Friday, January 25, 2008

I'm moving to Japan

I've decided to move to Japan. I can teach advanced English or upper-level English Lit. I could maybe teach spanish, or even European History.
It's strange to think I've spent my whole life looking for the right locale for my life. Los Angeles comes the closest, but I've little patience for superficiality (despite my rampant superficiality). I love the weather, the beautiful people, the great food, the neon lights, the city-feel. If, or rather, when, I move to Japan I think I'll choose Okinawa, Kyoto maybe. Tokyo, I'd love to visit but it seems very overcrowded and there's too many high-rise buildings. A dream come true might be to move to the Japanese countryside and open a Ryokan (a traditional japanese inn, with a hot spring would be the best!!!). I found this website that has all vintage Kimonos, there was a beautiful one, incredible in it's detail and so charming I almost bought it.
http://www.kyotokimono.com/WhatsForSale/SpecialKimono4Sale.html
Check out "Desiree" and "open book". I want one sooo bad... with and Obi and a Fan, and Tabi, and Geta!!! Open book is actually perfect for me... pink, with books. I mean you really don't get a more accurate description of my character and preferences than with that kimono, Japanophile future Librarian who loves the color pink.

1 comment:

nancy said...

what does "arts and crafts had suceeded sturm and drang' mean?