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My week: cut bamboo mats and other Japanese traditions

Yes, I think, today's weekly report will turn back the strange things that happen yet in this very strange land. Again a glimpse into the culture here as far as I can still differentiate themselves. You get used to many things that is slow and can "see" it no longer, and we no longer shakes his head to know when a pin is packaged separately in a small plastic bag, which then together with the other thing that you bought , is packed into a large plastic bag. Bag waste you say? Japan, I say.

(Although, on this oddity, I would get upset every time. But they're always so fast that I can not say in time that I did not want the bag (this is of course, you have to wait, as I said pretty soon to be).)

In Japan Namely packed everything so it looks nice. And if a package is not secure, you do not smooth around ne second drum. Speaking of packing, it reminds me of gifts, which in turn makes me think of beautiful paper and already we are at origami. Did you know that Origami is to come from Germany? Told in any case, Ruth-sensei. And Ruth-sensei knows a whole lot, especially about all the little oddities in this strange land. (But sometimes strange things are not so strange if one knows the reason. Sometimes. In most cases, they remain strange even if one knows the reason. It's just Japan, you have to this country love it * gg *) How about if we rename Japan in strange land? Not a good idea? Okay, then not.

further in the text, or the last weekend. Because that was pretty cool! Not only do I have dyed my hair (now see the really cool back in, uh, red, I mean ^ ^), no, I have also cut bamboo mats. With a smeary right sword. What? You knew already? You have seen the video? Well, then you can stop reading now, yes. All

who do not yet know (or want to know how my weekend looked else) please read. The bamboo cutting I had ever allowed to take part, in March. But at that time was not so good because the mats were not wet. At that time I had it once and almost there. This Saturday was different.

I'm right in the middle of the night (seven clock in the morning) got up to view in Uchiko (where the whole was held) to be. I almost missed my train, but just almost. Half an hour later I was in this beautiful village of Japan and was still smooth by Marko (my German friends there, who informed me over the bamboo cutting) and the Sensei (the teacher) from the station picked up. So I had not expected, but even more so happy ^ ^. After a few organizational matters, the whole then started at half past ten, and we even had two spectators (and one could cut it afterwards once ^ ^). First there was a small Iaido demonstration, then it went to the bamboo (for practice I think) and finally to the mats. This time I also had quite a respect for the sword (which you should always have) but I was not afraid anymore. And after each experiment, the cutting was better, and pretty soon it has quite a lot of fun * gg * And this time we all have also managed to cut the bamboo mats. Not always, but quite often. Depending on how you cut, whether from right or from top left, or even from the bottom or side, the harder it is. You have to take that is the right angles, the impact the sword run through and do not stop (which I have gladly,'m just Kendoka ^ ^), are properly and was probably much more ^ ^

between there ne tea break, but we cut until there was no more mats. This has been a lot of junk at the end, I tell you. At noon it was

yakiniku (fried meat, a bit like hot stone, who knows hot stone). And not only that, there were also Tabehodai. What? You do not know what that is? And guess ye can not you? Or you might think that Janice will tell but anyway the same? Then you are right * gg * Tabehodai is easy "All you can eat" (And that, I've probably already said that once or?), as Nomihodai "All you can drink" is, however, usually with time limits.

That meant for us to eat everything but what we had brought us. What would have been especially difficult, if not one would have asked additional two shells with meat on our table. Since we had to not only eat what we had brought from the buffet, but the other meat as well. I was soo tired after cardboard that I've felt like a big ball with legs. On that day I would stand it loose without another meal. But, oh no, in the evening we (Mark, Kirsten were (American, and I) were invited to a party of the sensei with his friends. The time until then Kirsten and I have bridged the watching of the new Indiana Jones movie. The film is recommended by the way, if the beginning is quite weird eh, so seen as a physicist. Respectively. itself as a normal person (as physicists are not just normal), one will think: Huh? And rightly so. But since I want to reveal anything goes, but simply to the movies. Apart from the Huh-moments of the film is pretty cool.

And then when we were not sure whether we should go to the party of the sensei, because we were sooo full from lunch, was already the sensei at the door and has picked us. The party was still pretty funny, and it was very good food (three different types of sashimi! And the rest of the fish arranged decoratively on the table, really cool! Of course, not only sashimi.), Of which I unfortunately could not quite eat as much, simply because I was so tired already. I have tried it but still, at least try everything once. And with sashimi I can not always say no * gg *

And on the train to Matsuyama I eventually met an Australian who has just a bit of traveling around Japan, and was so even for the hour drive back a little company.

All in all a really cool day, right? Besides the temperatures were hot, hot and humid. I mean, it was actually pretty nice warm as it was raining buckets. That's just the rainy season here. I really do not think so bad. These days it is in fact not the case that it rains constantly, but only once every now and then, and mostly at night. And mostly it is hot and humid, but if you do not spend the whole day out, that works too. Only in kendo, it is at times really hard to stick to me. But by then I must. In the summer it gets hotter, until then I will take every opportunity to exercise true. Right now I train four to five times a week. Since proud of me!

Speaking Kendo, as it actually runs when training in Denzlingen, Masami and Daniela? Any New? Exams? How was beautiful forest? (It was this year in beautiful forest?)

On Sunday (this time without ingenious reconciliation) I had a date with Julia for breakfast. After a little search we found a cafe that had ten clock on (which is not easy in Japan!) And breakfast served. Then we were a bit of shopping. In the afternoon there was the Färbeaktion and evening I have again made a cozy movie night, 2 with The Mummy and The Mummy On Saturday I have indeed seen the trailer for the third part and felt like getting me the two movies back-to look at and. And that was a good idea because the films are really good, if not really cool ^ _ ^ And Brendan Fraser does in this movie is not just bad. I like the character he plays, Rick is cool.

That was my weekend. For the rest of the week is to say, it's everyday life. However, we were in with the culture of class on Wednesday Tobe. About Tobe I have already reported times (determined), but here's the refresher. In Tobe porcelain is made, and we visited the largest porcelain factory there and visit. Which is pretty cool because you can actually just have a go on and watch the workers work at. And then of course there's a sale shop where you can buy all of what is produced there (legally expensive though) and a small museum there also are on display in the special works. We only had unfortunately no time to paint something yourself, like I did last time. So I had a ready-made patterns for my plate, I wanted to buy me necessarily) be satisfied. Was not bad, I've found a pattern that I like, although it is blue.

This was Tobe for the third time this year for me, a fourth time, I will not get there well. A funny thought.

Definitely not funny was the result of my Japanese tests from last Friday. Do not worry, I've passed, but I just had some errors. No wonder I did so well at all not learned. No idea why not. Somehow I never found time for it. But do not think I'll do anything for Japanese! That's right that is not ^ ^ And for the next test, I learn then, I promise.

I had told you that I was not registered for the Japanese course (or was that in the report that I deleted, I silly?)? Anyway, I was for the physics courses that I visit do not even registered. To my surprise, incidentally. No idea what went wrong. I mean, me saying anything. (Well, almost never) Or. I think if they would have said from the beginning (so that I understood had ^ ^) how the system works here, how to apply for courses logs, what are the "false conditions", etc. Then I could have done that this semester's all alone, but I could not do so. I'm not so sure whether the tutor system is a good thing. Although, however, it is. The tutor would have to think of his charges, at least in such matters * gg *

But hopefully now everything is fine and I'm logged in when I should be notified. We'll see what I get for tickets for this and last semester. I am really excited.

So, I think that's enough for today, or are you not share this view?

I wish you what!

it oppressive to you, your

Janina

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Red, red, red all my hair * tralala *

+ + + NEWS + + + I'm back I, I'm back red hair! + + + NEWS + + + END

If you have not yet read the report last Friday, and you wonder why I am talking about the report last Friday, then I'm beastly tired. But because of my stupidity I have it overwritten by this report. If anyone of you has perhaps saved the report (Hi Uncle Gotthold ^ ^) and can send it to me somehow, I'll upload it again later. Otherwise, I'm terribly sorry for all those who have not read.

And now, the current Special! Two videos from the land of sun. The first is pretty self explanatory. Have fun watching. ^ ^




result in a very rainy night. The noise from the background that sounds like noise, the rain, I could not sleep because of the fast.
Hmm, maybe I should again make a video if it is lighter.


And the next video is Created last Saturday. It shows, unfortunately, not me, but for someone who can do it really well, the bamboo cutting. And yes, I did that as well made, and fully enjoyed it, and I hope that I still even have a Opportunity to get.



So, that today's Monday feature. Until next time

Until then, your
Janina

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life is dangerous! Please stop immediately!

report from Friday the 13th:

I think I'm in episodes. Last week was a great episode. This week is kind of deflated. It is not that much different. But why am I so passive? And have more difficulty than usual in the morning to get out of bed? Is this the recurring phenomenon of my idleness to an exam?

For an exam I have written. (She is even considered really good.) And after a written exam (no matter what a) I have a tendency in some kind of hole to fall. Because the pressure is missing, because I have nothing more to do. Whatever. So am I so just in a hole? And why does this hole, then that's obviously driven by intellectual and learning-recently-was-always-well-reasoned, my physical activity? If this is the proof that the mind influences the body? Is my hole so deep? For this week my Kendo was just miserable dog. And I do not think that only the heat is to blame.

Speaking heat, it's pretty hot here. Even in the rainy season. Yeah, it's official rainy season in Japan. And that was funny, after the rainy season was officially declared, the rain has stopped. Fairly long even. But he came back, mostly at night. And since I am now, because it is so hot during the day, always with an open balcony door (only the screen door is closed) sleep, which is quite noisy even at night. Because you have to get used again. Against the heat in the room you can turn the air conditioning but the air conditioning is either loud or the rain. And I must admit

, I'm not Regenfan. And by storm we do not even talk. That I can not depend so absolutely. And since you can not separate from the rain storm may rain and I will probably never really liked. Thunderstorms and heavy rain to spend the best under the covers in bed and watch videos.

Oh man I am today, well in the reconciliations. Now we're smooth already arrived at my new hobby. Watching movies. Or have I mentioned this before? Anyway, I like to say it again, because that's what I've done the last week almost every night. And now you probably think, I have no life. BUT! I have a life, just that stupid grad total (see above). So I watch American TV series to do some escapism. Works pretty good, especially if one has to look good series. And Grey's Anatomy is a great series! I want the DVD's when I get back. Unfortunately, only the first two seasons in the video store, and the second, I'm almost done. It registered the way a lot more, if the episodes in a shorter period of time after the other looks as if one looks only one sequence per week. You can see the bigger picture (if any) and see especially the inconsistencies or strange character reactions that you can understand it is not because but in the last episode that is and that happens, and you wonder why this character because the and that's when he could for that and do it. But mostly it's fun. ^ _ ^ Especially if you are waiting for his favorite character. Grey's Anatomy McDreamy of course it is, and The 4400 is Marco, the nerd from the intellectuals Keller ^ ^ Not because he's a nerd, but because he was a cool nerd is. Although it is not raining, he goes with NEM umbrella outside. And fallen on his head he is would not ^ ^ I only probably happen pretty stupid next to him * gg *

Well, yes we can dream, right? What you dream about? I recently had a very strange dream, I was alternately an orc, a kidnapped child and, I believe, a dragon, in the order. And now what does that say about my state of mind? like Well, at least I was once a dragon * gg * I still hang. But to be desired, the dragon culture in Japan remain. I really can not live out my passion. But when I'm back, then, yes then, then I'll continue again ^ ^ For if Amy can be a cow, then I can be a dragon. No big, but still a dragon * gg * Who is Amy? You do not know Amy moooh Chavez? Shame on you! And will be ashamed when you are done with, then www.planetjapan.org and listen to the podcast of the world's most ingenious. It is, of course, to Japan, mostly. However, this podcast is in English, so a good exercise to extend your language skills. Hmm, but Amy is on the new series is no longer there. What this means for you, you must first let's see the archive to get to know Amy. But Doug also funny ^ ^

is what I come now to my Schnitzelparty last weekend? Speaking last weekend, I've invited some friends to me, to eat. Eating and gabs, and it was delicious too. I did the first time in Japan made chips. The difficulty lay in finding suitable meat. Papa tell me that meat from the topside. But I know what it is topside in Japanese? No. But the Japanese I encounter a bit. They have the Schnitzel namely, a similar dish, the Katsu. According to my great new electronic dictionary (I LOVE it, it's awesome!) Is translated Katsu, pork chops, pork, or even maintain. Katsu is a bit different, it is thicker (apparently knocking it not flat) and is not fried, but fried. (Frying do here pretty much.) Fry, but I do not like is too oily. Although it tastes pretty good, I must admit. Back to the steak. As I was in my dictionary see (maybe I should to the dictionary a name, dictionary is to write so long, but my Ipod also has a name that needs the first. Suggestions?) That Housing Raundonakaniku, or Uchimomo is . And now I know where the top shell is in an animal, because Momo means thigh, ie, the upper shell is somewhere in the thigh. Something else learned, great. Next time I will look after sometimes Uchimomo.

But last Saturday I'm not the thought came to my dictionary to ask for advice, so I just looked only to Katsu, and I think found very ordinary meat. And above all, affordable meat, after all, I wanted to feed five mouths. (What I've done it too ^ ^)

A second problem to find right next to the meat, was the butter. In most cases, here the butter or margarine is salted, the fact. I had to find first time unsalted butter / margarine. But I have not found even though I've even asked for it (although, I think I have asked for unsalted pork ^ ^). So there had to be salted margarine I was still at home. Was no problem.

my first steak in Japan (even with Japanese bread crumbs) was super, SUPER, I tell you. To this end, there were potatoes, ne mushroom sauce, a salad based on sour cream and rice pudding for dessert. And my guests have brought cake. I tell you, we were satisfied, though two great men were there. But it's really difficult for several people to cook. I did it, just cook the right amount. My tip for you, salad always helps ^ ^

This night I have not time to sleep. Not because my guests have stayed so long, no, I could not. Perhaps because of the heat, perhaps, at night because I have yet begun to watch DVD's.

I had before, I could not sleep the night. At that time I have read a book in a train. Only in the morning, as we are totally ready, because we have not even slept. It would be kind of cool when you can go through the night and morning would be relatively fit. Not every night, not regularly, but sometimes when you just do not want to sleep the night. But I can not. I need my sleep.

now the way I need to cook several reasons vanilla pudding. For my dear grandmother (this she was greeted and thanked and pressed =)) sent me vanilla pudding powder. THANK YOU! The fact I had ordered before my birthday time at home, but there was my birthday package has been sent. But now I'm on a diet and can not cook for me every day a pudding (although I would like to do ^ ^), so I need reasons. The next reason is (now is where I write this here Friday, but I probably will this text is no longer able to upload, because I must be gone) on Saturday or was on Saturday (see?) Because I meet my friends again, but this time I just boil the dessert and bring the wine. ^ ^ Not a big orgy of shopping and cooking more. Since I'm excited.

Sun, so I take my leave of you. It pushes you, your

Janina

Update: An update on his

weekend is, as has in fact occurred a little something I want to tell you. On Saturday
has shown a possible reason why my week so modest true. The heat makes me probably more trouble than I thought. The morning practice had to stop me early because I just could not. I almost started to hyperventilate. My body is simply running too hot. I must admit I was disappointed in myself that I could not hold out until the end. But I know that it was only reasonable to stop earlier. I would simply had no energy. And the rest of the day I could not even recover properly. And I took me an hour to drive to the International House, where my friends and I once again wanted to dinner together. I is mine, the house pretty far away, but an hour (okay, including wine now ^ ^) is already quite a lot. The whole day I only wanted one, have a rest ^ ^
The dinner was pretty strange. I arrived twenty minutes late and still was the first * gg * Bong had gotten lost. And since Edward was waiting for him, the two together one hours were too late. We girls had begun to eat ever ^ ^ It was Thai food, very tasty. And I could even eat the spicy food, even if I do in between are a lot of rice and lots of Fuzzy eat had * gg * And for dessert there was an outrageously expensive cheese cake (which is here ürbigens made with cream cheese, so much of a cheese cake ^ ^) and vanilla pudding ( the grandmother of * gg *). Because I was so exhausted and so hungry, I ate as much as I could. Later, I started to hurt the stomach.
Well, and because I am at a air conditioner set at 26 ° C, have some frozen thought that the others that I am not so very healthy. And since then I realized why the week was so modest. No wonder, when you are sick, no? The night I
then placed in the International House (I had before anyway), I would have made the trip anymore. On Sunday, I can then tackle more slowly.
Oh, and Sunday, as I have incidentally bought a yukata! This is a summer kimono. He is black with red cherry blossoms and purple lotus flowers, totally beautiful. And the obi, the belt is black-red. Now I just need to practice more, as I dressed the part ^ ^ This is pretty complicated.

So, that was the fix. I think, I'm feeling a little better again, even if my condition can do to still be something left. But I do not give up, tomorrow I go back to training.

Until next time, bye,
your Janina