Sunday, November 13, 2005
More Mako (by request)
It's going to be a low-key day, nothing but homework, some Internet exploration and Sumo on television. So let's go with Samster's idea and talk more about Mako!
First of all, if you haven't already you should go back and read about our first date as well as how we met and maybe even this collection of photos. Beyond that, I'll try to offer some more background on her without getting too specific. After all, this is my diary, not hers.
Mako was born and raised in Hyogo and is still living with her parents in her childhood home. I forgot her exact age (which she initially told me) and she refuses to tell me again, only laughing whenever I bring it up. I know she's a tad older than me so I guess that's 30-something. She has two siblings who have both moved out, including a sister with a new baby. Mako has a picture of her niece on her phone, she's adorable of course.
Mako is not a full-time student (or a ninja, Samster), she works in a hotel in Kobe. I even took a picture of it, it's a pretty big one by the bay. Other than that she sometimes helps some friends of hers in their cafe (which we ate in recently) and occasionally she works as a proctor for one of the big English proficiency exams. None of her jobs require much usage of English so she also takes some evening classes to study it further. I'm not sure how to best describe her English ability but I'm sure it's higher than my Japanese. Our conversations tend to drift between English and Japanese and I honestly try to use as much as Japanese as possible. Usually she'll say something to me in Japanese and then try it in English if I express any uncertainty.
Some interesting notes about our relationship: I am her first non-Japanese boyfriend and while her parents know she is dating someone she hasn't told them yet about my ethnicity. I hope that doesn't become a problem when they find out! In the meantime they think I'm pretty nice because I gave her some chocolates on Thursday and they ended up eating most of them. I happily tell Mako that everyone I know has seen her picture and always tells me how pretty she looks. However, she maintains a high level of modesty and she denies this assertion.
If you're curious, she has been to New York once a few years ago. She had a good time but since it was a business trip she didn't have too much time to get around to see all the sights. I hope to someday remedy that situation!
First of all, if you haven't already you should go back and read about our first date as well as how we met and maybe even this collection of photos. Beyond that, I'll try to offer some more background on her without getting too specific. After all, this is my diary, not hers.
Mako was born and raised in Hyogo and is still living with her parents in her childhood home. I forgot her exact age (which she initially told me) and she refuses to tell me again, only laughing whenever I bring it up. I know she's a tad older than me so I guess that's 30-something. She has two siblings who have both moved out, including a sister with a new baby. Mako has a picture of her niece on her phone, she's adorable of course.
Mako is not a full-time student (or a ninja, Samster), she works in a hotel in Kobe. I even took a picture of it, it's a pretty big one by the bay. Other than that she sometimes helps some friends of hers in their cafe (which we ate in recently) and occasionally she works as a proctor for one of the big English proficiency exams. None of her jobs require much usage of English so she also takes some evening classes to study it further. I'm not sure how to best describe her English ability but I'm sure it's higher than my Japanese. Our conversations tend to drift between English and Japanese and I honestly try to use as much as Japanese as possible. Usually she'll say something to me in Japanese and then try it in English if I express any uncertainty.
Some interesting notes about our relationship: I am her first non-Japanese boyfriend and while her parents know she is dating someone she hasn't told them yet about my ethnicity. I hope that doesn't become a problem when they find out! In the meantime they think I'm pretty nice because I gave her some chocolates on Thursday and they ended up eating most of them. I happily tell Mako that everyone I know has seen her picture and always tells me how pretty she looks. However, she maintains a high level of modesty and she denies this assertion.
If you're curious, she has been to New York once a few years ago. She had a good time but since it was a business trip she didn't have too much time to get around to see all the sights. I hope to someday remedy that situation!
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# posted by 
: 13 November, 2005 18:51
: 13 November, 2005 18:51
Asking a woman her age twice????????????????????
Dan if you do it again I am definitely going over there and slap you
Dan if you do it again I am definitely going over there and slap you
What about your ethnicity don't they know? You think it would be weird if they found out you were Jewish?
Mystic: I actually know how old she is, I just like to kid her by asking sometimes so I can watch her blush.
Hammer: I'm not Japanese, remember? This may come as quite a shock to her parents when she decides to tell them. I don't anticipate outright racism but this is a 99% homogenous society so there may very well be some "complications" when they find out their daughter is in love with an "outsider."
Hammer: I'm not Japanese, remember? This may come as quite a shock to her parents when she decides to tell them. I don't anticipate outright racism but this is a 99% homogenous society so there may very well be some "complications" when they find out their daughter is in love with an "outsider."
I wouldn't ask her age, cause she'll ask you your etnicty. Once she relizes you've got the most evil, conniving and dominating blood on the planet coursing through your veins, your out on your ass with a heilo hitleru.
# posted by : 14 November, 2005 13:04
: 14 November, 2005 13:04
I know you're only kidding Sally but I need to say this again to stress this: no one cares about my specific ethnic background. The issue (if there is one) will arise from me being a foreigner. Here in Japan, I am a minority and that sometimes means facing discrimination. Who knows what her parents will say? Maybe they'll be cool, maybe they won't.
I had no idea you were a jew bastard! And moving in on beautiful yellow tail. I am not reading this blog anymore. *thumbing Mein Kamph*
# posted by : 14 November, 2005 16:35
: 14 November, 2005 16:35
OK, I'm all for fun and games but I've got to insist on no more Jewish jokes. I try to let it slide since I'm only of Jewish heritage and non-practicing, but there are other readers who I doubt are amused. Thanks for your cooperation.
I think all people are the equal and where you come from doesn't matter a bit. The love between you two is all that matters. I myself wouldnt get all worked up. Cheers.
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