Farewell Tour

There are many things I want to do before I leave on my year-long trip. Not the least of which is pig out on buffalo wings and Mexican food. First and foremost on my list, though, was to make my yearly trek up to the Ohio/ Michigan area and see some of my favorite people.

First on the list were my grandparents. For those who have never met this couple, let me give you the run down. Together they are considered the most sarcastic duo ever to walk this earth and, oddly, are also the most adorable elderly couple you will ever meet. Their banter back and forth is always the highlight of my trips up north. 

Where the grandchildren get their good looks

We then departed to the mystical land of Michigan. 

Apart from visiting various other relatives (aunts, uncles, cousins, etc...), I got to see my sister Bonnie for the first time since this summer. 

Bonnie being the shortest of the four

If I had to pick three things to describe my time with her and her husband they would be:

• Tea
• Big Band Music
• Novelty Gift/Gag Shop

I think I may have a problem

Lastly, I stayed with my cousin Dan for a couple days. It was here that I was able to reunite with old friends, sample some delicious food, and experience some of the Detroit night life. Indeed we partied hard. How do I know you ask? Well what would a party be without some Blasphemy?

Dan with a sacrilegious game we discovered 

All in all, it was a very good trip, albeit, I was very sad to leave. It always seems like the time I spend with my northern family is never enough. I would like to thank all of them. Without all of their support and encouragement, there is no way I would have the courage to embark on this adventure. 

The Name Game

Today I would like to address the name of this blog. In Particular, the word "Sensei" or  先生. Like most Americans when I first heard this word I thought of something like this:

This would be a martial arts sensei. "Sensei" is literally translated as "person born before another" but is commonly used to mean "master" or "teacher".  As a teacher in Japan I will be known as Trey Sensei. The name of the blog is reversed mainly because of my personal preference but also because I feel it correctly shows my ignorant gaijin (foreigner) sensibilities. I hope this has been an educational and fun experience for you, the reader. I know it was for me.

Finally, a special shout out to Wikipedia.com for all of its continued love and support.    

First of Many

First things first, Let me tell you a little about myself. My name is Trey Harris. I am a 23 year old college graduate with a degree in marketing. I have spent this past year working in that field. I have lived in Oklahoma my whole life and never been overseas. I have also been described as the worst writer of this generation. Because of these things, I have decided to go to the other side of the earth and write about it.
Welcome to my blog.