February 2007 Archives

1... A friend of mine who lives in the States asked me whether I eat whale every day.... Where did that come from? I was surprised to find out he wasn't the only one who thinks like that.... I haven't had whale for a long time but since he brought it up, I wanted some. So for my lunch today, I went to eat fried whale meat in the photo. Oh yes, I know this is politically incorrect but it was fabulous. I am going to hell anyway...... Please don't hate me that I had this. Tuna is going to be very scarce soon, people.
2... A long time friend of mine from high school whose father is American and whose mother is Japanese asked me whether I could make a trip to the States with him. The thing is he doesn't look Japanese at all even though he is technically Japanese according to his passport. He is hazel-eyed. His skin is pretty white. And he cannot speak English AT ALL because his parents decided English wasn't important for him. It's pretty funny for most of people but he has gone through the hell of time when he was younger. Of course, he tried to learn English HARD but that didn't work out. Anyway, I am going to be the guide for the guy in a country from where his dad is from...But the way he speaks Japanese is beautiful!! I cannot speak that beautifully. So he has something else to back him up :-)
3...A friend of mine is a size queen. On the other hand, I don't mind as long as it functions properly. He told me it matters under any circumstances. I asked him if he didn't mind the Mr. right now's tender was extremely tender as long as it was huge. He said "no". Really? If Mr. Right Now's tender was very soft, I'd go "huh....". The harder, the better. It doesn't matter whether it's huge or not..... hold on... Better yet, I should totally stop this conversation... I am supposed to be a grown up years ago...Have a fantabulous week!

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Happy Tuesday!

This is the photo I took earlier this morning from the very early morning flight I took.

This chocolate cake was from my sister last night. (She said she would be busy today with her boyfriend. alright. alright). She was actually waiting for me to come home. It's a very common for gilrs to give chocolate to boys on St. Valentine's day as I said yesterday. Based on that weird rule here, my sister bought me and my dad this fantabulous chocolate cake. This is my favorite chocolate cake from the nice chocolatier near my parents'. It's St. Valentine's day. Speaking of which, what song do you come up with when you think of this day? I assume many would say "My Funny Valentine". When you ask the same question to Japanese, the answer would be different. Many would say "Valentine Kiss". (Warning. Her singing sucks) This idol back in the 80s sang this song on St. Valentine's day and ever since then, this song is frequently played on radio..etc. on this special day. I was 11 when she was actually singing this. When I was wasted several years ago, I did sing this with the perfect choreography at a homo bar... But that's another story...　Anyway, this 26 year old girl at work went "huh? I don't know this song." when I talked about this. I was shocked!! I thought most of Japanese were supposed to know this song....She must have been too young....But she was mean and told me "A Gerneation gap. That's all". I could have shot her.... But I told myself I had to admit I was old. This finding was more shoking than the horrible singing by this idol. So when I got this cake, I asked my sister, who is by the way, 4 years younger than this stupid girl, the same question. My sister said "Doesn't everybody know this song?" Whew! The girl was just ignorant!!! Ergo, this song is the signature song on St. Valentine's day here in Japan. :-) Happy Humping Valentine's day!

1.... When I was reading a newspaper last week, the photo of him in the international section got my attention. And this is when I decided to go see a dermatologist as I have some skin condition on my face... my 31 year old skin isn's as fantabulous as his....
2....After careful consideration, I have finally determined what I will do after leaving current work. I will not work. I will not study, either. If you care to visit here on this blog in spring, you will know. :-)
3....As you can see in the photo, St. Valentine's day here in Japan is a day when boyfriends get chocolates from girlfriends. I think this stupid rule was introduced by this not-sophisticated Japanese chocolate company in 70s. Ever since then, it's a rule that girlfriends give chocolates to boyfriends. You cannot believe how much we spend on chocolate on this particular day...
4....A friend of mine came back from his U.S. vacation. He gave me a DVD which had several American TV shows he recoreded. We decided to watch "MadTV". I suddenly sprayed Pinot Noir wine all over the 2 DAY OLD WHITE carpet when I was watching "3 minute meal by Wendy Walker".... I had never laughed that hard this year... And I actually hate MadTV. But still... No wine while watching a comedy show.... My ruined carpet.....
You have a fantabulous week!

I am so boozed. I am sorry but I am now proud of myself that I didn't forget to blog even after getting drunk this much. :-) BTW, did you see the new king of Bhutan? That was the most eye-catching article in the paper today....I love him. Anyway.... happy Weekend!!!

It was February 28th last year when flowers of plum trees came into bloom. It was a colder winter last year so they were really late. They have come into bloom this early because it's been a warm winter. It's been rediculously warm actually here in Tokyo. When I saw these flowers yesterday on my way work, I just rememberd the article about global warming I read earlier that morning. Countries that ratify Kyoto protocol should totally reconsider their positions as the global warming has been scientifically proved emissions of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases are the major causes. At the same time by looking at these flowers, I asked myself what I've been doing to save the earth. I don't ask for plastic bags when I go grocery shopping. I drive a hybrid car. I quit smoking :-) But nothing really significant while we are just right at the point whether we could actually save this planet. I hope I will become smarter and do things. In the 20th century, we were afraid this planet could be demolished by atomic wars. We still have that risk. But we have another more relaistic factor... Were we totally afraid of global warming that may destroy this beautiful planet back then? huh... Do you do something for global warming? If not, let's :-) I'd love to show these beautiful flowers and the most beautiful autumn in this country to Shigeki Jr. if I ever consider having a kid.... I'd love to have that option even if I am a homo. :-) Have a beautiful day.

1... I went to this upscale Chinese restaurant in the fancy hotel near my work with a friend for lunch yesterday. It was his treat:-) If I remembered right, the prettiest waiter on this planet (I swear) is working. He was. The problem was he was working in the smoking section (yes, we do have smoking sections in restaurants here). None of us smokes. But we took the smoking seat to get closer to him because it's totally worth risking our lungs. Really. I've never seen someone that pretty. How was the food? I don't remember.... I am pervy...
2... In front of the hotel, the first store ever of Krispy Kreme is there. It opened last December and is the only Krispy Kreme store in Japan. But do I want a doughnut by waiting in the line for 30 mins? There is a long line always in front of the store and it usually takes 30 mins to get into "KRISPY KREME". Let me repeat, it's just a freaking KRISPY KREME store. I think I can live without a doughnut. It was really surprising to know how much you have to wait..
3... Instead of the donught, we had this fantabulous cake from France. However, my friend kept saying "I am going to be so heavy after having this." You know it has a lot of calories for sure but it tastes fantabulous. So it's such a waste to feel guilty for something so good. But since he is a catholic gay guy like myself, I think he has to feel guilty like he does after having sex. On the other hand, I didn't feel guilty. I ran extra 5Km this morning. I am all set :-)
4... I've been talking about food lately. I should change the subject?
5... But I was taught the three most needs for human beings are "sex", "food", and "sleep" in some psychology class. Since I don't get much action or sleep lately, it's natural to talk about food like this. I am not sad. :-) Have a super wonderful Tuesday!

It was the first day of Spring here in Japan yesterday. Yes, according to the calendar, it's Spring! I guess we won't see snow this winter here in Tokyo. But I am very much looking forward to spring as I can see this

After quitting my work, I really really have to train myself to be a good husband. I'd love to be a fantabulous husband. Or am I too dreaming? This was awesome! have a fantabulous week!!

This was the photo of the horrible drawing I drew 25 years ago. There was the elementary school's class reunion last month. But I didn't go because I don't like to socialize with some people I haven't seen for a decade. I am sure you try to carry on the conversation and give them a weird smile while you are still not sure whom you are talking to. I was on vacation actually. Anyway, 25 years ago, in our elementary school, there was this event to store things in a vacuumed big atomic bomb shelter looking time capsule... In there, they got our own drawing of ourselves, and messages to ourselves 25 years later. They also had essays written by ourselves what we would be doing 25 years later... My friend kindly took every crappy things of mine from the vacuumed time capsule and gave these to me last night. (He is actually a homo but that's another story) Yes, this is supposed to be me when I was 6. The message to myself now (25 years later from then) was really horrible. "Are you still alive?" God, I was that cool and non-romantic back then? Even though the essay about what I thought I'd be doing 25 years later was very embarrassing, I was able to see "me" in each letter I wrote. Then, I realized "my personality hasn't changed much ever since then". When I looked at these things and talked with my friend about elementary school days, I was embarrassed, felt nostaligic, and happy at the same time. I am older but I am still happy. I hope I will be still happy 25 years later from now (even if I am dead). :-) I hope you are happy and will remain happy, too! This was definitely a weird gift from 25 years ago... Anyway, Have a happy weekend!

1... Have you ever watched the video of Jump" by Madonna? I am sure some of you have. Anyway, the video's location is very Tokyo actually except in where Madonna dances strangely. But I was very sad to see the video because these dudes who jump in the middle of Tokyo only jump in dirty areas actually. I wish the video was able to capture the fantabulous side of Tokyo. I mean I am not against these areas but it's not the prittiest location for the music video. Also, it is not good for Tokyo Olympic promotion. :-) That's all I am saying.
2... Do you see the photo? that's actually the photo of the closest subway station to my place. They have finally installed the platform door thingies :-) Yay. This is one of the mysterious thingies in Tokyo. But, all of the sudden, a workaholic middle aged man jumps into the train track and kills himself. Whether you believe it or not, it does happen more than you can imagine. There is this major line coming from the suburb to the city and this line used to stop its operation for an hour or so almost weekly due to those people comitting suicide. It still happens... So these doors are to prevent those brain-washed workaholic persons from comitting suicide. :-) I hear the delay fee per one incident is almost 100 million yen = US$ 826 thousand = Euro 6369 thousand.
3... I have been straight (um... sober) since Monday. How strong am I :-)
4... It was reported it's been one of the warmest winter here in many areas of Japan. I can totally believe it. I didn't have to wear a coat today at all. Soon we have to expose ourselves more :-) Yay. Spring :-) You have a fantabulous day!