Good morning from Japan!
Zoom in a bit and you'll find knives sold out of the back of a van in front of a drug store.
Upon approaching the van I was so excited and couldn't help but take a picture when I saw this scene.
My American instinct took over and I thought, "It's finally happening, my opportunity to by pills or guns out of the back of a van!" (Not that I would buy or condone such activity of course! Fear not active patrons!)
My excitement was followed by massive let down. As an American I guess I expected to walk up and find guns galore, I mean, I did just hear an advertisement for "Glock Season" on my favorite radio station. But then I forgot I was in Japan and not in a dingy alley back home. So knives will have to do, I suppose.
I mean, should the bright yellow boards exclaiming "kitchen knives sale" been a signal? Probably. Whatever. Hindsight is 20/20, guy.
Oh! Speaking of hindsight is 20/20 - Let's talk NFL picks!
So I bet on Thursday night. I have this rule, " DON'T BET ON THURSDAY NIGHT GAMES UNLESS IT IS THANKSGIVING AND YOUR BROTHER-IN-LAWS TEAM IS PLAYING AND YOU BET THE FARM AGAINST THEM!!!!!!"
Well, I didn't take my own advice and I put money down on Tennessee (+7) and oh, lord! It was looking so good until the fourth quarter. Oh yeah, and I put money down on Tennessee over on points (17.5) Ohhhhhh, why Mariota? Why the rocket passes, why?!?!?! 4 picks? Come on, bro.
I figured if I broke one rule, might as well break some others, I mean, it can't all go bad right? Yep, I'll stick with that. With that in mind:
Justin's betting rule number 1:
Thou shall not bet on two bad teams playing each other.
They are bad, bad things happen.
With that in mind, my "Hot Shot Call of the Week" is none other than Denver (-3) over the Cincy bungles.
Justin's betting rule number 2:
Thou shall not bet against Bill Belichik and Tom Brady.
So this week I'm taking Oakland (-7) to cover. Why? I'm still not sure. Maybe because it's in Mexico and I got a good ol' fashioned feeling. (Just like Thursday)
This post was about a laundromat, right?
Today, I'm starting my day off at the laundromat.
Unfortunately, my daughter caught (yet another) ((I know, I know. This is part of life)) virus at daycare and subsequently threw up four or five times last night? Not sure - it's pretty fuzzy. Anyhow, millions of sheets, blankets and clothes later, here I am.
A view from a typical laundromat here in Niigata, Japan:
Luckily for me, these machines are a piece of cake to use. All-in-one machines that add soap, softener, wash & dry your clothes with the press of a button at your disposal, folks.
Now, you may be thinking, do I have 16kg worth of crap? 30kg? What should I do?
Fear not! Signs telling you how to wash your own laundry are everywhere! No mom needed!
(Justin you sexist pig, dad's can teach you that too you know!)
But, it wasn't always smooth sailing...
As you can probably imagine here in Japan, parking isn't always easy to come by, at this particular place, there is a couple spots to park. But lo and behold! An elderly woman double parks!
Well, at least she didn't drive through a convenience store but undeterred still entered the store and asked to by a pack of cigarrettes this like this fellow: story
Well, that's all for now. Hope you enjoyed.
How are the laundromats these days where you are at? Expensive? Convenient? Dirty? Clean? Hot dudes and chicks dry humping like that old smirnoff commercial? Not here I'm afraid...
I know, I know. What guy that likes girls drinks smirnoff?
You know, here in Japan... Ah, I'll save that for another blog...
I read the post, but I would have voted for it just for the title. Thanks for the laugh!
@driptorchpress - Much obliged! Glad you enjoyed it!
Well, he backed in. So no rules broken.
@boxcarblue - speaking of backed in - parking round 2 - teehee
I guess he forgot he was driving a K-car and not his full-size family van. Geez... Talking about coming up short.
Or lack there of, I should say
A book title came to me the other day and it it was something like:
Coexisting with the Hopelessly Inept: A Guide to Driving in Niigata
It is truly dangerous at times.
Just kick the kei into the other parking spot or pick it up and move it if you're a nice guy.
Sorry to hear about your germ wagon. I'll be dealing with mine in a few weeks when I go back home. Hopefully flu season in Tokyo will be gone by then...
Yes, it's that time of year for sure. The same exact thing crossed my mind!
Double parking a necessity for that sick ride, my friend.
@kafkanarchy84 - Right?! Especially with how big it is and all.
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wow!very very beautifull video.
Smirnoff captured American culture at it's best for sure. Thanks!
lol
That comercial feels like a relic of time long forgotten.
Yeah - those days are long gone. I was watching some bud light commercials from just a few years ago. No way they woud be aired now. Bummer...
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