My last final was Saturday (wtf, right?) as well as my last Japanese class (even though the final for that class was on Monday, the JPN department seemed to think that that wasn't good enough). Friday I went and signed my contract with Gaba, so it's official! I start the certification training next week (three full, 10-7 days of unpaid training; just how I wanted to start my vacation) and then I can start bringing in the money!
But Jamie, you're going to Southeast Asia for three weeks soon aren't you? Won't that be a conflict of interests?
 |
| un-paid holiday, but who cares! | | |
|
|
|
Fear not, my loving audience because my contract is what they call an omyou itaku (which means something like entrusted contractor or something?) so they have no say over how much I work or when I work (although they prefer I work more than less) and although it will be a bit warui (bad) that I'll leave so soon into starting (because my paycheck is based off of how many students I actually teach; no students, no money), there's nothing I can do about it. I'll explain to the manager at my Learning Studio and I'll probably get some words of disapproval but, shouganai! (nothing can be done to avoid it). My boss at my other job (Lily English Salon) is completely chill with it so at least that's covered.
 |
| we interrupt this program... |
A girl I met a couple months ago at a mutual friend's birthday party is one hell of a vocalist. However, it just so happens that she lacks a guitarist to back her.
Her: "Jamie, do you know anyone that has an acoustic guitar and is willing to play the music I choose? "
Me: ":D,
Why it just so happens"
Her: "Would you want to perform with me this coming Thursday?"
Me: "Would I!"
So I'm accompanying her on guitar this Thursday at a place called
The Pink Cow (more details to come) in Shibuya and I am totally stoked!
Except I just realized that my last training day falls on Thursday so I'm going to have to beat feet to get there and perform in my suit. But whateva; I look good in a suit ;D
-------------------In unrelated news------------------------
Everyone should read this article about the "Tiger Mom" and seriously think about what it talks about because next post will be on it and I want to hear your opinions as well!
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2043313,00.html
PEACE OUTSIDE
4 comments:
Hi, when do you leave for your travels? Your job sounds interesting and hope they don't disapprove too much of you going on your trip. So, you are through with school and you will just be working? I think Ty is excited about going to Japan. Will be a great experience for him. Wish you could send us a visual of your "gig" with your friend? Me and the girls just got back from walking to the library and the park. Beautiful day outside; just like spring but not to be fooled, I know there is one more good cold spell coming. Well,dear, have a great week. Love you. Grandma
Y'all should do The Blue Parade by Eugene Christopher for your show.
www.eugenechristopher.com
That's really exciting about your show! I hope it goes awesome! When exactly is your trip to SE Asia?
g-ma:We leave on the 21st of this month!! XD I'm only on spring break for two months, but i'll be starting up school again in spring then i'll be juggling school and work.
Jenn--> I know! I'm so stoked! I never got these opportunities in America XD
Post a Comment