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I got my mission call in the mail today!
IM GOING TO JAPAN KOBE MISSION! This is completely awesome in every way! I'm gonna learn Japanese guys! I've always wanted to go to japan, I took a quarter of japanese in 7th grade. I will learn in the MTC too (missionary training center)
I will be out for 2 years, probably consider this my last blog here for a while. Wish me luck guys. I have had a good time keeping up with news. Thanks to those who may have liked me. And even more thanks to those who didn't!
SAYONARA!!!!!!!!!
- Elder HooHa!- ( I guess)
  
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gl hf you lucky jerk. You can talk to 200 people without leaving your own apartment building, and well...thats just not fair.
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y r u forcing ur religion onto others? do u feel u are saving them or something? sorry it just makes my blood boil i shouldnt have commented
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mormon?
lol missionary training center
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Kennigit
Canada19447 Posts
seriously next disrespectful comment in this blog is ip ban. Be happy or get the hell out.
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United States24679 Posts
Any opportunity to do what you are going to do is awesome; I don't care if it's inspired by religion or anything else
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Too many atheists or agnostics online, always gl in learning a new language at least it's japanese something that has structure and makes sense.
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wow
you got in like the top 4% of possible places
luckbox ftw
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Japanese is really quite a logical language to learn, I'm sure you'll find it easy. Good luck~
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Congratulations hope that your mission goes well for you elder HooHa!
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On April 18 2009 02:42 Kennigit wrote:
seriously next disrespectful comment in this blog is ip ban. Be happy or get the hell out.
does this really need to be censored? why isnt there a similar warning in the other blog about the guys internet relationship, where he specifically requests people not to make fun of him?
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Have fun in Japan! Hope you do whatever your doing there well and enjoy it :D
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Kennigit
Canada19447 Posts
because their is a monumental difference between hamerd/mischy and a guy who is legitimately happy about his trip.
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u the man, have fun. Seduce some female missionaries bro. i know i would.
I got one into bed once, sucked her titty but wouldnt let me penetrate her. silly religious broads are teasers. laid there all night with a boner spooning her.
anyway say hello to some squinters from me
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is awesome32274 Posts
Nice! Enjoy yourself and take pics!
See you in 2 years :p
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On April 18 2009 03:11 MarklarMarklar wrote:
u the man, have fun. Seduce some female missionaries bro. i know i would.
I got one into bed once, sucked her titty but wouldnt let me penetrate her. silly religious broads are teasers. laid there all night with a boner spooning her.
anyway say hello to some squinters from me
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hahaha
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On April 18 2009 03:11 Kennigit wrote:
because their is a monumental difference between hamerd/mischy and a guy who is legitimately happy about his trip.
Well you can say that HamerD is as legitimately worried about his relationship as this guy is happy about getting a mission. It's all about their point of view on it. I see no reason to prevent trolling in either post, but its your house and your rules, i humbly submit  .
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Good luck! Can you not use the computer there?
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United States3824 Posts
That's really cool man. I took Japanese in high school and just started up again its a lot of fun.
Make sure you learn dictionary form first on your verbs or its going to mess up your grammer.
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Thats long! 2 years? good luck and I think if your on a mission you can't even have a cell phone?(someone needs to clarify for me)
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On April 18 2009 03:11 MarklarMarklar wrote:
u the man, have fun. Seduce some female missionaries bro. i know i would.
I got one into bed once, sucked her titty but wouldnt let me penetrate her. silly religious broads are teasers. laid there all night with a boner spooning her.
anyway say hello to some squinters from me
lol ban?
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MarklarMarklar definitely ban of the week
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try to get on whenever you can and post a blog saying how you doing in your spare time
you dont gotta leave tlnet
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dang japan is super lucky.
my friend got cali, he was excited. I have sadly lost touch with him though.
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Japan is pretty weird; it'll be fun. Don't really expect too much in the form of converting or anything; Japan is a pretty "atheistic" nation despite what numerous cultural superstitions and etc., and although they do have a fairly devoted Christian populace, it's fairly small.
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You get assigned before you even know the language? Man that might be quite a hurdle, how are you going to spread the word when you can barely speak japanese? It's tough as hell, will take you at least a year of studies before you get decent.
Totally envying you anyway, wish I could go to Japan :/
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Congratulations, best of luck in Japan!
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On April 18 2009 02:42 Kennigit wrote:
seriously next disrespectful comment in this blog is ip ban. Be happy or get the hell out.
lmao, this made me lol :D
Good luck there!
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Good luck, have fun! Sounds like fun. I've always wanted to go on a mission. ;\
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huh i always thought missionaries went to africa or other poor places ;p shows what i know ^^
grats anyhow
>>>>>>>>all of africa isnt poor <<<<<<<<<<<< no need to enlighten me
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I will be able to call my family during holidays I think, like thanksgiving and christmas.
Cellphones I think are handed out but I will probably be busy with laboring in the mission field. Calling investigators.
Well, I will learn the language in the MTC. And I will be handed out books and such. I will probably actually LEARN LEARN it in the field, which will be like a few months after being in the mtc. My brothers have served in Arizona Canada Brazil Germany. My dad served in Tokyo. He forgot most of it, but he can still say a few things.
I picked up japanese pretty well the first few times I studied it, its something I've always wanted to know. So I think that if I am diligent in my studies, I will learn it and speak it fluently.
There will be trials and challenges, but I am fully aware of it. I have my shots, I still need a few dental things done.
I will have to put my life basically on hold for 2 years, but it will be very helpful in the years to come. I will be with a missionary companion 24/7, cept bathroom. haha. I've heard that the 2 years you spend on the mission will prepare you for the next 40, or...20 I guess that makes the analogy work, but its a preparation for life.
Oh yeah, internet relations generally suck, I would know. But good if that all works out with that guy.
Missions are ALL over the world, the LDS church that is. I would say the only places the church isnt at is Like China(has a temple in hong kong though) and Afganistan I think. maybe a few others. Thats because of either war or diplomatic things. But it is a worldwide church.
I probably will be able to email, I know my brother Mitch was allowed too, things have changed as far as technology and understanding of it. I already have my close friends emails at hand so I can write them. its cheaper so its better.
Thank you all for the nice comments.
lds.org and mormon.org in case you are interested in just looking at our beliefs.
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Snet
United States3573 Posts
Hey man sounds like a fun adventure you're going on, good luck.
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United States20661 Posts
Sounds like good fun :x
Best of luck!
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I have been considering joining the peace corps after I finish college. I know one guy IRL that loved his experience in Thailand. But I have also read of others experiences in blogs in the internet, both good and bad. Regardless it would be a great experience. Enjoy your time in Japan.
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Word. I'll send my papers in in a year.
You can call home on mother's day and Christmas.
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Wow, two years. Good luck.
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Congrats!!
I'm putting in my papers soon... and need to finish my eagle... paperwork. =(
Which MTC are you going to? If it's Provo, maybe I can sneak some laptops on P-day and we can lan it up a bit 
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Korea (South)11579 Posts
wait... i'm confused whats a mission call? is this for the army or something?
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tell those ppl to repent or theyll go to hell! i pray its not too late.
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On April 18 2009 09:06 CaucasianAsian wrote:
wait... i'm confused whats a mission call? is this for the army or something?
its a religious thing. its to spread religion. i only know christian religions do it, dno what other religions do or call it.
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On April 18 2009 09:06 CaucasianAsian wrote:
wait... i'm confused whats a mission call? is this for the army or something?
Christian missionary.
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Congrats OP - you sound genuinely really excited.
Could someone explain exactly what a mission call is? I actually assumed it was the army too at first. How does the application process work? OP attends his church and signs up on this worldwide missionary program? It sounds like he continues life as usual until this mail appears saying 'you are called'. And then, he stops home life to go abroad for 2 years and the church pays for absolutely everything? After 2 years, he resumes life and then waits for another call.
Sorry, I just haven't heard of anything like this before.
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At least Starcraft 2 will be out when you get back. Should help with the waiting.
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On April 18 2009 12:41 Elric wrote:
Congrats OP - you sound genuinely really excited.
Could someone explain exactly what a mission call is? I actually assumed it was the army too at first. How does the application process work? OP attends his church and signs up on this worldwide missionary program? It sounds like he continues life as usual until this mail appears saying 'you are called'. And then, he stops home life to go abroad for 2 years and the church pays for absolutely everything? After 2 years, he resumes life and then waits for another call.
Sorry, I just haven't heard of anything like this before.
I always figured they had to save up the money for travel and expenses without help from the church, unless for a dire reason.
Learn and play some "Go" when you get there you lucky bastard!
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On April 18 2009 09:39 koreasilver wrote:Show nested quote +On April 18 2009 09:06 CaucasianAsian wrote:
wait... i'm confused whats a mission call? is this for the army or something? Christian missionary.
It's more mormons and the church of LDS that assigns people to missions. It's a requirement from what I remember hearing.
Nonetheless, good luck! Just remember, your actions speak louder than your words. Kudos to you for doing what you believe in.
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It's not a requirement to serve a mission but it is highly encouraged.
Good luck man. I served a mission for the Church in Guatemala. (Didn't know a lick of Spanish until I went there.) Although I'm not really active now in the Church anymore, it was the best 2 years of my life.
People get so many misconceptions that all Missionaries do is beat down people's doors and tell them they are going to hell. Granted, there are people like that but there are so, so many people who do not have that mindset. This applies to all Christian Churches. Not just the LDS one.
I approached my mission with the mindset of just helping people like Christ did and not ask for anything in return. If people wanted to know more, I would teach them and help them know more about Church and what it stands for and what it teaches. I would never get upset or angry if people decided not to listen or, after listening, asked me not to come back. There is no point and Christ never behaved that way.
I mainly just taught English to the people and helped do community service as often as I could. Since I am also an Eagle Scout and was in a 3rd world country, there was always plenty of things to do. I'm sure Japan will have it's own unique set of challenges for you but don't ever think what you are doing is a waste of time. Even if you help 1 person better his/her life in any shape or form, be grateful. That doesn't mean they have to become a member of the Church, just know that helping people when they need it is the best soul food. Don't exclude members of the Church either. Everybody has problems and needs help in some shape or form.
That is how I look at it. I may return to the Church later in life, but right now is not a good time. I am going through things that I wish not to discuss here but know that I am trying to help you out with friendly advice.
Again, Good luck! Don't forget to have fun in the small, precious time you will have for yourself. Enjoy your P-Days. (P-Day is Preparation Day which is the only day in a week that a missionary will have time off to go shopping, email/write family, do laundry, etc.)
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Tithings from church can help people go on missions. But it was something I worked for my own yeah. The best I could.
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Update: I got my polio booster shot, and also japanese encephalitis shot. Which I found out was 190 $....and heres the thing... its a three series shot!
570$ just for THAT. WOWEE!
Well anyways, got done with the first shot. Played guitar outside. Drinking Dr pepper. Life is pretty okay. I got alot of free time, and I am getting a great sound.
But yeah had an hour appointment at the passport health clinic. Talked about traveling, dangers of what might or might not happen. Just so Im covered. Watched a boring movie about drinking soda with a straw. And boiling water.
Travelling outside of the country is pretty weird. At least if you get informed about it. Something that was really stressed on me was to watch out for Traveler's Diarrhea.
Good things though, I dont need to get a yellow fever shot or menigicoccal menigitis shot. So thats good. And typhoid isnt something to care about. TAKE THAT OREGON TRAIL!
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take pictures!! see you in 2 years hopefully, i wanna see an Etter style blog
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Calgary25980 Posts
On April 24 2009 02:59 HooHa! wrote:
Good things though, I dont need to get a yellow fever shot
Trust me, there is no cure.
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I would put my life in your hands chill.
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