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06 March 2011 @ 10:08 pm
[Japan Life]: Spring Vacation, Wii, Tripod  

It seems it was raining almost everywhere in Japan today?! I couldn't do my laundry because it was only nice when I had to work, but kept raining or snowing on my days off recently. (-_-)
I wanted to go out for a walk again, but if the weather is THAT bad, I rather stay inside

Just some random updates.
I finally finished planning my spring vacation (which is in about 3 weeks from now! wow! )
This time I'll visit Takamatsu/Marugame/Kotohira (Kagawa), Kurashiki/Takahashi/Tsuyama (Okayama), Tottori Pref. and Matsue (Shimane). As you can see it's not as crazy as my winter vacation.
I've been in Okayama in spring 2 years ago, but not in the areas I'll visit this time! Everywhere else I haven't been before!!
I still want to visit some more parts of Kyushu (Kirishima, Miyazaki, Yakushima) so badly, but I can never seem to find the right timing!! Winter and summer don't seem to be the best time to go. I think between spring and summer or summer and autumn would be best, but as I have never more than 2 consecutive days off, it's almost impossible!
Wakayama and Fukui Prefecture still have to wait as well as almost everything beyond Tokyo (Tohoku / Hokkaido). Still so much to do and to see!!!
I want to slap myself for not knowing about the JR-West Railpass last year or 2 years ago. Would have saved me a lot of money! This time it's probably not worth the money. The Seishun ticket will probably not pay off either, but I have to calculate again to be sure

It's scary after my knees, my face is next!!! It's like the second I turned 30 my body decided to start falling apart! .....
Now, I don't only have to go visit a orthopedist, but also a dermatologist! *sigh*
I'm not exactly sure what's wrong, I have some pimples on my cheeks/nose/chin, but my cheeks also seem to be red and strange. I have to admit that I had a bit of stress in the last few weeks and I also have my period right now, but it's the first time that I have problems like this.
I researched and found something called "Acne Tarda" - which seems to be a form of acne that starts at the age of 30-40! HOMG!! I hope it's not that!

I already have no confidence at all anymore anyways, this would kill the tiny rest completely, I guess. *mumbles* guess that's what Japan turns you into .... a tiny grey shy mouse with no confidence ... I mean I can't even remember when I last had a boyfriend (<- liar!) and here in Japan all Western men are only interested in Asian women and all Japanese guys DO stare (but just like all Japanese kids, old people, women) - they are not really interested or too afraid of Western women ... [/self-pity]

Right now I'm trying to not stress out about it because I'm sure that would make it only worse! I don't think it's any of the cosmetic products that I use because I haven't changed those, I haven't eaten anything strange, I haven't used any new towels or anything .... must be my hormones, I guess.



I want to buy a tripod for my DSLR (FINALLY!!!) - but I have no clue WHICH ONE or how to decide!!
For now I don't want to spend tooooo much money. As I mainly will use it while travelling it should be light (max. 1kg) and compact, but also when set up fully have quite a good height (eye height would be perfect). I know that there's probably no tripod that matches all thes requirements, but if you know any that would get even close, please let me know!!! Slik seems to be a good brand and it's also available here in Japan.
If possible I'd love to get one soon, so I can still practice a bit with it before my spring vacation starts!

Project: get social and get to know more people is slowly progressing
I'll hopefully meet up with [livejournal.com profile] kanefunnn in Osaka when I go visit Toma's butais and thanks to somebody here on LJ () I also got in contact with a Japanese who lives quite close to my city.
Once I'm back from my spring vacation new courses in the community center will start as well and I'll join AT LEAST one of them (though like I already mentioned before, the one I was most interested in was already full and I'm still on the waiting list).
I'm still looking for gyms. One doesn't look too bad (only 1 train station away), but almost 9000yen/month???? That's crazy isn't it???!!!!! I wouldn't use it every day anyways (probably more like once a week or so ... they have a 90min/day plan where you "only" pay like 6000yen/month, though) ....
Anyways as my body seems to fall apart, I think I really should start doing something NOW!! Not necessarily a fitness club. I love dancing and am looking into dancing schools in the area, but I also want to do something I can do at home (maybe while watching TV). Anybody here does any exercises at home (where you wouldn't need any or a lot of equipment!) or anything and can give me some suggestions please??



While thinking about it I saw a commercial for Wii "Just Dance" on TV and I suddenly thought it might be a good idea to purchase a Wii.
There are several problems, though. My apartment is EXTREMELY small. It's a Japanese Wii and Japanese games which I can't use once back in Germany. This is not only about regional codes, but also about electricity (even the plug connectors wouldn't fit!!! voltage is different etc.)
It's probably a waste of money. Anyways, what do you guys think? Worth buying for what I want to do with it?
Maybe I should find out if it's possible to rent the Wii + games somewhere and try it out first. I know it's possible in Germany, so it SHOULD be possible here in Japan, ne?! (^-^'') .....
I'm not a gamer at all, so I would only be interested in Wii Fit, Just Dance and stuff like that ^^;; ...

Today I was able to check quite a few things on my to-do-list, but it still doesn't seem to get less. This is really frustrating.
Days just pass by and it seems like I just don't get things done. I really need to do something about that. I can't remember when I just sat down the last time and watched a drama or a movie. Just sitting down and relax while watching something!
I don't think I'm extremely busy. Maybe I just want toooo many things at the same time?! I have no clue :/
ARGH!!! And I haven't even returned to my Japanese studies yet!! This is ridiculous!! What the hell keeps me so busy? I even slept less this whole week in order to get things done (maybe also one reason for my skin problem ..)

Believe it or not, that's it for today. No photos, but a lot of ranting.
Thanks for reading and if you have any suggestions or recommendation on any of these random topics, I would be VERY grateful!!!
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[identity profile] ame-no-uta.livejournal.com on March 6th, 2011 01:28 pm (UTC)
Für den Railpass braucht man aber ein Touristen Visa... hät den auch so gern genutzt, als ich in Japan war (>_<)
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[identity profile] chochajin.livejournal.com on March 6th, 2011 01:34 pm (UTC)
*headdesk* Ich glaub echt, dass ich alt werde!!! Ich dachte nicht, dass das das gleiche ist wie DER "Rail-Pass" und daher dachte ich auch, dass man den so wie das Seishun Ticket ganz normal in Japan kaufen kann ... auch als Nicht-Tourist. Hab jetzt grade nochmal nachgelesen und du hattest recht. Naja das spart mir dann wenigstens das nachrechnen XDDDD *headdesk*³²³²³²³²³
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[identity profile] hesaki.livejournal.com on March 12th, 2011 07:41 am (UTC)
ich hab auch ne Wii, seit fast nem Jahr nicht mehr benutzt. Die Sportspiele sind echt witzig, aber mehr auch nicht
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[identity profile] hinoai.livejournal.com on March 6th, 2011 02:20 pm (UTC)
Today it was sunny and kinda warm in Tokyo ♥
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[identity profile] chochajin.livejournal.com on March 6th, 2011 02:35 pm (UTC)
EEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH??!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;_____________;
I really need to move, I guess XD
As I was planning my spring vacation I got to see the current weather in various places and I also checked out a livecam in Yamanashi which is not too far away from Tokyo. It was everywhere cloudy and rainy!
Lucky Tokyo! ^-^
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[identity profile] hinoai.livejournal.com on March 7th, 2011 01:43 am (UTC)
I guess I spoke too soon. Yesterday it was so warm I didn't even need a jacket. Even at night it was fine! But today it is snowing.

I don't get it. :X
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[identity profile] chochajin.livejournal.com on March 7th, 2011 02:54 am (UTC)
Eh? Snow?! (O_O') That's crazy!
Same picture here: just as yesterday gray and rainy - this is getting on my nerves (x_X)
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[identity profile] cinnamonghost.livejournal.com on March 6th, 2011 02:22 pm (UTC)
Ich glaub deine körperlichen Probleme könnten von Stress kommen...
Zumindest bei mir ist es so, ich hatte schon so viele Probleme von Schmerzen im Bein bis zum Zahnfleisch, und alles kam von Stress. =,= Im moment hab ich es auch mit der Haut, und schlimme Schmerzen in der Schulter schon seit Monaten... ~,~
Ich weiss das sagt sich leichter als man es macht, aber vielleicht solltest du echt mal versuchen dir zB einen Tag/Abend zu nehmen, wo du NICHTS machst außer irgendwas anzuschauen/lesen/was auch immer dich entspannt.
Ab und zu schaff ich es das durchzuziehen und dann hab ich auch bei der Arbeit viel mehr Energie... *_*
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[identity profile] chochajin.livejournal.com on March 6th, 2011 02:37 pm (UTC)
Oh ja! Davon kann ich ein Lied singen! Ich würde nicht sagen, dass ich unter argem Stress im Moment stehe. Das ist ein Witz gegen das, was ich während meiner Zeit als Student durchgemacht hab, und da waren's dann auch nicht nur ein paar Pickel oder so. Und ja die verspannten Schultern mit HÖLLISCHEN Schmerzen (soweit, dass dann beim Röntgen sogar was gesehen wurde) usw. kenne ich auch alles x____X
Ein Trost: IRGENDWANN geht das wieder von ganz alleine weg! Ich hab damals auch im Winter was zum Kühlen draufgehaut, weil mir gesagt wurde, dass Hitze nicht helfen würde. Naja ....

Danke für die Tipps! Ich muss mir echt mal dazu zwingen ... vielleicht vom PC den Stecker raus, Handy aus und einfach abschalten XD
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[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/__manga__/ on March 6th, 2011 02:46 pm (UTC)
i use .. i don't know the name in english but is this one http://www.excesodepeso.com.ar/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/escalador2.jpg

at home , because it use a few space and it works to do a good exercise :)

while i'm exercising i watch a j dorama or anime so i spend 30 to 45 min doing it everyday

and the cost of the machine is very cheap i have it with armrests and with meter of calories, timer, etc but you can find it in different forms which suits you much better to your home .

then tell me what your dermatologist said :(, for my part I have to see also a dermatologist because we are still on summer and the sun is the worse for me :(.

sometime is think that maybe the list of things you wants to do its become a psychological burden sometimes, for that reason i don't use to much that kind of list .. annyway you only knows

bye take care and see you on lj :D
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[identity profile] chochajin.livejournal.com on March 9th, 2011 03:39 am (UTC)
Oh, actually I have one of those! ^-^; It was a bit too loud which is why I decided not to use it as I don't wanna disturb my neighbors ^-^;;

I know. I had a sun allergy once when I was in Spain (T___T) My poor face :(

Thanks a lot! :)
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[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/__manga__/ on March 10th, 2011 02:58 pm (UTC)
Loud? ?? maybe you have to use WB- 40 :)
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[identity profile] chochajin.livejournal.com on March 11th, 2011 01:32 am (UTC)
I already used something soft in between so that it would be quiet, but now I'm not sure if it's interfering with the effectiveness of the stepper ^^;
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[identity profile] lotos79.livejournal.com on March 6th, 2011 02:59 pm (UTC)
Die Railway Pässe sind nur mit Touristen Visas vor Einreise buchbar und Seishun bekommt man glaub ich, nur im Dezember/Januar (?). Ich hab schon öfters gehört, dass man nicht so viele Möglichkeiten hat, wenn man vor Ort lebt.

Beim Stativ kommt es vor allem auf die Standsicherheit und die Verringerung der Schwingungen (Fußgänger, Verkehr, Wind, Erdstöße etc.) an, insbesondere bei Langzeitbelichtungen. Wenn du dir ein zu leichtes aussuchst, kannst du dir ein Stativ genauso gut sparen und weiterhin mit der Hand Fotos schießen. Ich habe zum Beispiel ein Manfrotto XPROB mit einem 804RC2 3-Wege-Neiger (viele nehmen auch einen Kugelkopf, das muss jeder für sich und auf seine Bedürfnisse abgestimmt entscheiden). Das Teil hatte ich auch dabei, als ich in Japan unterwegs war. Es ist deutlich schwerer als 1kg, aber dafür absolut verlässlich was den Ausgleich von Umgebungsschwingungen angeht.

Ein Kollege von mir, der auch professioneller Fotograf ist, verwendet einen Gitzo Mountaineer GT2530. Ein anderer Fotograf schwört auf Manfrotto 190XB, TVC und Giottos.

Am besten schaust du dir ein paar Testberichte im Internet und dann die Modelle direkt im Geschäft an und testest, wie du mit der Handhabung und dem jeweiligen Gewicht klarkommst. Ich hatte auch mehrere Modelle im Kopf und mich dann im Geschäft (nach stundenlangem Prüfen) für mein jetziges entschieden.

Ich nehme mir auch immer zu viel vor. Dieses WE hab ich wieder nur 1/3 von den geplanten Sachen geschafft. Ich glaub, da muss man die Planung zurückschrauben, oder man wird irre. lol
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[identity profile] chochajin.livejournal.com on March 9th, 2011 03:41 am (UTC)
Ja, mittlerweile weiß ich das auch XDDD Haha.
Nein, das Seishun Ticket gibt's zu allen "größeren" Ferien hier in Japan :D Auch im April und im Sommer!

Ja, das verstehe ich schon, aber das Ding ist, wenn's zuuu schwer ist, nehme ich es schlichtweg nicht mit. Muss also irgendwie ein gutes Zwischending finden :/
Manfrotto scheint sehr beliebt zu sein.

Danke für den Tipp!! ^-^
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[identity profile] jimjamjenny.livejournal.com on March 6th, 2011 03:42 pm (UTC)
I went to Yakushima and Miyazaki last year in spring, and it seemed like a really good time to go. If you do go to Yakushima though I would definitely recommend renting a car once you get there (if you can drive?) because public transportation isn't so great.
I bet it would be a nice place to go in Autumn!

I hope you can go, Yakushima is the best place that I've visited in Japan so far, even though it rained 90% of the time that we were there. Hehe.

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[identity profile] chochajin.livejournal.com on March 9th, 2011 03:42 am (UTC)
They say it's raining there almost every day anyways, so it's not like you were unlucky or anything XD
I don't have a driver's license for Japan and I don't really wanna drive here :/
Thanks for the recommendation, though ^-^
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[identity profile] karu-chan.livejournal.com on March 6th, 2011 06:08 pm (UTC)
Also ich SCHWÖRE auf meine Wii - und Wii Fit Plus. Dafür braucht man auch weniger Platz, als z.B. für Wii Sports oder so...
Du könntest dir hier in Dtl. dann immer noch einen Transformater etc organiseren - oder einfach in Japan an ALTs oder so verkaufen ^^;;;

Vorher mal testen klingt sehr sinnig. Vielleicht mal bei dir die Schüler und Lehrer fragen, ob einer eine Idee hat, wo das geht?
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[identity profile] chochajin.livejournal.com on March 9th, 2011 03:46 am (UTC)
Ja, ich überleg's mir mal! ^-^ Ich hab hier halt wirklich so gut wie GAR KEINEN Platz in meinem Apartment, aber mal schaun :)

Hab ich schon. Bisher hatte aber keiner eine Ahnung (-__-'') ... und von meinen Arbeitskollegen hat scheinbar auch keiner so ein Ding daheim, dass man sich das mal ausleihen könnte. Hmm.
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[identity profile] midnightbanshee.livejournal.com on March 6th, 2011 06:55 pm (UTC)
If you own an iPhone, I highly recommend a free exercise training app by Nike? It's all stuff you can do at home with demonstration vids and all.
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[identity profile] chochajin.livejournal.com on March 10th, 2011 08:15 am (UTC)
Training apps by Nike??? Okay, I'll check it out. As long as I don't need a wifi connection in order to use it, I'm cool with it. Thanks :)
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[identity profile] xchristinax.livejournal.com on March 6th, 2011 10:14 pm (UTC)
are you going anywhere for the 3 day weekend in march??
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[identity profile] chochajin.livejournal.com on March 10th, 2011 08:16 am (UTC)
3 day weekend? You mean March 21st (Monday)??? As always I have to work on that day, of course, so I'm not going anywhere. I get no national holidays off :(
And I work on that Saturday, too, so I only have a day off on Sunday (22nd)! ;o;

Are you going anywhere?

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[identity profile] kevinsensei.livejournal.com on March 7th, 2011 12:50 am (UTC)
afaik, you can't get the rail pass anyway because you live in Japan. It's only for tourists. (They will check the visa in your passport.)

My gym costs about 9000 a month too. Welcome to Japan, lol. For home exercises, you could try Pilates or Yoga. I know people who have done both and were pleased with the results.
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[identity profile] chochajin.livejournal.com on March 10th, 2011 08:18 am (UTC)
I know. The person in the first comment already mentioned it (it was in German though).
I didn't know that. I thought it's different from the "normal" railpass.

That's ridiculous!! ;o; ..... I can't afford that much, esp. because all gyms are quite far away, so I wouldn't be able to use them THAT often anyways :/
I know. I'm looking into various things ATM :) Maybe I'll restart Karate.
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[identity profile] thinking-lotus.livejournal.com on March 7th, 2011 12:54 am (UTC)
it's raining in Brooklyn, too. I went on a long (ish, at least in terms of time, not so much distance) bus trip to get the new Pokemon DS game with my son. But it's probably not so new in Japan.

Hmmm, I think acnes/breakouts are mostly hormonal. Mine went away while I was pregnant and then came back afterward and I used Pro Activ which is widely available in in the US, I don't know about elsewhere. But here's the site: http://www.proactiv.com/

It worked really well for me. The older I get the more people tell me what great skin I have. But it was hell beforehand.

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[identity profile] chochajin.livejournal.com on March 10th, 2011 08:19 am (UTC)
Gawd, your icon brings back memories!

I guess before getting any medicine or new cosmetics I should consult a doc first :) Thanks for the recommendation, though ^____^
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[identity profile] thinking-lotus.livejournal.com on March 11th, 2011 01:14 am (UTC)
I know, I used it to make you nostalgic (natsukashii) lol
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[identity profile] limey.livejournal.com on March 7th, 2011 08:23 am (UTC)
I have the exact same problem with my face! Suddenly, my cheeks became red. (I am also on my period and under stress, hahaha). All my co-workers keep asking "Are you cold?" "Are you sick?" "Why is your face so red?"

Now you have me scared about acne tarda. Boo, I don't want that! Hope it turns out well for you!
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[identity profile] chochajin.livejournal.com on March 10th, 2011 08:20 am (UTC)
Really? One of my coworkers immediately asked: Do you have acne? -____-;;;; *sigh*

Hope so for you, too! Thanks dear :)
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[identity profile] vixenofflames.livejournal.com on March 7th, 2011 10:02 am (UTC)
"Just Dance" is fun and makes you feel tired, but it's not *really* a workout. You end up moving a lot less than the characters on the screen, because you don't know what to do! :P Wii Fit is kinda fun, but I got bored of it quickly. But the cool thing about that is that it has workouts for a variety of things - it has yoga too! I would recommend pilates or yoga DVDs... they also sell body dance DVDs too! Like bellydancing or hip-hop or just fun dancing! If you can't find them locally, I'd suggest amazon.

I'm sorry that western men only want Asian women. I joke with my boyfriend that I don't want us to vacation in Japan because he'd leave me for a Japanese woman! ..Although I'd probably leave HIM for a Japanese woman too! XD Are you not interested in Japanese men, or are they not interested in you? I'm not sure the cultural aspects of Asian men dating Western women (beyond "flings").

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[identity profile] chochajin.livejournal.com on March 10th, 2011 08:24 am (UTC)
I see. I wonder if it's possible to download those from somewhere as I'm not sure how common those DVDs are in Japan, but this is a GREAT idea, I'm looking into it right now!! ^____^ Thanks :D

I'm interested in them in general, but not for a longterm relationship unless they went abroad for a few years, because the culture gap is just too big. I hope this doesn't sound mean, if I had more time I could elaborate what exactly I mean, but maybe you understand.
I think they are not interested in me, but honestly I don't care anymore. My days here in Japan are almost over. I don't know yet how much longer I'll stay here, but surely not for 5 or more years, so I guess that's that XD
Most foreign women I know who are dating a Japanese men have bfs who studied abroad for some time or have left Japan for some time. It makes a HUGE difference, believe me!
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[identity profile] vixenofflames.livejournal.com on March 10th, 2011 09:49 am (UTC)
Yay!!! Yeah, I thought they might be hard to just buy from the store, but I thought maybe from the internet or download...! They are REALLY fun, and since they're made to do at home, you usually don't need A LOT of space. :D

That totally makes sense! I guessed that the culture gap might be too big, but I had to confirm (*_*) That does suck though. I mean, I guess when you leave you can look at it as, "I gave up social relationships for a few years to experience SO MUCH stuff that *I* wanted to do!" Because when you go back home, you'll get to start those relationships again, but otherwise you may have NEVER been able to have the experiences you had in Japan! ^_^ Being tied down to a person really limits things like that!

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[identity profile] chochajin.livejournal.com on March 10th, 2011 01:10 pm (UTC)
Yeah, I wonder why I didn't think of it earlier! Really, thanks so much! ^-^

I hope you're right. I'm worried what will happen once I'm back home. I've grown apart from some of my friends, even from my family, even from the German culture. Going back to Germany this summer will also be a test to see how it feels to be back. I might not go back to Germany, but try to find work in another European country. Really no idea yet. However, Europe is like a big family, the culture difference is not that big (well, for most countries) - a lot of Western cultures are quite close if you compare them to Japan.
Lately I can't take being all alone in my apartment the whole time anymore which is why I want to become more active and social anyways ^^;
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[identity profile] vixenofflames.livejournal.com on March 11th, 2011 11:47 am (UTC)
Ah yes... being from America I have no idea what it's like to openly share with other countries XD I wish we could just travel between countries and have it be no big deal like with Europe! Alas...

It'll obviously be a big transition again, but I bet it will be kinda like riding a bike. Maybe a bit awkward at first, but you'll get the hang of it! :)

Being more active and social is a good idea for your health! I'm sorry that classes fill up so quickly and that gyms are expensive!! =O
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[identity profile] angelbott.livejournal.com on March 7th, 2011 02:27 pm (UTC)
Well, the weather in few days ago had some bad weather storm..but today in the morning is cold. >~< brr..
If you try out "YMCA" of free sometimes.. I know Western people tells many times about YMCA but I still never fan of YMCA in my rest of life. ^^; I still refuse that will on my fav. places it's still low least fav. list. :S Well YMCA have some good places but some in my hometown look little bad not many health things like break somethings for unknown. x.x oh whatever.
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[identity profile] amvn.livejournal.com on March 7th, 2011 02:56 pm (UTC)
It sounds like great plans you've made for your spring vacation :) Actually, both Shimane and Tottori university are universities I've considered for further education if I go to Japan. So it'll be interesting to see how the places are!

Have you gotten yourself a good thorough, overall health-check recently? It might be a good idea since you seem to have a few problems already. Although it might also be caused by stress as well, I know stress does that for me at least XD

I should also be socializing more myself, it's just so hard when there's lots of things to do (although I know that ain't a good excuse because my co-students seem to socialize all the time *sigh*) I also want a Wii, it would be fun to play tennis in my living room ^______^
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[identity profile] chochajin.livejournal.com on March 10th, 2011 08:26 am (UTC)
Oh really?? That's awesome because then you wouldn't be too far away from me! By the time you come here, I won't be here anymore, I guess :/ ....

No, I haven't. It's difficult and expensive, that's the reason. I got an overall blood check though. Have yet to hear the results, though.

I know. Horrible! x___X
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[identity profile] leviosa8.livejournal.com on March 7th, 2011 04:51 pm (UTC)
I was going to tell you that the Rail-Pass is for temporary visitors only, but someone beat me to it on the very first comment .^__- That would have saved us soooo much money, right?

My mother has the two "Just Dance" games plus a Michael Jackson dance game for the Wii and she loves them. But yeah, you need space to move around, and your apartment doesn't seem to offer much. If you really wanted one and found a nice offer, you could always sell it back second-hand before leaving Japan.
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[identity profile] chochajin.livejournal.com on March 10th, 2011 08:27 am (UTC)
Yepp, it would have been too good to be true anyways ;o;

I'll see what I can find. Maybe it's really better to stick to fitness DVDs instead ... or something like that :)
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[identity profile] chochajin.livejournal.com on March 10th, 2011 08:29 am (UTC)
I have a PC. That's a good idea. I'll look into it. Thannks for the rec! ^^

I'm taller than you, so maybe I'd need a taller tripod XD Not sure if they sell "tall" tripods in Japan, though *gg* Joking!
I have quite a light DSLR (around 850g with the standard lense).
Thanks :)
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[identity profile] thinking-lotus.livejournal.com on March 11th, 2011 01:19 am (UTC)
I thought I would just mention that there are LOTS of exercise videos on Youtube, as well.

You can do repetitive stuff that will get your heart rate up, like running in place, it's just that it gets boring by yourself after a while. I actually think a gym is one way to feel more a part of the community, or at least get out of your apartment.
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[identity profile] chochajin.livejournal.com on March 11th, 2011 01:26 pm (UTC)
Oh really? Gotta check that out then :D

That or a running club - if I can find one. Though because of my knees I'm not sure if that's something I should do ... ^^;
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[identity profile] asahifirsa.livejournal.com on March 16th, 2011 10:11 am (UTC)
Ich hab selber Wii Fit und finde es super. Vor allem als Einstieg :) Meine Freundin hat Just Dance und ist absolut begeistert. Sie meint man schwitzt voll dabei. Bei Book off und so kriegst du die Wii günstig gebraucht. Bringt vermutlich mehr als der Businessclub weil es einfacher ist den inneren Schweinehund zu Haus zu bekämpfen und ist auf Dauer günstiger.

Gibt viel tolles Fitnesszeugs fuer die Wii :)
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[identity profile] chochajin.livejournal.com on March 20th, 2011 03:57 am (UTC)
Das hört sich ja schon mal nicht schlecht an. Wie gesagt, könnte ich aber die Wii in Deutschland ja dann nicht benutzen, von daher ist das rausgeschmissenes Geld?! :/
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[identity profile] asahifirsa.livejournal.com on March 20th, 2011 07:44 am (UTC)
Du bringst sie einfach zu Book Off oder Co. zurück. Ich glaub wenn du mehr Zeug hast kommen die sogar und hollen sich die Sachen bei dir zu Hause ab. Kriegst natürlich weniger dafür, aber zumindest noch etwas Geld :)
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