score to oyshiface (movement no.1)

It has been a just over a fortnight since my arrival in Osaka. I am quickly developing routines, and moving through daily motions. Time has slipped by swiftly, yet in some aspects I feel at home already. In many other ways however, I don't think I can ever truly feel at home here, but that remains to be seen. I feel good being here, and I think I can be happy. )

I have embedded a playlist in this blog describing my day to day motions here in Osaka. It is a movement in three parts, depicting my way to work (#1-3), my way home(#4-6), and exploration of Osaka(#7-8). I can't stop singing/humming these tracks, and the thought of them keeps me awake at work.

I spent a goodly amount of time figuring a way for these tracks to play successively, so please listen to it, I hope you will take something from it.

Track list
01 fleet foxes - blue ridge mountains
02 bridget bardot - la madrague
03 jamie lidell - another day
04 deastro - light powered
05 michna - triple chrome dipped
06 flyamsam - the offbeat
07 flying lotus - massage situation
08 flying lotus - tea leaf dancers




I wake up in the morning and iron a shirt, drink a bowl of coffee (thanks helene), and tie a tie. I understand the motions of tying a tie, but still, there's a certain savoir faire that can only come with time. Which I look forward to very much, as I thoroughly enjoy looking snappy. I'm in love with three piece suits, and when I have an income I'm getting shirts fitted just for me and my orangutan arms.

I take the train to work. It can be quite cozy, but fortunately its a quick ride, I can get from home to work in roughly 20 minutes in rush hour. I will write more about the transit system later, it deserves dedicated focus. This is the Crystal Tower. I work on the fifteenth floor (about halfway up). This photo was taken near Osaka Castle moat, and we have a stellar view from my office. I try to minimize staring out the window, but damn. I'm too shy to take pictures in my office yet. trade secrets and all, y'know?

I'm learning lots about Japanese Patent Law, and how to sit at a desk all day. More importantly I am developing a work ethic. I just need to finish my damn thesis so I can get on with my life. I've probably procrastinated enough fiddlin' with playlists and such.

Anyways...things are going well. I am adapting in my usual manner to my surroundings. I have been out on the town until 6 AM the last two nights, and I am making friends. The bars don't close, so it reaches a point where you are just kickin around the bar waiting for the trains to open. late nights.

My home feels like a home. I bought more bedding, so I have a good lil' nest in my loft, and I have lots of new friends to keep dippy, tortoise, and myself company.

in a complete non sequitur, Greenland just voted 72% yes in a referendum to move towards more autonomy. I think this is awesome. bbc here.


love y'all

<3 oyshiface <3