This is the photo of the street in
Harajuku yesterday. Harajuku is relatively close to my home but I only come here to get my hair cut (as my hair stylist works here). I don't hang out here like I did when I was in my teens. Even though Gwen Stefani said "Harajuku Girls" in her song, "Rich girl", I have no idea what "Harajuku" girls are. Girls who come here? Anyway, the reason why I don't come here is that I am too old to fit in. To me, Harajuku is where you go to when you are in your teens and early 20s. When I was in high school, I used to come here a lot. There is no restriction about this area so you can go there anytime you want but I and my friends feel we are too old to hang out there. :-) Unfortunately, against my belief, I was told to meet a friend of mine here in the middle of Harajuku yesterday. Since my friend was running late, I decided to wait for him at cafe. Usually, I have something to kill my time like books, notepad to sketch, knitting stuff, or a computer. But I had none of these. So I just looked at people walking by. Then it hit me. The last day of my work will come up less than two months, but I have absolutely no plan what I will do after.... Even though my last day at work is in March, I technically resign in the mid of May because I have two months worth of paid vacation. So I get paid without working for the last two months from March:-) That may be why I am not in a hurry to come up with what I will do next. But since I don't have a sugar daddy, I have to do something eventually. My project for this week. Figure out what to do next. :-)
You have a fantabulous week!
That's one of my self-imposed "bluelists" to do before I hit 30, watch the Harajuku girls (and guys) in Tokyo. I feel so "Fruity" and fashionable already just thinking about it. :-) Wow, that's a looong paid vacation. You so deserve it! Good luck with your new thing after this one.
I'm glad you are taking time to relax before making another life decision.
Those rockabilly dancers look like they could be in the Japanese version of West Side Story. Did you ever see that movie?
You'll figure it out!
As Auntie Mame said; "LIve! Life is a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death!!" :)
here, if you quit with a pile of vacation pay, it's paid out to you in one lump sum at the end of your employment, or official resignation day.
you're young enough to hang out wherever you wish to :) you're just a spring chicken!
For some reason (though it has no relation I suppose) when you mention Harajuku girs, I thought of the old Pet Shop Boys song "West End Girls." 'East End Boys and West End Girls...'
Enjoy your time off!
TK
Yeah, I know what you mean about Harajuku. Still, it's kind of fun for the reason you said, to people watch. There are some fun cafes and places to eat there, but I agree, it's more fun if you are in highschool. My step sister wants to go there every day this summer, of course, since she's young and into that kind of look...... sigh ^_~
I am sure you will find something to do. You have had a few job interviews right? Any prospects?
Hi Mark,
There are so many places you are planning to go before turning 30..... yet, many of them are somewhere I haven't been to and I am 31. :-( I think going to Mont St. Michel would be better than going to Harajuku in my personal opinion :-) You have a fantabulous day!
Hi Maggie,
I guess these dancers were happening when I was in high school or so, I think. I remember my parents yelled at me when I dressed like them :-) Yup, West Side Story is a fantabulous musical piece :-) I love it. But I haven't seen it in Broadway though :-( You have a fantabulous day!
Hi TigerYogi,
I hope so but you never know. :-) I might not be able to figure out for awhile. :-) Yup, living is hard and wonderful at the same time :-) You have a fantabulous day!
Hi Naomi,
I wish I had that system here in Tokyo or at least at the current work :-( But I guess having two months off with getting paid is okay. ;-) There are times that I feel old when I go to certain places actually. Really :-) I am not kidding :-* You have a fantabulous day!
Hi T.Kevin,
I have never listened to that piece of the homo music before. Huh... you know those british boys (wow, they call themselves boys still?) were so happening in 90s here in Japan but I don't see their thing now... It's awhile til I get the time off but :-) You have a fantabulous day!
Hi Fashmagslag,
There are still freakish dressed people there in Harajuku. I am so amazed why they dress like that :-) But at least they are friendly :-)But truly, I only go there for my hair cut. I don't like that district as it makes me feel older than I need :-( You have a fantabulous day!
Hi Cesar,
I hope so but I will wait and see until I do. :-) I have but none of them was intriguing so I sent "Thanks but" e-mails to them. I guess I am not seriously looking for a job right now. :-( You have a fantabulous day!