Nihon Nerd

Just an American nerd living in Japan.

Muse Music: Maximum the Hormone — February 9, 2018

Muse Music: Maximum the Hormone

Whoa… I’m actually doing it! I’m ACTUALLY doing it. I’m doing it, actually! Actually, doing it, I am. Am I doing it, actually? Yes, doing it actually, I am! I’m WRITING MY THIRD CONSECUTIVE BLOG POST. Crazy. Who’s impressed? …. I said, “Who’s impressed?” …. Anyone? …. Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?

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Y’know what’s weird about that “Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?” line? Why the HELL does Ben Stein ask so many times? Uh, jackass – HE’S NOT THERE! STOP ASKING! Totally RUINED the movie for me. Never watching it again. You hear that, STEIN? STEIN? STEIN?

Oh, was I supposed to be writing a blog or something? Oops! My bad! 😅
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Alone Addiction — January 31, 2018

Alone Addiction

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Look at me! Writing another blog entry. I’m so proud of myself. I don’t even know how I have the energy to do this (hint: I don’t). But I’m doing it anyways. TAKE THAT TIREDNESS! You can’t beat me. Unless I’m on the subway. Then you win. EVERY. TIME. Seriously! It doesn’t matter what time of day it is. Morning. Afternoon. Mid-morning. Mid-afternoon-morning. Afternoon-mid-morning-sorta-evening-but-not-really. Night. Late night. Not-too-late-but-still-late night. Really-late-night-so-it’s-practically-morning-but-still-considered-night-night-morning. DOESN’T MATTER! Every time I dose off. It’s inevitable. Thank god I’m the LAST stop on my subway line! Because I know one day I’m totally gonna pass out and get kicked off. And when that day happens, I will wake up, clench my fist, raise it high in the air, and scream, “DAMN YOU, TIRENDESSSSS!!!

But I figured I’m going to try (keyword: TRY) to write a new blog entry every Friday night after I get my weekly treats: チーズ カレー  + matcha green tea latte at my local Starbucks inside Tsutaya Books. I love this spot because it’s the PERFECT place to people watch. One of my favorite things to do. Alone. Yes, alone. How fitting! The topic of my blog tonight. How ’bout that. It’s like I planned that or something. Gosh, I’m smart…

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Dream to Reality: 1 Year Later — January 23, 2018

Dream to Reality: 1 Year Later

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I like anniversaries. Because I like celebrating things. Cake? IN MY FACE. Streamers? CLEAN THAT SHIT UP! Balloons? HOW DO THEY STAY IN THE AIR? That’s how I feel about celebrating. And, seriously, how do balloons stay up in the air? That shit makes no sense. Stop floating, balloons! We get it. You’re magical. Who cares? I always think this when I’m at Disney. WHY BUY A BALLOON? You hold on to it. It floats. Cool. NOW WHAT? It does NOTHING. Except float… Magically (HOW?!?). Ugh. Balloons…

Back on topic: ANNIVERSARIES. So get this: 1 year ago, ON THIS DAY, I came with the idea to do something COMPLETELY INSANE (to a logical person): quit my job at Facebook and move to Japan to start my own business. OMGGGGG!

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2018 Goals: Living the Nihon Dream — January 6, 2018

2018 Goals: Living the Nihon Dream

Happy EVERYTHING IN JAPAN IS CLOSED Day! Otherwise known as New Year’s Day. Yes, I’m writing this on January first (and editing it 4 days later because I’ve been MAD BUSY!). Earlier this morning, I waited 45 minutes in the cold to enter a shrine, throw money at it, and then pray this year won’t suck ass. And y’know what? It was WORTH it. It really was. Because I made it, guys… I’m LIVING in Japan. Continue reading

Welcome to Nihon Nerd — June 11, 2017

Welcome to Nihon Nerd

Oh, hi! 👋🏼 My name is Michael Donahoe. But you can call me the Nihon Nerd. Just not in public. Or in front of my mom – that’s embarrassing.  ありがとうございました!

I created this blog because, yes, I’m a nerd. And I’ll soon be leaving America to move to Japan (that’s “Nihon” in Japanese, btw) and start my own business, Tokyo Kawaii Club. Thus, when deciding what to name my blog, it was pretty obvious: Michael Donahoe’s Blog of Rambling Madness About Living in Japan. Has a nice ring to it, eh?

OK, no – it sucks. So I went with something a wee bit easier to remember: Nihon Nerd. Get it? I’m the Japan Nerd. Not gonna lie – I patted myself on the back for that one. In fact, I’m doing it right now. Thanks, me! (You’re welcome, me!).

Now if this is your first time visiting my blog, first let me tell you this: Wow, you’re still here? Impressive. Since you’re still reading (seriously, thanks!), I presume you’re either curious about why I decided to give up my cushy life in America to move to a foreign country or you’re a masochist for bad writing. Either way, I’m writing a 5 part series detailing my journey that you’re welcome to read.

Just click the link below to start!

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