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I really love magazines. And ribbed tank tops.

… I’m a recent college graduate, and have spent the past year teaching English in Tokyo.  I love to write, and I’ve had a great time bopping around Tokyo.  I live in Mitaka, work(ed) in Meidaimae, and have visited locations all around Tokyo, in the prefectures surrounding Tokyo, down as far as Nagoya, and most recently Seoul.  In Tokyo in particular I love Yoyogi Park (especially on Sundays), the National Art Center, Tokyo (amazingly gorgeous building); in Japan in general it’s pericula (no words can describe), nomi hodaii (all you can drink!) and karaoke.

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1. Studmuffin - October 16, 2007

you the bomb

2. Amy F. - April 26, 2008

Hi Adelle,

I’m currently finishing a Masters in Communication at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota. The working title of my thesis is “The Demise of the Pink Bunny: Employee Sensemaking on and from the Internet During an International Organizational Crisis.” In other words, my thesis is about the way English-speaking employees processed Nova’s collapse.

I have read your blog posts concerning Nova and also have listened to the “Spotlight 5” Trans-Pacific Radio podcast. Would you would be willing to answer a few questions regarding experience with Nova?

Thank you,

Amy
fisamy@bethel.edu

3. Prairie Stuart-Wolff - June 7, 2008

Hi Adelle-

I too would like to reach you regarding your NOVA experience. I am a writer living in Japan and I am doing an article for a Tokyo based magazine about what happened to the NOVA teachers. If you would be willing to tell me a bit about your process of leaving Japan and what has transpired since working for NOVA, I would love to hear your story.

Thanks,
Prairie