Bubbleshare is going kaputt.

Unfortunately, one of the photo archival websites that I had used for this blogsite is ending. Therefore, some of the photos that I have uploaded onto some blog entries will be lost. There are far too many for me to download and reload elsewhere, so if you see some blank spots, that's why.

Sad, but such is life. Fortunately, I did space out where I uploaded photos, therefore, you will hopefully be able to see some photos from other archives (Picassa and Blogger).

xx tara

Farewell Tara! You suck for leavin' but I love you anyway!

Hey girl.  Here's a little ditty I wrote just for you.  I was tempted to put it to some barn rainsin' blue grass, but it didn't seem to fit your persoality!  lol!  Hopefully you can read it...the video quality suffers to say the least.

Welcome!

Hey guys!

Welcome to the collection of photos and videos I have of us!

I wanted to give this collection to you on DVDs... and then realised how huge it was and how I couldn't actually do that on my computer...

So, here is the next best thing... At least this way, if you wanted to share the videos and photos of you and your friends with people back in your homes, I've done all the hard work of getting it on the web and you only have to share the web address.

I've had an awesome time getting to know you all and thank you for being so lovely and welcoming. Have a great time in Japan - whether it's going to be short or long... keep in touch!!

Mucho Aroha,

xoxox tea jay.

Christmas Party 2007 - Pajama Masquerade!

It's a Christmas Pajama Party!!

Yay!! hehe..
Jeff has the best house along the coast for parties, so Futaba it was..
We rocked up with Futons, Blankets, Pillows, Presents and Pajamas..
Great night had by all..

Kiki's Birthday*

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A sleepover birthday party!!

Randomness Grouped

The Fusties - or The ALT Fukushima Coasties (The Assistant Language Teachers living on the Coastline of Fukushima Prefecture) are a great bunch of people that only know each other through being placed in the same area. This blog is to celebrate their random grouping and the fun that they get up to... Here are some random photos of the random group...

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Naughty with Trains

This is RAW footage of the Tomioka Troubles getting up to no good on the train from Bex's in Namie to Our homes in Tomioka...

Fire Festival Fun!

Ohhh... Tara's most drunken night thus far. They make these damn big as logs and then stand them all up and then burn them!! It's amazingly nuts and fun fun fun!!

Important Looking Men

They just look so important, they must be!!

Shopping Antics in Koriyama

Hiking - just our normal past time activity

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Bex's Photos...

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Skye's Photos..



Tara's Photos...

Halloween Tomioka Styles

Kookai - the best bar in Tomioka with the best staff put on a Halloween Party.. the only people that dressed up were the Gaijin!! haha, but we made the party go off as well :)

Washoi Washoi and similar calling words

Big ups to Isaac and Yu for their great hosting and amazing place!!! If you've not been there, get there!!!

Purikura rule my world

Tomioka Troubles

This is an Ode to Desiree - shot for being sooo much fun D!
Tomioka would NOT have been the same with out you!!

Iwaki Adventures

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ahhh... getting lost, finding the temple, realising it's the wrong temple, finding kids to take us to the right temple, drunken japanese, wooden penises, snake slides and more... Iwaki be cool.

Sendai Jazz Festival

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Gotta love chilling with the sounds of Jazz music in a green city full of people enjoying the music as well... interesting how quiet Japanese people are in crowds and how they show their appreciation to the music by clapping quietly at the end.. opposite to our rowdy responses!

Sado Island and Tanabata Festival

Sado Island was filled with dreamy ocean, hot weather, fun driving, eating, music and getting to know good people. Toss in the sweltering heat, stingy jellyfish, seaweed, sea-cockroaches, and no showers for good measure and there you have it - perfect vacation!



Tanabata Festival! First time I went out somewhere with Skye :) Japanese are crazy aren't they?! It's amazing how much time and effort went into making these beautiful decorations to hang from high in the ceiling and for people to walk through them. All for just one week a year. But you know what? It's crazy great, because it was sooo choice! And none of them were vandalised - could never do this in a western country.

A Fukushima Weekend

Spent a weekend hanging out and seeing the sights close to home -
like the sight of Vodka at Bex's -
or the international surfing comp. in Haramachi -
yep, just everyday life type stuff..

Sushi plus at Haranomachi

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