinjuku. It took a …
Shopping Alone in Nishi-Shinjuku
Originally published on 2019/08/09 Nishi-shinjuku is a pretty cool neighborhood, but I miss the colorful streets of Shinjuku near Keio Plaza Hotel during the post-arrival orientation. Nevertheless, I wanted to see the neighborhood and grab …
Getting My Shit Straight
Originally published on 2018/12/31 It’s around 9 p.m., so it’s only a few hours till midnight. It’ll be 2019, a new year. Another year, another chance. To get my shit straight and accomplish the things …