not gonna read the whole thread
but hope you have a good one man..... be safe and good luck.
not gonna read the whole thread
but hope you have a good one man..... be safe and good luck.
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Later, TJ.
Originally Posted by Rican219
I don't know why, but that was really funny to me for some reason. I'm waiting for QD to come in and say the same thing, "Later, QD" or some sh*t.
have fun, and get me a saru t-shirt lol. ( i will paypal you the cash)
i feel ya man i have went threw sorta the same thing before i mean i only took a week.. due to limited funs and having no dl's.. but yeah i took a week of jsut wondering to find myself.. helped me and i hope it helps you man.. take car and good luck with your indevuers
You know better; next time will be a ban.
leaving the #1 country in the world to go where ? What the fuc* you smoking?
^^ that good shit he won't share
You know better; next time will be a ban.
dude u should do a Forst Gump move and just go running around the US and see if u still want to go to japan. lol
Man u should do wat u feel and go where ever u want to go weather its japan or alaska or the north pole to visit santa clause. just remmber to keep incomtact wit ur family when u leave so they know ur alive and not laying in a ditch or rice pattie dead. also dont do anything to get locked up in japan cuz u will never get out.
g/l to u man.... i know how u feel but like others have said its alot harder now with a fam. so do what u need to while ur young and single. make sure u com eback on here from time to time and let us know how u been doin.
I just finished talking to my girlfriend and I feel like the biggest @sshole on Earth. (-_-)
Yeah I talked to my gf about me going to FL. She's unhappy to say the least.
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that shit had to blow sorry man
You know better; next time will be a ban.
^I guess it's really time for me to collect that $10.5 mil bounty.
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lol... I say he should do it. As long as he's thought it through fully and it's not just a rash decision.
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I commend you. I feel the same things sometimes, but you've got some true balls to act on it. I hope you do something fucking amazing.
Ran, If you jus wann go round, check out GreyHound, they have a nice ass deal for Mil and prior service (You still have some sort of ID right?). I know that's what Ima do when my 6 is up. Jus be a bum for about half a year and bus it from city to city, see what life is like all around.
That's man, but no buses or trains on this trip if at all possible.
Guys, don't bash my girlfriend. She loves me very much and I love her too. She said supports me in whatever decision I make and that she'll do anything to help me, even if it means that I leave here for good. If that's not love, I don't know what is. It just doesn't seem right to take things from her and then just be "Well thanks, I off to find a new life now. Goodbye!" I think she understands that, but we've still got a lot to talk about.
Also, to Annihilation, the goal is to be gone by the end of the year. I'm pressing everything I can to be gone by May or June so that I can beat the coming winter. In terms of my girlfriend; she may very well leave me and, to be honest, I really can't blame her after considering what I'm doing. I may even be forced to break up with her now to keep from dragging her around with me to what could be an inevitably ending relationship. That's hard to do, considering how much I care about her. I don't know man. I just don't think it's fair to keep telling her that everything will be alright and that I'll always be here when in my heart, I'd really rather be doing what I dream about.
Maybe what I'm doing is stupid and is the worst mistake I'll ever make in my life. I mean, I could give up everything and become stranded over there should worse come to worst. Still, life is about taking chances. Yeah, I know that this is a big gamble. Yet I see it this way; all my material things can be sold and bought back later, but I only get one swing at life. Might as well swing hard.
no offense but at her age, i doubt she really has a solid grasp of what that is...i could be wrong, but all statistics and prior experience (both w/myself and others) are on my side.
Point taken, but after being with her this long, knowing her habits and goals, I'm pretty sure she knows.
Aren't you a little young to be going thru a mid-life crisis?
If you're serious about doing this, save the attention whoring and go work at McDonalds, save your pennies, stop making car payments (since credit won't matter in another country), start walking to work and leave the internet begging alone.
Sorry if I seem a little numb to your situation, but if you wanted a way out, IA wouldn't be the place to start.
lolol, i've said/thought those very things myself at one point. fact is, ppl change, and they have a much greater tendency to do so when they're young (ie, pre-25ish). don't forget thatPoint taken, but after being with her this long, knowing her habits and goals, I'm pretty sure she knows.
lol i know where iloveboost is coming from but be real, IA is the place where MANY come for all kinds of shit that really have no business being here.
Holy sh*t, sirkus34 actually sent me a donation.
WOW, I did NOT see this coming. Thanks dude! If there's anything I can do for you in return, just let me know.
Last edited by Ran Kizama; 02-21-2007 at 01:22 PM.
oh i'm sure there'll be many things u can do for him in return
:idb:
change your name to ronin
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Ronin Ran Kizama?
Or do what the cool people do when they hit a mid-life crisis... buy a Corvette!
I'm 23 but I'm ahead of the game and bought mine early.
You're ballin' more than I am man. Congrats on staying ahead though.Or do what the cool people do when they hit a mid-life crisis... buy a Corvette!
I'm 23 but I'm ahead of the game and bought mine early.
hey Ran Kizama ... I'm new to the forum, never posted or know anyone here at IA.
Just came across your thread, and i completely understand your predicament about leaving this place (ATL, USA.. same thing). Basically I lived in Seoul most of my years, with some stints in Boston, MA, Columbia, SC and Fort Bragg, NC. I been here in ATL since '98 straight from SK to Tech, and honestly, I think about going back everyday ever since.
Just wanted to say that there are many possibilities for anyone with a drive and passion for other cultures and have a multi-cultural background. Most of my friends go back to SK after graduation to teach english because of the benefits of pay, living, and taxes (from my understanding, as an american citizen you get 2 years tax free or up to ~80k). So there are benefits to going overseas, not only to gain financial foothold in your life, but to experience something that you only can really only do when you have the opportunity while you are still young.
Here are some links to sites that cater to native English-speaking citizens (whether USA, UK, Australia, etc) to find jobs teaching english in asian countries.
The first link is specifically for S. Korea: www.worknplay.co.kr
This other link is for jobs posted for most of the far east (possibly Japan): www.eslcafe.com
Good luck with your ambitions, and hopefully you find what you are looking for in life.
not sure i'd advise nate to teach english in japan. from what i've been told by ppl that's lived/worked there for a short while, those that teach english in japan that are foreigners are typically looked down upon for some reason....obviously ur experience could be different but just a thought u should know it hasn't been all peaches and cream for others.
Being a foreigner (esp. American) in Japan, Korea or any of the asian countries that have a major US military presence does bring out a lot of tension and disrespect for foreigners, and sadly, mostly Americans.
With all the controversy surrounding American foreign policy these days and just plain old stupid people, no matter what creed or background, (who are usually American soldiers stationed in the country) that cause problems that are just ridiculous to the people of the country, be it Okinawa, or Seoul (rapes, murders, and plain old arrogant American attitude) just does not put a good light on foreigners in general.
So yes, I can imagine circumstances in which someone who is a foreigner that teaches English is 'looked down upon', but not because he/she is a foreign English teacher, but a foreigner in general. But I believe, all in all, people judge other people based on character and personal experiences.
Don't get me wrong, not trying to say that 'all' Americans stationed in asian countries are 'arrogant' or 'stupid', but some do get away from the cuckoo's nest and put a bad label on everyone who is a foreigner, and these days, its mostly toward Americans.
I'm an army brat who has been through it... but the bottom line... as long as you treat people with respect, it will be returned to you.
Thanks for the advice seoulcivicSI. I've been considering that route ever since I got out of the Army. I've actually been in college to learn how to become a teacher so I could teach overseas. While this is going well for me, I think that I'm wanting something a little more than just a job. Maybe a life experience? Maybe I'm just a hopeless romantic or something. Either way, I just wanted to say thanks for the words and that I have considered that route.
Also, thanks to SniperJoe for the Rosetta Stone language software! This is a $100+ learning program. Should help A LOT.
Last edited by Ran Kizama; 02-21-2007 at 01:21 PM.
whoa, someone hooked u up w/rosetta stone software? details asap!
Yeah, he just walked up and handed me a CD.
Joe: "Here ya go man. Rosetta Stone. That pack has about 2,000 or so languages or something. Should help you out a bit."
Me:
waitaminute, that don't sound right...rosetta stone software is language and level specific? he just handed u ONE disc w/"everything" on it? i'm suspicious...
It's a 4.7GB DVD-R so I can't open it on my work computer. I'll throw it into my laptop tonight and let you know.
Thanks VooDooXII!
Wow man, I just came across this thread. Gatta hand it to you for following through with what you really really want to do. Enjoy yourself man...hope everything works out well and that you find what you're looking for.
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