In this post I will summarize my budget and expenses during my year abroad. Please note that general living expenses will vary based on a number of things, including the lifestyle of the person, the current exchange rate (during this time -2011 - 2012- it was between 70 and 85 cents to the 100 yen), the costs of things in general at the time, and personal preferences and ability to budget. These amounts are listed in yen. They are approximate numbers. Living: Summer term room and board (Ginkgo House): 80,000 Autumn term room and board (Global House): 206,000 Winter term room and board (Global House): 206,000 Spring term room and board (Global House): 206,000 Bedding: 14,700 --- Required rented Noguchi Co. bedding (all bedsheets, blankets, pillows, futon, etc) for one year. NOTE: "room and board" includes the dorm living amount and extra dorm fees. One time expenses: Required insurance: 8,000 to 10,000 Bicycle: 10,000 --- I highly recommend buying a bicyc...
I'd know those cute little piggies anywhere! These are really cool...any chance you'd be willing to help me make a pair when you come home...?
ReplyDeleteI can certainly try! But there are a few knots and weaving techniques that I don't know how to do, so it will be an experiment.
ReplyDeleteNice feet :P
ReplyDelete"no needles used. only fabric and rope." -Alysse
Hmmmmmmmmm.... I think I see a piece of pointed wood that would disagree...
It's not a needle, it's a pull-y through-er thing so we could tuck in extra fabric.
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