Tuesday, June 24, 2003
Apparently, my subconcious is not satisfied with my living arrangements. I tried to burn the building down while I was preparing dinner. I guess I could make up a whole bunch of crap about how I was preparing a glorious meal of baked ziti, topped with fresh grated parmesan, with steamed asparagus and carrots seasoned with cloves and honey. The truth is, I was just making toast. Of all of the foods that one can concoct in the modern kitchen, it seems like the art of toasting bread has posed the greatest threat to culinary safety throughout history. What happens to vast, amber waves of grain when provided enough activation energy to begin combustion? The same thing that happens to your wheat bread when given enough energy, that's what. If I had to single out one appliance that has posed the greatest threat to humanity over the last century, I bet most people would be with me when I say the toaster. The combination of fuel, oxygen, heat...the triangle of fire, complete in one appliance. Well, I knew I smelled toast too early after putting it in. Aw, move over Rover, I had to take over and get the vent on before the smoke detector went off. I turned on the obnoxiously low range hood, the bathroom vent, I was using the front door like a giant, hinged fan, just please don't let that smoke detector go off. I was lucky this time, except for the fact that my wheat bread looked more like 'buckwheat' bread now. And the fact that my apartment smells like burnt toast. I guess it's better than the pesticide smell that dominated before now. With my luck, tomorrow it'll be both of those smells combined. Mmmm, burnt poison toast...
Words, words, words.... boring. I know. I was dumb enough to believe the myth that consumer electronics are cheaper in Japan. Liars, all of them. I would fare better ordering in the US, having it sent to my US address, then having my wife mail it to me in Japan. That would still save me money. So, I did some research. I don't know how recent the data is, and the price isn't this skewed by any stretch, but apparently a basket of goods and services that would cost $100 in the US would cost the equivalent of $182 in Japan. I believe it after going to the grocery store. Split be costing mad bank. Like, $4 for a box of cereal that would cost like $2-$2.50 in the States. More than $2 for a dozen eggs. It's almost as cheap to eat out every meal. As long as you're not a fat American, at least. Back to my point, I was going to get a digital camera of some sort when I got here. Wasn't decided on video or regular old still shot, but I was convinced that it would be cheaper in Japan. Not only is it more expensive, all of the menus and stuff are in Japanese! I haven't been able to locate a store where they even sell them with English menus and buttons, nor do any sales people know where to go. Anyhow, Nathan has a digital camera and he has let me borrow it for tomorrow. In summary, hopefully, I'll have some pictures up tomorrow. Now, I'm not going to get all Anne Geddes on ya'lls asses or anything, but I should have some pics of the school, Ninomiya house, and maybe some from that mountain that fah-shizzled all over mah nizzle this weekend. Keep an eye out. Okay, now put it back in Mr(s). Literal, that's just gross.
Words, words, words.... boring. I know. I was dumb enough to believe the myth that consumer electronics are cheaper in Japan. Liars, all of them. I would fare better ordering in the US, having it sent to my US address, then having my wife mail it to me in Japan. That would still save me money. So, I did some research. I don't know how recent the data is, and the price isn't this skewed by any stretch, but apparently a basket of goods and services that would cost $100 in the US would cost the equivalent of $182 in Japan. I believe it after going to the grocery store. Split be costing mad bank. Like, $4 for a box of cereal that would cost like $2-$2.50 in the States. More than $2 for a dozen eggs. It's almost as cheap to eat out every meal. As long as you're not a fat American, at least. Back to my point, I was going to get a digital camera of some sort when I got here. Wasn't decided on video or regular old still shot, but I was convinced that it would be cheaper in Japan. Not only is it more expensive, all of the menus and stuff are in Japanese! I haven't been able to locate a store where they even sell them with English menus and buttons, nor do any sales people know where to go. Anyhow, Nathan has a digital camera and he has let me borrow it for tomorrow. In summary, hopefully, I'll have some pictures up tomorrow. Now, I'm not going to get all Anne Geddes on ya'lls asses or anything, but I should have some pics of the school, Ninomiya house, and maybe some from that mountain that fah-shizzled all over mah nizzle this weekend. Keep an eye out. Okay, now put it back in Mr(s). Literal, that's just gross.
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