Another Point, Japan: Free Breast Exams

Got this in the mail a few weeks ago, and was lazy and forgetful about getting one of my co-workers to tell me what it was about--for which I am now kicking myself. Turns out it was a coupon for a free breast exam that was sent to me by the City of Nagoya. They gave me a huge list of doctors I could go to with my coupon to get a check-up for free. Did I mention it was FREE? Because it was. I found out the day before it expired so I wasn't able to take advantage of it, but if there's a next time, I'll be sure to jump on it. Japan, you rock.

Sad Penguin

I was at Loft in Sakae the other day when I came upon this rather strange sample photo in a frame. We've all see the smiling faces or the wedding photos or just photos that are generally and generically somewhat pleasing (or just tolerable) to look at while you choose a frame. But this person in a penguin suit with it's head against the wall seems sad...maybe? This is weirdly cool and very amusing. So much so that it almost made me buy the frame...almost.

Hairstyling 101

My student, Ken, came to class last week with a chunk of hair missing from the front of his head. Turns out he took a stab at cutting his own hair--literally. I immediately thought of the time my brother, Mike, did the same thing when we were kids. But in my brother's defense, he did a much better job than Ken. Ah well, at least I'll have something to make me smile for a while, until it grows back.

The Great Wall of China

Been there. Yea, I said it. It was one of the most amazing things I've seen yet (and I do plan to see a lot more). We visited the Mutianyu section of the Wall which was an excellent choice because it wasn't crowded (these photos were taken between 10-11am on a Monday during a holiday season) AND, are you ready for this? You can toboggan down from the wall. So now not only can I say I've stood on the Great Wall of China, but I can also say I've tobogganed down it. Now that's something you don't hear everyday. Video to come.