Some time ago as I was on my way back to my dorm when I came across a whole bunch of waseda university Falcon cheerleaders. It's been nearly two weeks since I came to Japan, but I've yet to find out more about the clubs available at the university, or done anything to further my interest in cheerleading. A part of me wants to try something new, and just get lost in the swing of things here. There are so many activities to be involved in, so many organised for international students like myself. It's easier to join an activity with friends, and start off on a level playing field. Joining cheerleading here would be plunging myself into a group of foreign people who are in a different league from myself. It's rather scary. At the moment I'm rather contented basking in the newness of everything, going out and seeing more of Japan, or holing (hole-ing?) up in my room watching dramas when my friends and I are tired of going out. Labels: cheerleading, Japan
The most basic things here can be different from Singapore. Take the size of the crow, for example. The crows here are so huge, they're rather intimidating. They can probably gouge out someone's eyes with no effort at all. I'll try to snap a picture if I've the chance to. When caught up in all these changes, it's easier to hang on to people and things who understand these differences, who're going through the same.
I've got to think about it.