A Week of Assignments and Coffee

As this week comes to a close, I question a few expectations and assumptions that I have before I depart for Japan. What will it be like to finally immerse into Japanese culture, from my train ride into Akita to daily life with the locals. What can we talk about, relate to the world about? Will it just be day to day affairs, or random facts about Japan? How about the food, bathrooms, public communication, going to the store? All of these things I take for granted insofar as I already know the culture and norms of America. I can certainly expect some difficulty at least with the transition to a new language for all hours of my visit, but I remain hopeful that my learning curve is great enough to help me adapt to this new environment. I see myself journeying through Japan with a sense of self-discovery and growth that will also stir some change within me. 

I downloaded a few software development kits today, one for Mac called GameSalad and another for the IPhone. These are necessary along with Game Maker the Adobe Creative Suite to increase my arsenal of tech skills needed as an entrepreneur. I am a little apprehensive about this role, but I'll remain confident and see where life takes me. 

As far as female companionship is concerned, I'm ready for new friends during this international getaway. I've never had a steady girlfriend, but I'm not looking for a hookup either. I just want to get to know what girls from around the world are like, to see if I can grasp it enough to be communicating friends. Just talk about homework, classes, and common interests. And when the japanese schoolgirl fantasy starts to materialize before me, I'll know exactly what to do.

Before this week gets started, lets see the report for today's Killzone 2 scores here.

Me: Unlocked Medic's Combine Ability.

Puffy: Great motivational support.

Gotwols: First on his Team's Leaderboard. Also, 93 in a match without the team win 1.5 multiplier. 

"The Man who approaches War with Sorrow and Compassion will be passed over. Swords will swing and bullets shot, but none will land on Him. With the Way to guide Him, he can never be Lost in Death."