Hello there, O Reader!
I’m Scales of Libra, known in the non-virtual world by a name that is not quite “Elizabeth,” but many people think it is.
I am currently an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) on the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET). I live & work in Fukuoka Prefecture on the island of Kyuushuu. Fukuoka literally means “lucky hill,” hence the name of this blog. Well, at a meeting someone from the school board translated it as “happy highland,” but I don’t think there’s an official translation. Anyway, I work in a senior high school, which is the equivalent of 10th-12th grade in the States, trying to make kids not hate English. (^o^;) The purpose of this blog is to keep friends and family informed about what I’m up to, and should anyone interested in the JET Program or Fukuoka stumble by, to answer any questions they may have, the way other JET bloggers have answered mine.
Se habla español!
日本語でもいいですよ。気軽にコメントしてくださいね〜。
About Password Protected Entries
The password for all protected posts is my first name, spelled correctly and capitalized where need be.
About the Header Photo
The photo in the header is of some 大藤 (oofuji, “big wisteria”) in the small town of Kurogi. Taken May 2011.
