Bill
@wralexan.bsky.social
13 year US expat living in Japan.
I don't know what kind of stuff I'll be posting here yet, but probably a mix of Japan, endurance sports, technology, and... opinions?
I don't know what kind of stuff I'll be posting here yet, but probably a mix of Japan, endurance sports, technology, and... opinions?
I have "Space Jam: The #1 Draft" in my G Drive and every so often I rediscover it and read it through again.
It's enjoyable every single time.
It's enjoyable every single time.
November 11, 2025 at 11:48 AM
I have "Space Jam: The #1 Draft" in my G Drive and every so often I rediscover it and read it through again.
It's enjoyable every single time.
It's enjoyable every single time.
Just finished my first marathon!
It was nice and now I don't want to move ever again.
It was nice and now I don't want to move ever again.
November 9, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Just finished my first marathon!
It was nice and now I don't want to move ever again.
It was nice and now I don't want to move ever again.
I like this channel in general, and this JSR series has been really good so far.
youtu.be/oCylH8b_w5I?...
youtu.be/oCylH8b_w5I?...
there are more tunes like Like It Like This Like That (from Jet Set Radio Future)
YouTube video by GST Channel
youtu.be
November 8, 2025 at 12:54 AM
I like this channel in general, and this JSR series has been really good so far.
youtu.be/oCylH8b_w5I?...
youtu.be/oCylH8b_w5I?...
I've been training for the Fukuoka Marathon for the past 5 months and it is weird to be able to say "It's next week."
But it is!
But it is!
October 27, 2025 at 10:08 AM
I've been training for the Fukuoka Marathon for the past 5 months and it is weird to be able to say "It's next week."
But it is!
But it is!
I tried the McDonald's Chun-Li chicken sandwich.
It was fine.
It was fine.
October 25, 2025 at 6:24 AM
I tried the McDonald's Chun-Li chicken sandwich.
It was fine.
It was fine.
Elmer Fudd and Goofy singing "Paradise by the Dashboard Light" at karaoke.
October 22, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Elmer Fudd and Goofy singing "Paradise by the Dashboard Light" at karaoke.
My company is selling our division to another company (it's more complicated than that). They're keeping everyone - with roles, pay, etc. the same. Except my position doesn't exist at the new company.
At the moment, it looks like I will be "demoted" but without a pay cut. Aside from that... ???
At the moment, it looks like I will be "demoted" but without a pay cut. Aside from that... ???
October 22, 2025 at 5:00 AM
My company is selling our division to another company (it's more complicated than that). They're keeping everyone - with roles, pay, etc. the same. Except my position doesn't exist at the new company.
At the moment, it looks like I will be "demoted" but without a pay cut. Aside from that... ???
At the moment, it looks like I will be "demoted" but without a pay cut. Aside from that... ???
Speaking of good cover songs, the album "Doctor Demento Covered in Punk" is full of them. Being of a certain age, I am partial to this one ⇩
youtu.be/z29-sFM4NMg?...
youtu.be/z29-sFM4NMg?...
Brak Sabbath- Institutionalized
YouTube video by metalmaniac2010
youtu.be
October 15, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Speaking of good cover songs, the album "Doctor Demento Covered in Punk" is full of them. Being of a certain age, I am partial to this one ⇩
youtu.be/z29-sFM4NMg?...
youtu.be/z29-sFM4NMg?...
On a related topic.
For me, grotesque violence like in Saw or body horror like in Together don't really register; it's hard to clock as real. Rather, it's the understated stuff that sticks in my head.
Spoiler free examples:
- The knife scene in Ex Machina
- The sledgehammer scene in Yakuza Zero
For me, grotesque violence like in Saw or body horror like in Together don't really register; it's hard to clock as real. Rather, it's the understated stuff that sticks in my head.
Spoiler free examples:
- The knife scene in Ex Machina
- The sledgehammer scene in Yakuza Zero
October 13, 2025 at 7:25 AM
On a related topic.
For me, grotesque violence like in Saw or body horror like in Together don't really register; it's hard to clock as real. Rather, it's the understated stuff that sticks in my head.
Spoiler free examples:
- The knife scene in Ex Machina
- The sledgehammer scene in Yakuza Zero
For me, grotesque violence like in Saw or body horror like in Together don't really register; it's hard to clock as real. Rather, it's the understated stuff that sticks in my head.
Spoiler free examples:
- The knife scene in Ex Machina
- The sledgehammer scene in Yakuza Zero
After not thinking about it for... decades? This is the second time in two months "2 Become 1" has come up.
A portent, to be sure, but for what?
A portent, to be sure, but for what?
October 13, 2025 at 7:19 AM
After not thinking about it for... decades? This is the second time in two months "2 Become 1" has come up.
A portent, to be sure, but for what?
A portent, to be sure, but for what?
Today, as a means of demonstration, I brought out a radio. Turning it on, the students covered their ears and said "What's that noise?"
Static.
Static.
October 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Today, as a means of demonstration, I brought out a radio. Turning it on, the students covered their ears and said "What's that noise?"
Static.
Static.
Donkey Kong, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Donkey Kong, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Donkey Kong, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Donkey Kong
Diddy Kong doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Diddy Kong doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Diddy Kong doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Diddy Kong
Funky Kong doo, doo, doo, d
Donkey Kong, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Donkey Kong, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Donkey Kong
Diddy Kong doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Diddy Kong doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Diddy Kong doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Diddy Kong
Funky Kong doo, doo, doo, d
October 8, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Donkey Kong, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Donkey Kong, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Donkey Kong, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Donkey Kong
Diddy Kong doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Diddy Kong doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Diddy Kong doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Diddy Kong
Funky Kong doo, doo, doo, d
Donkey Kong, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Donkey Kong, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Donkey Kong
Diddy Kong doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Diddy Kong doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Diddy Kong doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Diddy Kong
Funky Kong doo, doo, doo, d
As I approach 40, I think it's finally time to admit:
I flip-flopped on Scott Pilgrim.
I flip-flopped on Scott Pilgrim.
October 7, 2025 at 1:37 AM
As I approach 40, I think it's finally time to admit:
I flip-flopped on Scott Pilgrim.
I flip-flopped on Scott Pilgrim.
Pizza Hut started online ordering when I was in high school. My friend and I decided to give it a try.
For some reason, likely for the lulz, we put the order under the name Slartibartfast. But it was a pickup order, and we had to physically go there and identity as Slartibartfast.
Embarrassing.
For some reason, likely for the lulz, we put the order under the name Slartibartfast. But it was a pickup order, and we had to physically go there and identity as Slartibartfast.
Embarrassing.
October 3, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Pizza Hut started online ordering when I was in high school. My friend and I decided to give it a try.
For some reason, likely for the lulz, we put the order under the name Slartibartfast. But it was a pickup order, and we had to physically go there and identity as Slartibartfast.
Embarrassing.
For some reason, likely for the lulz, we put the order under the name Slartibartfast. But it was a pickup order, and we had to physically go there and identity as Slartibartfast.
Embarrassing.
I know it's an ad, but I still enjoyed it.
"How to Orchid" by Telepathic Instruments
YouTube video by Telepathic Instruments
youtu.be
October 3, 2025 at 3:34 AM
I know it's an ad, but I still enjoyed it.
I used 90% of my demo time trying - and ultimately failing - to get the circus cup.
September 29, 2025 at 9:35 AM
I used 90% of my demo time trying - and ultimately failing - to get the circus cup.
Me: When do you think the first camera was invented?
Student A: 1986?
Me: Cool, cool, no doubt 💀
Student A: 1986?
Me: Cool, cool, no doubt 💀
September 26, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Me: When do you think the first camera was invented?
Student A: 1986?
Me: Cool, cool, no doubt 💀
Student A: 1986?
Me: Cool, cool, no doubt 💀
It might be time to finally pull the trigger and get the citizenship ball rolling.
September 23, 2025 at 5:16 AM
It might be time to finally pull the trigger and get the citizenship ball rolling.
That's a song I hear
Sing it along
Let the world sing today
Over and over
Sing it along
Let the world sing today
Over and over
September 17, 2025 at 5:54 AM
That's a song I hear
Sing it along
Let the world sing today
Over and over
Sing it along
Let the world sing today
Over and over
We had a very serious traffic safety Zoom meeting at work today, and all I could think about were tables.
September 11, 2025 at 4:52 AM
We had a very serious traffic safety Zoom meeting at work today, and all I could think about were tables.
🎵Now Playing:
"Un-Break My Harp" by Joanna Newsom
"Un-Break My Harp" by Joanna Newsom
September 10, 2025 at 10:49 AM
🎵Now Playing:
"Un-Break My Harp" by Joanna Newsom
"Un-Break My Harp" by Joanna Newsom
Dear Specifically People Being Interviewed By Me,
Even if it is honest, the answer to "Why do you want to be a teacher?" should not be "To get better at [subject they would be teaching]."
At least that shouldn't be the *only* reason you give.
C'mon.
Even if it is honest, the answer to "Why do you want to be a teacher?" should not be "To get better at [subject they would be teaching]."
At least that shouldn't be the *only* reason you give.
C'mon.
September 8, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Dear Specifically People Being Interviewed By Me,
Even if it is honest, the answer to "Why do you want to be a teacher?" should not be "To get better at [subject they would be teaching]."
At least that shouldn't be the *only* reason you give.
C'mon.
Even if it is honest, the answer to "Why do you want to be a teacher?" should not be "To get better at [subject they would be teaching]."
At least that shouldn't be the *only* reason you give.
C'mon.
Oops, I did it again.
(Got COVID)
Even with insurance the antivirals are $100 so I'll just have to manage.
(Got COVID)
Even with insurance the antivirals are $100 so I'll just have to manage.
August 30, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Oops, I did it again.
(Got COVID)
Even with insurance the antivirals are $100 so I'll just have to manage.
(Got COVID)
Even with insurance the antivirals are $100 so I'll just have to manage.
It would be nice to have friends, but I honestly don't know what I would delete from my life to make time. I already feel like I'm constantly in the red with my time.
It doesn't help that my job is to be social and extroverted, so that when the weekend comes I'm out of social energy.
It doesn't help that my job is to be social and extroverted, so that when the weekend comes I'm out of social energy.
August 28, 2025 at 5:22 AM
It would be nice to have friends, but I honestly don't know what I would delete from my life to make time. I already feel like I'm constantly in the red with my time.
It doesn't help that my job is to be social and extroverted, so that when the weekend comes I'm out of social energy.
It doesn't help that my job is to be social and extroverted, so that when the weekend comes I'm out of social energy.