Saturday, June 18, 2011

Gaijin Don't Cry

We had to move to our dormitories. And pretty much none of us are staying together. We're all scattered all over the city. I sent my bags to the dorm with a delivery service, and they will arrive tomorrow. I packed for today and set out. I started at Sangubashi Station and went to Shinjuku Station. .... that's when everything went FUBAR.

The line I needed was not in Shinjuku Station. I had to leave to find the line's separate station. And with a purse, a bag, my camera bag, and a heavy backpack I got very very lost. Like lost to the point I was in sketchy backstreets and ready to cry because I was so freaked out.

I was warned that cabs were expensive, but after asking several people (even asking a homeless guy setting up his cardboard box, which in hindsight was a God awful idea but I was desperate) I just got more and more lost. I caved and got a cab, which ran me up a bit but at least I wasn't lost, tired and freaked out.

I made it to my dorm, after being dropped off at the wrong one. I was shown around and here I am. It's currently pouring rain outside and quite toasty in this room. The air conditioning is a puzzle but at least I have a chair and a bed to relax in.

Tomorrow I'm planning on going to the Pokemon Center or Harajuku, it's the same line, same route, but I just stay on the train at Harajuku Station instead of getting off. Decisions decisions.

3 comments:

  1. I am so proud of how you handled this! Is that picture the view from the dorm? Is the dorm in a downtown Tokyo forest? Please explain.

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  2. No, the picture is from Meiji Jingu. My view from my window is the trash area of the apartment behind the dorm.

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  3. Hello! Sora-Kun. Oma and I are thoroughly enjoying your blog entries. What an INTERESTING experience you are having. We couldn't be more pleased for you!! Love, Opa

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