Backtrack #3: Goal Well Met (Terrence Gardiner, Yawatahama 1993-1995)
Thanks Flowers say thanks, As do some sweets, But a poem Does them better… For the flowers will die, And the sweets will be eaten, But a poem is immortal, […]
Backtrack #2: With New Eyes and Extra Colours (Sara Armstrong, Matsuyama 2005-08)
What’s your name, when and where was your placement, and where are you from originally? My name is Sara Armstrong, I’m originally from West Virginia, USA. I was placed with […]
Backtrack #1: So Many Firsts (Annie Vuong, Matsuno 2009-12)
Editor’s note: Welcome to the first edition of Backtrack, a hopefully interesting project I’m pursuing as the newly re-elected Mikan editor! This year presents a few challenges to the blog. […]
Post-JET Diaries- Part Seven
By Jennifer Cerna February “Take a chance, you stupid hoe. 怖がってるんじゃねえ。” –Gwen Stefani February started off on a positive note. Work was going fine and I no longer felt on […]
Post-JET Diaries- Part Six
By Jennifer Cerna “That was a memorable day to me, for it made great changes in me. But, it is the same with any life. Imagine one selected day struck […]
Post-JET Diaries- Part Five
By Jennifer Cerna December One of the main reasons why I went to Japan was because I wanted to find myself. I grew up jumping from place to place, but […]
Post-JET Diaries- Part Four
By Jennifer Cerna November My first day of work as a server was on November first. I trained for the first two weeks, learning the ins and outs of my […]
Post-JET Diaries- Part Three
By Jennifer Cerna October “Failing is just as sweet as success. I’ve tried them both and have no preference. So open your eyes and scan the horizon. Pick a direction […]
Post JET Diaries- Part Two
By Jennifer Cerna September “People tell me slow my roll, I’m screamin’ out ‘Fuck that!’ Imma do just what I want, lookin’ ahead, no turnin’ back.” – Kid Cudi I […]