Kendra BMay 31, 20155 min readA California Girl's Guide to Surviving Seasons in Japan--Pt.1 (Spring and Summer)The one where I describe spring and summer in Japan--what to do, how to survive, and the pros and cons of visiting during them.
Kendra BMar 28, 20154 min readAn ALT's Teacher Survival KitThe one in which I share with you the materials I haul around with me all day, every day for my lessons and give some tips to go with them.
Kendra BMar 16, 20156 min readAn ALT Packing for Japan: Regrets and...RegretsThe one in which I tell you what I did right when I packed for a year in Japan,what I did wrong, and what I would do now that I know better.
Kendra BMar 11, 20153 min readWhy I Love Living Abroad (+Graduation Day!)The one in which I look back at this incredible year, cry with pride for my amazing students, and wonder at this place I have found myself.
Kendra BFeb 14, 20154 min readWhy Onsen Are Great for Your Self-EsteemThe one in which I wax poetic on the image boosting, soothing, and oh so wonderful properties of Japanese hot springs.
Kendra BDec 2, 20147 min readA Day in the Life of an ALT in JapanThe one in which I break down my day, hour by hour, and tell you exactly what a day in my life as an ALT in rural Japan looks like.
Kendra BNov 26, 20147 min readDriving in Japan (Think Left)The one in which I talk about what it's like to drive in Japan, the rules of the road, the mistakes I've made, and why I love it so much!
Kendra BNov 19, 20149 min readAn ALT's Monthly Budget in JapanThe one in which I break down my monthly budget for you as an Interac ALT in rural Japan and tell you why I spend the way I do.
Kendra BAug 13, 20142 min readTravel Tip: The Power of a SmileThe one in which I make my case for why you should smile at random strangers during your day, even if you're in a bad mood.
Kendra BJul 31, 20146 min readWhat I've Learned So Far (4 Months in Japan)The one in which I tell you about the things I've noticed and the lessons I've learned since I moved to Japan four months ago.
Kendra BJul 26, 20147 min readTokyo: A Day Trip to the Big CityThe one in which I go to Tokyo for the very first time, figure things out-ish, share tips to save you from my mistakes, and eat really well!
Kendra BApr 20, 20142 min readAlive Again!The one where I apologize for going MIA since arriving in Japan and tell you my first impressions of my new country while promising more.
Kendra BMar 21, 20145 min readThe Great Japan Adventure BeginsThe one where I finally leave for Japan and bumble my way through airports to move to my very first foreign country!
Kendra BMar 20, 20142 min readThe Night Before DepartureThe one where I am punch-drunk tired and have to write out my thoughts in the middle of the night before I leave because I'm still packing.
Kendra BMar 18, 20144 min readHard Goodbyes and Homesickness (6 Ways to Beat the Blues)The one in which I talk about how it feels to leave my wonderful family behind and strategies to get over the inevitable homesickness.
Kendra BMar 4, 20142 min read"Are You Nervous?" The one in which I actually realize how close I am to moving out of the U.S. for the first time and panic a little.
Kendra BFeb 24, 20143 min readGetting My Japanese Instructor VisaThe one in which I go to L.A. by myself for the first time, only get a little lost, and tell you how I applied for my Japanese visa!
Kendra BFeb 11, 20142 min readGetting an International Driving Permit (IDP)The one in which I describe the process of applying for an International Driving Permit so I can zip around Japan in style!
Kendra BFeb 10, 20141 min readVideo: Japanese Certificate of Eligibility and Visa InfoThe one in which I sit down to tell you all about my Interac placement in Japan, when I will be moving, and how the visa application process
Kendra BJan 26, 20142 min readBooking a One-Way Flight (Things are Getting Real!)The one where I accept my Interac teaching assignment, book my first one way ticket, and freak out about the fact that I'm moving to Japan.
