One thing you should never do in Japan is get jet lag. I guess you don't actually feel the effects of the jet lag-bug until you get home; but, from my research, you catch the jet lag-bug(or JLB) from the shiny bright lights on the streets of Japan. It proceeds to burrow into the sleep centers of your brain and makes you believe that 2.30AM mountain standard time(or MST) is actually 4.30 that afternoon.
The tricky part is, you don't know you've been infected until you fly back to your native time zone and wonder why you feel like you should be getting off of work at 2.30AM; when in fact, you have gone to sleep a few hours ago so you can get up in 3 hours to go to work.
Its a vicious cycle.
Fortunately after a few weeks under the intense ultra violet rays of most American work places the JLB shrivels and falls our the carriers ear during sleep(usually at his desk). But the intervening weeks can take its toll on the carrier, his family, friends, pets, girl friends(unless these are imaginary), co-workers, relatives, cars, near by food, passersby, religious authorities, house plants, and shoes.
So, in conclusion, when in Japan, try not to look at cool stuff. I know that most of you are thinking, "Don't be foolish. Cool stuff is why we have eyes, and Japans." And that is why I am going to step up and take one for the team. I will return to Japan next year and look at everything even more so none of you will have to. I know its a big sacrifice but I care that much for you.
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Thanks for thinking of us Sky!
That explains the late night sounds I hear Sky. The Kip is having the same problem. Hope you both adjust soon, some of us are operating on Utah time.
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