One small entry, so that people don't freak out about my extended absence in cyber space.

Things are okay here in Akashi. Work is a bit weird, like usual, and there have been some weird developments in my personal life. Things will calm down soon, I'm sure, but it's still a bit up in the air. Classes are going well. I had Follow-Up Training at Honbu on Saturday with my (temporary) coworker, Jon. It was a decent day, even though it started with a very serious meeting. At any rate, I am surviving. I will post new pictures as soon as I can, but that might not be for a few more days, potentially a week or so.

I just heard about the Canadian Election. *sigh* A Conservative minority. I am a bit relieved, as their government is even weaker than the Liberal one they ousted. Still, it is difficult to imagine my home as a hotbed for the righteous right. Paul Martin has fallen, thank goodness. I really did not enjoy his brand of wet-rag politics. Hopefully, the next leader of the Liberals is more capable. Maybe a bit bustier and more estrogen-filled. Nobody cares if a male politician is fat, sweaty and incompetent. Hopefully, we can extend the same standards to women. We shall see. It seems in this respect, the developing countries are a lot more advanced than we are.

Anyways, that's not even worthy of the term 'rant', but it's all I can muster, as I'm off to Honbu AGAIN tomorrow for interview training. I can barely contain my excitement.

A bientot.