Conversational English CD's

Well, I picked up a new part time job. You know those random language CDs you can get and listen to two people speak the most overtly clear and normal pronounciation (but it isnt actually very natural sounding)? Well, i got approached by a company and am now in the process of making a 1 minute demo for them. From that demo i will be given paragraphs to read (sent from a specific client) and in a studio i will record them and turn them into CD's. I also have to create randon "typical" English conversations and record those in studio. What the heck is a "typical" English converstation? I know what they want, but is that really typical?

Here is what the company wants:

A: Good Afternoon Michael.
B: Good Afternoon Thomas.
A: How are you?
B: I am fine, thank you, how are you?
A: I am good, thank you.
A: I like Pizza.
B: I like Pizza too.

But here is what it should be:

A: Hey loser, i heard you got drunk and forgot to go to school yesterday.
B: Yah, i was wasted.
A: That sucks man, i heard that test is worth 30%.
B: Oh well, life goes on.
A: Yah, so what do you wanna do tonight? Wanna go to a bar?
B: Does a bear shit in the woods?

So i will let you know how it goes and try to get you some samples. I am also gonna try to negotiate and get my face on the cover of the CD and title it "Learn English From This Guy".

Valentine's Day

Really?
Originally uploaded by mtstaffa.

Click on the title to read about my Valentine's Day ....Japanese Style!

Yesterday i was walking through the train station in Osaka's busiest station. Umeda in case you wondered. And i saw this sign pointing at me. I stopped and took a picture, which completely baffled the one Japanese guy out of the thousands rushing to work with their heads down and walking in zig-zag lines. (Dont get my started on who the Japanese dont know how to walk properly). I guess ads here are a little more blatant. For the record, Hep Five is a shopping complex complete with a Ferris Wheel. (Osaka people love Ferris Wheels, i have seen 5 here of various sizes).

My only complaint is that the sign didnt tell me exactly what i needed in Hep Five. Was it a new shirt? Was it a double chocolate hand dipped ice cream cone? Was it a new belt. If the sign is going to give me orders, be more specific.

New Olympic Sports

What should be an Olympic sport but isnt? What about:

Olympic Hide and Seek

Copy this and put it in the comments if you want

I usually dont do things like this but i saw it and thought id see what came of it....

What is my name?
What is my middle name?
What is my age?
Do I have any siblings?
Do I have any pets?
What is my favorite food?
What is my favorite band/book/movie?
What do I do with my 'off time'?
What is my largest accomplishment?
Do I have any special talents?
What do I think are my flaws?
What do you think are my flaws?
What is your favorite thing about me?
What about me annoys you?
What type of music do I listen to?
Are we friends? (In real life or just on the net)
How long have you known me?
What is the most significant thing I have done for you?
Would I do it again?
If I were planning a trip to be stranded on a deserted island, what would I bring with me?
Where would you most likly find me - A poetry reading. A rock concert. Church. A bar. A night club. At work. At home.
What is unique about me?

this is a general post....

Hello,

I've published a Photocast using iPhoto that I'd like to share with you.

http://photocast.mac.com/mtstaffa/iPhoto/japan-2006/index.rss

If you have iPhoto 6, this Photocast will appear in your iPhoto Source list and you can use its photos just like any other photos in your library; for slideshows, your desktop, custom photo books, etc. And, whenever you are connected to the Internet, iPhoto will automatically update this Photocast so you see the latest photos I've added.
(Requires Mac OS X version 10.4 or later)

If you don't have iPhoto 6, you can view the photos in this Photocast with Safari RSS or any compatible RSS reader on Mac, Windows or other computers by using the link above. Just click on the link or copy it into the URL field of your RSS reader and bookmark the URL to return to the photos in the future.

Super Bowl!

Tomorrow Im getting up at 7am to watch the Super Bowl at an Irish bar. Im bringing Yuning to teach her the true ways of the American Culture! It should be fun. I will have pics. I have been really busy the last few days but i do plan on adding more to the other blog site i created. (in fact i added more today). So i hope you all check that site out often too. Oh and Mark said my site is loading slow lately, are others experiencing that too?

Another Blog/Pic site!

Ok so I just bought iLife for my Apple Powerbook and it allows me to create some cool websites. I whipped up this 5 page site in about 30 mins. Check it out!

CLICK ON THE TITLE OF THIS POST!

and feel free to explore. What are your thoughts? Should i put more effort into it?

Belarus

On Feb 1st, someone from Belarus checked out my blog. I would like to say hello to that person and welcome you to my blog. Please come again and tell your friends in the great country of Belarus to check it out too. I have always liked Belarus. I think i have a lot in common with the people of Belarus.

Zdravstvuite! That`s hello in Russian (spoken in Belarus)