Somewhere in this world...: December 2005 Archives

Sayonara 2005

By Shigeki on December 31, 2005 2:34 PM | 16 Comments

First of all, for those of you who say "I am always busy. I cannot afford my time!", you are in luck! You will gain one second today as a leap second will be inserted. Time is money, baby. The question is how database transactions like ATM transactions and all will be handled by this? I was taught DNS servers are the most active servers when it comes to database transactions. But I will not get into that as it's geeky and will bore you to death. Anyway, I went to this plastic world part of Tokyo earlier today. It was very empty because many Tokyoites are not originally from Tokyo. They go back to their home towns. I had nice lunch with my friends. ~~I turned off my cellular phone as I got a call repeatedly from my mother. I don't need to be yelled at today~~ Tonight, I will be going to this "happy new year" party and get boozed. If you see some strange guy singing/ acting weird in the middle of the street, that's probably me. Too bad, we don't do "kissing" at the party. We should import that custom!! I need to be kissed!! But then, there will not be many homos.... This is the last day of year 2005. How was your 2005? Mine was fantabulous regardless of the year end lotto I didn't win. I was counting on 10 million Yen at least... Anyway, I started my blog this year and got to know so many nice people. I do really appreciate that you keep coming back to this "non-exciting scribbles". I will keep scribbling non-excitingly next year. I hope your year 2005 was fantabulous and I wish year 2006 will be so much more fanabulous than ever! Singing off from Year 2005. I will see you in 2006! bubye!

I need bubbles.

By Shigeki on December 30, 2005 11:59 PM | 7 Comments

I got a call from my father for the fifth time this week. He was wondering if I could stop by my parents' before the New Year's day. I came home at 6 in the morning today. (FYI, I went to work at 9a.m. yesterday) Due to the information leak, I need to have this task done and submit the data to the National Tax administration agency... I don't like my mother around this time of the year. She is way stressful to prepare "Osechi" which is a Japanese New Year's traditional meal. Anyway, since I didn't wanna be yelled at by my mother for no specific reason, I don't go to my parents' at all... But, I was asked to pick up some champagne for New Year's meals. When it comes to wine, and champagne, there are so many snobs who happen to brag... Why is that? It does not matter which one you pick up as long as you enjoy it. But, when I hold a home party or something, there are some wine snobs present. So, I need to pick up something decent. Since I like wine, I went to wine school to know it more and got a certificate for Wine Expert exam. Anyway, to cut the story short, there are so many Champagnes available. Don Perignon is nice but it's too expensive. The efficient champagne I'd recommend when you have to have wine snobs is this. If you don't know what to pick, please pick this up for your special occasion. :-) Billecart-Salmon Demi-Sec. It's not ridiculously expensive . and it's amazing. You can shut wine snobs up with this. :-) Just make sure you don't let the champagne come out of your nose when you drink it. After all, after 3 glasses of it, you wouldn't care what to drink. You are drunk and it's less important what to have. :-) So there you have it. This is the recommendation from not-so-brilliant-wine-expert from Tokyo. :-) Have a happy day!

Random notes to myself

By Shigeki on December 29, 2005 8:28 PM | 22 Comments

So I am here in the office doing some urgent thingies.... Everybody is already on the year end holiday. Why am I not? Anyway, here it goes.

1.	For no apprent reason, I started singing "Mambo #5" in the server room. Is this singer a bizzare killer or something? I mean A little bit of Monica in my life... A little bit of Rita is all I need. A little piece of Rita's body is all he needs? ew. Okay, I am being silly but I can't get the idea out of my head.
2.	When I am done with making #2 in the bathroom at work, I use "Washlet". I set it to the full power for the water. Don't exhale or inhale deeply with a little bit of pleasant moaning. It does sound like I am enjoying it very much to the person in the next stall... but I am.
3.	Is it so wrong that I use the pants' fly when I pee? I was told by a friend of mine it is usual to undo pants instead of using the fly. Isn't that too much? I think it is.
4.	My ~~gorgeous~~ sad dinner today was KFC. I actually want to learn how I can eat it without having my hands oiled up...not in a good way.
5.	Make sure I run extra 2 kilometers tomorrow.

Anyway, you have a happy Thursday! I will do my best to make this workaholic day better!!

Mystery....

By Shigeki on December 28, 2005 11:12 PM | 10 Comments

Hello. How are you doing? I hope you are doing well. I don't really count but I think we had at least three mild earthquakes tonight. Are we getting a bigger fatal one soon? I hope not. I am still here in the office.... Anyway, when you watch a soap opera, you get to see incredibly handsome hunky men who happen to be half naked a lot. (which is a good thing as always but ridiculous) and gorgeous ladies with fake boobs. They are ~~artificially~~ beautiful ~~in spite of how sucky their acting would be~~. Can you not gasp more naturally by any chance? but I happen to watch them some time. Anyway, unlike those beautiful people, this is my left eye. I posted my right eye the other day so you have two eyes as far as I know. I know it's awful. I haven't applied eye cream yet. My skin is awful. I know I know. But this is what I have. When I got up this morning, I noticed I had a scratch near my left eye. I have absolutely no idea how I got it. Do you ever happen to have a mysterious scratch out of nowhere all of the sudden? I occasionally do. It doesn't hurt but I am sure it will when I wash my face tonight.... Be careful if you can! Okay, going back to work.... how sad. on the other hand, I wish you a Happy Wednesday!

Pure Evil Creatures

By Shigeki on December 27, 2005 7:20 PM | 12 Comments

Please, click the photo if you can't read it well. Um..... I really scribbled FAST. sorry if it's very difficult to read. Anyway, I hate them. I can never say "how adorable they are!" Well, I could if I really have to. But I am sure I smile weird when I do that.... I need to consult a doctor for that? huh.... 4 more days and Hello 2006! You have a happy Tuesday! (For those who are not really happy, try to have a happy day, please. (^_^)V)

I am over the moon.

By Shigeki on December 26, 2005 5:23 PM | 19 Comments

Even though Christmas is over, I decided to stick with this "Christmas blue" scheme. I don't hate this blue. When I get bored, I will change it. Anyway, I hope you had a great holiiday! By the by, about a month ago, I looked at the website of the airline I frequently use, and they held "Haiku" contest. The grand prize is a biz class round trip ticket. But, I didn't want that. There was the section for "Haiku in English" and the prize was Chevy's bicycle you see in the photo. it can be enlarged by clicking it as always. I fell in love with this bike. I mean I could afford it but didn't want that so badly. So I entered my Haiku. Guess what! I won! Here's what I wrote.

At immigration, Smiling at the camera, Officer! please, smile!!

The haiku had to be travel related. When I go to the States, they have every visitor's photo taken. Usually, immigration officers are/look very grumpy. Since the entry had to be made via a cellular phone, you can actually see what I wrote with my cell phone HERE The middle one on the left. :-) I know it's not the most brilliant haiku... but I won! What do you think? Yay. Santa came late! Thank you, Santa. Now, I will soon be a chevy owner for the first time in my life. Suprisingly, this Chevy is SOOOO economical. It won't eat a lot of gas like other Chevys. :-) I am over the moon! But, I guess I'd better focus on my butt when I work out. I'd like to look decent when I *ride* it. (^_^)V You have a fantabulous Monday!

extra sit-ups required...

By Shigeki on December 25, 2005 9:24 PM | 8 Comments

First of all, Suguri goes to the Olympic Games in Torino (Turin in English... But I'd rather call it in an Italian way). Yay. It has not been the easy season for her but finally, she made it to Italy. I hope one of three skaters will get a medal! Second... I have no idea why but cake is always happening during this time of the year, Christmas. Funnily, a friend of mine who is a monk at the buddhist temple has it even on this particular day. So when it comes to Christmas in Japan, everybody says "Cake" before roast chicken or anything traditional. There are so many damn well cakes available here in Tokyo around this time of the year. Every year, I pick up something really nice. It's neceesary to make a reservation two weeks prior to Christmas. This year, I decided to have Buche de Noel made by this notable patisserie. Buche de Noel with rasberry sauce. It was heavenly delicious. It cost ridiculously expensive but it was totally worth it. I shared it with my family. I guess after all being healthy and living happily are the best gift ever. Yes, I'd love to win the lottery but I guess I should appreciate how grateful it is to be healthy and be normally happy. ~~But Santa, if you still exist, please win me the year end lottery. :-)~~ Okay, I guess I should do the extra work out tomorrow to burn off the calories I got from the cake.... Happy Sunday!

Holiday Mumbling... (no complaint report is accepted.)

By Shigeki on December 24, 2005 7:24 AM | 13 Comments

Sad holiday

By Shigeki on December 23, 2005 10:05 PM | 8 Comments

Hi folks, how are ya? Nothing exciting to report from me, today.... These are the christmas trees in front of my apartment's building front door. I've seen worse but I know these are not the best. Very sad looking. But our landlord is very proud of these sad looking trees with sad illumination. I am certain he tried his best. Every time I come home, I feel sad by looking at them. Is it wrong I like this sad feeling around this time of the year? Oddly, these sad trees match our building brilliantly. Anyway, it's 5 degrees celsius = 41 degrees fahrenheit right now. Very chilly. The deal was it would be warmer this winter in Tokyo. It's sad when the weather forecast people can't forecast. But I am not blaming on them.... I had to work today even though it's a national holiday here in Japan. The Emperor's birthday. Will Princess Masako ever recover from a mental illness? It's sad that she is not happy. But she should have known things before she decided to be a member of Royal Family...... I had to work today even. It was already sad enough. But I got a call from a friend of mine to ask me if I was interested in going to Honolulu. You see, many of us get a week long holiday for the year end - new year thing. The new year is bigger than Christmas here. Anyway, I wish I could go to Hawaii but I hit Duty Free Shops hard with my credit card earlier this week in Schiphol. I mean HARD so I don't think it's the best idea to spend some more money right now. oh well. Instead, I think I am going to spend quiet holidays. But I am all behind knitting so it's all good. :-) You have a fantabulous day/night!

I've been a good boy.

By Shigeki on December 22, 2005 9:58 PM | 7 Comments

So it's the last day of this week. Nope. Japan doesn't have many Christians. But, the emperor was born on the 23rd of December. Ergo, today is our Friday. Three day weekend though I will have to work tomorrow, I think... Today also means "Payday". Every corporate slave in Japan is usually happier on this particular last payday of the year. Because the year-end tax adjustment comes along with the usual salary. I was one of those people who wished for extra money. I was hoping I would get something pretty and nice for myself. I was doing "what to get" simulation in my head while I was in the meeting. However, look at it. This is the photo of my payslip. It's got the fudging "MINUS" sign in front of 21989 Yen = 187.91 U.S. Dollars = 158.60 Euros!!!!! As you can guess, it obviously means some extra money got deducted from my December's salary. Now, it's not common to get deducted. Many get refunds. What have I done, Evil Government Santa??? I know Evil Government Santa is never nice but why? why me? Well, if I scale my salary with the taxation rate, the legitimate answer will be automatically given and I don't have to make a scene out of it at all. I just wanted to say it caught me off guard. That's all. No biggie. Instead of going to the department store tomorrow, I think I will stay home and try to get over runny nose. *sob* Good bye, my fantabulous purple sweater I wanted. On the bright side, I am getting better. that's something. :-) I should be grateful for that. Anyway, you have a happy Thursday! yay.

Why the weather?

By Shigeki on December 21, 2005 9:21 PM | 30 Comments

Sorry. I have nothing interesting to report.... English idioms are very interesting for me sometimes I am EXTREMELY under the weather right now. I know why. Three days ago in Amsterdam, after clubbing, I was very boozed and tired. I also felt hot after coming into the hotel room. So I took everything off (no narcissistic photos as I don't have awesome abs :-P) and opened the window when it was -1 degrees Celsius = 30 degrees Fahrenheit outside. At 7 in the morning, I got up. I didn't feel anything wrong at that time. But I have a runny nose now. It's all my fault. I should have known better. Apparently, I needed to go to work. No poor me statement as it was all my fault. My nose is like that pathetic reindeer in that song after blowing nose a million times. But I had to go to this meeting in Harajuku district. Many looked ~~ridiculously~~ happy due to Christmas decorations or something. As for myself, only my nose was Christmasy as I am very far from being cheery overall. Anyway, I am hoping to get over it before the 25th. I have the midnight mass service to attend....It will be a disaster if I keep this condition. So I am going to take a loong bath and hope for the best. People, please do not do anything stupid like me. Clubbing at the age of 30 is definitely different.....I now have scrunched tissues in my pocket. I don't have to look older than I need to..... ugh... You have a fantabulous Wednesday! I will do my best for my part. :-)

I'm so back.

By Shigeki on December 20, 2005 9:46 PM | 13 Comments

I had never watched "Absolutely Fabulous" until today..... Really. I watched it during the flight. I found it really funny. Anyway, I took the flight from Amsterdam in the afternoon on Tuesday and arrived at Tokyo earlier this morning. Since I was very fatigued, I ordered 3 glasses of wine before dinner and slept for the rest of the flight for a change. ~~when I said I didn't wanna be waken up, I really realy meant it, you big tall flight attendant!~~ It's cold here in Tokyo as well as it is in Amsterdam. And my throat is kinda bothering. As I am taking a day off today, (I don't think I could go to work straight from the airport) I went for a walk and felt the winter time in Tokyo. Since the previous place I was at was Amsterdam, I thought Tokyo was much much cleaner! I mean I love my city. (Yes, this is called "ethnocentrism" but I am proud of our city regardless of a lot of negative points.)Tokyo isn't that dirty, really. I am so greateful that I no longer have to stare at the ground and look depressed while I walk outside. On a different note, I completely missed my work out routine and blog routine. I am a little behind of everyone's blog I usually read. Please forgive me. I willl catch up! On another different note, I think I gained like 1-2 kilos (2-4 pounds) as I frequently had beers and didn't work out.... My sweater is a little.... tight. oh wow, I should run more tomorrow..... I guess that's the price I paid for..... Beers all the time. that's surprisingly straight and masculine of me. :-) though I had beers while I was in a purple shirt... Anyway.... Thanks for stopping by and you have a fantabulous day!

Mumbling in Amsterdam.

By Shigeki on December 19, 2005 7:47 AM | 11 Comments

I was going to create a flash based photo gallery but I don't have much time. So I ditched the idea and went for an easier way. Anyway, I am leaving today. It's been fun. It's sad that I have to go back to work tomorrow but I will live. The dinner with my ex didn't turn into shit. By the by, some people still have this idea that Asians are supposed to be hairless and bottom. I felt so insulted. I am sorry that I don't wax frequently when I don't have to wear swimsuits. :-P Anyway.... I should pack everything and get breakfast and head to the airport. I will blog as usual tomorrow from Tokyo, Japan. You have a fantabulous week! Signing off from Amsterdam. :-)

The Shortest Foreign Trip

By Shigeki on December 18, 2005 9:25 AM | 9 Comments

It's Sunday. Yay. It's beautiful and nice here in the Netherlands. (Before I came here, the weather forecast didn't seem so good.) I think I am going to one more museum and spend a quiet day instead of doing anything exciting. I might have to see my ex once again for dinner but only if he can be civil. (I don't need any stress during holidays.. .) This is going to be the last day on my short holiday. Oh well. (T_T) I will think about work tomorrow. You have a fantabulous Sunday!
By the way, I was interviewed awhile ago by Best Gay Blog staff. My interview is up there. It doesn't have anything new but if you're interested, here it is. :-)Cheers.

Scribbles in the Netherlands

By Shigeki on December 17, 2005 7:16 AM | 37 Comments

1.	I may look depressed when I walk in Amsterdam. No, I am not. I just try not to step on souvenirs from dogs. I walk like this in Paris and some other European cities, too...
2.	I wish museums were open 24 hours...I spent 4 hours in Van Gogh Museum...
3.	I briefly had lunch with my ex yesterday. I even went to freaking Rotterdam for that (It's not big deal but he should've come here...) Lunch turned to dog's souvenir... oh well. Another cultural difference.
4.	Apparently, I am here in the country of the highest average height in the world. I wish I were 3 inch (7.62cm) taller...
5.	I will upload some photos from the trip tomorrow as I was way too busy yesterday :-)
6.	~~Thanks for giving me great head, the american or canadian guy from last night!!~~

Anyway...I wish you a pleasant day today!

Non-Exciting Weekend 1.

By Shigeki on December 16, 2005 7:30 AM | 20 Comments

This dutch old man sitting next to me on the flight was this incredibly oversized person who didn't seem to be able to sit in a coach seat. He frequently ordered wine. After three hours or so, his breath was really smelly. Alcohol fermentation. He went to sleep after 4 hours and farted silently because I smelled it. And snored loudly. I think it was better to sit in a coach seat instead of a biz class seat with a disgusting man. I couldn't really really put up with his smell. I took my fragrance out of my bag and sprayed on him. The flight attendant in our section didn't seem to mind me doing so. Ugh.. what an unpleasant flight. Because of the weather conditions, the flight took the Nothernmost route.(They should always take this route if it's faster....) We arrived at Schiphol 1 hour ahead of the schedule. Yes, I am here in the Netherlands, again. I could've gone to Hawaii or Singapore as Will mentioned. But I needed weed. (no judgement) Surprisingly, it's not as cold as I thought it would be. It is colder in Tokyo than it is here. Can you belive that? Anyway, I haven't called my ex-boyfriend. And I don't think I will. Should I? I had great dinner with a friend of mine in Hilversum (which is like a tech park town near AMS). and did weed. I was too high and was afraid to be unable to walk back to the hotel.... I made it though. Now, it's morning and I am ready to go out. BUt I guess I will just finish a book at a cozy cafe today. Maybe, some museums. I am trying to spend the non-exciting relaxing weekend. :-) You have a pleasant weekend!

RUN ESCAPE HIDE!!!!

By Shigeki on December 15, 2005 9:47 AM | 11 Comments

So my work is overwhelming right now. I have 6 different projects that I am supposed to complete by the end of February. I have never had this many at the same time before... Some of them won't be completed on time for sure. The management has given us Mission impossible. (I hated that movie) I've been working like a robot for the last 2 months. I am really tired. As a matter of fact, something freaky happened again.... My eyesight is great. But when I don't have enough rest, something terrible happens to my eyes. Everything gets blur and I go partially blind for several minutes. The same thing happened to me three years ago. According to the doctor, it's caused by stress... I told my supervisor yesterday that I needed to take an extended weekend. My nice supervisor understood so he let me have it ~~even though he gave me 3 different major tasks to complete before I left.~~. After getting out of the office yesterday, I called the airline, and booked a flight. I am sure I have something left at home but at least I didn't forget my passport. :-) I am here at Narita Airport waiting for boarding. This is my early advanced Christmas present for myself. It's kinda expensive as I reserved the biz-class ticket at the last minute. It's just for the weekend. It will be great. I hope. Some friends tell me I am addicted to traveling.... I may be. I guess I should join the TA (Travel-holic Anonymous) after I come back. Alrighty, I'll set this blog's clock to the destination's time zone. You have a fantabulous Thursday! Ta-ta-!

Speaking-to-myself notes.

By Shigeki on December 14, 2005 8:40 PM | 19 Comments

1. Why does Corona beer always come with Lime? Can I not drink without it? Or does it taste worse without it? I have never tried it without lime. huh...

2. A lot of expats left for home for Christmas. Work or rest. Simple. Don't call me directly to get help for the remote access while children are screaming in the back. I am not their butler. If you can't do it, don't bother trying to accesss network. Just drink egg nog (ew...)

3. I am so glad my last name is not "Takeshita" which is a common last name here.

4. Is it me? but many bloggers living in Asia seem to blog their own Post Meridian while people across the ocean seem to do so Ante Meridian . I am so certain there are people who blog the other way round. I know there are exceptions but...

5. I will never order Crème Brûlée Latte at Starbucks again even if it was made by the barista whom I have a crush on. Never. I fell for how "fantabulous" the name was.... It was just an overpriced extra sweetened latte with vanilla....

6. I peeed like more than 6 times today.... Anyway, YOU HAVE A FABULOUS DAY!

Materialistic

By Shigeki on December 13, 2005 9:23 PM | 13 Comments

I got a box from a college buddy of mine in Portland, Oregon, United States today! He was my roommate in the sophmore year. I mean I knew he was gay because he usually owned Men's Workout magazines. But I wasn't 100% sure he was. Coz he is so cool straight looking. I mean he doesn't have a lot of gay quality which I am saying it in a good way. I know he is a big homo now. :-) Anyway, I asked him if he could run errands for me. I know shopping for someone else can be bothering, but he was nice to say yes. Thank you, J!! No, these are not porn magazines. ;-P I am always addicted to reading so I am glad I got them. Also, did you know Oregon produces one of the best Pinot Noirs? For Christmas, I wanted Pinot Noir from Oregon, but these are pricey here in Tokyo. 4 times more than it actually costs. So I asked him to pick these up for me. Domaine Drouphine, 2002. The same wine is served in the White House. If I drink this, I will not be able to pronounce "Nuclear" properly ? I hope not. :-) And undies from Banana Republic. They are everyday undies for me. To slut myself up, I wear something different. These are comfy instead. :-) They are not sold at Banana in Tokyo. Ohhhh, I so want to go back to Portland. I hope I will go there once next year. :-) I don't think I can be a minimalist.... You have a fantabulous Tuesday!

Real Blue Monday

By Shigeki on December 12, 2005 7:46 PM | 20 Comments

Regardless of me hitting on the cutest guy at 7-11 store near my place last night after getting drunk, I am still alive here. I can no longer go to that Seven Eleven anymore... My friends pulled me out of there. They said I was acting like a baby after the guy there didn't agree to go on a date.....I don't remember any of that.... I've been stressed at work though. Anyway, I had to go to this area where I dislike the most. The district is called "Harajuku". Harajuku is the area a lot of tourists find great about. For us, Tokyoites, Harajuku is the place for pre-teens and teens to hang out. There are ~~freaky dressed~~ innovative fashion people walking. So many things there are way beyond my knowledge as well as slung they talk. You see, Gwen Stephani is obsessed with Harajuku as you could hear it in her songs. But I guess Harajuku is too young for this 36 year old American lady. really. When I was a junior high student, I used to go there quite a lot. Anyway, I had to go there because of the meeting I had to attend at this place. Too crowded, ~~freaky looking~~ very unique looking people, so many Gaijins (tourists/foreigners). It's very different from where I am used to even if I live about 15 min walk away.... On my way back to work via taxi, I found this Christmas tree in the center of Harajuku. Christmas tree there is quite normal. I'd expected something more ~~freaky~~ innovative. huh... anyway, it's interesting that many of us are not Christians yet, the whole city is Christmasy. It even snowed a little last night! Yay. (not so yay...) :-) Have a good week, everyone!

Make the fancy paper re-fancy.

By Shigeki on December 11, 2005 10:50 PM | 7 Comments

How's your weekend been? I hope it's been great. Mine has been shitty as usual. I had some time to kill when I generated report with the geeky app I made. So I created this. I am sure some of you already know how to do this but I thought I'd bring this up for those who are not familiar with it. :-) It's DAMN easy :-) It's not fancy but I like making it from wrapping paper. I hope your new week goes well! Ta-ta-

Updated: On my way back home, it was SNOWING!!! This is the first time in Tokyo in this winter. I thought forecast people said it would be warmer this winter..... huh..

clumsy scribble

By Shigeki on December 9, 2005 9:12 PM | 6 Comments

If the drawing and the letters were not clumsy, they would have not been called "scribbles". My theme on this blog is "non-exciting" scribbles, you know. Here it is. :-) Click the photo if it's too small, please. It's a beautiful warmer Friday evening here. (9 degrees Celsius, 48 degrees Fahrenheit) Constellation Orion looks marvelous right now outside! If you are tired and if it's clear at where you are today, look up the sky and watch stars. :) You have a fantabulous weekend. Get happy. :-) Peace!

I saw the sign

By Shigeki on December 8, 2005 11:12 PM | 12 Comments

Hello, Guys. How are you doing? I hope you are doing great. I am so tired. My work has been very overwhelming... All I did today is work so here is something from the past. This is me at the age of 5. At the festival for children aged seven, five and three. (I have no idea how to translate the thing. The 5 year old boy is supposed to go to pray at the Shinto Shrine in November and gets candy...) 25 years ago.... Did I hear me say that right? At least, I didn't pass out after I wrote the real number....... Me in a traditional clothe. I can even tell how gay I was back then. There are some signs there. 1. The way I held the candy bag is so femme. 2. I didn't have the right part of fringe because I thought I would become a hairstylist and cut it with scissors. As a result, it got so uneven... The weird part is that I still remember the time back then vividly. But it was freaking 25 years ago.... I don't look like this anymore. (of course, not). But my skin tone got worse due to aging. I dye hair black as I don't like my natural brown hair. Things can change. :-) Anyway, I have no specific reason why I have this photo on my computer here at work but I thought I'd post this as a filler of the blog as I have nothing else to report today.... huh... Alrighty, off to work. It's almost midnight here... don't work too hard, people. oh, on a different note, Madonna was here in Tokyo earlier today. Her comment was "I so missed a heated toilet seat". you see, we have heated toilet seats not to let our asses be cold in the winter. :-) Viva our toilet systems! You have a fabulous Thursday/Friday!!!

Evils Recommended Vending Machine...

By Shigeki on December 7, 2005 11:00 PM | 11 Comments

I started smoking again like 2 weeks ago. I know I know smoking kills. I so get it. You don't have to tell me how awful that would be. I will definiely quit it some time in the very near future. It's just damn fudging good when I smoke right after running 5 Kilos in the morning. It just works when I am extremely busy at work and don't have much time to socialize with friends. The reason why I cannot quit right away is because I certainly blame on the environment. And I should probably tell you our country, Japan, is rather a smoker friendly place. Cigarettes are relatively cheaper even though people say everything is expensive in Tokyo. 1 pack is about 300 yen = 2.50 U.S. Dollars. = 2 Euros. In addition to that, I have already brought this up on this blog but there are cigarette vending machines everywhere. You don't have to show ID or anything. You just insert coins and push the button. That's all. Children can buy them if they wanna. How horrible is that? I am sure WHO is not happy with our systems. The government is working on it though. The right photo is the label of the cigarettes I currently smoke. How gay can I get? I know smoking kills. I will quit some time but not today. :-( Have a FANTABULOUS day, everyone! off to smoking. :-)

Afraid to be too gay?

By Shigeki on December 6, 2005 11:16 PM | 12 Comments

This is the photo from GQ Japan. There was a section for how you can fantabulously wear a suit. I don't really wear it every day to work. But I sometimes do. His name is Nicolai Bergmann. 29 years old. Danish living in Tokyo. He is a very well known Flower Coordinator and has several very expensive floral shops here. No, he is not having a bad hair day. It's just considered "classy" here in Tokyo. Many guys here have "bad hair days" as default. :-) Yes, this photo says "Look how pretty i am and my flowers are. I can't be queer enough." Well, I am not sure if he is gay. But I am certain he knows how pretty he can be in the photo. His flower arrangement is very different and interesting. I actually bought one of his collections once. I admire people who have a very different taste for how the colors should be blended, yet, beautiful. Even if it's gay, I sometimes buy flowers. Because they brighten my place. It doesn't have to be a classy flower arrangement . Just one flower with a decent vase will do. If you don't have a habit to buy flowers, maybe, can I suggest you to do that to make your place more entertaining for once? It totally changes your place's atmosphere in a very good way. Really. Don't worry. It's not too gay. If you buy pink flowers and a shocking pink vase, it may be. :-) But they can be still pretty, you know. Have a fantabulous day with flowers!

No, there are not Samurais here.

By Shigeki on December 5, 2005 8:35 PM | 21 Comments

I missed yesterday's post because I was at Disney Sea. :-) yay. Anyway..... The new CIO (Chief Information Officer) from the headquarters came to Japan today. He had never been to Asia before in his life. Nope, he didn't ask if there were any Samurais still.... Don't worry. But it was that interesting to see...I had to share it with you guys. I am not making fun of him for the record. I just report what happened today at lunch. I am speachless..... I am not going to lunch with him tomorrow. Anyway, Happy Japanese!

Be good at acting!

By Shigeki on December 3, 2005 11:59 PM | 20 Comments

This post may make me look like a bad person... I may be. But I will blog about it anyway. During this season, you give gifts and receive them even. The problem is that not everybody gets you something you want. Better yet, some may get you something you would want to throw away immediately. I signed up for this particular secret santa program a month ago on the bulletin board. You write your information and hints about yourself and send them to the coordinator. The coordinator assigns who gets to be whose secret santa. Today, I received a gift from Secret Santa. Now, I wrote (My US size is Small, I like photography, Japanese) as hints when I signed up. Today, I got a DVD of Appleseed and a weird yellow stained T-shirt which smells funny WITH THE PRICE TAG ON IT!!. I am not into any Sci-Fi animation by the way. I am not into weird Japanese anime. Really. How on earth was s/he able to get this for me from the hints??? Anyway, I now have to post on this bulletin board to let them know that I received the gift. I have to sound upbeat and appreciative. Huh.... the good thing is I didn't have to react right away when I opened the box. But when you receive a gift in person and open it immediately, get ready for damn well acting. You will have to come up with several different words to appreciate the gift in some situations. You can't give them a clue you are not thrilled. But you have to appreciate how thoughtful the gesture is. right? You don't have to lie. You can just say how thoughtful the gift giver is and all. I am quite good at doing that, really. The acting season has begun. I am so awful.... Fabulous Saturday/Sunday!

Sloppy Penmanship again....

By Shigeki on December 2, 2005 4:37 PM | 12 Comments

When I know I wouldn't have much time to blog, I usually do either audioblogs or this... This can be very handy because I can blog while I pretend to listen to what the director has to say as if I am writing down something really important. :-)no, I am not deligent. On the bright side, I am going to get drunk A LOT tonight! Yay! Click the photo if it's too small to read. :-) Thanks. You have a happy weekend!

The most shocking news FOR ME

By Shigeki on December 1, 2005 11:39 PM | 14 Comments

I today found out something really shocking..... for myself. How was I able to live without knowing it??? wow.. I am so amazed I even graduated from college in the United States...You have a great Thursday!

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