Seven days off
Golden Week is now upon us—and not a moment too soon! The last six weeks or so have been incredibly busy, so I’m glad to have a few days off.
My wife would willingly attest to the fact that holiday seasons in Japan used to bother me a lot. It’s true. I used to hate Golden Week in particular, partly because it took a big bite out of my pay (when you’re working on a contract basis, a week without work is a week without pay), but also because I thought it was dumb for the whole country to go on vacation at the same time (anywhere you go—no matter where, be it the beach or just the local convenience store—you find everyone else is already there). This year, though, I’m really looking forward to it. Perhaps this is a sign that I am growing too accustomed to life in Japan? Perhaps.
One thing that I’m really looking forward to, though, is getting caught up on a number of pet projects. Among them is one that I’ve been meaning to get around to for quite some time, moving this site to a new server. That said, the site may be down for a day or two while I make the transition. (My e-mail may also be temporarily disrupted, so let me know if you are expecting a response from me—I may have missed your message.)
