Rie & I

You know what's awesome about a Japanese phone plan? You never pay for texting because when you get a number you also get a email to go with it. So rather than text they email eachother.

２０１１年０３月１９日

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When I got to the hostel I used a bunch  of heat warmers Ayako had given me and did everything to keep myself warm. My body had cooled down on my way back to the hostel. I hung around my room little bit eating my imported pb sandwich and was surprised to get a call from Ayako. She actually sounded more cheerful and confirmed that her and Okaasan will be meeting me at Hiroshima. She asked me about last nights clubbing event. Unfortunately it was time to head out and meet Rie so I didn't get a chance to catch up with her. Although I would have left out the violent part of the night out. I said my good byes and maybe left her hanging but Japanese culture is very punctual and I can't leave Rie waiting.

Cant forget the Spidey hat, I gotta keep my cuts and bruises out of Rie's eye sight.  When I got to Namba station, once again I found it very difficult to communicate over a phone (>_<) I'm gonna have to practice that. I decided to just text her where I was and that worked out.

We went to Shinsaibashi. (I keep coming back here) (ｰｰ;) On our walk she was quick to catch my bluff on remembering her. It was all good and we began to talk and walk in the direction of okonomiyaki. Rie was another  Japanese girl who got a taste of America and had been unhappy since her return to Japan. I guess it took an American to bring her smiles (^O^) She has plans to live and work in New York. I guess America draws them the way Japan draws me. She was very fashionable and although I felt we barely had anything in common, fashion talk kept the dialogue going when ever there was dead air. I wanted to leave Osaka on a good note and wanted to make sure she had a great time hanging with this gaijin.

We got into a okonomiyaki spot and when the eating began dam that was one of the greatest creations Japan culinary had to offer. I was a bit doubtful because most Japanese meals are separated and I am a person who dislikes meshed meals. Sorry Mexican food. This meal was so freaking good I was gonna have to re up before I go back to America. I can't believe that the states havnt imported this.

Now anyone who knows Rachel always follow up 'hello' with 'hows Rachel?' this led to a conversation that I can tell was pushing the idea that I should have came with her. Now I am gonna lay my method and madness for anyone who has this thought lingering.

Although Rachel and I had met in Japan we only travelled together once. Our trip to Argentina is not what I would call an ideal Bonnie and Clyde adventure. She became home sick very quickly, we had different things we wanted to do, she got bored, I am much more energetic on trips, and just like Ayako she got worn out and would sleep in all day or not want to go out at times. If I was to stay in only one city I don't think it be a big deal but I was gonna be zooming all over Japan and was not having anything hold me back. Hell, mother nature didn't stop my plans. My musical comrades bailed out on this trip (which was actually a good thing) I still went. An earthquake struck in the middle of my flight, I still went. Tsunami disasters and nuclear threats, I am still here. Call it ambition and stubbornness mixed with I don't give a fuck this is my pilgrimage.

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