Time On My Hands

This Week's Best Pick-Up Lines

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:57:53 +0900

And My Mental Response

“lets b frds” - Let’s not. (via text)

“It is the more beautiful uncanny one!” - Well, you did better in another language than I could, but… uncanny? What were you going for there?

“So you’re a teacher, should I bring you an apple next time?” - Only if it is laced with poison and I can then force feed it to you.

“I would like to learn a lesson from you, in salsa or anything you want to teach me.”- Let’s start with subtlety, shall we?

“Why are you single?! What’s wrong with you?” - *$)% you.

Boudoir Photos

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:56:34 +0900

I’d planned a boudoir photography session for my ex as a wedding gift, but after that fell apart, I decided to do it for myself. It was such a good decision! I have never felt so strong and sexy, and so at home in my (very imperfect) body. After everything that you-know-who put me through, I really needed the boost.

While most of the photos will never be seen by anyone else, I like them so much that I will include the least scandalous one below the cut. ;)

Totally Tumblr appropriate, right? :)

Anyway, ladies, if you ever have the opportunity to get your sexy self in front of a lens, do it! And not for anyone but yourself!!

Filling my phone with numbers!

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:39:59 +0900

Just call me the lady playa!

Umbrellas for the rainy season.

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:11:00 +0900

Umbrellas for the rainy season.

Post-salsa, Pre-Transit-Cafe-shenanigans

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:54:00 +0900

Post-salsa, Pre-Transit-Cafe-shenanigans

Dear Rainy Season,

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:39:00 +0900

Dear Rainy Season,

It’s probably illegal to take a photo of Fushimi Inari in...

Sun, 12 May 2013 13:34:36 +0900

It’s probably illegal to take a photo of Fushimi Inari in black and white, but I like it for some reason.

The Cube

Sun, 12 May 2013 11:39:30 +0900

I met The Salsa Dancing Philosopher from Hong Kong again. He finally told me his name, but I can’t remember it. Stupid American.
He loves to play these psychological games where he takes me through a story, asks me questions about it, and then draws conclusions about me based on the symbolism of the elements in the story. It’s surprisingly enlightening. Last time he took me through The Cube psychology test, and it’s my favorite. Check it out for a fun conversation starter, or just to spend five minutes examining your subconscious.

Floating through the torii gates.

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:38:57 +0900

Floating through the torii gates.

I made a new friend in Arashiyama.

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:56:14 +0900

I made a new friend in Arashiyama.

I ought to be sleeping,

Wed, 01 May 2013 01:11:44 +0900

it’s after one a.m., but instead I am relishing—the sound of rain, the flash of lightning, the scent of a candle blown out, and this feeling of peace. Regardless of whatever sad, dark, or angry moments I have, I haven’t lost the ability to savor these moments. I’m going to be ok, friends. I really am.

This.

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:49:57 +0900

This.

One of my Okinawan friends is getting married today, and she...

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:04:00 +0900

One of my Okinawan friends is getting married today, and she asked me to design and make her a ring “pillow” out of a seashell. This is what I came up with. I hope she likes it!

Here’s a video of my coworkers and me playing sanshin last...

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 08:52:34 +0900

Here’s a video of my coworkers and me playing sanshin last night at our school party. Keep in mind that I am a beginner. ;)

I was just asked to perform sanshin for the all-school welcome...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:42:00 +0900

I was just asked to perform sanshin for the all-school welcome party… tomorrow! *practices furiously.*

（Also, look at my leg. Remind me to wear boots and a dress and perch in trees more often!）

I know I am following you but your posts NEVER show up on my dash. But, you should know, I still feel uncomfortable when I see bare shoulders in the work place. That doesn't go away right away.

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:35:46 +0900

Hahaha I bet! I walked around like the world’s biggest rebel yesterday! In front of my school and everything!! (While the students were in class and couldn’t see me… )

It's so damn hot and humid today

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:47:53 +0900

that I am exposing my shoulders… IN PUBLIC!

Real Smooth

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:41:47 +0900

Random Guy: Hey, send me a picture

Me:

RG: haha a picture of YOU

Me:

RG: Aw, common, I wanna see those green eyes.

Me:

RG: …YOUR eyes

Me:

RG: the eyes only have its effect if its coupled with your smile. :(

Me:

Also, previously mentioned random guy educated me on this...

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:35:00 +0900

Also, previously mentioned random guy educated me on this cultural phenomenon. I had no idea.

I am so behind, but I live in Japan, and ain’t nobody got time for that!

Random Encounter

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:56:52 +0900

Met a guy from Hong Kong while salsa dancing last night and we (tipsily, on my part) discussed literature, theory, psychology, and popular culture for two hours. We never even told each other our names.