Teaching English in Japan

Recently, I’ve been thinking of teaching English in another country. Thankfully a good education paves the way to this opportunity (meaning I’m not required to take any additional teaching classes, considering I don’t know a thing about being a teacher). So I thought about a place that I think I can have a lot of fun in. Japan.

The only problem is, is that you most likely won’t get a place in the city, and from what I’ve heard, it’s probably unlikely that there’s going to be any placements in Tokyo left. Is it worth it to be in the countryside, completely seperated from everything? I’m not sure, but I’m looking for feedback from anyone who has done a similar program. I’m used to city life, amd would prefer something close to it. I don’t want to go all the way out there and then wish I could run back home.

Ryan Reynolds in Wolverine

I just saw Wolverine last night, and unlike the other X-Men movies, I didn’t get too excited about it, so I didn’t really know who was going to be in the movie except for Hugh Jackman (always nice to see though). If you haven’t seen the movie, and you really want to, don’t read the rest of this post. It kind of ruins a little bit of it. Anyways, as I started watching, and the storyline started to develop (even though it wasn’t really in line with the cartoon), quick witted, smart-ass, and always hot, Ryan Reynolds is sitting in a plane with Hugh Jackman and the other ‘assassins’. Oh Yeah!

I was so excited to see Mr. Reynolds display his Blade Trinity physique. I obviously wasn’t listening carefully, because I didn’t even hear his characters name. I was just watching the fancy sword bullet scene. So as the movie progressed, and characters mentioned that many of the guys from the assassin team disappeared, I just assumed that they took him out. I was like damn that was shitty.

Until the end. OMG OMG OMG, what did they do to him? For those of you who have seen the movie, and especially ladies, you know what I mean. Of course his great physique is still there, but oh man, not the rest. I was grossed out. But I guess it’s worth it, because apparently Ryan Reynolds character is also going to get an XMEN Origins movie, and hey, I can’t wait to see him before he’s completely disfigured. Lol.

Ryan Reynolds on Wolverine:

“I’ve had a couple of people approach me about meetings for a ‘Deadpool’ movie, but I just think it’s absurd to even think that way until this movie comes out,” Ryan says.

“I don’t even look at it like I play Deadpool.  I really think I’m more or less playing Wade Wilson, obviously, and then I’m playing the creature that will eventually become Deadpool.  But in this movie, it’s sort of his newly formed version, so to speak.”

Also wanted to mention that Daniel Henney (Agent Zero) is super hot. Haven’t seen him in anything else before, but sure hope he shows up some more!!!

Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson

War in Sri Lanka

http://www.theacademic.org/

“378 civilians killed in attack but army denies responsibility”

“RFI, May 11.Three-hundred and seventy eight people were killed during a 24 hour artillery barrage that began late on Saturday, according to a doctor working in the region. A pro-rebel website had said that more than 2,000 civilians were killed. But the army has told RFI that these claims by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam are false.A statement posted on the pro-rebel website, Tamilnet, on Sunday claimed that an assault by the Sri Lankan army, “slaughtered more than 2,000 civilians including large number of women and children,” according to a medical sources in Vanni.

Meanwhile, western media reported that a doctor working in the area said that 378 people were killed and 1,122 injured. Both these reports have been denied by the Sri Lankan military”.

***Once again, the blame is being pointed back and forth to justify these killings, however the issue cannot be solved by throwing the blame back and forth. Human rights are being revoked as civilian lives are being taken for a greater “cause”. Intervention is greatly needed.

Violence Amongst Youths

As we seen everyday, violence amongst youths is greatly increasing. Time and time again this is questioned, and many fingers have pointed to pop culture, or in other words the things that youths are influenced by. Sure we can say that it’s the video games, TV shows, celebrities, etc. But hold on a second, many people of legal age are also influenced by the same pop culture (and this does not go for everyone), but many of us know the difference between real life and what we see in entertainment. It’s not fair to say that games like GTA and Call of Duty make kids want to kill people. If the youth doesn’t know the difference between a game and reality, then someone hasn’t been doing their job (not saying the parent is the only one, this could be any adult like a teacher, etc, in the youth’s life).

So when looking at violent teens bringing guns to school, or beating each other up, shouldn’t we ask about their homes? Their parents? Their circumstance? I think that the worst part about current day society is emotions. We try to act as though they don’t exist, but teenagers are very emotional at that point in life, and any little thing can trigger them to take rash actions in a scenario. So for the many people that point to entertainment as the one to blame, maybe you should look twice and think about how you can handle the situation with your own influence. Perhaps pop culture may play a role in the issue, but when it comes down to it, the people surrounding a youth’s life are the most influential.

Our youth are our future, so don’t play the blame game, pay attention to them.

Lost because of Lost???

Lost because of Lost

I think “Lost” is a great show, even though the story line has become increasingly complex and somewhat confusing. I have a few questions about Season 5, which I’m sure a lot of you do.

1. Who is Jacob? Is it Jack’s father? Jack? I have no clue, but he’s really confusing me?

2. What does the statue shown in Season 5 represent (when time kept changing)? Or better yet, what is the statue?

3. We’ve seen people die on the island, so why is Locke alive?

4. Who are the others? Still not explained, and why do they never age?

5. Are you telling me that they turn that wheel and the whole island moves and/or jumps in time? Really?

So I know there are a million and one more questions, but I don’t want them to take up the whole post. Feel free to help me out though and ask any questions that are driving you crazy. I’m starting to think that the whole time travel thing is taking over the whole story, and will eventually lead to the conclusion that time travel wiped out the series of events and it all never happened then. Which would kind of suck don’t you think? All that for nothing?

And does anyone else think that Sawyer and Juliet don’t make a good couple? Maybe it’s just because ladies, we know Sawyer is hot, and usually see that kind of guy with a model type, so it is refreshing to see him with a normal, educated woman. But I still prefer Sawyer’s character before he started dating her, as opposed to “the leader” role.

Here’s a theory about Jack’s dad:

Locke had to die to get back to the island. He died, was put in a coffin, then on a plane, which took him back to the island and brought him back to life.

Jack’s dad, died, put in a coffin, then on a plane that took him to the island. Could he have wanted to get back to the island for some reason? Could he have died because he knew that Jack would come and take him in a coffin, on a plane that he knew would crash on the island because he knew Desmond wouldn’t push the button, so he could come to life on the island again?

Jack’s dad has been consistent since the series began, so I guess it would make sense that he has a large role in the drama of “the island”.

For those of you who are reading this, and aren’t addicted to lost, I understand how this sounds. But I guess its just one of those “water cooler” conversations. I love having a show that is makes you think, and it’s always refreshing because there’s something new being thrown at you. I do find that every show has it’s own repetitive themes, but I’m a fan, so this post may sound nerdy or whatever you want to call it, but there’s nothing wrong with interest and curiosity.

WTF Lady Gaga…Part 2

As I was reviewing the comments being posted on my first blog about Lady Gaga, I realized that a lot you get very angry, and upset about the fact that I don’t care for her “stage persona”. It shows  me that Lady Gaga has a large and deeply embedded fan base, showing that her “style” reaches out and connects to a lot of people out there, therefore she is a good performer. However, that shows that there may be a lot of weirdos out there, especially to take one little blog so importantly. It’s almost as though I said something rude about their mothers! I mean, it was just a comment, we all gossip about celebrities, but I think some of you are dwelling on it as though it was your own personal best friend. And then you rant on my blog that I’m making a big deal about a celebrity?

I mean, a lot of you can’t handle my opinion about Lady Gaga, and think you need to correct me. But you’re just as bad as I am. Freedom of speech my friends (or in this case writing). This is life, we don’t all have to like the same thing. For those of you who can’t accept this concept, and feel the need to make fun of me, please stay off my blog, it’s just for fun!