Growing up, my family went through several years of being very poor after my parents divorced, and, as a result, we ended up having to settle for some less than desirable food (the infamous “government cheese”) and so many nights of leftovers, I often had...
Believe it or not, being an otaku can be quite a time drain. In addition to keeping up the Austin Otaku blog, my spare time is filled with a variety of activities, from anime to social engagements. I present Exhibit A – a summary of the things that will be...
The third trait of a “wapanese” person (“the term used to describe a person of non-japanese descent … who is incredibly obsessed with Japanese things”), according to the Urban Dictionary, is that they “Halfheartedly [study the]...
On the way home tonight, I dropped by Pei-Wei to pick up some food for dinner to-go, and I was greeted by the manager with a blank stare and a “Yes?” Not a “Welcome to Pei-Wei. Is this for here or to-go?” Not even a “Hi. What can I get...
Before I get much further into this blog, I have to make a confession. (dramatic pause) Okay, here it goes. *sigh* I’m a n00b. While I have had a fascination with Japan since I was 9 years old (which means I’ve had that fascination for over 3/4 of my...
