It is Friday… last working day in Japan for me… before very next BKK trip!!!
Time really flies… already last day? Gosh.
Anyhow, work is work. Right?

Now you can take a look at my attire for the day.
Still "Super Duper Cool Biz."
Hahaha.



Yes, wearing PINK! What's wrong with that???
FYI - I am not a gay… and I never like gay. Got it?
Hahaha.



Shirt and jeans are both from Tsumori Chisato.
Very cool, huh!



Tonight - I was with Kirk - long time friend since Atlanta era.
Remember of him???



Went to a tavern in Shimbashi for eatingJapanese stuff.







Don Perignon - in pink??? Hahaha.
Still Japanese alcohol!



Tavern was packed with (almost) all Japanese male.



I should hold pink drink, wearing pink shirt. Hahaha.
Good combination!



Then hit the road to Ramen noodle shop.
My usual place… called Sawa - but in different location tonight.





Very tasty… as always. Good stuff!
Better than any ramen noodle ever found in Bangkok! Hahaha.

Okay… one more day to go for me to "stay" in Tokyo.

Hi folks.
I went to work, wearing totally casual… shirts bought last Sunday and jeans. Sneakers.
Serious? Is Japanese culture taking such malbehavior? Hahaha.

Wait. Should I really call it "malbehavior?"

No longer. Simply. Culture is changing here.
This year, guideline that the firm has drawn is a bit more casual than previous year.
Now jeans are okay. Not T-shirts, though. Hahaha.

Work was work.
I stuck with system's best practice all day long. At least still on track to the plan.
That's important… never behind the plan, right???

Anyhow, main event was of the dinner with friends.

5 friends got together… all are from previous company.
In fact, more were invited. Some couldn't make it.

Missing 2 particular fellows tonight.
They are newly wed… thus, marriage was the center of tonight's topic over drinks.
Too bad.. they were not with us tonight.

Well, we took a look at it in different way… still did talk about it with lots of laughs! Hahaha.
Too bad.. they couldn't make it… while we were talking about them!
Gathering with good and old friends is always "catch-up" and lots to talk about.

Am sure that this is for anyone… the same way.

No wonder that I ate more than I could… and drank more than I could…
Definitely adding some weight.
I will start working on that effective TOMORROW.

See ya!

Finally came to the last day in Bangkok as far as the "Season 4" goes here.
Hahaha… season 4… means we have 5 to come up? That's exactly what will be happening soon!
Anyhow, I was busy on this last day for internal meetings.

After word, didn't spend much time with colleagues tonight.
I had an appointment. Yes, "phom mii nat leaw na."
My friend Tetsu - came over to Bangkok for business meetings.

So I went up to see him for dinner and some drinks.
He came along with his female colleague. Thus, three of us went to Thai restaurant in Ekkamai - Thong Lo area.
Quite good chicken BBQ! Ate too much. Hahaha.

Too bad that I "forgot" to take pictures tonight.
No proof.. but certainly I was with them! Hahaha.

Now I'd better start packing for going back to Japan…
Folks, see you soon!

What's up? How's it going?
I heard that it is ordinary working day in Japan today… did you work? Or did you take a day off?
Whichever it was for you, hope things were okay with you all!

Woke up at normal time… it was holiday (wan yut) in Thailand! Yes, "Labor Day."
No project work today.
Thank God.

Lack of sleep for sure because went to bed late like 3am and woke up around 8am.
It's still okay… am enjoying my life as much!
Went to au bon pain for breakfast as usual like weekend.

Found who?



My friend was already held a seat for me! Hahaha.
He seemed to be kicked out from his apartment room because of maid service for cleaning.
Look at him, he still wearing pajamas-like.

Please take shower and get dress before going out to anywhere! Hehehe.



Took BTS train for movie!
It was quite important day because the opening of "the Avengers."
Yeah, long-waited American hero movie! Hahaha.



Since it was "wan yut (holiday)" here in Bangkok… tons of people came to theatre before me!!!
Long line it was for getting ticket.
Timing-wise, we selected normal movie, not 3-D version. I do not care much.

Do you?



"The Avengers" was fantastic American entertainment for sure.
However, if Iron Man were not part of the team, it would be not fun as much for sure.

I wouldn't even come to see that movie. Would you? Hahaha.

This movie seems to be only the beginning of the series because more than half of the movie spent "team building" among heroes. It means there is more to come.

Also, missing someone??? From Marvel???
Yeah, Spiderman. Will he be part of this??? Will see.

Also am wondering that there is no continuation of "Iron Man (3)" anywhere?
If no more, I'll get disappointed very much.
Anyway, fun day with fun entertainment. Just good for me.

Now I need to get back to work.
Tong ni phom tham gaan mak mak na…

See ya!

It was long day for me.
Yes, I worked today… Thailand has no Golden Week… too bad!!! Hahaha.
Plus, it was quite important day because of important meetings took place.

I spoke too much in the meeting today.
Plus, I was quite frustrated and upset. Yes, I admit it.
I probably spoke more than needed to.

I regret a bit.

My anger stole quite of energy for sure.
Thai teacher made a remark in today's lesson that I seemed to be quite tired.
That was true!!!



Joined the team dinner at the apartment of one of the members tonight.
I finished the Thai lesson and ate alone… then joined. Quite late… 9pm or 9:30pm.

Though, that team gathering didn't conclude early… rather continued on and on.
Some serious talk mixed with fun topics… lots of smiles and laughs.
Thus, we started beer and more on whiskey afterwards. Hahaha.

Quite festivity among team members! Good team building, too!!!

I've never said that this would last long like 2:30am or so. I've never said it. Hehehe.

What's up, folks!
It is my birthday… yes it was my 39th.
Wait. Am I truly 39 years old now?

I feel like I turned around toward becoming younger!
Let's say, I were about 35 years old! (big difference?)

I received so many HBD messages from different media including mixi, Facebook, and other social network.
Of course, direct emails and special phone calls… I thank you for that. Truly.
I am quite delighted!

Yesterday, I shared with you the story about some surprise the client threw for me.
Today another story here.
I came to a big cake again! This time, sweet cake! (khanonkheek)



I feel like I were a kid because this kind of celebration never took plea for a long time!!!
You know what I mean. Whole cake, candles, and blow on my own!



The party took place at "Soi 8" Irish Bar.
It was my first visit even though rest of project members have been there more than several times!
Hmm, why not me… until today??? Hahaha





Shiro~ Thanks for neat party, bro.





"Irish" Pub still serves Thai food. Interesting (nan khao jai)



Big cake, huh!



Lastly, we played the pool.
First time in long time for me. Since Thunderbird???
I did play it okay. Everyone won once and break even among three of us.

Peace.

Last even for the night was the massage.
Body oil massage in Phrom Phom.
I have been to foot massage once in February or March… none other than that.

Kind of hesitation to the oil and entire body to be massaged.
It was not bad at all.
Though, I felt a bit awkward about the fact that I had to be naked… entirely. Oops.

hahaha (555 in Thai numeric expression)

Oh, one more thing… I cannot forget about it.



BD present from MoonFlower. It was a bangle. Cool huh!
Remember that blue is best fitting color to me? Yeah, perfect fit, huh.

Anyway, happy 39th birthday for myself! Hehehe.
Good night!

Oops, I'd better call my mother… who has the birthday same as mine… TODAY!
Happy birthday, Mom!

Really coming true!!!
My friend for a long time… Marashida finally got married today!
Congratulations!



It was first time for me to meet his darling wife.



Beautiful wedding cake.



They are smiling to each other…



Many friend of mine came to join me to celebrate.

(L-R) Akiyoshi, Ryuji, Tetsu, Marashida, Tsbk, Ogakijin, Ayako, and Kirk

It was a great party and we witnessed the couple's departure into new life.
They have lots of smiles and made others feel very happy for them!
Great stuff!

I had to make a quick speech for the couple… and I was the first.
I didn't prepare too much; though, it was okay. Hahaha.

It was a big group gathering tonight for sure.
We all went to Wine Connection at K Village in Bangkok for fun!



Yes, I was part of the party!!!



And I obviously drank too much… like DRUNK? Hahaha.
Yes, great weekend opening for sure.

Who missed this festivity???

Friday night was fun with long time friend Kirk.
He must be famous in this website, right?
Kirk and I have known each other for over decade… 15 years or so, already.

Since we were both in Atlanta...



Somehow he really matches to such background! Hahaha.
Lots of sake bottles right behind him.



Since it was pretty chilly outside, we stuck to the hot sake.
No beer tonight!

Even MoonFlower joined us and we three had lots of talk and laughs.

Kirk and I even went on after that restaurant. Fun talk continued over the bar in my usual place.

It's Saturday!!! (Wanni wansau!!!)
As usual, I went to school for Thai language lesson.

Of course, I took care of laundry and other miscellaneous matters home.



Lesson went with no problem… except…
Surprise quiz was given!



1st half was choosing right answer from 2 alternatives.
2nd half was of composing the answer to the given questions.

There were 10 questions. Oh boy.

This quiz didn't end upon finishing the all questions.
Teacher asked me to read each question and my answer at loud.
Then I had to explain what it means in English.

Gee, this quiz was full course quiz! Hahaha.

Well, thank God, I was okay upon being given A.

Thereafter, I went to Nana Station to get together with my colleagues.
I came down there to help them to move in to new apartment. They are no longer allowed to stay in hotel because, like me, they're expected to "live" in Bangkok for a while.

Probably another 3-4 months. SERIOUSLY!



Apartment room seems very nice and fully furnished!!!



Bed size is queen!



Pretty cool view from the apartment window.



Hallway is ordinary. Hahaha.



Lobby was at least clean.



My friends were so serious in choosing the linen design.
I usually pick very vivid color. Though, they were pretty conservative. Hahaha.

When finished all shopping for move-in, it was already passed 6pm.
So we went out for dinner and ended up at pretty expensive Italian restaurant.
Italian… I cannot resist too much.



Lasagna! It was my wonderful choice of the night!



Sweet was awesome!

Some entertainment followed immediately after that restaurant.
Perfect night for me and other friends seemed to have fun WAY much more than me. Hahaha.

Good night!

Yes, Bangkok once again!
Welcome back!!!
This time, I will remain in this country until the end of this month...



Came to the airport early enough… the check-in counter wasn't even open yet when arrived.
It didn't take me even 15 minutes to finish check-in, though.



Tetsu was also in the airport. His destination was Hong Kong.
He had to go for 1-week training. Good luck!
He bought me a cup of Starbucks. Thanks!



TG (Thai Airways) flight was with pretty new aircraft.
Seat-in entertainment was something I was really desperated to have during the 7-hour flight.



Watched:
"Body of Lies"
"Crazy, Stupid, Love"
"Bourne Ultimatum"

and partially,
"Get Smart"



Chicken was my choice turned out to be a good one.
Arrived at the BKK airport around 5pm. It was 7pm when I got back to corporate apartment.
Went out for dining to the nearby Thai restaurant. Local restaurant which I had never been before.









It was all pretty good! Reasonable as well!
Found good place to eat from apartment.
Man, day one in Bangkok was darn productive!!! Hehehe.

Another thing in Day One… new watch.
Yes, Tendence Watch came to its debut!!!



White watch - super duper cool!!! Don't you think?
I will put this on my wrist quite often from now on.

White watch…. perfect item for summer or summer-like weather!

Yes, it was my day off today!
What's wrong with this??? For rest of this month, I will remain in Bangkok…
This is my only day for being myself doing anything I want.

Wait. What about the weekend?
What about it? I said, "being myself." Hahaha.
In the morning, I went out driving to the nearby theatre for movie.



"The Penthouse" is the movie selected.
I thought that it would be super duper funny…
Well, it wasn't that bad… but so unrealistic… from one scene to another. Hahaha.

Went to McDonald's after the movie for late lunch.
Then, studied Thai language for an hour in the same place.
Yes, am still pushing myself to learn that language.

I could go home thereafter… though, I shifted the car to different direction.
Something can be done easily on weekday instead of weekend.
Yeah, test drive!



Italian car, Alfa Romeo… I went to the dealership for taking a look.
Brand new "Julietta."



Rear design is my favorite!



I did a test drive… it was fun to drive!
Yeah, this is going to be our next car!!!
Wait, I have to get approval from MoonFlower… Hard to get??? Will see.

Friend's gathering over dinner tonight.
Usual friends.



Tetsu came late around 10pm after work.
He's super busy… great salesperson he is!
Will be in Hong Kong next week?



Tsbk (left) and Marashida (right)



Finally (about time?), Marashida is going to get married very soon --- line next month.
Congratulations!!!

It was fun gathering for sure and I over-drank for sure.
Went on to a bar after the restaurant…
It was way passed the midnight. Hahaha.

Had long and interesting meeting with client today.
Got stop by an even more interesting place after work.

"Ramen Champions" is the name of the place.
Wow, totally Japanese!



This is the place where you can try 6 different ramen noodle… which are famous in Japan!













So we have selected this place… KEISUKE.



Ramen with salt soup.



Very yum… just like one in Japan! I cannot tell even the difference.

After work, I had some appointment.
Went to bar "Marshmallow" on the 11th street (soi 11) in Sukhumvit area.

You know, I had a ride with taxi… No more fears!



Very cool interior… unlike Thai. Hahaha.



Started with beer while waiting for friend to arrive.



Do not fall to a sleep! Hehehe.





I cannot resist… too much!



even oyster...







with T-bird … it is Vichan (in the rear).
It was all his coordination! Thank you so much!!!

Always wonderful to have friends everywhere!!!

It was a nice little party with friends…. Siro-san and Vichan-san and me.
Lots of talk… they are priceless and endless.

I should look for more T-birds in town!!! Nice to have such reunion.

It was WINE Night tonight!!!
Went to K-Village…
Took us a while to get a taxi… because I (probably) didn't ask the drivers precisely what I wanted.
We had to let at least three taxis.



K-Village.



Our destination - Wine Connection Deli & Bistro



Very modern interior.



Tonight's host… Shiro-chan.



Also me in the picture. Too drunk?

















The 3rd and last bottle for the night was South African!
Never ever tasted ever…

Absolutely 1st time…

Tasted different for sure. Not bad though. Interesting!

Man, I am more than content about how things were for me tonight.
Perfect bottle and food… I cannot wait for another time.
Once MoonFlower made a trip over Bangkok, I had no doubt whatsoever to take her there immediately!
Hehehe.