Nomunication with Karen-sensei
"Nomunication" comes from the Japanese verb "nomu" (to drink) and the English noun communication. In Japanese culture, it is common for colleagues and friends to build relationships over après-work drinks. A significant part of my social education in Japan happened over the course of five years packed with social gatherings and countless drinks: piping hot tea, ice cold beer, and everything in between! Pour your favorite and join me!
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Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
In April, I attended the inaugural Bullet Club Block Party. On a whim, The Interview Queen herself, Alicia Atout, offered to do a quick interview between her busy schedule as Bullet Club Block Party emcee. What happens when the tables are turned and the Interview Queen is on the receiving end of the mic?
Wednesday Jan 30, 2019
Wednesday Jan 30, 2019
飲ミューニケーションへようこそ！Welcome to "Nomunication with Karen-sensei"! My name is Karen. I used to do a lot of things: lived in Japan, worked in a bilingual English-Japanese boarding school, worked as a flight attendant for a large international carrier, and now I am a first-time homeowner in Orlando, Florida. I hope you'll pull up a chair, pour your favorite drink, and join me!