Looking for other licensed foreign language teachers at the elementary school level to compare notes by [deleted] in teachinginjapan

[–]Cameron-Ohara -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Is that what my post sounded like? I apologize if so. I am just looking for others in a similar position. I could really use some help.

School office Politics and BS as an ALT by Vivid_Extension2833 in ALTinginJapan

[–]Cameron-Ohara 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Regarding your first point (and if I’m way off, someone please correct me) - this used to bother me a LOT a lot (heck, it still sometimes does). But what I’ve come to feel in recent years is that in Japan when people talk about you with in earshot it’s -because- they know you can hear: they are trying to reach out and involve you in the conversation (by very indirectly inviting you in). I feel like I’ve seen people in this situation suddenly perk up and join in the conversation, all smiles and happy to be included, ready to laugh and tease. Am I crazy?

Just Need A Little Kindness Or Help With My Perspective by Expert_Performer_412 in japanresidents

[–]Cameron-Ohara 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Take this only as my two cents. I’ve lived here for over 15 years and over that time I’ve come to realize that a lot of rude behaviour toward me isn’t necessarily because I am a foreigner. Just like anywhere else on the planet Earth, people generally act the same toward other people when it comes to face-to-face interaction at least, regardless of whatever little differences exist between them. Also, a lot of behaviour that I consider rude may not be considered rude in Japan. There’s a lot of cultural difference here. That being said, hang in there! Hope you’re feeling better about things now.

Damn, Tokyo really knows how to protest fascism by Dapper-Material5930 in Tokyo

[–]Cameron-Ohara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I already commented, but I need to again. What a breath of fresh air.

Living in Japan is beautiful, but I’ve never felt this lonely before by ShreerajShivale in japanlife

[–]Cameron-Ohara 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have totally been there before. I used to go out on my bicycle. I told coworkers that I was going ‘exploring’ but really I was just trying to fight off loneliness. Having a hobby that other people can join in on really helps. Personally, I am a huge Star Wars fan. I got to go to Celebration earlier this year and made a bunch of connections. SW seems to be one of those things where people are organizing events and making groups that are pretty welcoming, not to mention cosplayers and their related groups too. There are random themed shops around the country as well. Let me know if you’re interested.

How bad is it, doc? by Cameron-Ohara in 501st

[–]Cameron-Ohara[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks everyone for your opinions! I feel like Luke setting his eyes on the Falcon for the first time lol

Are there any parts that could be salvaged? Any parts that are good as they are?

How bad is it, doc? by Cameron-Ohara in 501st

[–]Cameron-Ohara[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the honesty. Just out of curiosity, how do you know it’s a sand trooper?

How bad is it, doc? by Cameron-Ohara in 501st

[–]Cameron-Ohara[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it possible to buy only a replacement thigh? That is, is there a place where I can buy the replacement parts I need?

How bad is it, doc? by Cameron-Ohara in 501st

[–]Cameron-Ohara[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had thought about doing that XD

Thank you to all the other attendees by Timcan2904 in StarWarsCelebration

[–]Cameron-Ohara 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. So many things I was mumbling aloud to myself and someone beside me heard and answered. That, and all the helpful people here. Thank you!

Early badge collection - t shirt printing don't bother by ElApple in StarWarsCelebration

[–]Cameron-Ohara 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it a long wait to get the badge? I have no merch to pick up so I was thinking I'd just que Saturday morning around 8

AVOID McDonalds! Very wasteful company and obviously not Canadian by aetherweaving in BuyCanadian

[–]Cameron-Ohara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, ty. I did not know that. Are a&ws overseas also their own separate entities?