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May 31, 2005 =It Is the End of Month |
Too fast... too quick... now, the sixth month is just to begin. Yeah, we are facing the summer of 100 days or so. Yeah, I have to make those days meaningful. Yeah, something fruitful (for what?).
Oops, I cannot forget about this, right?! Here is a photo of summer jacket that I bought back on Sunday. How do you like it?!
White jacket is something totally new to me. Yeah, white is a popular and trend color for men's fashion here in Japan... However, I have no white jackets until this time.
Wait, do I buy something every weekend?! So fat, I do!!! Wait, I have to watch out what to spend!!! Budget is so tight as usual and I don't think that I have been wise in doing all... Obviously, out of control!!! Yep, I promise that I stay quiet from this weekend.
Work is flat today. I could have come home earlier, though. Man, still not very rational yet.
Curry over rice for tonight as supper.
Last night, I sleep for 6 hours. I guess, it isn't enough. I keep feeling so sleepy all day long from first in the morning <BANG!
Friend (ex-cowoker) Eto sends me a message to congratulate me on the other day's TOEIC score. Thanks! I will take it again in November to see if any room to improve for even higher score. Really? Sure, why not!
With or without vase?! It took me a while last night to determine whther THEY go with vase or not. For whom and what are THEY?! The result is out on this Friday.
0:05+1
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May 30, 2005 =May Almost Ends |
Very rainy today. Yeah, so I stay in <BANG! Lots of domestic issues to take care and it is certainly time-consuming. When I see the clock hanging on the wall in sales department area, it indicates 5pm. Oh boy, I have no idea how much time I spend running around for different issues to talk with different department people today.
It is interesting cycle. When I am at my desk, I open an Excel file and keep typing to set the schedule. Production start-up. Then, print the Excel sheet out. From there, I visit many department to BEG for agreement with such schedule from those who involve in the programs. When one cycle gets completed, another term, same scenario, is to begin.
No harassment from customers. That's good. Hehehe.
Tired. Lot long day; though, I feel exhausted. Hard start of a week for me.
So rainy. Come home around 8pm.
7:44+1
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May 29, 2005 =Sale? |
Isetan Department Store holds a special sale for special customers who have particular credit card brand. Somehow somewhat I am qualified. Must be mistaken! MoonFlower is, no doubt, so excited to go and we finally get the place around noon today.
Funny thing. Unlike all other sales event that I have been to, this sales event is very different. More sales clerks than customers. Hahaha. Not popular at all?! Well, don't know. I like the way it is then, though.
MoonFlower picks up several things and I buy one thing... Will let you know with picture.
7:55+2
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May 28, 2005 =Z Gundam |
It's called "Zeta Gundam" - even though written as "Z Gundam." Famous and one of most popular Japanimation. Well, this is the second generation of the Gundam series and, of course, the first is the best.
Zeta's TV series is something that I am NOT much familiar with. Though, this movie comes with "new translation." Therefore, I make up my mind to see this movie in a theater.
If you click the poster of the movie below, you can view the trailer even though you don't understand Japanese a bit. Hehehe. Just try it.
Other than the movie, it is very quiet and calm. Oh, back to talk of the movie, this isn't one-shot movie. Story is continued and following production will be out later this year. Anyhow, this one is pretty good! There are lots of traces from the first generation of the Gundam and this fact really excites fan like me. Cannot wait!
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May 27, 2005 =Who? What? |
See Japanese version <BANG!
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May 26, 2005 =Magazine |
Hi, folks. Once again, here is a magazine that I buy. The magazine which is the most expensive, exactly 1,800 yen, really attracts me to buy.
"THINK!" issue number thirteen. The quarterly magazine. So now I have number twelve and thirteen at home.
Most interesting article is "Those who over 30 still can stimulate their brains to memorize things well. Wow, is that really true.
You know, well-known notion that people have less memory as they age. This is wrong. SO wrong... the article declares. Man, I have no opinion but merely believe that theme.
Yeah, let's "THINK!" about it! <BANG
Today's Tak... I spend most of time outside. More than several (still short, though) meetings to call. Well, I complete all within the afternoon. It is around 8pm when coming back to the office. No energies left. You know, such long day really depletes all I have!
Yodobashi has shipped the parcel that encloses DVDs and some gadget for iPod and today I receive a delivery slip while I work. Well, I will get that parcel tomorrow. In other words, some entertainment, precisely watching those two DVDs recently bought, is just ahead. Good timing?! Yeah, weekend is just around the corner. Perfect, isn't it?
One day to go! Oh, I shouldn't forget about withdrawing some cash from nearby ATM. That's definitely needed.
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May 25, 2005 =Pay Day |
Wow, pay day! Finally! Though, I forget to withdraw some cash today. I should have! Man, I am running out of cash sooner or later. Man, why I forget such important to-do today?!
Busy... quite. I spend most of time at supplier's site for some particular item. Long way up to the site and I throw a meeting that lasts for more than several hours. Hmmm, that isn't my intention. Though, it happens.
It is surely educational for me, though. Quite informing, too. Good for me!
Eventually back to the office around 8pm. Yeah, much later than expected. Then, I come to find some documents piled up over my desk. Yeah, I somewhat expected those documents from customer; however, I don't know that it is today to see those paper work.
Therefore, my day goes into extended inning tonight. Later than any recent day... WOW! Hehehe.
I hold a small gathering among product designers at such late night and talk about the plan. Yeah, since the tight business schedule, the talk is quite necessary. Time passes even more quickly...
Finally leave the office at 11:30pm. Tired. Ready for bed, already. Zzz, good night!
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May 24, 2005 =Result: OUT |
Neither turn down your expectation nor betray you for whatever! Hahaha.
Remember that I recently took an English proficiency exam called TOEIC?! Well tonight, I receive an official score from the administration of the company. Yeah, since the fee was sponsored, the corporate is deserved to see my (and all) score (s)!!!
Score 945 out of 990! Pretty darn good! Yeah, so well-done! I even impressed myself. Particularly in listening... I get FULL points since each section is consisted from 495 points each (toward 990 in total). Wow, what a surprise!
What happens to my say about missing couple of questions in listening section since other test taker in the same room loudly coughed several times?! Hmmm, I forget all about that.
Good result yet makes me feel good! At least, I hold all my past reputation that I was crazy man because had been so Americanized. I am truly saved by this score sheet! Yep, this saves my day! Hahaha.
I guess, this turns out to be perfect... since the fee is covered by company, I make good score that is valid for good, and I make some money since good score is worth for reward as per corporate guideline. Man, pretty cool!
Though, I am not yet perfectly optimistic and confident with my current skills. Listening still outweighs reading... This means that I still have wholes to fill in reading!!! There, I still have a room for improvement. Yeah, I won't let that part behind. Bring some efforts together to improve the skill!
Anyway, good relief. I don't want to get blamed when score cannot proves my capability that everyone knows! Hehehe. Big pressure there was!
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May 23, 2005 =New Week |
Do you mark a good start for this week? Hope so. Me?! I come to a terrible one!!! I am not late to work this morning; however, I am definitely late to the conference for all employees.
Man, I miss it. Yeah, don't want to ran the aisle for the meeting. Therefore, I sit down at my desk and do usual things - the work. What do I miss then?! Well, that doesn't matter, does it?! <BANG!
Oh, one correction. Farewell party for Sakai (male) who recently resigned from the position in USFS - didn't take place last Friday but will on this coming Friday. My bad. Well, I hear that it is going to be a big party... do I make it?! Hmmm, let me think about it.
NIfCO announces the result of last fiscal year. Increased sales with marginal profit. Whose fault?! <BANG Hahaha.
TWO internal meetings today and I see some sales person trying to sell his service. However, it is no exception. So many sales people out there have tough time selling things to me! Don't know why so; however, it is true. That sales person in particular shows up and tries to converse with me... but most of the time in that meeting, he waits and sees what I speak.
I don't scare him to the death, do I?! Hehehe.
Nikkei now makes a big bounce with 120 points up. Can we all be optimistic of Nikkei's steady increase from tomorrow on?! I still doubt such expectation.
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May 22, 2005 =Shop On Line |
Stay home AGAIN. Yeah, it is so because I have no plans for today again. Yeah, it is so because MoonFlower goes out with someone else for fun. (again <BANG!)
Plus, another aspect of staying home over weekend is the purpose of saving. I am supposed to stay home to do whatever... because doing so costs least compared to what any kind of activity with friends does. Agree?
However, my action taken at home contradicts such purpose. I somehow shop on line! Man, I should've quitted surfing the net because I am easily CLICK the "BUY" button. Hahaha. Today, I do so over three different occasions.
Item number one: FM transmitter for iPod Shuffle so that I can use iPod in car. 5,400 yen.
Item number two and three: DVD's - "Legally Blonde 1&2"
Man, spend too much. No difference at the end between staying home and do things with friends! Maybe I should stay away from computer! Hahaha, that will NEVER happen.
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May 21, 2005 =Update |
Spend 3,800 yen for foods and drinks.
Update: Tak's Resolutions of the Year
Keep the weight at 149-150lbs Some new accomplishment to add to my profile ZERO accident (cont'd) One flight (round-trip) to somewhere for pleasure Go to one theater performance Watch 23 movies Go to 2 (pro) baseball games Present for myself ("gadget" - maybe?) Buy 5 or more DVD discs "Healthya" drinks for 90 days (3 months) Buy sunglasses (by Alain Mikli?) Have I ever mentioned that I bought a DVD, "Two Weeks Notice?" Yeah, it is the Sandra Bullock movie. A month ago or so, I got a used DVD. Therefore, current number of purchased DVD for this year is TWO.
iPod Shuffle - updated. New music "The Emancipation of Mimi" by Mariah Carey is now added to the list.
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May 20, 2005 =Finally, Some Exercise? |
Long week, with some work-related stress, is finally over! Yeah, it is time for me to get some stress-relief. At night after work, I decide to go out to freshen myself up.
To where for such relief? I choose the batting gauge. Yeah, I haven't hit any ball for a long time and I think that it would be not too much burden compared to one from driving range. Agree? Anyhow, I go out to hit some ball.
Do I miss ball in the gauge?! Not quite. I still can catch up with fast ball... however, don't hit as well as I hope I can. Doing so once a week may be good idea.
For this weekend like others, I have no plans. If you want me to join you for a movie or dinner or whatever, please call me up! Hehehe.
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May 19, 2005 =Increase |
Of more than 200 points, the biggest increase - this year's high - in Nekkei comes to the record. Good surprise?! Not quite. Since a long down streak has been placed, it is indeed about time to make such increase happen! The point is whether tomorrow's session turns out to be positive or not. If positive, maybe solid trend there is for the market.
Lots of handwork for me today. Since I face sample submission due next week, I have to assemble small pieces into one small component. Four hundred in quantity. Yeah, long to go!!! Today, I finish about 150 or so. Man, still lots to do. I should ask others around to help?! Maybe so.
Almost week is over. Cannot wait. Will sleep as long as I practically can!!! Due to the lack of sleep, I feel so exhausted and lose concentration of any kind. During the hand work, I almost fall to a sleep! It is warm (sort hot) weather helping me to fall so instantly!!!
Maybe I should bring out the summer suits soon.
I hear that there is a party for Sakai's farewell... tomorrow. He recently resigned from the position of USFS... Wow, that is a surprise. Do I make it to the party?! I doubt it.
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May 18, 2005 =Fan? |
Hi, folks... this is the last half of my share... the photo of shirt that I bought back on Sunday. By Paul Smith.
This seems rough surface... it is! Plus, this is kind see-through. Yeah, call me sexy <BANG!
Today, I suppose to stay in for all day. Almost am. Though, there is a last minute agenda change. Coworker Ogose comes up to me in hurry and persuades me to go to see some client before the end of day.
Well, since it is urgent call as Ogose describes, I instantly agree with him and we both hit the road right away. Well, thing goes smoothly... even though that is certainly time-consuming. Makes the day even longer! Hahaha.
Four meals for me today. Somehow. Light meal with bread for breakfast. Fish dish on lunch at work. Happy (Value?) meal at McDonald's after today's only appointment (with Ogose). Now I eat rice dish home for supper. Man, am I not supposed to be on diet? Let me think... <BANG!
This morning, I am told that there is a fan of myself at work... Man, what shall I do with it? (with her?) Wait. This must be a merely trap... that I cannot fall into!!! You know, this kind of thing usually doesn't reach to someone who is in the center of topic. Yeah, must be so... I am almost trapped.
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May 17, 2005 =Accident? |
Long traffic congestion... one after another. I spend quite bit of time in car since I get stuck with such heavy traffic. Then, I am late to the first appointment in the morning!
While in one of such congestion, I see a car having crashed into a wall... and an ambulance, with injured driver, to take off from the site. Man, all this makes me feel so sorry. I should be careful out there! So should you!
Business is good. I get so many "homework" to do since demanding customers want to see my input so soon that they can move forward on tight schedule of new production. Well, I am not too sure that I can handle all so soon or not. Oh boy.
Well, since no much time to do so, I have to postpone the report of my shopping result from Sunday. Yeah, I know I have to share the picture of shirt that I bought back on Sunday in outlet mall. Will do so tomorrow.
What happens to Nikkei?! It seems that no one has predicted such downward movement... Nothing can stop this?!
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May 16, 2005 =Long |
Because of lateness, I come to eat very light meal. Just several rice balls as for supper then. I prefer such light meal at this late to heavy and oily dishes like a formal dinner. I believe that I do a right thing for better health.
Long day it is. Have to show up in Tokyo Office for a meeting which lasts for whole afternoon. Man, the length of meeting is way longer than I previously expected. I meet so many new people that I didn't know. They are from different branches. Good to know different aspect of this entity.
On the way back to Sagamihara, I keep myself stand by for communication with customer since sort emergency. I have to deal with that case before any train bound for my direction. Yeah, there are so many surprises there because so many people of client company do not know of what we try to do for customer. It's the sake of theirs for 120 percent! Man, I don't want to be the waste of any kind for sure.
Lastly, the biggest surprise emerges. The delay of train. Huge one since serious accident in rain track. Someone must have suicided. I end up stay on the platform in Shinjuku Station for an hour... This is true!
Then back to office. Work until 10pm. Late, huh.
one of two... this is Tak's new summer jacket
Okay, okay, okay. I show you one of two items that I bought yesterday in Gotemba outlet mall. This is J CREW's jacket. This is in fact the first casual summer jacket. Unlike Boss Ito (!), I don't wear such jacket much... now I do? Hahaha.
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May 15, 2005 =Shop, Shop, and Shop |
Famous "Premium Outlet Mall" is today's destination. Make it so early for such a big shopping day! I drive down to Yokohama to pick MoonFlower up and we move on to Gotemba area where the Mall is located.
Visit (almost) every single shop within the Mall and she buys SO many things and I buy some. For me, new summer jacket and summer shirt. Yeah, didn't plan to buy such... just happen to buy them.
How much in total? A little bit more than 200 bucks for two items... Way over budget!!! What I am sure about is that following week is going to be very calm and quiet so that I don't have to spent even a penny! Hehehe.
Tired. Long day... full of shopping and long drive. It is fun, though. This is just what I need today. Great relief (from what?).
Oh, tomorrow or so I will put up pictures of new item just bought today. There is no time for me to do all that job before going to bed tonight. Am so ready to go to bed. Please allow me to do so.
5/15 - Ogaki Festival! Did you go and see City's big festivity?!
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May 14, 2005 =Bear? |
Yeah, "COKE BEAR" is received in mail!
Coke bottle is a piggy bank that I am going to use from today!
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May 13, 2005 =Trapped |
I really thought that I sought a trap out and took care of it well. I was then wrong. In a matter of fact, I was SO WRONG. Today, I encounter even bigger hectic issue because that I have underestimated the circumstance at that time.
Yeah, small mistake led a huge one and I feel like I have been completely trapped. Am not upset; rather, I feel like I cannot take it all! Such outrageousness (from the cause of problem) is something that I don't deal with in ordinary situation. I, at this point, don't even know where to go from here.
Well, will see how things go worse or better.
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May 12, 2005 =Recent RFQ |
First thing in this morning, I participate in the review meeting of very recent RFQ (request for quote) project. Well, I remain speechless since I don't intend to barge in <BANG!
Well, since it is merely hand-on experience for me to witness such meeting, I have tough time to kill my yawns time to time! Hehehe. Surely I am sleepy. Is that meeting turned out to be so fruitful? Well, there is no end in that meeting. In other words, there is no significant closing of the meeting. Will full of homework (which I have no involvement whatsoever!), things are rather medium rare (hey, not meat!) - way before the "well-done."
The meeting eats (takes) up entire time in the morning. Back to the office in the afternoon. Struggle with some (still minor and domestic) issue that I am truly fed up with. Yeah, I don't mind to face the problem that comes from some difficulty from clients or whatever positive outcome is foreseen. While, such domestic issue makes me have no encouragement to face... because, most of times, such issue is backward.
Today, it is just like that. Once again... here we go... UNFORTUNATELY.
Makes me tired. Am tired.
Time for bed! Way passed my usual bed time for now!
Man, closed the deal with MCC yesterday... That stock marked even higher in today's session. What a day!
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May 11, 2005 =Unexpected? |
Yeah, truly unexpected. My car - its battery goes dead. I kind knew that the battery's life was coming to an end... just don't know it is today! Unexpected.
Then, I have to look for those who have "jump cable." Literally, "Booster Cable" in Japanese. Interesting huh? New (Japanese) word for me!
More than several are instantly found! Ask several of them to see if can help. Coworker Ogose volunteers (or really enforced to do so?) and we do "jump-start." More than several attempts, it is somewhat difficult to start the engine even with help from other battery of other car. Hmmm. SO dead, right? Hahaha.
Around 20 minutes after we begin, finally car sounds like it can move. Oh gee! Thank Goodness.
Let the car stay running for a while thereon. Then, rush to a place for new battery. I know that there is no other way but installation of brand new battery. Choice between "Autobacs" and "Auto Wave," I go to latter one. They are located practically in the same place (area). With recommendation from several friends, I go to Auto Wave for service.
Not only the battery but also engine oil as well as automatic transmission oil fluids are all exchanged. Oh boy, totally unexpected. Cost?! Surely, unexpected! Hahaha.
15,560 yen or 150 US dollars.
I guess, batter itself has already gone dead. I am the next?! <BANG
MCC - sold at 631. 57K.
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May 10, 2005 =Interesting? |
Howdy! It's STILL darn Tuesday!!! Though, I feel already heavy fatigue on myself... I am fed up with work?! Could be so! Hahaha.
Today, there is an interesting activity that I participate. In order to open an account with such major small package companies as FedEx and UPS, I come to see difference in their customer services. This is nothing but my experience and my opinion. You may or may not encounter better situation, receive better impression... etc. All are done over the phone:
is rated B. Very solid service with positive attitude. No efforts to sell more.
is rated B+. Polite attitude. Quick response from account representative.
is rated B. Very aggressive to sell more. Promised fax is incomplete.
is rated B-. Very American system in the Call Center. Rep sounds indifferent.
Are these different from ones you have?! You know, this doesn't mean much anyway. If you talk to someone else from same entity, thing would be whole different ball game!
Plus, pricing is another big factor to determine which one is better than another... right? Hehehe.
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May 9, 2005 =Back to Normal? |
Hi, folks! How's your day, first day back to reality after long vacation?! Well, it is killing for me. Suffer from total memory loss! Seriously! I don't remember what I previously dealt with right before the vacation. My goodness!
Takes me quite time to recover such loss... I still need some time for full recovery! Hahaha.
Good thing is that nothing bad really encounters and it is in peace. In the afternoon, I go out for some paper work at customer's site. Heavy traffic and warm weather really induce me to fall to a sleep. Almost do!
One hour in the morning and another hour after work tonight. Total two hours for my personal use.
No much appetite tonight.
Just hear from MoonFlower that she took her brand new pen (remember of this past Friday, 6th?) to work. I am sure that it is eye-catching.
Make a payment of 100 dollars for the educational material that has provided with me though company's program. Yeah, "Hot to draw" stuff. Hahaha.
My brother calls. First time for a quite while. He sounds fine... must be busy though. His business sounds good... so he is in good mood! Hahaha. True, though.
Buddy Israel in US (for vacation?) - Please do send me some gals! Not necessarily blonde! <BANG
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May 8, 2005 =Disciplain Still Needed |
Okay, it is not end of the world YET. Just a matter of time off. It's OVER! It's time for all of us to get back serious and think about future plan... or need to push our lives forward. Otherwise, there is NO tomorrow! Hehehe.
Now drinking coffee for now. This is second one for the day.
First coffee that I drink is in early morning. Well, get up around 9am and rush in to usual place for breakfast. Then, make a stop over the Cainz Home DIY Superstore. Want to grab the water-proof spray for my new tote bag. Plus, I pick up other several items like detergent, etc.
Soon as back home, work on my bad to be water-proved. It is now so and ready for use!
Take a nap... I hardly keep myself awake in this afternoon. I am purely lazy. Watch TV partially.
Tonight, nothing, other than hair cut, takes place. 9pm appointment for the hair cut. Don't cut too short this time. In fact, it is first time for several months for me to cut hair... so mine is already longer than usual... and don't want to go back to normal short so soon. Rather, leave it a little as it is. Well, don't know if I look more handsome now than before. Hmmm, you'll decide!
I should hit my sack early... make sure that I don't miss the time for work. Neither do you!
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May 7, 2005 =Last Even in This Holiday |
Last and only (!) event of this vacation period takes place. MoonFlower and I show up to Ikspiari shopping mall today. Since rain is expected, spending time inside is wise idea. However, weather condition improves more rapidly than we think. By the time I get there, it is clear! Hahaha, what a day!
First, we see a movie. "Shall We Dance" - because I want to see ALL Je-Lo's movie! MoonFlower somehow changes her mind and agrees to see this movie. I originally planned to see that movie by myself since she had no interest in seeing this Je-Lo movie.
For your information, I have NEVER see the original production (Japanese film) before. I see this movie because of Jennifer Lopez! Ha? You know so already?! Okey dokey <BANG!
How do I like that movie?! Well, not bad at all... even though I don't say that "Shall We-" is the best movie I have seen though this year. It's good to see... the story isn't that boring. You know, all past movies that Jennifer Lopez was in are sort mediocre or "grade B" - She made much better choice on this one.
I give a C+ to this movie.
Those who are big fans don't want to see much of her indifferent face expression that come often in first half of the movie. Surely, I don't like much. We all want Je-Lo's smile! Hehehe.
Ogaki-jin's brand new tote bag from Paul Smith
MoonFlower buys me this one for my recent birthday!Isn't it cool? I love it.
Plus, I buy a shirt, half-sleeve one, for myself in the same shop. Yeah, I want to buy some shirts for summer since most of them are worn out.
Paul Smith is now one of favorite brands for me?! Well, I cannot deny that then.
Well, no plans for tomorrow and my 2005 Golden Week is coming to an end. No fruitful accomplishment and all time quickly pass... Hope everyone out there really enjoys him- or herself.
Yeah, fun time is... (almost) over!
Let's get back to normal (serious?) reality... soon. Oh, we have still one more day to go before then. Enjoy it!
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May 6, 2005 =Bitter for me; Happy for her? |
Fuera de suerte. What a day! Hmmm. I disappoint myself badly. Cannot be cured from such shock.
Oh, It's Emi Takahashi's birthday today! Happy birthday, gal! I don't know whom she really celebrates her birthday today... am sure that she hides someone she sees seriously. Anyway, she just catches up with me in age.
Famous Italian pen - "Monte Verde" pen. Cool, huh?! This is what MoonFlower likes; this is for what I pay big bucks (when we are in SOGO department store in this afternoon).
She is so content with such prize. (Prize?)
No further words from me for today. Let's wrap it up! Adjourned!
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May 5, 2005 =No Comment |
Busy today!
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May 4, 2005 =No Mas Que 24 Horas |
Wow, I totally forget about it... Tomorrow, 5/5 is Child's Day here in Japan. While in Maxico, super famous crazy time called "Cinco de Mayo" - literally means May 5th - takes place.
Israel (in Mexico), DO NOT drink to touch any woman!!! Hehehe. Dance is okay... Just behave! Hahaha.
Now typing this in a restaurant - fast food called "Mos Burger." Well, this is my supper which becomes late. I come here around 10-ish tonight. Don't forget to eat something... just procrastinated myself to make a move. You know, I have been inside and there is no wish for me to go out to do something. Poor thing.
No alcohol. No movies. No women, particularly <BANG! Where in the hell has my sort entertainment gone?! Is there any left for me?! Obviously, something is wrong with this picture. Moreover, money issue lies. Hmmm.
No great meals for a while, either. Oops, no words out of my mouth for any conversation... Am speechless. Since when I have become so domestic and so quiet?! Maybe you know old me when being so outgoing and bad fellow... Now so serious and no jokes! What do you think?
Oh, I just made several jokes up there, didn't I? My bad. I must be tired and am not responsible for what I write!
Well, close to my bed time... I should wrap it all up here to go home for rest, even though this place is open 24-7. One more day... Still National Holiday tomorrow.
Sorry for these couples of days... I am sure that I have bored you much from reading this page... Am sure that something exciting that would make you love to read more is coming... I am working on it!
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May 3, 2005 =En Tres Dias |
Wow, record of drinking the Healthya reaches day 160! Yeah, one-sixty! I had never thought that I would continue this long at the early stage of this trial. Maybe this is a proof that I can do thing if I commit myself deeply. Right?! Sure hope so.
This morning starts early once again. Wake-up call is in around 6:40am. It means that I get up WAY earlier than do usually. At normal day, I get up around 7-ish every morning. Nowadays, even earlier. Wow! It's one of my commitments, right?! Hahaha.
Long day for nothing, though. Oh, I go to an Internet cafe so that I can get to the massage chair. Yeah, no intention to surf the net at all! Rather, I want to sit and relax... since my tense neck and shoulders are really annoying. Why tense then?! It's holiday time! Nothing to worry about! How come?! You'd better explain it to me! Hehehe.
Now clock indicates 11pm... Time for bed.
For your record, I drink three cups of coffee... first one in usual cafe for breakfast, second over Internet cafe, and last one is just here (right now) ... while typing this.
I guess, stiff neck causes this pain in my pointing finger of left hand. Dull pain. Man, I have pain all over my body! Means I have been aged?! Hmmm, I NEVER admit! Maybe this year I become a little older... then I turn it all around next year?! <BANG
Eyes hurt, too. Such pains cover all over my body, from head to toe!!! KILL ME!
My car is so dirty... as I can wipe some dusts off with a finger. Oh, DO NOT THINK of writing "WASH ME" on the body of car! I know, I will do as soon as I regain the financial strength! (so when?!)
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May 2, 2005 =In the Middle |
Unlike me, those who have to work today even in the middle of extended holiday period, GOOD FOR YOU! <BANG
MoonFlower is one of such victim and she have no talk over the phone with me for the first thing in the morning. Too bad. While, I enjoy slow morning. In contrast to mornings of past several days, this morning is calm and I sleep in.
Yeah, so funny... that I eat three meals a day for now. Usually, I skip breakfast on working days. However, I have great consistency of eating habit while on vacation. WHY!? Hehehe.
Good for me, don't you think?!
Well, the Golden Week is now proceeding into the mid-term. Time flies and do not miss anything that you want to do!!!
Yeah, I totally forget... that it is normal Monday - In other words, stock market is open as normal... I miss out to observe the development of today's session. Man, it is rare to see.
Most of time that I spend on watching TV is on CNN. Since when I have become big fan of CNN?! Hehehe.
<MLB> Hideki "Godzilla" Matsui now is in 6th, down from 4th, on the batting order because of his ongoing slump? Do not worry. He knows what he's doing.
<ditto> Ichiro Suzuki, no problem! Though, I don't think 400 is possible number even for such talented fella like him. Nomo?! Won't change his pace at all! Hehehe. Kazuo Matsui? Don't care much.
From Atlanta, runaway bride may be charged because she ran away from the wedding where 600 guests were invited?! Man, we have to think more carefully about either WALK or RUN! Oh, she should've SKIPPED the wedding. Hahaha.
That's good one, isn't it?!
See y'all later.
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May 1, 2005 =Durante Las Siete Horas |
While there is nothing for this entire Golden Week, I receive an unexpected small package which Yamato Transport delivers. Unexpected package?! Not totally so - I realize so later.
It comes from JMA Management Center Inc. - an educational service.
Oh, that name rigs a bell. That's part of my company's supporting program and I chose that particular course to take. It is of "Manage Your Job More Efficiently With Visual Expression."
Yeah, now I take a drawing class! <BANG
There are two booklets... Work Book and Course Book. Well, it costs me almost 100 dollars and, surely, the bill is enclosed. Hahaha, never miss such, huh! Anyway, upon the completion of course, my company will compensate 50% of the cost. If I make better grades like 90% or above in percentile, all of the cost is to be reimbursed! Wow.
This package comes while I am on vacation... It means that company wants me to study while on vacation?! Hmmm. I should call HR to see if it can clear that up for me or not. Hahaha! I am bad... as usual and as always! For that, I cannot help it.
"West Wing" is on TV... Is this TV series over in US? Great show! Love it. Actress Moira Kelly is in it... THAT I didn't know. She is in my favorite movie, "With Honors."
Coworker Izumi is no longer coworker effective today. I don't forget about this. His contract period is merely up at the end of April. Even so, he will not go away... He is working around. Not in the same premise... but he is going to work in contracted warehouse from this month. I can see him occasionally... Nothing really changes much after all.