Yeah, I'm still here. I got taken out by one of those mid-blog crises that always seem to hit as an online journal nears its one-year mark. Questions swirl around my head like little cartoon stars: "Why am I doing this?" "Does anyone even read this thing?" "Can someone with such lackluster writing really justify churning out so many pages of this stuff?" and the classic "After spending a month documenting the treasures of the Orient, should I really go back to whining about not getting laid?"
I've been taking some time off to work on some other things, mainly finishing a screenplay and furnishing my apartment. And I've been having a surprising amount of fun with my new camera, having snapped over 1000 pictures in the two months since I've had it. (I don't keep more than 5% of them, mind you.)
Anway, I just wanted to drop this short note to let you know what's up. I'll be back in March with a present for you, my loyal readers. (Yes, really, a present!) The weather's finally warming up, and once I settle into my new place, I'll be making more of an effort to get out and about in this megalopolis we call Tokyo, documenting all the while.
Thanks for your continued patronage!
P.S. I never get laid.
Mike, I insist you get out and spend more time with women and speaking japanese. I think its great that you spent time with the Tanakas, but I want to read something a little juicier. You have to do this now, because in several more years you will be a creepy old man chasing little girls and nobody wants to read about that.
I expect that you at least hit one of those creepy gaijin bars in the next week. And if you don't like the gringos you meet there, bring some with you that you do like. For inspiration, I encourage you to read Haruki Murakamis - Norwegian Wood.
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What are you talking about? A blog about some 40-year-old screwing his way through the Japanese high-school system sounds awesome!
But I see your point. I have a responsibility to chronicle my love life for your amusement.
Hi Mike, keep enjoying the offline existence and write when you get inspired and have time to share your great pictures. I, for one, will keep checking back.