Today - good thing is that I didn't have major hangover. Hahaha.
Usual Saturday morning… probably more organized than usual.
Hit down to Shiodome with MoonFlower.

Our purpose - checking out the kitchen shelf (to be installed).
Panasonic has good line-ups and we wanted to get quotation.
Everything was smooth… didn't have to wait too long.

Initially I was told to wait for 60 mins. Turned out to be 6 mins. Pretty darn good! Hahah.
Shelf design and material used are determined. Quotation will be in mail to us in a matter of a couple of days.
Good dela.

MoonFlower has right to respond as final answer. Hahah.



Late lunch - at Tully's.



Walked down to Giza ward.
Went to Cartier for ordering something for me.
Yeah, my watch - Santos 100 XL Chronograph - I ordered replacing the leather belt.

Paid some money --- quite expensive… but within the expected range.

Surprise was that the goods is due in 3-4 months. Gosh, that long! Hahaha.
It's okay, that doesn't bother me much.
You know, I am not going to wear that Cartier watch for a while since I will be gone to Thailand for a while (again).



One last dinner with MoonFlower.
Wine bottle was open.
One is quite expensive… picked up in Bangkok a while ago.



Saint Henri Shiraz - Australian wine.
Surely different from usual French or even Italian wine.
Good experience.

Probably more fitting to winter season. Hahaha.





The dinner was closed with pizza delivered by Domino. Yeah, Domino Pizza.
It was pretty good!
Ate quite bit tonight. It's okay… I won't get another chance to dine with my darling wife until 2nd half of next month.

Now everything… all events scheduled are completed!
Ready for another Bangkok? Sure thing. No problem. Hahaha.
Next update - is definitely coming from Bangkok. See you folks then.

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!

Hi folks!
I finally spent some time on Facebook, sending thank you to those sent me the BD messages.
I received more than 50 messages! Wao, thank you!



Wow,
Uniqlo is now coming to Mega Bangna… new mall to be open on May 5th.
Where is it by the way??? Hahaha



No more expensive Starbuck??? Yesterday and today, I started stopping by the new cafe nearby the project site.



Asian interior - the cafe



Will I even come to be able to read even headline of the newspaper???
Tough question to answer… since I have no clue.
Wait. Today's lesson (3rd time in this week), aacan Si (Teacher whose name is Si) gave me the table of Thai script.

Meaning, I will start learning the Thai writing in addition to current alphabetical expression?

Oh, that can bring me to another phase. Can be interesting (naa son jai)



Another shot from the scene that I go through everyday from project site to Ekkamai Station.
Cannot read them except figures.

I know I should hold on to 50 baht bill so that things can be taken care of.
Though, I should be able to read those handwriting!!!
Will see if I ever come to that phase or not.

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!

Hi folks. I have another 366 days to go… in order for me to turn to be Big 4.
Oops, that joke has been used already. My bad!!!
Anyhow, it was my last day as being 38 years old…

Yes, I am becoming oldER. Leave me alone.
I get more grey hair and come to short memory… That's okay.
SPONTANEOUS!

Today it was quite consultant-like day.
Meetings and some "quiet" hours for thinking. Another deliverable template has been come up.
Good deal.

As one day before my birthday, I came to some surprises.

I was called upon to be one on one with some client.
The secretary came to our project room and I was told to come with her ALONE.
I had to sit in the middle of nowhere… totally intimidated by surrounding.

"Happy Birthday---" song sung by IT Team.

Gosh… what a surprise! It was quite scary. Hahaha. I truly held my note pad with pen for serious meeting.
Yes, you all really got me!
Plus, they brought a nice ice cream cake.

Another one.
Had another Thai lesson tonight. Yes, 2 nights in a row.
After the session, my Thai teacher Si gave me a card and some gift. It was a nice wallet.

Cool!

Wait. Was I ever been popular or treated that well before? In Japan? In US?
Probably (must be?) Thailand is now my most favorite place of all??? Hehehe.
Good stuff. I really appreciate.

No Thai class tomorrow after work.
I should plan something for myself??? Maybe...

On the way to new apartment… new place.
I have to call it new even though the facility itself is not quite new. Hahaha
So ironic.

Anyhow, took the picture of premise. Can you see it well?
Probably not.



Anyhow, good night and see ya tomorrow!

How's it going? Hope everything is okay and each of you spent nice weekend.
Oops, US hasn't even finished the weekend, huh.

Anyhow.

1st night spent at new apartment. Was okay. Not much occurrence. Hehehe.
All boxes are finally unpacked.
Not perfectly organized. Though, things are handy around me now.

Good enough!

Late afternoon, I went outside. Under very hot weather.



Now I have to walk this road every morning for work and study…
I have to get sweat so much while walking because of the location of the apartment.
Not so close to any BTS station.

Oh boy… this is very discouraging… indeed.

Went to nearby shopping mall called Emporium. First visit. Very luxurious place. Everything was expensive.

Went in to the Cartier shop for asking of the leather band for my watch.
No stock in Thailand.

"Please buy when visiting either Singapore or Hong Kong."

I was literally told that by shop clerk. Really? Really!
Interesting way of doing the businesses here.
SIngapore or Hong Kong… they are another countries!

Probably for Thai people, it is common to say so??? That easy to get those places??? Hmmm.

Okay, adjourned!
See you tomorrow, folks!

Weekend in Japan is NOW HERE!!!
I waited MoonFlower to be back home from school where she learns baking.

It was about 2pm… late for lunch. So we rushed.



Restaurant called "NEGISHI" - famous chain for beef and chicken.
I love this place! A bit expensive, but perfect place for a nice lunch.
MF didn't mind me picking this up. Hahaha.

After such satisfactory food, we went to part near Kinshicho to see some cherry blossoms.
This weekend is the time for seeing them for sure.



Look! So beautiful!





Bunch of people came out with something to eat… so-called "Hanami."
(literally, flower watching - meaning people do have some drinks under cherry blossoms every spring).



We just walked though the park and really appreciated the beauty of the nature.
Am so glad that I didn't miss this - nicely planned to be back in Japan! Hahaha.

Then checked some stuff in nearby department store - Marui.
Bought some stuff for myself… though no major ones.

For supper, it was MoonFlower's turn to choose.
She wanted to go to "Aida" where we used to go to.
That restaurant is located near the place I used to live right before getting married.

She and I used to go there quite sometime.
Since having moved to the other side of town, not much chance to.
We decided to take a long walk tonight!



Aida is yakitori place.
Good food as always is.





Side menu not much changed. Hahaha.



Man, ate too much! Both of us! Hahaha.
Was perfect day and night… cannot complain too much.
Agree?

One last dinner with MoonFlower and mother-in-law tonight.
They came by my apartment for some purpose… hahaha.
Entire living environment is checked out by them!

One last fun to do in Bangkok with them is… going to fancy dinner!
We did! Literally, fancy one.

The restaurant located on the 65th floor - the top of building, looking down the BKK.



Cool, huh!





Night view was awesome, too!



Let's not forget… food was SUPER DUPER expensive but SO DELICIOUS!
Costed more than anything else on this trip…
More than I usually pay in Japan!!!

Though, worth it for sure. You should try!

Restaurant is called "Mezza Luna" - the Half Moon.
Great chef and good service for sure.

Today's agenda… traveling to Ayutthaya!!!











Then, MoonFlower and I decided to ride an elephant!
It was heck of experience for sure.

Have never ridden on elephant? Come to Thailand!!!

Became really tourist today!
Went to Kanchanaburi and Erawan Water Fall.





Can you see a train still on track (coming or going?)



Ogakijin with Tendence watch on right wrist.
Why right? I know, used to be left.



Erawan Water Fall



Good shot, isn't it?

Fun day it really was!

Tableware Festival was toad's final destination for both of us, MoonFlower and I.
Last year, we went there… this year, too!















Testing for 1,000 yen (13 dollars).
Could choose the glass I want and I drank a glass of Champagne.



My choice was this. Lobmeyr's Champagne glass.
MoonFlower and I ended up buying a pair of those glasses for home.

Good discount given upon our purchase. Great deal!



Dinner was at home. Opened a bottle of wine.
Red one.







Variety of cheese came along with wine. Great selection.
I slowly kept the pace… between cheese and wine.



Other dish, too.



Chicken was the main dish tonight. Good food.
Good dinner lasted long… MoonFlower and I sat at the dinner table and talked to each other for hours.
It was quite late… when finished. It was almost 2am after family festivity.

Report about the shopping made for myself in Bangkok…
Thai silk product for me. Blue… was my choice.
It was 50% off… "MUST BUY."





How do I look?
Since yesterday's haircut, my hair is now short version. Hahaha.

MoonFlower and I went to Kameido for prayer for the 1st time in this year.



You can see new Tokyo's symbol - Tokyo Sky Tree.
The highest TV tower in the world!



Kameido Tenjin Shrine was the destination.
Prayed for health, work, and peace for family...



Fortune teller was not that bad… much better than one in 2011!!!
This is really good news!

Dessert at famous Funabashi-ya for Japanese sweet.





"Kuzu-mochi." Perfect company with Japanese tea. Loved them!

Well, the weekend is already over… one last week in Japan… am expected to be busy… will see how it all would go for me.

Study hard and play hard… right?
Good phrase. Perfect for me at least today!





Mos Burger was the place for me to have lunch and study before "roong-rian" or school.



Taste like real Japan's Mos Burger - Teriyaki Chicken.
129 Baht for the set.

Surely attended a class for 1 hour and a half. Learned a lot.
Lots of Thai words studied for this week. I need to review all those… for memorizing!



Sirocco Restaurant… with great view!
This is one of the restaurants that I want to check out.
It will be a great night view… don't you think?



Checked another restaurant downstairs.



Another great view is here.



See?



So the question is… who in the world would I bring with me??? (BANG!)



No word… just have a look!



Also checked out Shangri-La Hotel.
Great facility and service! Super high price as well.



River-side… must be nice!



Lots of Europeans there.



Still thinking who to be the best company of mine… Hahaha.



Foot massage!



Good service provided. I may go back soon.



Very expensive dish in Japan… much much reasonable in Bangkok...



It was shirk fin!!!
Ate a lot!

Finally, came to a bar.



Actually, pub.



Very modern interior. Not bad, huh!



Took a seat at riverside. Pretty cool and nice breeze!
Man, I really have to get a good company to enjoy myself at such place like this! Hahaha.

Bangkok…. such a wonderful place it is!
I'd better lean this language quickly! (rew rew = fast / quickly)

Had a lunch at nearby cafe and on the way back to the office… came to this scene.



It was a bit late for me to take the camera out to shoot… They seemed to be some models because there were more than several professional-like photographers taking pictures of those gals.

See it was LATE… they finished the posing, already!

Though, the background of this photo is nothing really interesting… why that place? Hmmm.
I wish I could speak Thai language.

Come to think of it… I am (more than seriously) considering to take some Thai language lessons.
Not cheap… but I think it is worth doing so. Don't you think? Will see.