Archive > December 2009

Of Japanese phones and Woe

One of the things I was planning to do while in Japan, was get a Japanese SIM card and put it into my phone – so I can call the people at home if there is an emergency. Initially I researched getting a pre-paid sim card on an Japanese provider, as that seemed the easiest [...]

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Did I tell you about the time…I saw Ben Cousins?

It was a long time ago, I was at a restaurant with friends for Ben Farrugia’s birthday. It was a Japanese restaurant and I had been getting tanked on Sake for the majority of the meal. So, Ben Cousins walks in, orders some take away food and sits down to wait. A hush falls over [...]

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Japanese Trip 2009-2010

On the 26th of December (Boxing Day) at 4:30pm, I will be leaving for Japan for 64 days. I’ll start in Tokyo for 8 nights, for New Years drinking with my good friends Tristan, Mike, Matt plus some new friends Phil and Adrian. We will then move to Kyoto for 3 nights, Osaka, for 3 [...]

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Another day, another boot.

As I am traveling to Japan this year, for sixty four days, for shenanigans; and as an Australian who has never seen the snow – I have some hurdles to overcome when planning the trip. Not the least of which is: I have no winter gear. None. In Australia I get on just fine with my [...]

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Comic Book Resume

A while ago, I was looking for casual work in order to supplement my already busy life – and my dwindling bank account. I was struck with the idea of applying for work at the local comics store! (Quality Comics) I knocked together a relevant resume, and handed it in – although I didn’t get [...]

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