Yet Another School Year Comes to a Close!

Hi, Everyone!

 

I hope you have been well. It's almost the end of the school year and for many it means preparing for a new school. It can be an anxious time but also an exciting one and I hope that excitement continues with a joy for learning. For those taking the big step in furthering their education, I wish you the best of luck in both your education and forming new relationships. To everyone leaving us this year, I hope you succeed in your future endeavours. I look forward to seeing bright faces in the new school year. Have fun and stay safe!

 

Kind regards

 

John

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Yu-Gi-Oh 25th Anniversary!

Hi, Everyone!

 

I hope you are keeping well. Last week was the 25th Anniversary of Yu-Gi-Oh, so the digital games "Masters Duel" and "Duel Links" have been running special events. 

 

I decided to log-in for the bonuses and complete some missions to gain in-game currency, unlock free cards and see what is new. I managed to get the 25th Anniversary Blue-Eyes White Dragon ensemble for 3000 gems in "Masters Duel"; I'm glad I saved over the years. The game remains mostly unchanged.

 

"Duel Links" had some major changes with limited cards and the game format. It has been divided into speed and rush duels. This is supposed to be a new and fun way to play but I find it annoying; they just have to keep the anime going, just like Pokemon. I managed to get some freebies but missed the character unlock for rush duels since I started late. They have, however, started another character unlock for rush duels.

 

If you are a fan of glossy or prismatic cards, I mean, if you are a fan of Yu-Gi-Oh then you should take the chance to play a little in your free-time. Both games should be available on smart phone and tablet in-addition to the PC version. Have fun!

 

Kind regards

 

John

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Thought I'd catch up on some manga but...

Hi, Everyone!

 

I hope you're keeping well. It's supposed to be cold this week, so be sure to wrap up. During the weekend I had caught up to recent manga chapters and one completed last week, so I decided to search for ones I hadn't read in a while.

 

The first...CANCELLED! "Awww."

 

The second... CANCELLED! "No way!"

 

The third...CANCELLED! "You've got to be kidding me!"

 

The forth...CANCELLED! "Why God do you torture me so?"

 

The fifth...HIATUS! "Well, it isn't cancelled but it doesn't help much."

 

And so, I gave up and took a nap. The sad thing is that they were just getting started and had a rather good premise. They were like gems compared to many of the current releases that got multiple volumes. I'm just hoping those on hiatus progress soon. Have you ever had a manga you enjoy suddenly cancel?

 

Kind regards

 

John

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Have a Jolly Christmas!

Hi, Everyone!

 

It has been quite a year and I hope everyone gets some rest and comes back rejuvenated in the new year. If you want a funny Christmas song and are a fan of Marvel, I recommend this link to YouTube: https://youtu.be/-E1ULv6LcOk

Have a jolly Christmas and a happy new year!

 

Kind regards

 

John

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Pool for the Crew!

Hi, Everyone!

 

I hope you are keeping well. On Saturday, the teaching crew got together for a few hours of pool; not swimming but billiards. Unfortunately Shane couldn't attend because he was getting his foot amputated at the clinic (not really but I hope he gets better soon).

 

I hadn't played pool for 13 years, so I thought I might be a little rusty. However, I still had the knack for it and dominated the table. Well, I say that despite sinking both the black and white ball thereby giving away a single win. It was really fun! I was also introduced to 9s which was a nice change of pace but I still prefer the standard game. I hope we can do it again in the future and many thanks to Mayumi for the treat.

 

On Sunday, I was a little unsure what to do but decided to revisit an anime I liked. It's called "Isekai no Seikishi Monogatari" and has an incredible opening theme tune. If you're familiar with "Tenchi Muyo", you might like this spin-off. I think I liked it more when I first saw it but it is still enjoyable. I also prepared for a possible playthrough of "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim" since I have been missing the feeling of exploring the vast north; "Conan Exiles" has been good but I feel a change is needed.

 

Kind regards

 

John

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A Lovely Event!

Hi, Everyone!

 

I hope you are keeping well. On Saturday we had a sports event with a number of competitive activities. It was really fun and everybody seems to have had a wonderful time. One student was really surprising; he must have been the god of sports in his past life. I have no idea how one can move that fast without dropping the egg in the egg and spoon race. Perhaps he mastered the ÈôÍë¿À¤Î½Ñ (Flying Thunder God Technique). There will be more events to come in future, so I hope you'll enjoy taking part in those too. Have a great week and stay safe!

 

Kind regards

 

John

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Spooky weekend

I trust everyone enjoyed their spooky weekend. I'm looking forward to hearing your interesting Halloween stories the next time we meet in person. As for my weekend, I didn't engage in anything particularly exciting, except for cleaning my apartment. With Christmas approaching in the next couple of weeks, I'm hopeful that I'll discover more intriguing activities to explore here in Japan.

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Yao Shen Ji!

Hi, Everyone!

 

I hope you are keeping well. I have been reading a Chinese manhua (comic) called Tales of Demons and Gods for a while now and I have known there to be an animation. However I have never got around to experiencing it. Over the weekend I started watching it and it goes by the name "Yao Shen Ji". Although each episode is short and the 3rd season is censored to an extent, it is still rather good. If you're into the fantasy martial art genre, it is one I would recommend. Have a great week and I look forward to seeing your Halloween costumes!

 

Kind regards

 

John

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Pear Picking!

Hi, Everyone!

 

I hope you're well. On Saturday 23rd September, the Autumn Equinox, we went pear picking. On the way there, I could see Higanbana (Red Spider Lilies) along the roadside. They are a beautiful flower said to line the path to the underworld for souls of the dead to follow and bloom for 1000 years. They appear a lot in "Immortal Cultivation" comic books.

 

When we arrived, it was quite warm and we sat in a hut where we could eat pears. I had never eaten a Japanese pear before and I found them to be more similar to apples than European pears. The knife used to cut them is well designed; it cuts well and is much safer than a traditional European fruit knife. The pears were firm, juicy, sweet and a little sour in the middle. I really enjoyed eating them. 

 

After eating, we went to pick the pears. I was surprised by how low pear trees grew since I imagined them to be tall like apple trees. I picked small pears but the students who went were professionals who picked big pears. However, mine had a good scent which means good flavour. There were spiders' webs to avoid, so it might not be good for arachnophobes.

 

After getting hot, we stopped at the farmer's market where they sold grapes, preserves and ice-cream. I had a grape ice-cream cone which had a refreshing taste of summer. Sitting on the bench, eating ice-cream with butterflies flying about was relaxing. The play area was popular with the students, especially the trampoline. A certain brother and sister pair went back for a second serving of trampoline fun.

 

Once we finished, clouds began to gather. So, we were fortunate to have missed any bad weather. It was a lovely experience and I really appreciate being invited along. I wonder if Japanese pears are available in the United Kingdom. If they are, I'm sure they'd be great in a pie. Do you enjoy eating Japanese pears? Or do you just like picking them?

 

Kind regards

 

John

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Exploring and Building!

Hi. Everyone!

 

I hope you are well. I mentioned previously that I am going through a "Conan the Barbarian" phase which impacts my choice of activities at the weekend. Besides revisiting the animation "Conan the Adventurer", I also played "Conan Exiles". I spent time exploring and built a fortress on a cliff near a river. The build took me 4 hours, oops!

 

 

 I found a rock that looks all too familiar. Which Disney movie is it from?

 

 

 

 My character, Akivasha, with her weapons, tools and survival supplies.

 

 

 

 Do you see the large structure on the cliff? Yes, I built that.

 

 

 

 The forests make for a nice walk, provided you don't get eaten by wolves or bears.

 

 

 

 A close up portrait. "Am I pretty?", don't worry I'm not a yokai.

 

 

 

 The clear waters are calming after a long fight but really cold.

 

I just wanted to share some of the experiences with you. Do you have any build suggestions?

 

Kind regards

 

John

 

 

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