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Steve Smith

@steventemplar

LARP, Living in Japan, Business in Japan

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Steve Smith
@steventemplar Aug 8, 2019, 7:50 AM UTC

Studying again... with Oxford University!

As the old saying goes, its never too late to learn something new. I decided I was missing something in my life, and wanted to challenge myself academically. I have studied at 3 universities; York Un…

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Steve Smith
@steventemplar Sep 7, 2018, 3:01 AM UTC

Mabini Philippines diving; just another reason why I love being in the Philippines

Scuba diving is one of my passion-hobbies. While I haven't been able to do much recently, several years ago I would be diving at least every couple of months, either in the Philippines or in Japan. O…

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Steve Smith
@steventemplar Aug 31, 2018, 3:38 AM UTC

My Ironman 70.3 Journey

The idea for this journey started with two good friends of mine who came from Denmark to Nagoya to participate in the 2018 Ironman Centrair Chita Peninsula Japan. When one of my friends had finished…

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Steve Smith
@steventemplar Aug 23, 2018, 4:33 AM UTC

My daughter is a warrior princess

I wrote about my son, but I also have a daughter who, at least I think, is just as wonderful as my son. Today she made lunch for me, at 6:30am ! Ya, the pink rubber gloves are mine for when I am wash…

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Steve Smith
@steventemplar Aug 18, 2018, 2:52 AM UTC

Harry Potter at Universal Studio Japan Part 1

I went to Universal Studio Japan over the Obon holiday. I love this place. This post is mainly a photo-journal. If I get enough upvotes, I will create a Part 2. This is Hogwarts School of Witchcraft…

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Steve Smith
@steventemplar Aug 13, 2018, 5:44 AM UTC

Grateful Vibes Community; join a positive and lovely group!

I am a member of the Grateful Vibes Community! I finally got the logo! I haven't participated much in the online discussions, but I follow a lot of the members. I was introduced to this positive grou…

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Steve Smith
@steventemplar Aug 11, 2018, 8:52 AM UTC

Being in North Korea and the Demilitarize Zone

I had a chance to visit North Korea back when it was not possible to get in. I was in the Demilitarize Zone during my trip to South Korea. I was able to tour the very room where talks between North K…

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Steve Smith
@steventemplar Aug 9, 2018, 12:53 AM UTC

My son is my best friend

Hi all I am making this post mainly for me. I have always felt I am blessed to have 2 wonderful children. My son Josh and daughter Emma and I often talk about our relationship. We are closer than mos…

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Steve Smith
@steventemplar Aug 3, 2018, 11:58 AM UTC

Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka

I am a Harry Potter fan. When Universal Studios Japan opened up the Wonderful World of Harry Potter, I was very excited. Of course I am not expecting to be transformed into Harry Potter, but it was p…

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Steve Smith
@steventemplar Jul 31, 2018, 9:30 AM UTC

Scuba Diving: In love with the Philippines

I love scuba diving. Its the thought of going into a neutral buoyancy world and being an observer of my oceanic surroundings. Some call scuba a sport, but I think of it as a lifestyle. I choose to sp…

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