Jaey Limb _ age 30

Where do you come from?

I'm from Brisbane Queensland Australia.

Why did you come to Japan?

It was a dream of mine to come and work and live in Japan. I first experienced life in Japan when I was a high school student. I was able to travel to Fukushima Prefecture for a two week home-stay with a 75 year old grand mother and 80 year old grandfather. From here I got my yen to try life in Japan.　 After graduating from high school I entered university where I studied education majoring in Japanese. From there I taught Japanese at two primary schools in Brisbane for about two years before finally moving to Osaka Japan.

How did you find your way to Kurashiki?

I was working in a large English conversation school for about three years when I realized that I wanted to get back to the classroom environment. So I started searching for a new job on the Internet. I came across the NET (Native English Teacher) program in Kurashiki. I have been teaching here since April 2006.

What are your impressions of Kurashiki?

Compared to the large metropolises of Japan I feel I can go about things at my own pace. I also feel the people of Kurashiki are more genuine than those of Osaka. Of course this is a generalization and I have made many good friends in both places as well as experienced many good amazing things.

What are you plans after Kurashiki?

After almost two years in Kurashiki, my fianc� Judy and I have decided to go back to Brisbane and get married. Oh and at some stage look for a new job.

What is your favorite memory about Japan?

It's so hard to pick one memory. But, I think the thing I will remember the most is the rapport I built up with the teachers and students at Fukuda Junior High School.

What is your dream for the future?

My dream is to have a wonderful wedding and a happy and healthy family and hopefully a future without too many worries.