Trains…
Train travel is a big part of most people`s lives for those living in Tokyo. We don`t have a car, nor do we need one so if we need to leave Kichijoji there really is only one way. Train. I had gotten used to them. I can catch the train in rush hour and not have too much of a problem. I used to get mild claustrophobia, (inherited from my mama), but I got used to been jammed into carriages against people I didn`t know…or getting shoved around when the doors opened. It became a part of my life….something that couldn`t be avoided.
Now, because my job is in Kichijoji, I hardly ever catch trains. And it is nice. It has been 8 days since my last train trip. And I won`t be going anywhere this week so it will become at least 2 weeks between train rides. And it is fantastic. I think one of the reasons I don`t mind getting up for work each day is because I know I don`t have to catch the train. I love walking to work!!! I think not getting jammed into trains is making me a happier person and it is probably better for my health (Despite the recent cold!!!)
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I wonder if you got sick because you aren’t getting your daily exposure to the vast array of germs on the subways?
Walking to work would be nice, especially in the winter when it’s all nice and crisp!
I know what you mean!. It must be nice not to catch a train to work!. You know how you mentioned that you cry in your sleep a few weeks ago?. Well! this morning I woke up and I could feel tears on my face under my eyes. It is such a weird feeling!. It’s never happend before!. I wonder what I was dreaming about!.
And now you dont have to worry about random guys trying to grab your boobs for a feel too! YAY!!!
I think you should do a photo essay of your trip to work one day… I’d love to see what your life is like in tokyo…
I watched fast & the furious - tokyo drift- the other night and thought of you- I soooo wanna come to japan!!
oh man, do i sound like a stalker or what!?
Jen- I am enjoying the crisp mornings and afternoons. I think walking that little bit everyday outside is good too. Not catching the train also means I don`t get as tired. By the time I used to get home from my last job I was exhausted.
The cold is clearning up thankfully but I still have a cough and croaky voice. Mornings start off Ok, but by afternoon story time my voice is dissapearing!!!
Katie- I have cried in my sleep more than once. Sometimes I remember the dreams other times I don`t. You don`t remember?? Hows uni going, are you back yet? I suppose not…I guess you must be working full on then. When are you going to start a blog girl??
Deb- You don`t sound like a stalker. Don`t stress. I actually liked that movie Tokyo Drift. I have seen the Japanese version of it too (Just called drift!!) I like fast cars I think!!! I will try to do a photo essay of one of my days too work and at work and home one day for you Ok!!! I have some photos of the kids but am a bit skeptical about putting them up on the net. I might wait til I get a nice group shot or something!!!
yay!! looking forward to it
yay!! looking forward to it
After the groping experience, I’m not surprised!
I had a dream recently that I was back in Tokyo. Your blog makes me travel sick :).