My Plans

This past weekend, I did security at an anime convention (Sakura Con) down here in the Emerald City. Errverybody would have been jealous if they knew I was leaving for Japan, and I hate doing that. I had fun hanging out with my fellow staff and geeking out for the weekend. While I was there, I handed out mini-flyers about this blog to the select few who were cool by the likes of me. So if you're reading this and were fortunate enough to get a mini-flyer, thanks for being cool. I find it a little strange how I'm living an idea I had when I was 17, and yet I'm not all giddy about it. Don't get me wrong this is going to be a trip and a half, but I just am feeling a tad lost. From when I turned 15, I was all super happy fun anime sunshine mega kawaii about Japan. But nowadays, I look into the awesomely interesting stuff it has to offer. These days, I'm more into the MMA scene, the culture, the climate, the technology, and the language in general. I do like anime, I'm not going to lie, but not any of this Naruto-Pokemon ish crap. I'm more into the independent stuff.

The Japanese Army kamikaze'd my grandfather's aircraft carrier (USS Bunker Hill) in WWII, and has very distinct recollections of it. He bears no grudge whatsoever and is friends with many Japanese. Admirable he is, indeed. When I told him that I got accepted into Temple, he was thrilled and supported me fully by giving me his blessing. I find that to be very humble.

I got my visa taken care of recently too, which is like the easiest process known to man in my opinion, and it's good for 27 months. I don't intend to waste my time just sitting around watching TV and making hourly trips to the Arcade... no. During that time, I plan to do many other things rather than just focus on getting my B.F.A.
I plan to continue my training in the martial arts, and I have found many schools that I wish to check out:
TSD Kali/ TU RhythmBox (MKG JAPAN)
Temple University MMA Club
AACC Fight Club (group MMA School)
TRI-FORCE AOYAMA (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)
Laughter 7 (Kazushi Sakuraba's Gym)
During the course of a break, I plan to travel to Thailand to increase my muay thai.
I plan to help rebuild after the damaging effects done by the tsunami, because I have L337 carpentry skills.
I plan to become better acquainted with the lifestyle they have there.

That's pretty much all for now, it's 4 in the morning and I had to type this out.