Category Archives: Work

October Update: A Special Announcement

Posted on October 7, 2020 by SK

And you ask me what I want this year And I try to make this kind and clear Just a chance that maybe we’ll find better days Lyrics to Better Days by Goo Goo Dolls. This is my prayer for … Continue reading →

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What It’s Like Working in Tokyo

Posted on December 8, 2019 by SK

I recently saw something online about a blogging challenge: 21 posts in 21 days. I thought I might try it to inspire me to start blogging again. I can’t promise 21 posts in 21 days, but I will try to … Continue reading →

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6 Months in Tokyo: Work and School Update

Posted on September 19, 2019 by SK

In case you haven’t noticed, this blog has been on a hiatus for some months now. It’s not that I had exhausted the limits of my creativity, rather I had a lot on my hands, which I still do. But … Continue reading →

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31: Taking Stock

Posted on April 22, 2019 by SK

I am writing this at 10pm on the eve of my 31st birthday so happy birthday to me! I’ll be at work in the morning and taking the afternoon off to go to the Korean embassy in Azabu Juban to … Continue reading →

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Hello From Tokyo!

Posted on April 17, 2019 by SK

It’s already been three weeks in Tokyo. I managed to find a lovely 2 bed roomed apartment in a quiet suburb of Tokyo called Mitaka City. It finally hit me that I am an adult when I finally moved into … Continue reading →

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How Much Does it Cost to Move to Tokyo?

Posted on February 7, 2019 by SK

The short answer, a lot. Some background. I plan to move to Tokyo next month so that I can prepare for Jeremy’s school entrance in April. I also need to prepare to rejoin the workforce. The company’s entrance ceremony, nyuushashiki (入社式), … Continue reading →

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Living in a Bubble in Japan

Posted on August 2, 2018 by SK

If you live in Japan but have never learned to speak or read Japanese, you are definitely living in a bubble because you are limited in your interaction with the world around you. If you live in a university campus, … Continue reading →

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What It’s Like To Work in a Big 4

Posted on October 6, 2014 by SK

I had the privilege of working for Ernst & Young for almost two years in Kenya. If you asked me whether I enjoyed the experience, I would tell you I did. Here’s what it’s like to work in one of … Continue reading →

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What Goes Through the Mind of a 26 Year Old Woman?

Posted on July 3, 2014 by SK

I composed this blog post in my head while I sat in traffic, contemplating my life. The radio was tuned into 1FM, it’s the only radio station that has a clear reception, since I am still using the Japanese frequencies … Continue reading →

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Conveniences of the Online World

Posted on August 7, 2013 by SK

With internet costs in Kenya quite high and suspicion about trading online on the same level, not many people are transacting online. However, for me, it’s a regular thing. I can’t tell you what a convenience online transactions have been … Continue reading →

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