Yorugao

2007-07-07T23:52:00.000+09:00

It's July already. I've been doing okay. It's been busy last couple of months.
By end of this month my life would be bit more quiet and I will have more time to relax/do my own things.
Went out on a date with my hubby. Even though we are together every single day, it's nice to go out with him. We went to see a movie, went to museum. Looking at the citylights from Casa Loma... walking back home with ice cream. One of those times when we are glad to move in our neighbourhood.
Next week/weekend would be crazy/busy one.

Oh well

2007-06-08T11:56:00.001+09:00

I do still check comments and stuff here.
My computer is officially dead now. So I need to use my husband's.
Oh yeah, I got married.
I'm not sure that I want to tell everybody about my new blog. (which I haven't really started yet.) Though I guess people would find out one way or another. I had some people kindly posted my Yorugao blog address at my older blog comment section last time I tried. I was pretty open about my personal life here. Not so much lately that's because I'm tired of dealing with those people who would say/write/do some mean things online. They do some stuff they wouldn't do in person. Well, tired of it or more like I don't have time to deal with it. I know I just should ignore those. Easy to ignore, hard not to feel anything.
Anyways, I will think about making new one open or I just keep writing here and write some other things at another place.

I am...

2007-04-30T08:56:00.000+09:00

Still alive.
Just starting new life in new place.
I will start a new blog somewhere in this internet world soon.

Time sure flys

2007-03-10T21:18:00.000+09:00

It's been a long time since I wrote something here. I don't know people still read my blog. I don't have time to write lately. I don't have time to just sit and relax. Always need to do/think things. I am so stressed. People says I shouldn't be stressed. That makes me more stressed. I wanna scream and say "shut a f&%# up! leave me alone!" But I also know that if I ever said something like that to people who says "don't be stressed" I would be more stressed and probably get sick. Cuz they are the ones who cares about me.

Kaori got me the lovely thing. I know some people cares.

Books

2007-02-17T21:21:00.000+09:00

I am going to get rid of some of my books. Books on the floor and on the small shelf are going. I will keep those which still on the bigger book shelf. And I have another book shelf exactly like that on the right side. So I'm still keeping about 700 books...

Next thing, I will go into my walk in closet... get rid of my clothes... scary...

Happy Valentine's Day

2007-02-14T20:57:00.000+09:00

My Valentine's day passed just like normal weekdays.
Hope you have a sweet romantic one.

Haven't posted anything lately. Lots to do and think...
and I'm also thinking to move my blog somewhere else. Maybe from late Spring.

Time flys

2007-01-28T22:02:00.000+09:00

It's been more than a week since I posted something here last time. January is passing pretty quickly. This weekend was pretty busy, I've done lots of things. Wasn't home much... which is very unusual. But during the week I'm not too busy. Just going to work. I can do some stuff after work... just don't feel like going out after work... (again, you know I'm lazy)

What I want this moment is... time flys faster.

Finally

2007-01-20T11:02:00.000+09:00

Today I woke up, nobody was home. Decided to make some pancakes. (I don't cook anything when my mom is around. yeah yeah, I'm spoiled.)

I kept bugging my bf for a while about me craving pancakes. He would've made me lots if he's not that far far away from me. Anyways, they were good. Now I'm full and happy.

Present

2007-01-17T21:18:00.000+09:00

to me from me...

They were on sale. But I haven't worn them yet. Cuz I type a lot at work, I don't wanna wear rings with charms.
Lately, I have lots to do and think about. So I don't feel like posting much here. I'm on myspace a lot though. Just browsing.

鏡開き Kagami biraki

2007-01-11T21:51:00.000+09:00

Today is 鏡開き. Well, I'm sick and I don't want to think about how to explain kagamibiraki in English. So only link in Japanese.
So yeah, somehow I'm sick. I've been careful not to get sick. I eat healthy too. I rinse my mouth and wash my hands often. But why? why I'm sick?! Sore throat, sneezing/coughing all day. But no fever. So I'm going to work everyday. ugh...

Oh Yeah

2007-01-09T20:59:00.000+09:00

It was "festival of seven herbs" on 7th.

And also it was my birthday. Thank you for the birthday wishes.
... baby, wish I were with you.

Driver's License Renewal

2007-01-07T23:17:00.000+09:00

I went to the vehicle office to renew my license. My dad and I share a birth month so we went together. It was easy for me, cuz I've never gotten tickets. I had to wait for dad... he got his car towed a while ago. :p

In the afternoon, my parents and I went out to some shrines.

Hmmmm

2007-01-05T21:29:00.000+09:00

So about my holiday.
As you guys guessed, I was in Toronto from 29th to Jan 2nd. I bought the ticket on 25th, so it's a last mins decision.
Had a great time.

Spent mostly with boys.
Had a nice quiet new year's eve. Greatest new years ever.

Happy New Year

2007-01-04T18:46:00.000+09:00

あけましておめでとうございます。
I started to work today... busy busy. And I'm too tired to write much here. But... I spent my new years

here.
Hope you guys had a great new year.

Taking

2006-12-29T08:21:00.000+09:00

A break.

I will be back in a week or so.
Have a great, safe and successful new year in 2007!

Merry Christmas

2006-12-24T16:57:00.000+09:00

Merry Christmas everyone.
Hope you are having a great time with your loved ones.

I have 4 more days of work. End of Thursday I'm done for this year.
In my opinion, most of my 2006 sucked. Just recently things started going upward. (phew!)
Maybe that's because 3 years of my bad luck days are ending soon. 2007 looks brighter than ever. I'm getting a huge Christmas/Birthday present for myself and someone I really care about. I will probably be telling all about it here next year... I think everyone likes surprises.

Jumping Off

2006-12-23T21:00:00.000+09:00

"清水の舞台から飛び降りる" (kiyomizu no butai kara tobioriru) ... "to jump off the stage at Kiyomizu." means, "to take the plunge."
That's how I've been feeling last two days.

Sunset. It was beautiful out earlier today though the time I was going home from Ke-ko san's. It was freezing cold.
But somehow, I've been happy.

2007

2006-12-22T22:51:00.000+09:00

My schedule note for 2007.

I found this today. Another clover!
Oh and... I think I'm in love.

Bright!

2006-12-20T21:08:00.000+09:00

When I got home this evening.

Still bright! Can't believe I can be home this early...
I know what I want for Christmas...
dear Santa, I want to have a new BICYCLE. My current bike might fall a part someday... well, sometime soon maybe...

First Weekend

2006-12-17T21:25:00.000+09:00

Oh well, weekend is over. Today, I was gonna go out to get a massage though in the afternoon dark clouds covered the sky. Thunderstorm... Hail... Sleet...
So stayed in as usual. I felt like I've never started to work. Well, that's understandable right? I've only worked for 3 days after longer than 3 months break. Monday would be very busy at work. So they probably would give me a lot more errands to do. Means I wouldn't be able to even touch my project till afternoon.
Anyways I had a good weekend. Someone has made me smile, excited and happy.

I didn't have many stuffed animals when I was a kid. I think my parents never really got me one. And also I preferred having games and books more.

Depression & Suicide

2006-12-13T21:45:00.000+09:00

I typed what I saw on the news. (CNN, so you probably find an article there...)
I am not depressed or suicidal.

Anyways, day 1 at work.
It went okay. I don't think I will extend my contract though. I don't think there's anything to do after I finish my project. Though! I don't think I can finish my project before end of March. So I dunno what's gonna happen. We'll see eh?

I call them

2006-12-11T21:01:00.000+09:00

Scones, you might call them biscuits.

I usually just make them with raisins, but today I also made with reserved apple. That was great idea. I should make more reserved apple tomorrow... I only used half apple today.

Oh and I went to have a job interview this morning. I got a call tonight. Now I am not unemployed. I will start working on Wed 13th. Though I only will sign for 3 months (+ rest of this month) I don't know what would happen after April. If I like it there and if they like me there, I might stay longer. We'll see. Also 40 mins bike ride 5 days a week wouldn't hurt.

Cookies

2006-12-07T20:33:00.000+09:00

I was getting ready for bath, but somehow ended up baking.
Didn't take that long. Smells sweet downstairs tonight.
Mom took my camera, so those are from my cell phone...

Lucky Charm

2006-12-07T17:13:00.000+09:00

I bought that necklace the other day. I like clovers.
My mom left to Malaysia this morning. Her first oversea trip ever.
加代子さん、母に電話番号渡したので何かあったときはよろしくお願いします。

This morning before I left to French lesson, I was watching a news and they were talking about Dating violence. (Dating DV, they were calling it) I don't really know anybody who's in abusive relationship. But if the abuse is not physical but psycological? It's way more harder to tell. That made me scared. Not like I'm likely to be in that kind of relationship. (friends think that I would be least likely to be in abusive relationship and I agree.) But the big possibility that I wouldn't notice if someone close to me is in that kind of relationship... the idea scared me.

Webcast

2006-12-04T22:59:00.000+09:00

I've been home for a while now.
My weekday schedule...
At 8, I eat my breakfast. (yes, exactly at 8. Every single day)
Around 9, I come back to my room.
Read some papers online.
Watch some news online.
Monday, I do listen some radio online.
Today, George called my name on his show. I love his shows. Especially Mon - Thu news show, "The Hour". Next time I'm in TO I will go to see the show.

I went out for dinner with my friends. Ate too much and I don't feel well... but I had so much fun.

Why why me?

2006-11-29T16:17:00.000+09:00

Seems like it's pretty easy for me to meet new people.
But why? why I've been meeting all those unique (... that's a nice way to put it... what I really mean is strange/weird) guys. Okay, not all of them are unique. There're two types. One, they are very... unique. And others... I've known some great guys. They are nice/smart and thoughtful. As long as we are friends.
Why I'm writing this? Cuz something happened today and complaining to my friends Z and Z wasn't enough. Since I kept saying "why? why me???" Z said "You should yell that at the sky."
... so God would know I'm complaining. Yeah.
I have a good feeling that next year would be better one. This is my 3rd year of unlucky years. My 厄年 "yakudoshi" will end soon.

Look! I bought new boots. I really need running shoes and I went to look for them. But ended up getting boots... oh well... I will wear them with skirt. So I do look like a girl.

Vous aiment ma coupe de cheveux?

2006-11-25T20:17:00.000+09:00

I've gotten a haircut.

Now it's pretty short. And I do look like a boy. (I'm pretty tall.) I should wear skirt more often. :p

p.s. I noticed something... I wasn't naked in the pic. hehe

Practice

2006-11-25T12:30:00.000+09:00

Du 2 au 13 nov, je suis allee au Canada. Je suis arrivee a Toronto en passant a Vancouver.
Ce la prend 10 heures de l'aeroport de Kansai a Vancouver. Et de Vancouver a Toronto ce la prend 4 heures.
Pendant 10 jours je me suis bien amusee avec mes amis. J'ai rentre le 13, mais je suis repartie le 16 a Osaka pour voir une amie canadienne. En plus, a partir du 20, j'ai recu une autre amie canadienne chez moi, et elle est partie pour Kyoto en JR ce matin.

I don't really need to memorise them though I should practice reading it at loud. I have lots to think about this weekend, though I really don't know what to do. So instead I decided to study French.

Je suis crevee.

2006-11-23T14:21:00.000+09:00

I've done lots in this week though I haven't written anything here.

More pictures at my Flickr page. I can't wait for the weekend. Even though everyday is a holiday to me, seems like I have lots to do till next month except this weekend. I wanna go to a bookstore sometime soon... need something to read.

Je suis fatiguée.

2006-11-19T20:08:00.000+09:00

It's been a busy month. Last two days I haven't done much though other than that, I've been out every single day. (well, I was in Canada for over 10 days earlier this month.) Most of my friends know that is very unusual. (yes, I stay home a lot.) Seems like another busy week starts tomorrow. My friend Carol will be here tomorrow for few days. Before she gets here, I will go to the employment office and have lunch with a friend...
It's been raining and sky is grey, maybe that makes me tired as well... I like rain though I miss blue clear sky.

In Osaka with a friend

2006-11-16T22:40:00.000+09:00

Today, I went to Osaka to see my lovely friend from Canada.

We went to 道頓堀極楽商店街 Doutonbori Gokuraku Shoutengai for lunch. We were kinda skeptical about the place before we went in, but we had fun there. The theme of the place is like Japanese traditional shopping, entertainment districts 30 or 40 years ago.

It was great to see you again Andrea! Hopefully see you very soon!

Je suis en arriere le Canada.

2006-11-14T22:17:00.000+09:00

I'm still alive.
Had great time in Canada. Both Toronto and Vancouver. Missed some friends though still the whole trip was great.
Uploaded pics at Flickr though most of them are "friends only".

In Vancouver, we went to see "Stranger than fiction". Good movie, I loved it.
Well, I haven't done anything special. Just spent sometime with friends. Oh, I did go to the ROM but missed the AGO... I had to spend sometime alone in Vancouver, so I could go to Vancouver art gallery instead. It was nice going back there. Last time I was there... was like 13 years ago. Never big fan of Emily Carr though everytime I see her paintings I feel same. Overwhelmed.
I wanna thank you to all of my friends there. I love you guys.

Je vais au Canada.

2006-11-02T06:38:00.000+09:00

Leaving to Toronto today. I will be back in 11 days or so.
Have a good week guys.

Je fais le tricotage.

2006-10-30T16:48:00.000+09:00

When I knit, I'm not thinking about anything.

Je pars pour le Canada a partir du deux novembre.

2006-10-29T10:56:00.000+09:00

I posted this pic around this time last year. I was looking down at mom's garden today and found same flower everywhere. (lazy to take new pics)

My trip is coming very soon. Kinda packed. Kinda planned. Wrote down all the #s which friends gave me, but haven't put them in my cell phone yet. Scribbles everywhere. I'm usually neat and right on time kinda person. I find that I'm like that when I'm busy. I mean when I have lots to do, I do things good. Fast and very efficient. But not right now. I have 24 hours all for myself. I can sleep 15 hours if I like. (which I've never done... can't do) Or read for 10 hours. (which I do pretty much everyday.) Last couple of months, I tend to procrastinate everything important. I like to plan things, though soooooo much time in my hands, soooo little to do. I just gave up planning things. Like doing puzzle. You only have 3 pieces but there's 12 blanks. You don't know what to do. You know what I mean?
... this week should be better. I only have 3 more days till my trip. I will unpack and re-pack to check I pack all things I need. Have a lunch with friend. Have a doc appointment. Going to a bank. Call some people before I go.

Things I probably need to get when I get there.
Toque
Sunglasses

D'ici une semaine, je prepare pour le voyage

2006-10-26T16:43:00.000+09:00

I will be on vacation in a week. Haven't done much yet. I should start packing.
I've gotten a haircut.

Lately,

2006-10-23T17:28:00.000+09:00

I've been watching Supernatural season 1. (done 12 episodes so far) I love the car. I don't really care about cars, but somehow I think the car they are riding is so cool.
I watched Proof today. I really liked it. I like Jake. :)
I got my ticket yesterday. My first E-ticket... my travel agent told me I don't need to bring anything except passport to get the boarding pass. Somehow feeling weird. What if they say "well, we don't have any reservation under your name ma'am."
My travel agent for... last 5 or 6 years, she's moving to different office. All others at the office in my town, they are all new. Well, they are not new new, but I mean I've known/seen them when they were rookies. Can't trust them. And they make me do all the stupid paper works which my current agent never asked me to do. I might just buy the tickets online from now on...

Last Time

2006-10-21T21:44:00.000+09:00

It was baking.
This time it is...

Knitting. I use crochet needle, not two knitting needles. I started to make things last Friday. It's been a week. Other than those two, I made another water bottle holder for my mom. (1st one is pot holder) I only have one crochet needle, so I should get more. Then I can make some other stuff. Next project would be either a scarf or a knit cap.
My vacation from vacation is coming in less than 2 weeks. Finally I started to plan things. My visit to Vancouve is all set now. (thanks to Z. can't wait to see you.) My schedule in Toronto, it's not as tight as usual. I can still make some plans or I just do whatever I feel like in that moment.

Fun Stuff

2006-10-18T07:40:00.000+09:00

You Are Emerald Green

Deep and mysterious, it often seems like no one truly gets you.
Inside, you are very emotional and moody - though you don't let it show.
People usually have a strong reaction to you... profound love or deep hate.
But you can even get those who hate you to come around. There's something naturally harmonious about you.

What Color Green Are You?

You Are An ISTJ

The Duty Fulfiller

You are responsible, reliable, and hardworking - you get the job done.
You prefer productive hobbies, like woodworking or knittings.
Quiet and serious, you are well prepared for whatever life hands you.
Conservative and down-to-earth, you hardly ever do anything crazy.

You would make a great business executive, accountant, or lawyer.

What's Your Personality Type?

What Your Soul Really Looks Like

You are quite expressive and thoughtful. You see the world in a way that others are blind to.

You are a grounded person, but you also leave room for imagination and dreams. You feet may be on the ground, but you're head is in the clouds.

You believe that people see you as larger than life and important. While this is true, they also think you're a bit full of yourself.

Your near future is likely to be filled with great successes and accomplishments. You just need to figure out how to get there.

For you, love is all about caring and comfort. You couldn't fall in love with someone you didn't trust.

Inside the Room of Your Soul

You Are Iris

You are an interesting blend of fun and wisdom.
You definitely make people think about themselves and their place in the world.
But they'll have fun doing it. You definitely epitomize laughter therapy.
You are a very enriching and entertaining friend!

What Color Purple Are You?

You Are A Realist

When it comes to romance, you tend to take a realistic approach.
You believe that love takes time, and it's something you have to work hard for.
A bit cynical, over the top romance tends to get under your skin.
Your heart is difficult to win ... but it's totally worth it.

Are You Romantic or Realistic?

For you who's kinda bored at work...

Relaxing

2006-10-17T12:10:00.000+09:00

While I'm sitting on my bed reading or laying down on my bed listening to music. I can smell this... with smells of the sun.
Today's another beautiful day. Very warm. (maybe too warm for this time of the year) I opened all of my windows and leaving the door open. Cool air coming through.

稲刈り Inekari

2006-10-14T21:39:00.000+09:00

稲刈り Harvesting. I had to skip my French lesson for a couple weeks. Most field, people were harvesting rice.

秋祭り Autumn Festival

2006-10-08T11:15:00.000+09:00

Today's local shrine's 秋祭り (aki matsuri) Autumn festival.

I remember when I was a kid, I was always there. Though back then there're more than 30 kids running around. Today I only saw 10 or so...

Tomorrow is a national holiday. 体育の日 Health and Sports Day.

Thank you...

2006-10-07T19:10:00.000+09:00

Brilliant movie. I just love it. I like Aaron Eckhart. I love him more though. He's very cute. And a scary thought... I could've been able to have a kid in his age. haha...

October

2006-10-02T22:35:00.000+09:00

It's October. I guess time flys. It's been 2 months since my unemployment.
1 more month then I will have a vacation from vacation. I will go and get tickets in this week. Then I'm pretty much all set. Packing and planning are my favourite part, so wouldn't be any problem... :)

While I was in Osaka, I went to GAP to get some stuff. (wanted to buy a new white shirt and Megu and I always go shopping whenever we can get together.) Then I found posters of Aaron Eckhart. They were very cool. (I made one of the pics my computer's wallpaper) Funny that I was just thinking to watch "Thank you for smoking" when I was at the GAP store. I found more cool posters at GAP site. I didn't see Jeremy Piven's in the store though.

Off to...

2006-09-29T20:50:00.000+09:00

Osaka tomorrow morning. Will be back next week.

Masters

2006-09-26T20:47:00.000+09:00

I've been watching episodes of Masters of Horror. So far I've done 8 episodes. (1 season 13 episodes) Since it's on cable, lots of blood and nudity.
Today I watched the eighth episode of the first season. "Cigarette Burns" directed by John Carpenter. I can only think of one movie he directed... Christine. Anyways, I really liked "Cigarette Burns". This episode and the very first one "Incident On and Off a Mountain Road" I liked. Other 6 stories I didn't like them much. Seems like my "I wanna watch silly horror movies" mood is fading quickly last few days. Less stressed out I guess.

Last few weeks I've been listening more music as well. What's in my iTunes?

James Morrison - Undiscovered
Broken Social Scene - You Forgot it in People
Sam Roberts - Chemical City
Art Of Fighting - Wired
Justin Rutledge - No Never Alone
Joel Plaskett - LaDeDa
Feist - Let It Die
The New Pornographers - Twin Cinema
Barenaked Ladies - All Their Greatest Hits 1991-2001
Norah Jones - Come Away With Me
Sarah Harmer - You Were Here
Sloan - 4 Nights At The Palais Royale
Odds - Nest
Michael Buble - It's Time
Wintersleep - Wintersleep
Jack Johnson - In Between Dreams
Matthew Good - In a Coma
John Mayer - Continuum

The Fray - How To Save A Life

こよみ Koyomi

2006-09-23T17:50:00.000+09:00

Today is 秋分 Syubun. Another 24節気 24 Sekki. Autumnal equinox. Middle of Fall.

柘榴 Pomegranate tree.
Pretty cool during the night, so I should start closing windows while I sleep...
It's been great weather. Beautiful sky. Should take more pics.

Congrats

2006-09-19T19:45:00.000+09:00

My friend G bought a place in Collingwood, ON. The reason why he bought the place is... it's close to ski hills and the water. I just thought one thing, "Happy commuting buddy." Sounds like it's a great palce though. And I am happy for him. He's all happy and chatty today. There's another thing he's happy about. Well, he's crazy about a girl and seems like that girl is crazy about him too! Another congrats to G.

Nothing new with me. Well, I was driving around for more than 2 hours today. (not 2 hours straight) Driving my family here and there. Did I tell you I only drive once in a couple of months?

Have been watching more and more b-grade movies. The one I watched today was... so silly and I can't believe someone actually paid to make the movie and some people paid to watch the movie... sometime it's bearable if there's cute guys in the movie. I don't think it's right that she's not in high school. I actually felt creepy seeing her in suits...

It's been pretty hot. (because of the typhoon which just passed here I guess...) It was about 30 degrees today.

Before and After

2006-09-13T23:01:00.000+09:00

Got a haircut.
It's raining and I decided to walk. I left home about 40 mins before the appointment. I could get there on time though I couldn't find the salon. Someone recomended the salon and it was my first time going there. (I called there and got the direction) The salon is very cool, you can't really tell it's there. It's behind a restaurant. And you can't really tell if it's restaurant or someone's big house. (found out she owns them both...) It's my new hideaway hair salon.

こよみ Koyomi

2006-09-08T21:32:00.000+09:00

Today is 白露 Hakuro. One of the 24節気 24 sekki.
Supposed to be getting cooler. Though today was another over 30 degrees day...

Mom planted it only few weeks ago, so now it's blooming and it's September...

Finally

2006-09-07T21:00:00.000+09:00

Movies

2006-09-04T22:25:00.000+09:00

Last 5 days, I haven't touched my ac's remote. And I was thinking "hey this is nice..." but today, even though I didn't touch the remote, it was hot. I was outside for an hour or so. I've been careful all summer though not today... I didn't wear my hat. And here I am, tired and little sick.

Last 5 days, I've been watching couple movies per day. Mostly silly movies. Like... "Alone in the Dark". I enjoy bad movies. Though some movies are unbearable. Recent worst is this... this week, I decided to go back to the classics. I like Sam Raimi.

Rice

2006-08-29T20:45:00.000+09:00

Tuesday is my French lesson day.
So I took some more pics of rice fields.

I posted this few weeks ago.

And this I took this afternoon.
Very yellowish now eh?

Flowers!

Paddy.
When all the green's gone, the weather should be cooler. Can't wait...

こよみ Koyomi

2006-08-24T20:37:00.000+09:00

Yesterday was 処暑 Syosyo. One of the 二十四節気 24 sekki.
処暑 means "hot weather ends, getting cooler in the morning and night".
According to 二十四節気 it's been Fall since Aug 8th.
I can feel it's much cooler in the morning and night lately though it's still way too hot during the day.

Daily Life

2006-08-21T12:32:00.000+09:00

In July, I thought I will have lots of time to think about what to do after this summer.
I sure do have lots of time. But I'm becoming lazier and lazier. I still get up around 7:30 everyday. Having regimental life... er leading a well‐regulated life. (in lazy way) Now I rarely feel like going out though. Part because of this weather and mostly because I am lazy. (I'm lazy by nature and now I am lazier.) Couple projects I had before summer are... hiting a snag. Well, I've been procrastinating that is... I bumped into some of my ex co-workers last week. Most of them are still not working. They told me they are getting sick of staying home all day. No, not me. I love staying home.
August is going rather quickly. Soon I probably only think about my trip to Toronto...

I Wish

2006-08-18T21:00:00.000+09:00

I were...

there.

there.

or there...

It's still hot here. I'm getting sick of the weather.

What CSI Technician Are You?

2006-08-14T22:03:00.000+09:00

What CSI Technician Are You?

You're Bobby Dawson! You're an amazing friend and co-worker. You enjoy learning new things and helping out with the CSIs cases, but your true passion are guns and bullets. Helping Nick or Sara catch a bad guy is rewarding. You're a fun individual outside the lab, but you don't like getting too crazy. It's easier to enjoy your friends company sober as opposed to trashed and, luckily for you, they agree.
Take this quiz!

現金つかみどり Genkin Tsukamidori

2006-08-11T21:35:00.000+09:00

現金つかみどり (get as many coins as you can grasp in one handful) 780 yen.
But I've gotten more than 900 yen few years ago... it's getting harder. Means they are getting sneakier.

匠 Takumi

2006-08-10T21:59:00.000+09:00

I went to 緑モス (Midori Mos) today with Yasuko-san.
And we ate 匠十段 (Takumi Judan)

I was pretty good. I wanna try avocado one next time.
It's been HOT here. It was 36.5 high today and yesterday was 37.8...

Green

2006-08-08T21:40:00.000+09:00

It was bit windy today, so I could hear those ear of rices rustle.

First Weekend

2006-08-06T21:16:00.000+09:00

First weekend since I became unemployed.
I already feel like I've never had a job. Did I tell you I'm very good at being unemployed?
Friends already started to complain how they can't stand staying home all day long.
I don't see there's any problem... staying home all day.
Though I have to admit that I've been out more than few days this past week.
This week, I only planned to go to my French lesson on Tue. Oh and I have to do some errands tomorrow as well.
Yasuko-san and I've been talking about going out and have Mos Burger. And eat their 匠 (takumi) burger. Maybe next week.
Also next week, I have to go to the employment office. That place is depressing.
I will start to study this week...

I'm planning to go to Toronto and Vancouver in Oct/Nov. It's great that I have something to look for. :)

Sunflower

2006-08-03T22:05:00.000+09:00

The flower part is actually tiny compare to the stem part. Unbalance.

Ants!

I've gotten so many bites. And I think they are from ants.

And they come from those flowers which my mom cut and put in a vase.

焼肉 Yakiniku

2006-08-02T22:56:00.000+09:00

Yesterday I went out for dinner with my "old" co-workers.

We were like "so... it's over... eh?" "we don't need to go to work tomorrow..."

It was a fun night.

The Last Day

2006-07-31T22:11:00.000+09:00

Today was the last day.
It was slow (of course it's slow, nothing to do) and I didn't feel like it was the end.
And it was the last time to see some of them in my office. But we said good-bye just like the way we said last week. Like we gonna see each other in a couple of days.
Yasuko-san came to pick up her stuff. (it was her day off) So Yasuko-san, Akko and I went out for lunch together. First time. And it would be the last. Since only two of us were at work, we never went out for lunch together. All 3 of us.

Long hot summer for me just started...

1 More Day

2006-07-30T20:58:00.000+09:00

I said good-bye to some people at work. It was their last day.
Tomorrow would be mine.

I can hear the fireworks.

2 More Days

2006-07-29T21:00:00.000+09:00

2 more days at work then I'm done.
I will be free.
No plan for this whole summer.
It would be a long summer...

ruokala lokki かもめ食堂

2006-07-26T21:39:00.000+09:00

I had a lunch with Yasuko-san today. It was a quick one cuz I had a plan after that.

I went to see movies. First time in a looooong time. Definitely first time this year.
I watched
かもめ食堂 Kamome Shokudou
and
間宮兄弟 Mamiya Kyodai.
I really liked Kamome Shokudou. I like Satomi Kobayashi.
I was relaxed and pretty much smiling all the time during the movie. It became one of my favourite movies.
First I was gonna watch only Kamome Shokudou though I decided to see Mamiya Kyodai as well, since both of the theaters are in same building. And I like Kuranosuke Sasaki!

Last day

2006-07-23T22:04:00.000+09:00

I think...
From tomorrow, I just go in and sit at my desk, do whatever I want.
I guess...

Still raining...
Hope the rainy season will be over soon.

Happy Birthday

2006-07-19T22:07:00.000+09:00

Happy Birthday Zac.

Less than 10 more days till I finish.
Still lots of things aren't sure. Everything might change at the last mins.
They always do that and I hate it.

Bought a pink t-shirt yesterday. I don't have many pink stuff...
Might get white one too... I like to get same things in different colours or sizes.

Book and Music

2006-07-12T21:57:00.000+09:00

I've been enjoying to read this series of books. In Japanese of course... I can't read in French... yet. I like the Japanese covers better though.

And I just got this cd today.

Yesterday and today, I felt like I was in the hell... what I did was just staying in my room. Yesterday was 35.5 degrees high. So my room was definitely hotter than that... today wasn't that bad though 33 or so. I'm just thinking what I would do in Aug. I won't even be working then...

Humid

2006-07-11T21:02:00.000+09:00

Humid and hot.
Worst combination.

Went to French lesson in the morning and after that went to get a food massage. (reflexology)
Relaxed.
Then when I got home I've watched some tv shows and a movie. While I was watching this movie the other night, I just fell in love with him...
I also did write a letter this afternoon. Yes, actual letter not an email. Need to get a stamp. :)

七夕 Tanabata

2006-07-07T21:52:00.000+09:00

Today is Tanabata.
Too bad it's cloudy...

I always find it funny that how fast I can go back being "me".
I'm totally fine, I can see things clearly now.
And I know what I want.

Somethings

2006-07-04T19:25:00.000+09:00

Moving so fast. I'm old enough to know what I like/want. But something I thought I'm really sure of, is changing to "I am not sure."
Have been crying and my eyes are getting puffy. And my head hurts.
I haven't been emotionally unstable like this for long time.

I've gotten a new recipie. Tofu tart. Will try to make it sometime. My French teacher Keiko-san gave it to me. And I had a slice at her place today. It was soooo good. Tastes more like cheese cake.

Happy Canada Day

2006-07-01T22:42:00.000+09:00

Happy Canada Day!

Seems like people in TO will be able to enjoy those fireworks...
The Dears will be playing at the Harbourfrond Centre... wish I were there!
And I really wish I were there to spend fun time with my friends...
Hope all of you have a great Canada Day weekend.

Dinner

2006-06-27T10:21:00.000+09:00

I went out for dinner last night with my friends.
We went to Indian restaurant. It was good and I ate too much! (having trouble digesting...)
So I decided to take it slow today. Just being lazy.
Last night, Australia played really well. Thought they have a good chance.... too bad...
I guess I have lots to write about, but I don't think it's time to write them here just yet.

Headache

2006-06-21T21:28:00.000+09:00

ugh...

I noticed some words make me wanna cry.
something like
- family
- baby
- sick

But when I got an email from my cousin with her baby son's pic attached. That made me smile.
響 (Hibiki) looks exactly like his dad! Cuuute!

I should go to bed early...

Another Game

2006-06-18T21:46:00.000+09:00

Today. I will watch the game I think. Hope Z will be online later and we can watch it together.

Just babbling thoughts.

- When you are getting to know someone, you are also getting to know yourself. Find something you never thought about before. Find new perspectives.
- I love this getting to know him/her/you and me.
- Good-bye Yama-chan. And good luck!
- I think I really want to have a baby if I can. Not right now though in few years.
- I really need to win a lottery. haha

The Last Minute

2006-06-14T22:32:00.000+09:00

I got a raise.
Only two months left and now I got it.
Sure it's better than nothing. :)

Soccer

2006-06-12T21:57:00.000+09:00

Watching World Cup.

Oh yeah, we had a earthquake this morning. Magunitude 6.3
Happened 5:01. I was actually up and sitting on my bed. Trying to remember which soccer game is on tv that time. So I took my remote and was going to turn on the tv. Then that weird feeling came. I stayed put. It was long like 20 to 30 seconds. (or at least I felt that long)
At work, there's one person who didn't feel a thing and didn't know about it till she woke up and turned on the tv. I told that I was already up that time, then girls at work seemed more surprised that what a heck I was doing at 5 in the morning than the actual earthquake. well, I am always up 5 in the morning. (I usually go back to sleep if I can.) I'm a very light sleeper.

You Have a Cute What?

2006-06-08T22:25:00.000+09:00

I met someone online this morning when I was checking something while I was busy getting ready for work.
He asked me if I have few mins. So I said yes.
He invited me for the video conversation. So I accepted.
Then, he showed me his thing.
Yes, the thing. You are guessing it right I think.
Apparently that is the part he's proud of.
What I said to him was "well, I didn't expect to see something like that when I'm getting ready for work. Thanks." and I signed out.
The thing is, this wasn't the first time it happened.
And all of them were just showing me the thing and saying "isn't this nice?" It sounded exactly like "my eyes are so blue and nice aren't they?"

$$$

2006-06-07T20:56:00.000+09:00

Not right away, but I'm planning to take those tests.

This
or
This

and
This

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$...

Maybe I should skip all those and just apply for college...
Decisions decistions.

June

2006-06-04T21:33:00.000+09:00

Already.
Two more months to go. Haven't decided/not sure if I work in Aug.
That's the thing I don't like about my job. Seems like they ALWAYS can't decide the specific date about anything.
Thinking about what to do after I finish... well, I can just do nothing. I mean not working or going to school. I know some people can't do that. They get bored and go crazy. I could do nothing for 11 months. (and even after 11 months of slacking, I could go back to work right away.) So I'm not really worried if I couldn't find a job I like for a while. But at the same time, I like to plan things. Even doing nothing is one of my plans. So I need to know the date I finish my work.

My mind goes everywhere tonight. Can't think straight...

Welcome

2006-05-31T15:01:00.000+09:00

To this world Rachel.

She was born on Mary 30 at 9:38am weiging 6lbs 1oz. She and Mary are doing great.
Rachel would be the first one to call me "auntie"... :)

Mom's flowers.
It's beautilful outside. Hot.

I watched 2046 and Silent Hill the other day. I really liked 2046. Silent Hill was bad. I should've watched it when I couldn't sleep...

Sky

2006-05-27T21:11:00.000+09:00

I went to see a doctor this morning, I left home earlier than I usualy do. Anyways, doctor wasn't very happy about to see my pimples. (you can even see them in yesterday's pic) I have to take some medicines. Doc thinks they can't be healed with just applying an ointment. He told me I should've visited him earlier. So they took my blood to check if I'm healthy enough to take the meds. Result will come back next week.

Summer like sky. I put the shade.

Look like

2006-05-26T23:03:00.000+09:00

A beat generation poet from New York city who can get messages from the univers.

CSI Marathon

2006-05-22T16:45:00.000+09:00

Skunk cabbage

Lysichiton camtschatcense

Hyacinth

Those pics are nothing to relate with today's title. I've been meaning to post those for sometime. My dad took those earlier this month when my parenst went for a bus trip to Hyogo around Tamba.

Anyways, having a relaxing day off. (yeah, I know... again!) I've watched 5 CSI episodes. Good shows.
I've been trying to avoid thinking about what to do after I finish my contract. At least at home, I try not to think about it. Cuz there's TONS of time to think about that AT WORK. Super slow there now. I do some research and calculation at work. Scribble some numbers, time lines out on papers.
Well, there's something I must do. Buy a lottery. If I won, I don't need to worry about anything. haha

Emotional

2006-05-18T20:00:00.000+09:00

There's a moment you can't really stop to be emotional.
I think I am pretty stable, not a drama queen. Not very emotional. But I had that moment today. We got a call from a relative. And were told one of my dad's cousin is not doing well.
She's much older than my dad. She was my tea ceremony teacher.
Last time I went to the lesson was few years ago. At age of 83, she's very fine. And I'd never thought about she's getting sick and weak. My family used to joke about she would live longer than I would.
Not that I was very close to her, but at the hospital this evening, I thought I was gonna start crying. She's so skinny and sometime lost her consciousness. She smiled at me though. So she still recognized who we were... I don't know how I'm feeling about the visit now... it's more like try not to think about it.

My sister/best friend Mary embracing her baby.
I just thought I have to post this picture today...

What to Do?

2006-05-15T16:49:00.000+09:00

I found this site from Andrea's. It's called 43 Things.
Since I like to make a list. I went there and see what it's like.
Pretty cool site.
... 43 Places is fun too.
I thought there's so many things I want to do. But when I started to make the list, there weren't too many actually.
And now I was gonna make a link to my list, that site didn't work. oh well...
I will make the link later then.

Today was my day off. Only 2 and half more months to go now. Today I just got lazy and I don't want to think about what I should do after that and I don't want to do some research which I need to do. Did yoga for an hour or so though. Tried new program, hard... watched few CSI episodes. I also talked to my friend in Brampton, Manira and Calgary. So I guess I can still call it pretty productive.

updated : here's the link to my list.

New and Old

2006-05-10T21:46:00.000+09:00

When I was in TO I could spend sometime in my old favourite book store. I took one book and started reading. I was into the book too much and I didn't notice my friend came and left. (I was at far back of the store. not good spot for waiting someone...oh well)
The book I was reading is this. I've read this book before. When I was in high school, first year. It was one year after the book was first published. I liked the covers. I don't remember what I thought about the book though. Maybe I didn't understand and didn't like it. I was only 15.
I was 15 and just got in the high school. I still remeber the first novel I've read. I was at my friend's house after school. (seems like I was there almost everyday) At her house, we did whatever we like to do. Sometime together sometime separately. One day I took the book from the book shelves. It was her older brothers I think. He's mysterious guy who spent lots of time by himself. He was very pale, smart and quite good looking. I've been to my friend's house often for about a year, but I'd never talked to him. I don't remember I had heard him talking. He had many books and I've read lots of them. I liked his taste of the books. I lost in touch with my friend and I don't know what her brother doing. I can't imagine him, working in a busy office. Maybe he now owns a small book store and happy surrounded by lots of books.
Anyways, I liked the book. I could picture the story in my head. I liked the darkness. I guess I was in that animation like darkness myself. When I was 15, what I did was study and party hard. I had totally different life style back then. That year I consumed more alcohole than I did last 10 years. Oh well, it's extinctive prescription (? 時効?) right?
My passion for reading has never changed though. It started when I was in great 3. Still read a lot now. after... more than 20 years... gee

A Sound of Thunder

2006-05-07T22:47:00.000+09:00

It was raining till early evening today.
No sound of thuder though.
That's what I watched today. Not a great movie but I thought it's pretty interesting. And sure I like Ed Burns. hehe

Went out for dinner with family. Yum.

Plants in the garden.

Tonight, I was looking at my passport. I don't feel like I've been to many places but so many stamps. (No, I haven't been many places. Just keep going back same place. haha) So same stamps everywhere. Most countries put the stamps close together though I found US immigration stamp more than 10 pages after the page which has the stamps from my last trip couple weeks ago. (stamps from last trip are on page 18 and the US one from June 2000 is on page 35)
I don't know when would be the next time I take my passport to go out. Hopefully soon.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my sister Mary.
Love you lots and lots!
Hope you have a good one.

Pheromone

2006-05-06T22:21:00.000+09:00

My friend and I were talking about pheromone at work today. Well, mostly she was telling me that people tends to be more attracted to someone who's not like themselves. So if you are meeting someone similar to you, there's not much pheromone producing by neither of you.
I don't know about that though it's interesting topic.

I changed the links part a bit.

I feel like I should write more here. I just have been very lazy for a while.
I have lots to think about lately. I thought I can remember many things (I usually remember many things, mostly silly things) though now I can't remember how long I worked for a job No.2, No.3, No.4 and No.5... well, I guess I've had too many jobs?! I remember when I quit them all though. :p
I think about future, jobs and life often lately... ugh

Colours

2006-05-02T16:24:00.000+09:00

Green all over now.
Makes me smile to look at trees on the streets.
Yesterday was hot like 30 high. (too hot...) Today is pretty mild, 21 high...
Took some pictures at our backyard. Lots of flowers. Sure it's Spring now.
It's GW (Golden Week) here in Japan. Some people having vacation from April 29th to May 7th. For me it's just another week at work. I actually have less day offs. Not that I really mind.
3 more months to go till I'm out of the job. Again, not that I really mind.
I've gotten a new watch.

Good News... I think

2006-04-29T21:36:00.000+09:00

Last night I was in bed already though noticed the "boing" sound. So I checked my email.
Wayne sent me an email. It says...
"check this out... foreign students can work now in canada off campus!"
So I checked.
I usually check Toronto Star site everyday though I was too tired to do so last night.
Wayne remembered what I told him about a week ago at his place when we were just hanging out. (I can't beleive it was just a week ago...) I told him that most of the countries allow you to work part time if you have a student visa. But not in Canada.
Things are about to change.
Since I came back from my visit there, I was thinking to just take a course from what that called? er, career college for 6 months or so. But now I'm thinking to apply for an actual college. Studying same thing though. Seems like only one college in that area has the course I want to take... need more research. And more money... haha

Amnesia Lane 8 Meme

2006-04-28T23:16:00.000+09:00

Nicole tagged me... I didn't noticed till last night!

First town you ever lived in:
Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan

First album owned:
Pinklady ; Best Hit Album

First Celebrity Crush:
I really don't remember.

First Film you remember seeing:
Charlie Brown & Snoopy

First time you drank alcohol:
hmm, 15. First time went to a bar.

First paying job:
(does "massage my mom" count?) well, toy store.

First Kiss:
I was in kindergarten. I think it was with a girl...

Sakura in TO

2006-04-27T22:14:00.000+09:00

I was walking around as I always do.

I love TO.
Both day...

and night...

Night life...

Stay up late and take a cab back home...

Back home

2006-04-27T09:06:00.000+09:00

Just a quick note.
I came back home Tue night.
Already went back to work (and work late) yesterday...
I did post some pics at msn space.
Haven't used Flickr for a while. I should start again soon.

I had a lot of fun in TO. :) Already miss everybody/everything there.

Tomorrow

2006-04-17T23:46:00.000+09:00

I'll be leaving for my vacation in 9 hours.
Have a good week everybody.

5

2006-04-13T15:48:00.000+09:00

5 more days to go.

I talked to pretty much everybody I want to meet in TO. Figured out date and time.
Some of my favourite friends wouldn't be there when I go, that's too bad.
Though it will be a good visit. Not like last time I hope!

My carry on and the stuff.

Since I still don't know what the weather would be like. (forecast has been changing every hour) So I just bring some clothes and buy some if I need. (good excuse to go shopping!)

12

2006-04-06T21:37:00.000+09:00

I got a haircut. Not much difference though.
Had a long bath with detox salt. Tired but felt good.

Today's lunch.

Sweet sour chicken.

And strong and sweet Vietnamese coffee.
Too bad that restaurant isn't close to my work. If it's bit closer I can go there more often.

I packed today. Just wanted to estimate how much stuff I need to pack.
And now I know that if I want to bring my new carry on suitcase, then I have to also bring another bag. Now I'm thinking to bring my old suitcase... it's little bit bigger than the new one. But then I have to check it in. hmmm
About 1/3 to half of the stuff is presents/things someone asked me to bring. So it'll be gone when I get there...
I will unpack and repack on my next day off.

17

2006-04-01T21:24:00.000+09:00

I ate pizza for late lunch/early supper. It was very good, but then downstairs smelled funny somehow. So I kept a window and a door open for a while. After an hour or so, I came down from my room. Then I smelled those...

My mom's flower arrangement.

And my hyacinth. It was outside and getting too tall. Couldn't survive in a windy day. So mom put in a vase. I love the smell and the colour. Faint flower's smell always makes me smile.

Finally started to plan my vacation. Only roughly.
I will have at least one day free. And would do whatever I feel like that day.

Yorugao

Oh well

I am...

Time sure flys

Books

Happy Valentine's Day

Time flys

Finally

Present

鏡開き Kagami biraki

Oh Yeah

Driver's License Renewal

Hmmmm

Happy New Year

Taking

Merry Christmas

Jumping Off

2007

Bright!

First Weekend

Depression & Suicide

I call them

Cookies

Lucky Charm

Webcast

Why why me?

Vous aiment ma coupe de cheveux?

Practice

Je suis crevee.

Je suis fatiguée.

In Osaka with a friend

Je suis en arriere le Canada.

Je vais au Canada.

Je fais le tricotage.

Je pars pour le Canada a partir du deux novembre.

D'ici une semaine, je prepare pour le voyage

Lately,

Last Time

Fun Stuff

Relaxing

稲刈り Inekari

秋祭り Autumn Festival

Thank you...

October

Off to...

Masters

こよみ Koyomi

Congrats

Before and After

こよみ Koyomi

Finally

Movies

Rice

こよみ Koyomi

Daily Life

I Wish

What CSI Technician Are You?

現金つかみどり Genkin Tsukamidori

匠 Takumi

Green

First Weekend

Sunflower

焼肉 *Yakiniku*

The Last Day

1 More Day

2 More Days

ruokala lokki かもめ食堂

Last day

Happy Birthday

Book and Music

Humid

七夕 Tanabata

Somethings

Happy Canada Day

Dinner

Headache

Another Game

The Last Minute

Soccer

You Have a Cute What?

焼肉 Yakiniku