Summer is here :)

Wed, 15 July 2009

I have not been blogging lately. I have started to wonder what to blog about and if I could continue. Is this like talking to myself every once in a while? It's kinda weird :) I haven't really come to the conclusion yet. But I thought I'd post something today for the first time in a very long while. I was finally able to order a paper made observant shade thingy as the total solar eclipse is expected in the southern region of Asia. Unfortunately, Tokyo is north but we will get 3/4 partial solar eclipse. The observant shades were getting scarce here in Japan but I was able to order them today! yay. The only thing I wish now is it will be clear and fine in Tokyo next week even though it's still in the middle of the rainy season! :) another by the way, I am spending an extended weekend somewhere else from tomorrow ugh, make it today. Surprisingly, it only took me 15 minutes to pack everything including a mini bottle of shampoo and souvenirs my friend asked for. I know my suitcase is so worn out and I didn't pack neatly. :) But this is the thing I will carry. I won't be able to "flash slides" from the destination but I hope I can find some things to blog about. Until then, have a wonderful July!

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Being simple is not easy...

Wed, 3 June 2009

How are you all doing? if this site still gets visitors other than spam thingies I am not sure how frequent updates will be on this site but I have no plan to abondon it yet :) This is my first attempt not to upload any image on this post. It occurred to me I always uploaded something along because

• I am a bad writer and didn't do well in English 101 in college.
• Nothing interesting to write about so photos were fillers
• It was just my habit.

Here it is.Just text. Yes, I am freaked out by the idea of no-photos on this post. I also realized that I only updated when I was on the road recently so I thought I'd do something different. Lately, I have been thinking of so many different things. So many different ideas with my little tiny brain. One of which is that "Am I really prepared?" My good friend recently got laid off and it made me think how quick it can go like that! One another occasion made me think I've been spoiled by so much good stuff without realizing that it's definitely a tough time in the world financially. I tend to spend money constantly on what I eat/drink and other things. Maybe more than I should So I decided to be more simple without too many adjustments or hard disciplines. Yes, I still work in fashion even though I am not good at folding clothes and I am encouraged to buy "current" clothes from our shops with deeply corporate discounted rates :) So I guess I might have more clothes than I should but some times, every once in a blue moon, I go to shops and I need to be in the "current" clothes as uniform, you know. (Am I trying to defend myself or come up with a good excuse?). So what have I done so far to be more simple?

• I walk to work (I used to commute by taxi.) It's now a 25 min walk instead of a 5 min ride. But it's okay.
• A weekly visit to the library instead of being a compulsive shopper in a book store.(I still buy magazines and books but a lot less and no more dirty magazines)
• I make coffee and put it in the thing before work instead of stopping by starbucks. well...maybe, I stop by there twice a week as there is a cute barista on my way to work but not cute enough for me to go there everyday.
• I got rid of 3 computers and bought a new desktop one. So 1 Desktop and 1 Laptop. (I can never be ecological unfortunately because my job is not so. However, I can consolidate to be more earth friendly. I donated three old computers to the NPO and use the current new desktop with virtual machines so I can still study geeky stuff on it for more certificate exams. )
• Less dining out (7 days a week to 3 days a week maximum!) and home cooking more. (This is actually good if you are careful with ingredients. Healthier. And it's like a good training to be a great husband (I am still hoping I can be.... I saw you laughing, Neron!)

Nope. They are not much but it's a start to live simply. Now don't get me wrong. I am not crazy about ecological stuff because I work in IT which is not really ecological if you look at the big picture. And I am not strictly following "ecology" stuff because I disagree with some of the things they believe in (i still practice what I think it's good). But the changes I made above are to be more simple. no strict cost saving or green movement. I would still enjoy something luxurious from time to time but not so much :) This is a simple adjustment to be more simple without getting out of the comfort zone. :) It's actually fun to come up with some idea like this. For now... What more can I do to be more simple??? oh that's right...

• No more games to play when seeing a guy

With this, I can save money :) Oh, yes, I am now a long distance foster parent for a year (not forever since I cannot commit that long) (just financial support to the NPO. Don't worry I am not teaching him Philosophy or how to be successful or anything because I am a fuck-up. haha. ) and half of my saving money from things mentioned above goes to him. If he becomes the hot super idol in 10 years, I'd be invited to see his concert via a private jet or something right? hehe. Anyway, being more simple is a lot more difficult than I expected! Wish me luck! Later.

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One Room Disco :)

Wed, 1 April 2009

As I have probably mentioned this before, the academic year in Japan usually starts in April and ends in March. Many Japanese companies start their fiscal year in April. New graduates from college start working today with hope, smile and fear at the same time :) April is the new beginning. In the late of March and the early of April, the most common kind of flowers in Tokyo must be cherry blossoms. Cherry Blossoms are very important to a lot of us. Cherry Blossoms also represent a new beginning and farewell at the same time as they are seasonal. I am not gonna mention this in detail but I personally had my own adieu last month, and it was quite hard to absorb it. However, thanks to my Japanese DNAs as they automatically made me think this is a very fresh start. April is the new beginning. I am hopeful and looking forward to warm seasons ahead of us. In addition to that as a bonus, my favorite song for this week made Number 1 this week on the Japanese pop chart. This song is all about the "new beginning" like starting a new life. The title of today's post is the tile of the song as well. One room means "Studio" apartment in Japanese. I sing it every morning when I get ready for work. I quite like the song even though it's for younger Japanese people. My two other friends and I are practicing the choreography for this song just like them even though I didn't wanna but we will dance and sing in Karaoke BTW, my laptop computer got damaged last month, but I decided not to go for Windows as a replacement since I really hate Vista. So, I decided to do something geeky :) Why does this Mini Dell notebook have macintosh loaded? well, that must be a mystery :) hehe. IAnyway, have you started something new?
Happy new beginning to you, too! Disco!!

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Pre-sakura season thoughts

Sat, 14 March 2009

1...My mother visited me this morning and fixed us breakfast even though I didn't ask for it... Anyway, she told me I am not eco-friendly because I bought a motorcycle last week to replace the old one. Well, that's one of the very only things that could make me masculine, mother...
2...I've been saving my alcohol consumption lately. So I hadn't had alcohol for almost two weeks until last night. I had 7 glasses of wine but didn't feel dunk last night. I thought I'd be light headed.... or was it water? Yeah, it must have been.
3...There will be "Friends and Family" day sale at a luxurious brand store of ours later this month. (well, it's not luxurious but compared to the mainline, it is) I will be a store person to be help. I am very nervous.... But one of my dreams was to wear a logo badge and act pretty :) If there is anyone who needs to measure his inseam, I'd be happy to.
4...I am trying to figure out how I can leave office early because lately, I've been bored to death without too much work involved. A homo friend of mine told me to scream all of a sudden and tell my boss that my period has just started. So that he will leave me alone. Well, if I did that, he would ask me to take vacation FOREVER....
5...Cherry Blossoms are about to bloom (They have bloomed in the western part of Japan already). Pink will be a seasonal color later this month and next. I am not ashamed of the new pink scarf I bought even if it's too gay. My guy and I made an arrangement for sakura (cherry blossom) dinner in a traditional Japanese sakura garden. I am kinda looking forward to it even if we aren't doing great together now. heh.
Anyway, I wish you a wonderful weekend. Be good.

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Pros and Pros (-_-#)

Wed, 25 February 2009

I am sorry if I sound like an ethnocentrist here but I've been debating with this little monkey why I prefer Tokyo to Rotterdam.
Things I like about my home city are
1. it's my home city.
2. Real Japanese food is available. No fake Teriyaki crap.
3. Excellent customer service quality even at McDonald's.
4. No LOL. This is why we cover a mouth like a geisha girl when we laugh :-P
5. Public transportation system is wonderful even if it' closes at 1 a.m.
6. Efficient public services.
7. Beautiful 4 seasons though this was the second warmest winter in history in Tokyo...
8. Washlet can be easily accessed anywhere.
9. Standard Japanese with no dialect is spoken.
10. Easy commuting from the central area of Tokyo. (A 5min taxi ride to work)
Things I don't like about my home city are
1. Smoking is permitted at many restaurants and wine bars even.
2. Gas is ridiculously exensive... Less mortorcycling these days.
3. No homo marriage is allowed.
4. The international airport is about 1 and a half hours away from the city.
5. Too many automatic doors so people forgot how to hold manual doors anymore.
There is no way he can convince me to move to Rotterdam... but his argument point was "One negative point may destroy all the good points." Well, yeah... but for this, I go for quantity..... I wonder if there is any conclusion to this discussion.... I wonder....
Happy hump day!

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My first entry for 2009 :)

Wed, 11 February 2009

1... I hadn't blogged for awhile because I didn't have a single day off after the trip from Europe! Now, it's February and this is the very first blog entry for this year. I was kinda wondering how to cope with this blog this year as talking about my private life and sharing it over the internet is kinda a weird idea at some point. But I will see how it goes. I will "secretly" keep updating from now on :)
2... No, I didn't get arrested. But this photo does look like a mugshot of mine. I do appear to be a criminal. I can never be photogenic. But this is the photo of the TOEIC (Test of English as International Communication) score. Regardless of my look, I did okay on the test, I think.
3... Did you know the biggest brand of 3 in my company changed their logo? Did you notice the difference? I mean I got the announcement about it last November but I don't see any difference. Do you want a hint? They changed "the color" to the darker one. If you compare it on PhotoShop, you could see it? But I don't know why they did that.
4... My motorcycle died down in the middle of the city highway last night!!! It was very scary and I had to push it to the side road not to get killed. I will see how much the quote for repair is. I like riding that German masculine thingy so hard. Yes, I am still talking about the motorcycle.
5... The volcano, Mount Asama, is the most active volcano on this island (Where Tokyo is also) It's about 145km/90miles away from Tokyo. I am happy to report Tokyo is not in danger but I did observe some ashfall on my car but not so much.
Happy Hump Day!!!

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A digest for this week in 20 slides.

Sun, 21 December 2008

A Happy pre-holiday weekend!!

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un-important thoughts.

Thu, 11 December 2008

1...I am feeling better now but my guy got the flu so I am taking good care of him. But I don't understand why he wants buttered sugar coated toast with CHEESE when he is sick. That's mystery for Japanese like me. I'd be sicker. But since that was his request, I made it. ew....
2...I am afraid to sneeze now. It hurts. I have allergy going on so I happen to sneeze more than i need to. But I am scared to sneeze because I've started working out and my stomach hurts like mother fudger.... I was suggested to take a Karate class to be fit (yes, I'd been lazy but I will be working in our company's store next spring for one day so I'd like to be fit again). Can you believe how painful it would get when you sneeze? ahhhhh....
3...I was asked by my friend if I was interested in joining them for Tokyo tour by dirigible balloon while enjoying Tokyo fantastic view with champagne in hand. I couldn't believe how much it would cost per person for an hour flight!!! 168000 Yen = US$1,826 = 1,385 Euros. I think I am happy enough to enjoy my vintage champagne in my cheapy quiet apartment. The photo is from the summer helicopter tour in Tokyo with my friends. It was loud unlike airship but it was fabulous and a lot cheaper than airship cruise :)
4...I've been asked by several guys whether I'd do the Christmas giveaways like last year. I am not doing them this year. But I am sending you good thoughts. Sorry :-(
5...Yeah, the guy who sang "What a feeling" from Flash dance in front of a bunch of people last night was me... I was drunk. I know it cannot be gayer than that....I totally apologize for my misbehaving..But I didn't get booed at least :)
Anyway, I wish you a very fantabulous weekend! Stay warm and hydrated!

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1 week in 10 slides. :)

Tue, 25 November 2008

Have a wonderful day!

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Blah Blah Blah with Slides.

Thu, 23 October 2008

I haven't done blah-blah-blah with slides so I thought I'd do that. :)

My weekend is almost over!!! On the other hand, I wish you a wonderful weeeknd!

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Brought to you by Tokio Bleu Network :)

Thu, 9 October 2008

It doesn't mean I have to talk about what's going on around me right now so I thought I'd mention some things happening in Japan :) Anyway, non-exciting news is brought to you by Tokio Bleu Network.
Have a fantabulous weekend!!!

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National Holiday...not.

Tue, 23 September 2008

1.... I didn't know Viagra is an old story. Cialis is the new viagra? huh and it can last up to 36 hours. It doesn't mean you would be hard for that long if you took it, silly. Well, for the record, I do not have erectile dysfunction. But I recently tried it for recreational purposes. Wow :-)
2....A friend of mine told me the other day that I was a wine slut. Well, thankfully, I am not a real slut like he is. I am so thankful for that. But I think I am neither...
3....Today is a national holiday. But I am so working The Autumn Equinox. Summer heat/ winter cold doesn't last after the equinox. That's so true. Suddenly, it has gotten cooler. I am so taking a long bath tonight.
4....There aren't many Japanese men with chest hair, you know. It's rare to see them with chest hair. But one of the staff at work does. I try not to look at it but my eyes automatically go to that without realizing it... me? I don't have it unfortunately.
5....Since I was being a workaholic, I took A to the champagne bar at this upscale hotel last night as an apology. We sat in a comfy love sofa and held hands together. We didn't do anything inappropriate. Thankfully, we didn't get shot :-) haha. But it was too late when I realized I shouldn't have taken him there when his stomach was so empty...
Have a fantabulous day/night!

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Blah blah blah blah.

Mon, 15 September 2008

1...I've been working every freaking weekend including national holidays until the first week of November due to this stoooopid project at work. So this three day weekend in Japan means work to me :-( But I am so having alternate vacation days a lot after the project.!!!
2...There was the construction going on in the same office building (yes, it's a national holiday today but I worked damn it). They were painting and the smell of thinner was filled in the buidling. oh, I felt so good.
3...I've been working 10 days straight (I am still gay) and trying to watch my nuturition not to get a cold or anything because I cannot afford sick days as the projec goes on. So I've been taking this vitamin drink in the photo. With that, I had dried Japanese apricot. oh Wow, the mixed taste is totally like Marijuana. But I don't get high from it. It's about time I should go back to that city :)
4...I've been planning on my future trips since I haven't had many this year. (Only three trips this year?). Yes, I am a travel-holic. I can't live without it! Where to? I shall tell you later.
5...I used to blog almost every day like a year ago or so. I should probably increase more because I want to do some E-learning things. I shall if I can :)
Have a fantastic week!

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Non-Digital :)

Fri, 15 August 2008

It's funny that I used to like living alone because you can do whatever you want without any complains. That is why I lived alone until "A" moved back in with me again. Now, he is back home in the Netherlands on his vacation from today. He asked me whether I wanted to come with him (No, for the record, we don't "come" together when we are at it but that's not what I am referring to.:p) but I couldn't take another vacation since I had one last month. When I came home today, it was dark inside and I remembered I didnt have to cook tongiht:) I think being single isn't bad, and I am not one of those who say "Being in a relationship completes me" bullshit. Anyway, when I went into my study, I saw the envelope on the desk. That was a hand written letter from A. "Don't forget water the plants" "Don't drink til morning at the bar", "Be a good boy" with his itinerary. I thought that was sweet. At the same time, I thought it was too primitive. :-) E-mail is more 21st century:-) But that primitive letter made me realize I should write "Summer Greeting postcards" to several friends as we do this as a summer custom. Even in the 21st century, handwriting has something e-mail/computer text doesn't have. warmth if I put it in a freaky way. Anyway, summer greetings from Tokyo, Japan!! Today is the anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender and I am going to the special mass today in the afternoon after work. I pray for one thing. Peace! Happy Weekend!

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It's heart that counts.

Sun, 11 May 2008

So I had to go to India for work for awhile. I wasn't able to blog from there because I was so tired after work and depressed a little bit because I didn't have easy access to fantabulous non-indian food. On top of that, I was so hoping I'd run into a Bollywood type star and fall in love. That didn't happen. Now, I am back in Japan. I prefer Japanese food...Wow. Anyway, when I was grocery shopping (yes, I now grocery shop which I didn't because I have a man to fix dinner for but it's a long boring story so I will skip that detail) yesterday at this supermarket, I heard two kids chuckling and they came to me and asked "Is that white box on the top coffee?" and I said "Nope, that's creamer. What kind of coffee did you need?" They were 8 year old and 10 year old kids. Brothers. They told me they "secretly" came to the supermarket to pick up something for their mother on Mother's day. They looked so excited about buying a thing for their mother. They also asked "Do you think our mom would be happy if she got this?" And I smiled and said "Yes, but she'd be happy even if you got her a pocket tissue thingy. It's heart that counts." But I guess that was difficult for them to understand. I helped them get the coffee and they said "Thank you!" delightfully and ran away to the cashier. They were so adorable. I hope their mother was very happy today and should be proud of very well behaved considerate kids. It was one of the happiest moments to see this week. Yes, of course, I took my mother, grand mother, sister, and father to the traditional Japanese place for lunch today for Mother's day. A grown-up version of Mother's day costs a lot.... Anyway, happy brand new week! I hope i can blog more now.

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so blahing....

Wed, 23 April 2008

1...My computer at home was broken for awhile so I didn't update the blog unfortunately. If you still visit this site, stay tuned :)
2... Yesterday was Earth day, and this week is Earth week. What did you do to save this beautiful planet today? To be completely honest, I didn't do anything particular. But I didn't drive. I walked back home. I didn't vomit so I guess I didn't harm this planet more than I need to, today :)
3... I didn't know you are not allowed to get into Central Park in NYC at night. That was first. Not that I live there anyway but good to know.
4... My boss is really soft spoken and quiet. Sometimes, it's very difficult for me to catch what he is saying as his voice is very silent. I am not the only one who says this. Anyway, today, I asked him if he'd approve my purchase for hearing aids. Dude, that was a joke. Chill. But I am so sure he is going to be not nice to me tomorrow :-(
5... There are way too many limited edition KitKats here. This is the current one. Soybean Flour. Soybean Flour is widely used for Japanese sweets or so. This was actually good. Wait a minute, was I not supposed to be on diet for the next 10 weeks? huh...
You have a fantabulous week!

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Non-exciting blahs. Could be boring.

Tue, 18 March 2008

I cannot help but wish for world peace every morning when I read a news paper. And I look up the sky and see the beautiful sunset. This was when I was walking from one of our company's stores to the headquarters. Sure it's not as beatiful as the one I saw in Mont St. Michel last year but I still find this sunset in Tokyo still beautiful. Well, the sun is a little higher but we cannot really see the horizon in the middle of the city :) Here are some boring thoughts for this week so far.
1... So on my way to the office, there is this construction site. Currently, they are doing exterior work. And everytime I pass it by, I tend to inhale deeply to capture the essense of the smell. Thinner. But this is my secret pleasure. I don't tell anyone because I don't wanna sound like a thinner addict. or am I?
2... The spring is around the corner and it will be a few weeks until we get to see the most beautiful time of the year in Tokyo. It's so romantic that Japanese traditional sweets around this time of the year have petals of cherry blossoms. Pink. (They are perfectly modified for food and they are clean for the record.) I like pink. I should wear something pink. I haven't lately! I am in a fashion apparel company where there are a lot of weird looking people with wierd decorations so I won't look weird compared to those people :)
3...BTW, in college, I wanted to study astronomy but I didn't becuase the more I learn about astronomy, the more I get scared. Because it makes you feel your life is a nanosecond. Yeah, I am a weirdo and geeky. :-( Have a wonderful week!

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Spring(?) Greetings from Tokyo, Japan!

Sun, 3 February 2008

Officially, today is the last day of winter according to the calendar. But it's been snowing here in Tokyo today. It's cold. I've been away from blogging due to a mild storke I got, and I was brought to the hospital, a funeral to attend, another preliminary stage of asthma to develop and blah blah blah. But they are all depressing so I will spare you the details. Anyway, I hope I can blog regularly. I hope you are doing well! Spring(?) greetings from Tokyo, Japan!

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unexpectedly workaholic....

Wed, 23 January 2008

My blog was abandoned was abandoned coz.....
1... I had to go to the States on business unexpectedly last week. It was a busy week. I had to work crazy. I thought I didn't have to go on a biz trip at all for this company! But then, I am so sure that the number of biz trips I have to deal with is a lot smaller than when I had to work for the previous company so I should be grateful.
2... Because of the bad jet lag (yes, I am old...), I didn't go out after work when I was on the trip last week. Once, I went to a bar and it was Karaoke night! Yay. I sang in front of 200 or so people. Of course, I sang our homo anthem, Freedom by Wham. I didn't get booed :) Yes, the drunk asian guy who sang up there was me. haha.
3... And I had to work the weekend last weekend as well.
4... I had to go to Seoul for a day trip last Monday and it was a day biz trip. I hate it that Seoul is so close to Tokyo now... I cannot even stay there.
5... And yesterday because of hard work schedule and all, my fever went up to 40 degrees C/ 104 degrees F last night. I couldn't get a day off today due to this specific task I had to take care of. What made this worse is it was snowing earlier today! Since we didn't have snow last winter, I guess this is the usual winter in Tokyo. It's freaking cold today! along with the bad fever, I thought I'd die.... But I feel better than yesterday...brrrrrr.
6... and I have to work this weekend as well :-(
On the other hand, you take good care of yourself! Stay healthy!

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non-issue issues.

Fri, 11 January 2008

1... So this is where I have been coming instead of the usual office. Many geeks like me have to update their skills by going through class room training. Since I am going to handle something I am not familiar with, I am required to attend the training this week. What's ridiculous about this is that it costs 300,000 Yen for a week long class for this system. = US$ 2,737 = 1,864 Euros (wow, JPY is so weak against European currencies!!). Of course, my company pays that. But I still find it ridiculous. And I am wondering if there is any way I can get out of this field since I am fed up with taking lots of classes like this but cannot do anything else for a living. Sugar daddy? or Jackpot? where is it? hehe. I know life's hard. :)
2... It turns out we might have snow on Saturday this week. Snow won't do when I have to wear something pretty for a wedding party. (Not mine if you happen to wonder in any case). At the same time, since we only had one short hour for snow last season, I am kinda looking forward to it. Wait, should I have the second thoughts? I cannot decide....
3... Have you ever burped when you are in the middle of kissing? Have you? Don't do it. Try to hold it under any circumstances! However, I have done something a lot worse than that in college when I was kissing. :) I will let your imagination take care of the rest.
4... I haven't sketched on my blog recently like I used to because I got hard critiques a mild case of inflammation of the tendon sheath by jerking off too much typing too much on the geeky terminal...according to the hot doctor I went to see yesterday.
5... Have a wonderful weeeeeeeekend!!

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Judging too fast is not always the way to go.

Thu, 10 January 2008

Is taking a photo of bills illegal? Or was that photocopying? I forgot. Either way, I hope I am not violating any Japanese laws or international ones. so I modified a photo. Anyway, this is the photo of 2000 Yen Bill = US$18.27 = 12.46 Euros. This is the newest bill and probably the least used bill of all the bills here in Japan. FYI, we have 1,000 Yen, 5,000 Yen, 10,000 Yen bills in addition to this. These are very much used but since 2000 Yen Bill was firstly printed 3 years ago, we are not still used to this, and it's not widely used. A lot of vending machines don't accept them. While the design is very old traditional Japanese (as you can see, it's from the drawing in the 8th century), this is so useless. So when I get 2000 Yen bills as part of change at a cashier, this is like an uninvited guest and I feel "geez" on some levels. I am sure many of us feel the same way when we get it. Why was this made? Because the prime minister who passed away thought it was a very good idea to print the new bills to boost the economy at that time. (I am so embarrassed by saying this even) While it's beautiful on the outside, it may not be useful or not pretty on the inside. That's a very common known thing on this planet even though we tend to forget that? So, this is like a very hunky beautiful porn star who screams so loudly when he shoots but he doesn't shoot much. more like dribbling. Boy, isn't it sad? I hope you got my point :) Have a wonderful Thursday!

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Blah-ing as usual.

Tue, 8 January 2008

1... I read an article the other day that checking e-mail before going to bed is equivalent to drinking two espressos. So you sleep light and it's not good for your rest. Huh... I always check my e-mail before going to bed. I totally sleep deeply. But then I am the one who can sleep right after having an americano. Am I fucked up?
2... I read somewhere that the more you ejaculate sperm, the less risk you get prostate cancer. I have no idea if that's true but yes, I can now say "I am jerking off at least once a day because of prostate cancer prevention" Unfortunately, there is no one to help me out for that prevention at the moment. huh..
3... Jerking off is fantabulous but you know what's better than that? From today, as my "it won't last so long" new year's resolution, I started to join Hot Yoga class. Which is to do a yoga class session in a heated room. It literally is hell when you are doing it but after you are done, it's super refreshing like right after multiple orgasms. really..
4...BTW, for the holiday campaign, 24 out of 40 applicants let me know via comment/e-mail that they got the package. I am not sure if 16 other applicants are still waiting or have received the package but didn't get back to me(ouch!)... I triple-checked the addresses though. Since it's not an express mail, there is no way for me to track the package unfortunately. If you applied and haven't gotten it, I am sorry. Something must have gone wrong.... :-( I hope everyone has received it though.
Have a gorgeous day!! (Make it gorgeous if it doesn't appear to be so.... :) Peace!

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My Geeky workday....

Thu, 20 December 2007

You have seen the data center? I am sure not many of you actually get to go there so I thought I'd share here. My little virtual geeky tour. I am sorry if it's too geeky for you though :-( I am now operating UNIX as well. Yay. Geeks rock!! :) This is my last workday as I am taking a day off today and next Monday is a national holiday so I am having a 4-day weekend! Yay. I wish you a wonderful day! Stay hydrated! You have a very fantabulous day!!

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My good excuse...

Mon, 17 December 2007

I know I was supposed to ship the holiday campaign thingy by the 15th but haven't :-( I didn't know it would take so much time to complete packing 40 packs and as seen in the photo, I have never filled out the custom forms this many before. On top of that, I had a nabe party and got drunk on Wednesday. And I went to this year end party for work on Friday and got drunk heavily. Saturday, I went drinking with this French gentleman (Sorry, Jean-Luc but you are not him :-P) and went to a wine bar and got drunk there. French wine and French dude is a nice combination. Anyway, I don't remember how many glasses we had but it was very great. And in a very long time for the very first time, I have a headache today.... You see December is a month when pepole get drunk a lot here (I am sure Japan is not the only country for this tendency). I am so sure I will be completely alcohol free next month to take good care of my liver. :-( Anyway, I hope this illustrates how busy I have become and couldn't afford my time to complete packaging 40 packs for the holiday thingy. I will have it done by the end of this week hopefully. I bought a labeling sticker sheet for the addressee labels today :) So I hope you will still be able to receive my non-exciting cheapy neo-Japanese gift by the end of this year. I am working on it. But it takes time... please be patient. Now, let me get back to the thing and wish me luck on having this done soon! I wish you a wonderful week!

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Late Autumn/Early Winter Greetings from Tokyo!

Sat, 8 December 2007

On my way to work today (damn it. Tomorrow I will have to work, too), I decided to get up a little early and took a photo of this avenue that is about 10 min walk from my place before it's all gone. It's colder here in Tokyo this year. Ergo, more colors :)
Late Autumn/Winter greetings from Tokyo, Japan!

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My typical weekday...

Wed, 14 November 2007

Well, I didn't have to make this as a slide show but I thought I'd introduce my boring life to you. I know it's nothing special but you get some idea about my non-exciting days :-) You have a fantabulous day!

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while working....

Mon, 12 November 2007

So I had to work yesterday and the day before yesterday. I thought I didn't have to work a lot like I used to.. according to the director who interviewed me... If I have to keep working like this, I guess I will have another half year long vacation starting next spring :-) Anyway, I had to go to this location where has exactly the same settings as a usual store. This place is to demonstrate how the next season's decoration should be done and stuff like that by using the actual settings. And they also take pictures of displaying clothes to show shop staffers how to decorate the clothes and how the arms should be bent, etc. For a geek guy like me, it's pretty interesting to see this. Being alone in an empty store :-) Of course, I saw a lot of naked mannequins like this. When I finished my work, I took a photo of this. It's interesting that mannequins used in the shops are exactly the same as the ones used in our American shops. I mean average Japanese do not have 34 inch inseam for the record...BTW, is it so wrong I got "a little" turned on by this biceps? I must be tired or haven't had sex for a long time. :-) Another BTW, I had a dream about my company acquiring Fred Perry and I was so happy that I was able to wear Fred Perry clothes at work.... It was only a dream... sob. You have a fantabulous week!

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I had to say bu-bye to many clothes :-(

Fri, 2 November 2007

Today was the first day at this company. fashion and apparel. It's a different world. Fancy. Fashionable. Many are dressed nicely. I really have to pay attention to what I wear is what I thought. Because until today, I didn't even pay too much attention to what I wear to be completely honest. The interior of the office is so fancy, too. The big ads are everywhere I go. Lucy Liu, Josh Duhamel, Kiefer Sutherland, etc... Yesterday was just the orientation. Listening to how to do the expesne report and etc. All the basic stuff. We had the orientation all day long in this conference room. There was a big photo of Ken Watanabe almost half naked staring at me. I was so pleased :-) You know it's so cliche to say this but I think my gaydar went "ping ping ping" everywhere I went in the office. I know there are many straight dudes as well but I am sure the percentage of homo should be higher is what I thought. But then, you know how Tokyoites can be metrosexual/fem so I am not 100% certain. While designing, merchadising, anything fancy departments look so gay and stylish, IT is just a backoffice where computer geeks should be hidden from the front :-) It's not as fashionable as other those departments but I will live. The most drawback for working here is not to be able to anything that has a different company's logo that is noticeable from the outside. So I have to say bu-bye to my Polo Ralph Lauren and other things for work clothes :-( I am so sad. Anyway, I will see how it goes. I am hoping I can work here for 6 months at least while I am so sure they expect me to work more than 3 years as I am a permanet employee. Well.. you never know the future :-) Anyway, it's just a boring update. I wish you a fantabulous weekend!

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Where is he?

Wed, 31 October 2007

This is the photo I took last Sunday in the hallway of the hotel I was staying in Portland, Oregon. Why did I take a photo of this? Well, my sense to see ghosts has become weaker since that's what I wanted after the monk training (That was one of the good benefits) but then I still saw ghosts in there. So I thought I took a photo and see if I could capture what I saw. Well, I actually tried four times to take a photo in here but none of them came out good :-( Damn it. How can one take a good ghost photo? Anyway, first, I thought I saw one guy walking ahead of me and went into the room. That was when I realized that was the room I was checking in. I thought I was still badly jet lagged. But then, the same guy was walking ahead of me and looked back at me and ran away to the end of the hallway and dove from the exit door!! That's when I realized he was not the real human being with warm blood. He looked so real and vivid so I couldn't tell the difference at first. Anyway, I kept seeing this guy and I am sure he wanted some attention from me as he killed himself here. But I was too tired and not very nice so I wasn't being polite. Everytime I come back to my room, I saw him doing things here. I thought I was going to take a photo. He even came into my room when I didn't welcome him. But he was harmless so I let him be. :-) Poor guy. If he was hotter, I might have reconsidered :-P Anyway, I thought I'd bring this non-exciting story up on this particular day. For me, the scariest thing right now is that I have to work from tomorrow :-( Ugh. Happy Pumpkin day!

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Is it so wrong to get excited this way?

Mon, 15 October 2007

I am not sure what this is called in English. But since this is so Japanese, I call it as we usually do here. This is Tatami. Tatami is a Japanese flooring rug thingy. It's made of woven straw. As it ages, it gets brownish and doesn't have any smell anymore. I have a Japanese room in my apartment. Yesterday, I called this Tatami place and asked them to replace Tatami. It cost me some but it was about time this had to be replaced anyway. The new tatami. It smells like fresh woven straw. It's fresh. Nice. :-) It's been awhile I smelled this fresh. I do have to apologize that I cannot describe this fresh smell as I don't have huge vocab in English. When the Tatami guy finished his thing, I inhaled to capture this fresh smell. This smell makes me excited oddly. It is like me smelling superglue a lot when I was in junior high school or me smelling gasoline so much when I was in college. Though it's not as intoxicating as superglue :-) It occurred to me there are some things that make me excited oddly like this. Yesterday, in this fancy place, there was the elevator I was about to ride had transparent doors. You can see how elevator moves through the transparent doors obviously. I guess my nerd DNAs made me excited oddly.... But I don't jerk off to any of these in case you happen to wonder.... It's just innocent excitement that I was talking about :-) You have a wonderful week!

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Things ahead of me.

Thu, 11 October 2007

I had fantabulous dinner with a workaholic friend of mine last night. It was fantabulous. Anyway, I realized I will start working again but I hope I won't be a workaholic like him. God, how angry workaholics are!! is what I thought during the dinner. Overall, the dinner was good and the view was fantastic but it was an eye-opener for sure. While I am looking forward to working again, there are some things that I am going to miss... Here are some.
1... When I get sleepy, I take a nap whenever. I've been taking a nap almost every day for 7 months. (Except for monk days). I cannot imagine how people can live without taking a nap.
2... If there are things to do but don't feel like doing them, I always procrastinate by saying "This can wait" so I am not spending time efficiently.
3... What I will miss most will be empty department stores/ any shopping places/ the gym in the middle of a weekday. I will have to put up with crowded department stores, the gym, and etc.
4... Have Jobless days made me self-indulgence? ooohhhhh that's so scary. I should spend this month as a transitional period to make myself a more civil person.
But I keep my head up and move on. Have a fantabulous day!

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resume: to return to or begin again after interruption

Mon, 8 October 2007

1... Hello. From today, I have resumed my blog. I will keep blogging as I used to. The details about my monk days will be presented this weekend. Stay tuned if there is still any visitor :)
2... I only have about a month til I start working. I surely miss my jobless days. I thought I was going to be jobless for a year but instead, it is 7 months. But I got this fantabulous opportunity to work for a company I really liked (especially their philosphy).I know there were some people who got fired because they were too revealing. So I will not mention the name of the company. It's an american apparel company. That's it. I will let your imagination take care of the rest. :-) FYI, nope. I will not be one of those in the shop to say "Oh your ass looks fabulous in them!". I will be a nerd still :-)
3... After fantabulous dinner with friends last night, I drove back to my place. Ergo, no booze. I got pulled over by cops. One of them reached me and asked me to roll down the window. He went "Please let me smell your breath." It was a casual checkpoint for under the influence. He approached and his nose was a few inches away from my mouth. I was like "Seriously?" When I was about to exhale, I burped by accident.. I am so sure he captured every essence of my garlicky breath followed by onions. He immediately stood back... It was an accident... In my defense, how primitive for them it was!!!. I thought Japan was good at inventing stuff! They should've used the detector... On a side note, I am glad the cop was not hot so I didn't have to kiss him instead.
Thanks for visiting the non-exciting site again! Have a fantabulous week!

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My Boring Update

Fri, 21 September 2007

I actually came back to Tokyo several times during the monk thingies which I will explain in detail later this month or next month as another post to have interviews for a job. My original plan was that I wouldn't work til next Spring because I wanted to have a year off. At the same time, I really thought about what my job would be next. There isn't much I could do except for the nerdy work I'd been doing... Eventually, I will have to get a job if I don't get a sugar daddy or a jackpot winning. Also, I didn't wanna be too rusty. So I thought I was going to work for awhile as a contractor. But the job agency introduced this permanent position in IT department at this company. I didn't want it that bad. But after researching on the company I was applying, I really liked their philosophy. So I thought "Well, working for a year here wouldn't be too bad". Besides, no more crazy hours :-) Technically, it may not be as challenging as previously ergo more boring but I can study on my own in my spare time :-) After the third interview, I got the offer letter. I think I am going to take it. The more I researched on the company, the more I wanted to work. The interesting thingy is this is the very first time that I work for the company that sells things to personal consumers. The field is apparel. How gay can it get? I will see how it goes. When I told my friends I'd work here from autumn, they went "You are not good at folding clothes." Well, I am not going to be one of those guys though. After all, I cannot change my career path is what I realized because 1. I like nerdy work like this. 2. I cannot do anything else. 3. I am not married so that I cannot be a stay-at-home dad. Anyway, yes, so jobless days will be over soon. I am excited and sad at the same time :-) You have a pretty weekend!

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Boring Pre-announcement

Wed, 5 September 2007

Hello. How are you doing? I hope you are doing fantabulous. My monk days are over. But it was a very hard/worthwhile/I-don't-wanna-do-it-again time of my life. It was great but I will never do it again :-) The most difficult thing about this training was when I had to squat/ kneel and touch the floor with my forehead and pray 300 times every morning. I literally cried in bed when my legs hurt like mother fudger due to muscle aches. But I did learn many things including that I could never be a monk permanently. I am finally going back to Tokyo tomorrow. One thing I'd love right now is breathe polluted air in Tokyo as everything is so clean here. (The photo was taken near the temple and there is nothing around except for foxes and raccoons.) Isn't that weird? BTW, unfortunately, the traffic to my website hasn't decreased as I wanted. I might have to upgrade the monthly traffic capability or leave it for a little more whlie. Anyway, I might have to run a lot of errands and will have to figure out a lot of things before going back to a normal life. So I will re-start blogging from the end of this month. :-) Anyway, this is my pre-announcement that I will start blogging again later this month (30?) and to let you know I still exist and turned 32 alright :-) Thanks for checking out this boring site still. :-) I pray for your peace and health even though my prayer isn't that helpful (I am sure it's a lot better than the one I would have prayed before the training in July:-) .Anyway, thanks for the comments in the previous post but I cannot reply right now as I still feel funny blogging here again. Have a peaceful week! Love ya.

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OMFG

Tue, 26 June 2007

1... When I was about to publish this e-learning movie on my computer, the application froze during the process of publishing and the application got shut down unexpectedly.... My 2 hour work on this presentation was completely gone..... This is not the first time and I usually keep backing up every 10 mins or so but I didn't do that. When will I learn??? :-( I thought it was a brilliant presentation... I shall present something else tomorrow
2... I talked to the fellow blogger, Jon, who is in Tokyo on his vacation. For some reason, I expected him to sound very scary/angry. But he sounded really softly. :-) I think I will have dinner with him tomorrow. I hope I will be a good hostess of Tokyo.
3...Tomorrow, I'll do the e-learning again. I hope I'll publish it fine without any "Tragedy"
4...Speaking of which, I spilled red wine all over the sophisticated french restaurant's white table clothe. That was the most embarrassing time of my day....
5... I was having coffee with my straight friend outside on the terrace of this cafe near the homo district of Tokyo earlier tonight. The drunk foreign guys came up to us and asked where a gay bar was. They came to the area without any research???? I nicely drew the map for them where to go to. The problem was one of guys' pants were totally undone and would fall off in a minute. (he was like 20 year old German. not cute). My straight girl friend was "Is this how you guys behave?" no, he is stupidly drunk. I am lucid. A big difference. Come to think of it, I should have pulled down his pants.
anyway, You have a fantabulous week

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Post Travel Blahs

Fri, 22 June 2007

1...Cosmpolitan is an american drink. I couldn't have it in London and Amsterdam. BTW, I am not afraid of my masculinity even if I order it. :-)
2...Since they don't know how to mix the drink, I had vodka on the rocks or Scotch straight. When I said "Johnny Walker Black Label Straight", this dutch bartender went "Can you explain how I make it?" well... I didn't visit the distillery in Scotland so I don't know is what I said. Gay people, please be careful, if you become too gay, you will forget the word "straight" like him.
3...About the big announcement I was originally going to make today, It has to be pushed back til July 6th. Sorry. :-( I will then make a big announcement. :-)
4...Next week is an E-learning week for me. E-learning will be presented every day next week. These won't get you college credit... but if you are bored, please check here :-)
5...The visitors to my blog has increased to 2000 per day. But I get less comments. I am so stalked :-) My website has to be either upgraded by paying extra or shut down due to reaching the maximum cap!! I will see how to handle it.
6...I read this magazine in the photo today. I wish I were able to read this before I went to Europe. You know how much I spent? I reached one of the credit card's maximum limit. I am not looking forward to next month's bill :-) Anyway...
You have a fantabulous weekend!

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la-la-la-

Tue, 29 May 2007

1....I bought this cowboy shirt and all the buttons on the shirt are snap buttons shown in the photo. Snap buttons are nice because you can undo your shirt easily :-) Anyway,when I threw out my chest out just to do stretch a little, the buttons on my chest popped. And a friend of mine went "That's why you bought a tight shirt to show off?" Did my pecs become awesome all of the sudden? nope, I might have had too much for dinner :-)
2....Due to my pre-asthma condition, I decided not to do the audio-blog for this month which is not a big deal as you already heard plenty of me mumbling non-excitingly :-) When this thing goes away, I might do that again.
3....The rainy season is coming right up here in Tokyo. Sticky, hot, nasty, wet weather. However, this makes me feel a little sexy. It's really difficult for me to decide whether I like the rainy season or not.
4....Tokyo is a popular destination for junior/senior highschool field trip. There were these kids in school uniform today. One of them came up to me and aske for the direction. My response "I will tell you if you don't walk four abreast."
Have a happy day!

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Non-issue news from Tokyo, Japan

Wed, 23 May 2007

I didn't have to make this as an interactive thingy but I thought I'd take a different appraoch to list things I blah about :-)
You have a fantastic day!!!!!

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I always speak to myself....huh

Wed, 16 May 2007

1....I hopped on the plane this morning and went to the norther part of Japan, Ishikawa prefecture, as a day trip. I went to this one of the most beautiful gardens in this country and had a zen moment as shown in the photo. Zen. ahhhh. It was relaxing. But my days aren't stressful anymore so I am being spoiled :-)
2....I was going to create an e-learning post in response to this "queen" but unfortunately, I didn't have time. I shall do that tomorrow.
3....This guy told me I looked weird and my appearance wasn't compatible with him whom I'd been contacting. Well, I know I am not good looking as some of you already saw me here on this blog (Yeah, I uploaded the photo of myself unfortunately.) So he cancelled our first date which was supposed to be tonight. Fine. I am not planning to get plastic surgery though. Nope, I'd rather spend my money for something prettier :-)
4....Last night, at this bar, someone I don't know who was talking to me tried to kiss me on the cheek on his way out. When his face approached me, I severely sneezed without covering the mouth...... ew... ew me... Honestly, that was just a natural cause. But I just lost another chance for the future husband...
5....After coming back home from the day trip today, I spent 3 hours on Wikipedia.org. This website can be my boyfriend for some days. :-) Should I put a big L on my forehead? :-)
You have a fantastic day!

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I keep asking questions...

Mon, 14 May 2007

1.... When I was trying to park my car by using the "automatic parking assistance feature" today, I scratched a rear bumper... WTF? I should have parked by myself...
2.... Why do they never really have answers when I ask a question and they say "good quetion" in return?
3.... I watched Eurovision Song Contest 2007 Final today. My favorite was Russia and the male host. The most annoying thingy was I watched the BBC version, and this narrator from BBC talks too much. He talked while the pretty host was speaking so I couldn't capture enough of him :-( It's like someone I am not interested in is in front of the person at whom I want to look.
4.... I had a blind date. He was showy in every way possible. I don't like a showy too confident man.When I asked him what he did, he said "Successful" entrepreneur. I don't like someone who calls himself "successful". It's not very Japanese of him to say. He asked me if I ever went to college. When I said my college, he looked very pissy. Coz my college is less stupid than his.... but a college doesn't make you a good man. It's just a school... I hated every conversation with him. So I went to the bathroom and called my friend to give me an emergency call in 5 mins. I successfully got out of the restaurant.On my way out, he asked me if he could split the total. and I was like "Well, you are a successful entrepreneur so you should buy me lunch. I am jobless and not successful for god's sake. I should have gotten that huge lobster instead...." You have a pretty day!

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Fresh Start from this week, hopefully. :-)

Sun, 13 May 2007

Last week was like a roller coaster ride. I've been coughing since I recovered from the sickness I got last month. It's been more than a month.I cannot seem to stop coughing... So I went to see a doctor and get tested. There was a shadow on my right lung for the X-ray. I realized quitting smoking (I've been smokeless for more than a year.) was too late already. To cut the story short, there was a problem with the X-ray film. I don't have lung cancer :-) Whew. It gave me 24 hours to think about how I should prepare for the death until the blood test result came back. Anyway, the long coughing was from the preliminary stage of asthma and it should clear out with the meds I got. Though no alcohol for two weeks!!! damn. Today is Mother's Day here in Japan. So I took my parents, sister and my grandmother to a nice Japanese restaurant for lunch. It was on me. But my dad drank way too much last night and he said "I cannot eat anything as I drank too much last night and don't feel good". I was like "What are you? a fraternity college dude? Please think about how old you are... geez". FYI, having a hangover so much on the following day is usually considered an embarrassing thing here especially at work. So if your liver cannot handle it, you shouldn't drink too much is my motto That's why I have this super remedy for hangover :-). Anyway, Since I am alcohol free, I had to drive. I've never thought I would be a designated driver as I am usually the one who drinks. As you can see in the photo, the road is not congested and it's nice to drive in less crowded Tokyo.It would have been better if it was sunny today...oh.. I really have to wash my car but that's another story. :-) You have a wonderful "healthy" week!

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uh-oh blah-ing.

Wed, 2 May 2007

1.... While I like winter best, I also like late spring/early summer in Tokyo. Because it's not too hot. It's dry and it's bright out. I went shopping today (which I happen to do a lot recently but that's another issue right now), I saw the section for Japanese fans like that in the photo. This tells me summer is around the corner. :-) Unfortunately, this breezy late spring/early summer doesn't last long. The sweaty nasty hot summer is on its way. The nasty sweaty hot... something I'd rather have for something else.
2.... Did you know you could get bad rash due to psychological reasons? Or maybe, this guy has become allergic to me. It didn't happen for some time. But it did this morning. He is allergic to me. And that's the reason I got dumped after 5 weeks of dating. Well, that was obviously new. Or maybe, he faked it to end this. If he really did fake it, he must be damn good at telling lies. Anyway...
3.... I went out to have wine with my friends. We thought it would be 10,000 Yen for a bottle. It was a bargain considering it was fabulously sensitive aromatic vintage champagne from Champagne, France. It was when we got the check to know it was actually 100,000 Yen = US$833 = 614 Euros. One of my friends said "I thought my heart stopped". Well, it would have been better if it did. If you cannot count how many zeros there are, you are drunk. I'm gonna miss my kidney....
You have a fantastic day!

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Summer is around the corner....

Thu, 26 April 2007

Today's high was 24 ºC = 75ºF this afternoon here in Tokyo. It was 15ºC = 59ºF for high yesterday. So you can understand how warm it got here today. The humidity this afternoon was 26% so it was very nice. However, I can guarantee people who have to wear a suit for work are not looking forward to the summer :) Thankfully, since I don't have any dress code to follow as I am unemployed (that does sound like I was fired:-), I decided to wear short pants. this is what I took with my camera phone. Actually, this was the very first time I wore short pants this year. Well, I do wear them at the gym but not outside of the gym until today. I went to have lunch with a friend of mine. I am sorry to reveal a messy non-model leg like this but I didn't have time to use my leg hair trimmer to decrese the volume of the hair.... I know nobody paid attention to my legs but I was very uncomfy for my legs shown to the world. It was strangely exciting at the same time. My friend told me I am too summer today but it was a warm day. I didn't wear a sleeveless shirt, you know. On the other hand, my friend didn't check the weather forecast so he was sweating in the thick jacket. Considering he is from a very northern part of Japan, yeah, I can understand so I pinched about 5cm/2inch above of his nipples a little bit and pressed hard for seconds. He got really surprised for me doing it. I told him I am not raping him, a straight guy. :-) voila!, he was no longer sweating. Yup, those spots are to stop sweating on a upper part of the bod. When you are sweating too much from heat or nervousness, I'd suggest you do that :-) It works like a charm :-) Anyway, bubye from a happy warm day in Tokyo! Have a good one!

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Not a great night.

Tue, 24 April 2007

I am sorry if I don't sound happy and pleasnt today. Here's why. Unfortunately, the restaurant featured in some fashion magazine is supposed to be very famous so many Tokyoites go to a restaurant which was once featured in a fashion or Gourmet magazine. For me, I don't really care for a famous restaurant. If a restaurant serves great dishes with reasonable prices, I am happy. So I don't really care for the name value. I care for the quality. But it's sad that many people would go for a big name. I personally think that lowers the standard here in Tokyo. I went to this Italian restaurant in a snobby district of Tokyo last night. A friend wanted to go so she made a reservation two weeks ago. The dinner was horrible. Is Italian supposed to have a lot of black pepper and you can no longer taste the meat due to too much black pepper? Is Italian supposed to be overcooked pasta so the past is so soft? Well, I am not a sophisticated person, maybe, my taste is so cheap and cannot handle something so sophisticated like the one I had yesterday. Anyway, when I asked for the check, this in the photo was given. Everything was written in Italian. But I don't know many Italian words. Neither do my friends. Since we were going to split the total, I asked the waiter to translate one by one. And he went "This is how we write the check". !!! So here's what I said to him in return. "Okay, if it's so Italian, where is a hot hunky Italian chef with a hot italian sausage? and I am not going to pay in Euros." Yes, wine talking :-) It wasn't the best move of me but I felt so good. Apparently, I am so hoping this restaurant will go out of business anytime soon.
You have a fantabulous week with the right decision for dinner :-)

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I didn't know....

Mon, 23 April 2007

First of all, I have added a link to the dentist in Canada. Maggie. She is one of the visitors to my blog and contributes interesting/educational comments. :-)
1.... I didn't know that I was a rare case about being able to control a dream while being asleep. I mean if I have a nightmare, I can rewind it and make it better. I thought there were more people who could do this but apparently, after sharing this with friends last night...
2.... I didn't know that my fly was wide open again from this morning at the gym after workout to the cafe. I felt the "breeze" on my private part as it was chilly earlier today. The problem was I was wearing pink boxer briefs... My friend pointed it out subtly at cafe as PINK was so easy to notice. Since it has happened to me three times, I'd love if the gym puts up the warning "Did you zip up?" sign instead of "Please take off your shoes in the locker room" sign
3.... So after zipping up, I had this fantabulous matcha (green tea) cake originally made by this Japanese patissier in Paris. While it was really good, I didn't know a bottle of perierr costs 800 yen. (If I convert it, it doesn't sound that expensive as Japanese Yen is weak recently but...) US$6.73, 4.95 Euros... I am sure this sparkling water magically transforms to something so snobby once it enters this pastry place.
You have a wonderful week!

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without my knowledge...

Mon, 16 April 2007

1.... One of the embarrassing moments is when you attemp to pay with a credit card but the transaction is declined. It happened to me today. I don't remember I maxed out the limit so I called the credit card company. Apparently, somebody who tried to be me bought a first class round trip ticket from Paris to Hong Kong. Thanks to the insurance company that I don't cover this person's trip to Hong Kong. But I am so interested in knowing how s/he got my credit card number... Darn, I have to memorize the new card number again...
2.... For the first time in a very long time, I went to get boozed with friends last night. It was a great chapagne night. Champagne and Sushi. Of course, I followed the e-learning class given on this blog :-) According to a homo friend of mine, when I get boozed, I happen to talk dirty.... I don't remember saying anything naughty. I just said "OH MY, it came out more than I thought!" when I poured champagne into a glass. Well, in Japanese, "It came out more than I thoguht" could mean "I ejaculated more than I thought" with the same phrase. I guess the way I talk gives a misunderstanding lead. I should not sound naughty but how ? I was told I sound dirty when I am heavily boozed... Darn.
You have a fatastique week!

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My Relaxing Night.

Fri, 13 April 2007

So a friend of mine askd me to join and celebrate his career success as his own TV segment will launch from this month. As much as I wanted to join and get to know new people, I haven't recovered yet so I decided to stay home on Friday night. Well, to me, every night is like a Friday night since I don't have to worry about working the following day but drinking a bunch of wine and champagne won't get me any better so I had to bite the bullet and be at home. Well, a friend of mine suggested drinking wine will make my condition better but I highly doubt that. So I grabbed some magazines. Some are geeky. Some others aren't. One of magazines is this Fitness magazine. The title for this edition is "Lose gut in 2 months". Well, I don't have any beer gut but my abs should be better. Since I didn't have much time to work out last year, I am so going to get better abs this year as I don't have to work and I have a plenty of time. The problem is this magazine always picks western guys and girls for models. The cover guy model looks a little creepy... I've seen better & hotter Japanese guys than him.... But anyway, that's just my personal opinion. When I get fantabulous abs in two months, I will report back :-) Wish me luck. Now, I am going to go read Newsweek. What a way to spend Friday night, you said? Well, I couldn't relax at this hour when I was working :-) So this is something new and exciting even though it doesn't look so :-) you have a wonderful weeekend!

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Blah blah blah

Thu, 12 April 2007

1.... Today in the morning, I had to deal with this girl visitor from America. Since she was a college student, I asked her major and she said "I was a pre-med student but I reconsidered my options and I am a psych student." When I was in college, I saw so many "pre-med" students and so many similar answers like hers when they decided not to go for med school. My curiosity had to ask her "Are you really sure? Didn't you just fail calculus classes or something? because something tells me you are not good at math :-)" If I felt fine without this sickness, I wouldn't have been bitchy....But when I explained Osaka is 500Km away from Tokyo, she was like "It's about the same distance to Hong Kong"...!!! I am so relieved to know she doesn't become a doctor. :-)
2.... Yup, we, Japanese, should totally import the custom of hugging but I guess we have a different way to interact with one another. That may be why we look shy and Japanese. (e.g. covering the mouth with a hand when laughing like a geisha)
3....After quitting my job, I happen to grow a beard as I won't be yelled at by HR department. It's hard to keep it neat by using the trimmer but I do it. I think having a beard does make me look older so I didn't get carded during the entire trip in the States last month. The fact I didn't get carded actually made me sad a little...
4....I was able to have something greasy shown in the photo for lunch today. Finally. :-) Yay.
You have a wonderful day!

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Another reason why I shouldn't....

Sat, 7 April 2007

The worst thing about living alone and being single is when you are deadly sick. It doesn't occur to you on a regular basis but it does happen when it does. It happened to me last Thursday and I thought I was going to die. First, I thought I was just under the weather but the lower abdomen started to hurt like mother fudger. I literally passed out from the pain. I don't remember working on my abs to make them fantabulous... So the pain wasn't from that for sure. Or it might be from the imaginary fantabulous abs workout. Anyway, since I live alone and don't have anybody to nurse me, I was very devastated. I realize when I am deadly sick and don't have anybody, the sick gets worse automatically. For those who don't live alone should be grateful. My pain didn't go away and I was severely dehydrated. I needed to see a doctor. I was debating whether I should call an ambulance. Instead, I called my mother and asked her to take me to the hospital. The diagnostic was viral enteritis. I got lots of IVs and meds. I still feel funny but the pain is gone. I am hoping to get back on track by Monday. God, I've never had this before. It was one of the worst ills I have ever dealt. Anyway, yes, a 31 year old single "pathetic" gay guy went to the hospital with his mommy. This is when I "again" realized I need to get myself a husband... You have a pretty "healthy" weekend!

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I get a bonus point for behaving well :-)

Wed, 4 April 2007

So I went to the clinic and had my knee problem observed today. No problem knee-wise so far as I will get an MRI thingy tomorrow. But it occurred to me I once read the article that Japanese get the most amount of exposure to the X-ray radiation for lifetime. The research (in that article) also mentioned 3.5% of the Japanese cancer patients happened to have cancer due to too much X-ray radiation. True. We tend to get X-rayed so easily. Yesterday, I got 6 shots on my knee and right foot. It's always good to be healthy and it's always good not to have any need to get X-ray taken. But I had to go through that yesterday. Right now, I am not worried about the radiation exposure even though I may have had X-rays a lot like other Japanese. The thing was the orthopedic surgeon yesterday who touched my leg and foot was the hottest doctor I have ever seen! That was the first time ever when I thanked for my knee problem. By the way, while he had to touch my knee, thigh, and foot for legitimate purposes, I had to undo my pants for easy access :-). I am so glad I wore the non-agressive type of underwear today. And Shigeki Jr. behaved well during the thing. :-) Okay, I don't think I can ever become a pure innocent person like I used to be... but I had to have something to look forward to. :-) The hot doctor made my day pretty :-) You have a pretty day!

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The first jobless weekday.

Mon, 19 March 2007

According to the workaholics I ran into, I would be bored to death if I didn't work. Some friends from college told me it would be bad to live without having any purporse or a job. Some others told me I'd feel empty when I got up and realized I didn't have to go to work and didn't have friends to hang out in the middle of the day. As you can tell, many people here in Japan think living without a job is a bad thing or a crime apparently. But I am so glad to tell you I don't feel empty. I am here at a cafe and still reading a newspaper. I didn't even realize how fast I had to read the newspaper to start the day. Now, I don't have to :-) For the rest of this month, I decided not to do anything specific or set up any goal I'd like to achieve. As I am still paid by the "former" work, I don't have to worry about the finance for some time. I may not be able to carry on the life I had until last week but as long as I learn to live "reasonably", I don't have to worry about the job for some time. If I don't have to work at all for the rest of my life, I wouldn't even if many people tell me it would be a bad thing. I said I'd start a thing in May but that was just a business talk. I am thinking of not getting a job for another six months or more.... Anyway, the minimum requirement for my life this month is to get up at 8a.m. even if I don't have to do anything for the day...But I do have an issue to come up with the best answer when "What do you do for living?" is asked. That's something I have to think about. That's the biggest problem in my life right now. :-) Now, I am off to the gym and will enjoy the luxurious moment when it's emptier :-) I like the emptier gym. You have a happy week!

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I am finished!!!

Fri, 16 March 2007

This is what I sent at work awhile ago. :-) There is a Japanese saying that "You leave gracefully" so that's what I do even if I hated this work for the last 2 years. I am off to the farewell dinner they will throw. I am so going to get drunk! No more biz trip (yay!). No more luxurious life (boo) but I am happy :-) Have a happy weekend!

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My unusual way to spend the afternoon

Thu, 15 March 2007

You have a wonderful day!!

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Almost healed :-)

Tue, 6 March 2007

You have a pretty day!!

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Wrong First Impressions

Mon, 26 February 2007

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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Few thoughts after the extended weekend.

Tue, 13 February 2007

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!

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Pretty flowers...

Thu, 8 February 2007

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.

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Some thoughts on food.

Tue, 6 February 2007

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!

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non-important blah-ing from Tokyo, Japan

Thu, 1 February 2007

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!

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Speaking to myself...

Mon, 29 January 2007

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!

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Mysterious on some level....

Thu, 25 January 2007

You see there are so many mysterious things that cannot be explained scientifically. I have encountered minor mysteries recently and they would be mind-numbingly boring for others but I am personally intriged. Here are some.
1... I try not to get wasted when I go drinking alone. When I was in Cambridge earlier this month, I didn't drink too much so I was very concious and made back to the hotel room safely. But when I got up next morning, I felt sharp pain on my middle finger tip. It was a sharp cut by glass or something. But I don't even remember touching borken glass. I had no idea how I got it.. Since the cut was rather deep, there is a scar still on my finger. And I thought "what if somebody intentionally cut my finger with a sharp piece of glass with some unknown virus on it?" Should I contact X-file people? huh... Less Jack Daniels next time.
2...I ordered an americano at Starbucks today. The person who ordered "Double tall mocha with a lot of crap" got his order first even though he was behind me. Why would espresso and hot water take longer? The mysterious thingy is I waited for my order for more than 5 mins.
3...I didn't eat anything weird yesterday but I am EXTREMELY gassy today. That's mysterious.... I managed to release some while I was swimming at the gym. I had to To make my path more bubbly, I had to butterfly not to let others notice what I was doing in there. For the record, it's not like I released my liquids in the pool!!!..... Good day!

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Thoughts about food/drink...

Tue, 23 January 2007

1...If there was food that would fly you away so high and let you see the heaven, this must be it. This was my lunch today. Atlantic Lobster and crab tomato soup with oragnic rice by Soup Stock Tokyo. This lunch looks so sad on the surface and is not cheap but it's totally worth it. I am sure I had a little tiny orgasm after having this.
2...When a customer orders "vodka soda", why on earth would a bartender mix vodka with SPRITE??? When I tasted it, that was the most unpleasant moment last night.
3...It's very commmon around this area to see a caucasian expat (who only wants to get laid with a foxy asian girl) hanging out with a very young foxy Japanese girl (who wants more than sex. maybe a commited relationship). Anyway, this foxy Japanese girl looked so proud because she got a sugar daddy? Also, He looked so happy coz he was about to score the girl who is way out of his league. I thought she could do better than that though... Anyway, we, Japanese, have a lot of problems to pronounce English words. I do misprounce things, too. HOWEVER, can a foxy girl not repeat "Let's take shit here" loudly at a quiet restaurant? I am sure she wanted to mean "let's take a seat here". But the expat didn't seem to mind as he could still score her... On the other hand, I almost died from pasta choking fiasco and the soup came out of my nose......sigh.
You have a fantabulous day! :-)

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But I still move on.

Fri, 19 January 2007

I think I mentioned that this year would be pretty bad for me according to the fortune teller. It's been three weeks since the new year has begun. Here are some "bad" things that already happened to me.
1.... My 5 day old iPod was stolen when I left it in the hotel room in Cambridge, MA. They go "We are not responsible for your belongings unless they are in the safe box, sir". I totally expected that but still.... damn.
2.... I lost a long time friend. Well, I actually decided to lose one. I think I made the right decision even though I really didn't want to do so.
Regardless of things I have lost, I haven't lost my virginity-for-this-year yet
3.... My fly was wide open from Boston to Detroit the other day. I didn't even realize it.
Yet, I haven't lost my virginity-for-this-year even though my fly was saying "come on in"!
4.... I broke my pinky after the too over-confident 360s in the air while snowboarding. I pictured myself as an X-treme snowboarder in my head. That was only my dream. :-(
5.... Shampoo bottle explosion incident in my gym bag today. Washing my speedos in the bathroom at work is something I didn't want to...
Anyway, i still believe good things are on their ways as well so I am not too sad yet. You have a fantabulous happy weekend! So shall I even if I have to work... Ta-ta-.

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A peaceful day off

Fri, 24 November 2006

1... So this is my day off. Yesterday was "Labor Thanksgiving day" here in Japan and it was a national holiday. But I had to work. Today, it's just a usual Friday but since the headquarters people are so busy to eat Turkey, I decided to take a day off. I went to Muji which is a Japanese chain that sells stationary, food, and clothes. It's indeed Christmasy in there even though many of us don't practice Christianity. Anyway, you can see what I got by clicking the photo. It's my disease I usually spend too much in there.....
2... So I had a date with Mr. Stubble yesterday. We drove around with my motorcycle. Yes, I told him my car hasn't been fixed. And it's the only time I get to wear a leather jacket anyway. :-) But it was too chilly to drive in the bay area so we were very shivering until we got ourselves coffee... Now I admire those bikers who can drive in the middle of the freezing winter...
3... Mr. Stubble speaks Japanese fluently so he doesn't have any French accent when he does unfortunately. It would have been much sexier if he spoke it with a french accent. Speaking of which, French sounds so sexy. I don't disagree. But German sounds so angry. Is it just me? I heard one angry German speaking German yesterday and it was very scary....
Anyway, you have a fantabulous weekend!

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Working mumbling.

Wed, 22 November 2006

1... I requested the paid vacation days. It went through this time! Only two extra days though. Considering I've been weekendless for some time, that's something. I'd love to go somewhere but I have to take care of a lot of personal stuff like washing my car or entertaining myself.... huh...
2... So one unreasonable angry user called the helpdesk to accelerate his unreasonable request, and he told them he would call the main number in our department. I usually take calls for the main number. So I "coincidentally" got out of the office and enjoyed coffee at Starbucks. Well, I have a serious coffee adiction problem. It was time for me to get it anyway.
3...This guy who was giving us a presentation in the early meeting was definitely hot. But all I could see was his underwear line through his pants. Did he intentionally wear those tight pants? in the Q&A session, I wanted to ask about it but didn't.
4...Do you have a time when you are amazed at how much you can furt? It's like you are proud of yourself doing that huge... or is it just me? At least I was when I furted for minutes. It must have been something I ate yesterday or this morning.... don't worry. I was alone in the server room.
You have a fantabulous Wednesday!

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My head hurts.

Mon, 20 November 2006

It looks like Mr. Stubble is not happy with my work schedule. I had to work yesterday as well. I didn't go to his place by the time I said I would. The dinner got cold and Mr. Stubble was grumpy. We had a non-erotic fight. Ugh. But I learned that some serious anger is a good source of intense um... private interaction. :-) This is why I am not a marrying kind. I am married to work at the moment. How pathetic do I sound? That's why I'd been trying to avoid any regular dating routine until I met him. I hope this will last though. Anyway, I was slow yesterday and I had to schedule one application program I created to run at midnight on Tuesday. This is where I got confused. 12a.m. or 12p.m.? That's why I like millitary time system. You know I could change the time display settings there to 24 hour time scale but it didn't even cross my mind so I had to think hard... my little brain was almost fried. I couldn't figure it out. Googling about it didn't come to my mind, either. So I scheduled to run it at 1min after midnight on Tuesday. When you work too much, this happens to you, too. :-) FYI, 12am in Japan is considered midnight at least according to the dictionary... whlie it's recognized as noon in some other countries. Oh, my head hurts .So on my way back from the furious fight with Mr. Stubble, I picked up the seasonal limited edition beer by my favorite beer company, Sapporo. "The winter tale". You know what? This was the best beer ever!! I wish I could export this to all of you... huh... Anyway, I should get up early tomorrow so you have a fantabulous week! So shall I :-)

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Another Tuesday... (though the 9th day without a day off)

Tue, 14 November 2006

1... So this was my lunch yesterday. Oysters from Hiroshima over rice. I actually had these last week in Hiroshima but anyway. Oysters. :-)
2...It's been almost a year since I quit smoking. I don't miss it. I still find a hunky cowboy (not that Brokeback mountain cowboy type) smoking is a great sight to see. I really should go see a real hunky cowboy.
3...Listening to iPod on my way to work is sometimes so not the thing I should do. I didn't even notice I was skipping down the street and did a little steps. No more iPod commuting for awhile.
4... When I was searching for something and trying to take the thing out of my bag, a pack of condoms slipped out as well. And a friend saw that. And I said "No, it's not what you think" even though my friend didn't comment about it. She actuallly didn't even notice until I said that. The more I give excuses, the more embarrassing it gets. sigh...
5...So there was an incident that I misshaped my eyebrow. Ergo, I am using the eyebrow pen not to look stupid. I had never felt qeer-er than this before.... I hope it will grow back soon.
You have a wonderful Tuesday

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Very warm still.

Tue, 7 November 2006

1... Both in Japanese and in English, there is an expression which you say after getting a gift or something. "You shouldn't have". um.... just "I love it! Thank you!" will do. I am sorry but I am not particularly fond of that expression.
2... It's ridiculously warm here in Tokyo, these days. It's supposed to be November but it doesn't feel like it. The high for today will be 23 degrees celsius = 73 degrees Fahrenheit. And people say this might be associated with the global warming effect. I am glad I didn't plan to make a trip to do the leef peeping this year then. :-) They will turn yellow/red eventually? I am keeping my fingers crossed.
3... My boss told me there was a major problem on this one particular server (A bigger version of the computer). I kinda knew what was gonna happen by looking at the histroy logs last week but I didn't really bring it up because I didn't wanna deal with it. The server monitoring person should have caught it though. And all I did in response to his comment was "SERIOUSLY! OH NO!" by covering my mouth. I am tired of acting.... But I continue.
You have a fantabulous Tuesday!

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hidden agenda

Mon, 6 November 2006

So the extended weekend went very well. I did cultural exchange alright. Yesterday, it was a very warm day and it didn't feel like November at all. I wonder if the winter is this warm this year here in Tokyo. We will see about that. I don't wanna write anything about how great Mr. stubble is and how it went in details because it will bore you to death for sure. Anyway, I happen to tell a lie every once in a while. Like when we were about to drive around in Tokyo yesterday, I told Mr. Stubble that my hybrid car wouldn't run at all and told him we should take a motorcycle. Well, my car starts just fine but I wanted to take the motorcycle instead since I hadn't driven it for awhile. Besides, if we did take that, Mr. Stubble would have to hang on tight and I could sorta get hugged appropriately. More homo body contact legitimately in public. Since it was his first time to ride a motorcycle, he did hang on tight alright. :-) But this kind of lies is allowed, no? It was sorta a nice different way of foreplay if you know what I mean. Another lie I told my boss today is that I was told to join the 3 hour mind-numing meeting. But I told him that I had another meeting. So I came to this meeting room that I reserved and all I do is checking my personal e-mail and blogging. I should be totally fired for this but hey, I am not deligent. I do what I have to do. But I don't try to go beyond the expectation since I am so quitting. :-) Anyway, I am a liar. fine. :-) You have a fantabulous week!

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Autumn yet?

Mon, 30 October 2006

1... You know you happen to be nice to someone and you think of him/her as a good friend. That's all. But for some reason, that gets mixed up, and the person to whom you are nice thinks you are more than a friend. I hate that happens. It happened to me yesterday and oh, that totally made me feel uncomfy. That's so misleading.... I hope he gets a hint.
2... It's been unusually warmer here in Tokyo even though it's supposed to be chilly by now. However, we are supposed to wear something autumn. It was very warm today but you barely see people wearing short sleeve shirts today. Why? Because we happen to follow some unwritten rule. I have no idea who invented this unwritten rule but if you wear something summer right now, you look so stupid. This has to change especially if we have to deal with the global warming effect.
3... Even though it was warm today, I had very nice sophisticated autumn Japanese lunch shown in the photo. So at least this lets us know it's supposed to be very autumn by now. I couldn't put the second photo in the post but THIS is the seasonal speciality. This is called "Matsutake". A very expensive mushroom. You can easily imagine what it totally looks like. But I don't say "Look! I am giving a great head and deep throating even!" in the middle of the restaurant. I still have moral.
You have a fantabulous week!

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I sometimes see dead people.

Sat, 28 October 2006

I don't really do long posts because I am not good at explaining things in English... but this post is longer than usual ones.... Besides, this post might be super bullshit if you don't believe the thing. So don't bother to read to take your valuable time. For those who have time, please go ahead......
When I was in my pre-teens, I didn't think it was strange at all for me to be able to see the dead. I thought everybody could see them. I've been able to see them since I cannot remember. When I was little, I was making a conversation with my dead gradfather whom I had never seen in person since he passed away before I came to this world. My father who is not able to see the dead thought I went insane when he looked at me talking to my grandfather because all my father saw there was that I was talking alone loudly and laughed in the dark room. That's what it is. Fortunately, me being able to see them doesn't occur as frequent as it used to be. Thank God. I was able to hear their stories and got to know why they are there. Recently, I only see them every once in a while. I am not sure if I got rusty which I am actually grateful for.

When I was younger, I didn't really share this thing with friends or any body for that matter because I was once picked on badly, and they told me I was a liar after telling them what I saw and heard. That was a bad experience. Since then, I try not to share it even if the dead person I deal with sends a particular message to me.... except when I am with my mother and want to verify whether I am half-awake or not. I ask my mother if she sees the same thing as she does have the same "thing" as well. Yeah, still, to this date, my mother and I freak my father and sister out every once in a while.

Today, I had a meeting with a sales rep at work. The last time I saw anyone dead was about a month ago so it had been awhile. The dead person I saw in there was the father of the sales rep and he told me to warn his son that he would run into a car accident later that afternoon. Why? oh why would I have to do that for hiM? It was my first time to meet this sales rep. And it was an official business meeting with 10 other people in there. I am sure I didn't pay attention to the meeting while I was getting the different information that is not on the agenda. My boss thought I went to an imaginery place. It would be too freaky if I convinced him to drive super safely and not to take the very left lane for the rest of that day. I didn't wanna sound like a crazy person so I ignored his grandfather agressively talking to me during the meeting even if I could hear every single word of his. I told the sale rep to drive safely "casually" just like ending the meeting to send him to the elevator hall.

You guessed it right. This sales rep was brought into the hospital after the car accident at 4 in the afternoon. I felt very guilty when I heard the news even though on the surface in this world for normal people's terms, I didn't do anything wrong. Thankfully, the car accident was not serious. No surgery. Since I got to know that he had to have some stiches here and there and some exams, I paid a little visit. His dead father was there with him even though the sales rep didn't get a hint about it at all. I was very uncomfortable when I had to talk to him in the room because all I could think is I felt so guilty. I wanted to kill myself when I had to see his father for the second time. I didn't say it with words, but I told his father that I was truly sorry that I didn't do anything about the accident. He looked sad but I hope he forgives me that I didn't particularly send the message to his son. Though I cannot completely say I made the wrong decision there when I got the info from his father. I didn't know the sales rep at all and I didn't know his father at all. I am not defending myself. Maybe, I am but I'd like to think I will not be burnt alive as a punishment.

I guess this illustrates being able to see the dead is very tiring and bothering. I'd love to get rid of this skill that cannot be put on my resume proudly for a job interview. I drink alcohol not only because I enjoy booze. It's because it's necessary sometimes not to pay attention to what I could seet. For those who cannot see the dead, I guess being able to see the dead sounds fancy and scary at the same time. But it really isn't. Yes, I have to admit it comes very handy when I get useful life-saving information for myself. But I'd rather not have any of those if that's possible. But I like this phrase: Ignorance and incuriosity are two very soft pillows.

On a different note, the guy I've been seeing shaved his stubble off finally. He told me he did that just for me and would do anything that makes me happy. That little remark does sound scarier than being able to see the angry dead actually. I hope what he meant was not what I think it means.

Anyway, you have a fantabulous weekeend!

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Stress, craziness and chilling.

Thu, 26 October 2006

1... I'd been singing this all day long at work yesterday because yeah, it was stressful. It says "The stress ruins everything, men, women, earth". I felt like singing out loud at work by wearing a miniskirt but I didn't because I still have moral. :-) But singing this in my head didn't help me much so I went batting again and spent 2 hours there. Now I feel better but my body hurts from too much batting.... oh, I mean the usual batting.
2... Isn't hands-free great? Hands free headset, hands free flash light, hands free ejaculation, and hands free computer operations by voice. But I should have never enabled that hands-free computer typing while I was talking with a friend of mine on the phone and coincidentally said "send!".... geez. I sent e-mail saying I wanted to have Italian for dinner to team members in Sydney.... Yes, I am stupid.
3... To get rid of the craziness I had in me, I went out side to chill a little bit. Well, leaves are still green but the twilight is very autumn for some reason as shown in the photo. It is cooler in the morning and the evening. It will be cold soon. And I started to wonder why some can produly have a nice big package through tight jeans in the middle of the winter? Is it not supposed to be smaller in the winter?
You have a fantabulous Thursday!

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Virtual Sweat

Mon, 23 October 2006

Do you run into the situation where you feel like sweating inside of your head so much while you are actually not sweating? I do that every once in a while.
1... My friends and I decided to meet outside of the restaurant last night. And I arrived there and waited for another friend. I said "Oh no, that was a strong scent that I could pass out!" when I thought I smelled some oversprayed guy walking by. No, it wasn't from the guy. It was actually from a friend right next to me. There was no way to recover the situation...
2...Because I did something nice as a favor asked by my dad (um... I am talking about the blood related dad in case you wonder...), the Friday's dinner was on him. He told me I could order anything I want for the booze, and the sommelier recommended Dom Perignon ROSE. My father should've known that I've been exploring champanges lately... He looked a little surprised when I ordered that. Dom Perignon is always the drink I do not pay. It's the drink that has to be paid by somebody else. :-)
3...A coworker was interested in the foldable bike I own. So I pasted the blog entry onto the e-mail. What I should've known is that the link to the photo is still active after pasting the thing. Ergo, if she is smart enough, she could know the URL of my blog. I so sweated inside my head coz I am not out at work. My blog entries are sometimes about me being a pink flaming homo. So I used an administrative right to delete the e-mail from her mailbox and the internet history from her computer. It could be power abuse. But I needed to save my ass.
You have a non-sweating fantabulous week!

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How to sober up in a nano second.

Fri, 20 October 2006

So I went to the homo district to get myself drunk last night. To be honest, i didn't feel like going there at all as I had to get up early today but homo friends of mine wanted to have drinks as we hadn't done that together for some time. But the homo district is so walking distance from my place so I went there. Since I was tired, I got boozed reasonably. I was feeling great and what I talked about was hoot for them. I was on fire. Suddenly, one of my homo friends talked about relationships. He and his prince started dating together last July and still counting. I was happy for him. He told me they went to get tested for HIV last week and turned out both are negative. The weird thing was that they have started having sex without any protection since the test results because they think they are fully healthy. He was like "what's the point of using a condom anymore?" I guess I am being so conservative about that then. I was really really drunk but that statement made me sober up in a nano second. Wow, that was an eye opener as he told me everybody around him follows that "perfect bareback" rules. I told him I could never do that if I were him. He looked very confused and told me I was weird... Seriously, that's none of my business and it's up to him. But people, please make absolutely sure for what you do. :-) That's all I am saying. After that get together, I went to another bar alone and had to drink more to get happy alcohol feelings back. I was happily drunk so I went up to the stage and sang a J-pop idol song in front of strangers. That was so not me... I hope I didn't make myself look like a fool. I know I did but... I needed that moment. :-) Anyway, you have a fantabulous weekend. So shall I!

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Ugh... Warm autumn blah-ing.

Tue, 17 October 2006

1... The area in where I work, there are many tourists walking aroud with their Lonely Planet Japan in their hands. Anyway, I sometimes see some getting lost and trying to figure out where they are by looking at the local map that's only written in Japanese. Sometimes, I approach them and give them directions as I try to be pretty and nice. Some other times, I don't. Today, I saw one hunky stud in a sleeveless shirt getting lost. I could totally tell he was a homo from his clothes. Though I didn't do anything about him as he was with an awfully good looking hunk. I hate them.. I secretly wanted to lick his biceps though... sadly I came back to the reality and back to the neardy office.....
2...Some have commented they are envious of me because I get to travel on business. Before you say that again, please look at the photo. 87 receipts. That's the pile I had to take care of from the biz trip in the States. It takes about a half day to complete the expense report. You have to show which receipt is used for what purpose. No, it's not that fantabulous.
3...I didn't know yesterday's post was the 500th entry on this blog.
4...The English phrase, "Guess What" doesn't really make sense to me. Did s/he want me to guess what s/he was gonna talk about? I am not their mind reader....huh.. interesting phrase. To be honest, that phrase annoys me sometimes. BTW, Guess what!? I just came back from the bathroom!! Okay, I guess this phrase can be good when you want to make something non-exciting sound better. :-)
You have a fantabulous Tuesday!!

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Things I don't believe in.

Mon, 16 October 2006

There are so many things I believe in. (i.e. ghosts as I see them every once in a while) On the other hand, there are many things I don't believe in. (i.e. The ab-whatever thing that gets you fantabulous abs if you use it 5 mins a day) One another thing I don't believe in is a long distance relationship. Some people make long distance relationships work. That's awesome for them. I've almost done it once but I don't even try to do that anymore if an opportunity arises. Recently, I got the proposal to participate the long distance relationship. I can't see myself going through that at all. Because it requires more cost, more effort, more anxieity, and more stress. If I were 20 years old, I might give it a shot but life is too short. I'd love to go for something more promising and nicer than that. Don't get me wrong though. I am not saying I am against long distance relationships. It just doesn't suit me since I am so lazy. That's all. Funnily, I am very surprised that a quick fuck for the night turns out to be something different. So today, I made a call to make things crystal clear to him.. Anyway, life is full of surprises and is indeed beautiful sometimes. I hope your life is beautiful "some times" too. Not all the time, that would be freaky. :-) You have a fantabulous week.

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My suburb blah-ing.

Wed, 4 October 2006

1... My favorite TV channel here is always "The Weather Channel". I mean knowing how the weather is in the city I am not in is very interesting. I can watch it for hours. Yes, I am geeky.
2... I ordered a vegetarian pizza yesterday (How sad can my dinner get?) and asked for an additional topping, chicken. The pizza person went "what?" Well, I am not stupid. I didn't want beef in the sauce.
3... The only relaxing time during this assignment is singing loudly in the car. I don't care if I look like a freak because I am. :-) The theme song on my way to the office and back was "A public affair". I want one of those affair moments.
4... My friend, Jack, is gone. I bought a bottle of Jack Daniel's last week and it's empty....
5... The funniest moment yesterday was when this girl and another dude in the same team asked me questions. "So, are you guys in spring right now?" I didn't understand it... and she goes "Your season is completely opposite right?" I thought she was joking. and they kept asking stupid questions like "Does it ever snow there?".... Wow....Japan is not Hawaii, you know....I am very surprised that they handle one of the most important enterprise systems....
6...I touched myself for the first time in days.
Have a fantabulous Wednesday!

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blah blah blah in New England.

Wed, 27 September 2006

1... You know I am not much familiar with the east coast probably because I haven't lived on the east coast. I don't know what it is but East Coast is very different from West coast. people wise....
2...A nice security guard told me to buckle up anytime in Massachussetts. That's probably true. So I am always bukled up. :-)
3...The photo was my lunch. It was obviously sad. Cafeteria food is cafeteria food no matter how fancy it sounds on the menu....
4... Is a pink shirt unacceptable in this conservative suburb city? Or I might have had somehting on my face. Either way,some people looked at me weird today.... huh...
5...I happen to speak to myself a lot when I go on an international biz trip. Like "okay, I am going to the bathroom to make #2." I am glad nobody understands me when I speak Japanese. :-) For the record, I don't say "Fudge you" to this not-so nice person even if I say that in my head...
6....how long have you not touched yourself? I think I am breaking the longest record ever...
You have a fantabulous day.I will do my best for my part... though I am so ready to go back home....

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Non-important blah-ing...

Thu, 21 September 2006

1.... So I had to go and get my driver's license re-issued today because I lost it in Sydney... I took extra time to style my hair and to make my skin look younger this morning. But they used the photo taken last year when I renewed it. they should've told me so.... darn.
2.... I read the usual magazine which is the substitute of Men's Health as we don't have the local version of it which still has "How to turn on your girlfriend" articles while there are many homo readers....Anyway, it's surprising to know that 80% of Japanese are not alcohol tolerant. They get easily drunk after one sip. Genetically speaking, I shouldn't drink much... huh... But Scotch is very tastey around this time of the year...
3.... It's still hot here in Tokyo these days but the autumn is about to start. When I was walking around the imperial palace earlier this afternoon (The photo was taken right near the palace), I saw some guys running without any top on. And I got this sudden urge that I wanted to lick their moist chests as they were super hot. I cannot believe how filthy I always am... Should I go see a psychiatrist?
4.... So I went to the dentist today. (Yes, I am being lazy at work). Are these straight guys turned on when cute young hygienists look at their mouths so closely? And I am very wondering why there isn't a single male hygienist.... I heard you shouldn't give your head after getting dentist thingies done but I am wondering how long you should wait. Not that I have any opportunity to do that anytime soon. *sigh*
You have a damn good day/night!

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Just a few thoughts.

Wed, 6 September 2006

1...So I bought a new international mobile phone. Because the cell phone technology is not compatible with any other countries unfortunately... The right one is my new cell for international travel. The middle one is for daily use. The left one is given from work. I have a debit/ IC feature embedded on my phone so I can buy things or even board the plane with a phone as a boarding pass, but I can so live without it. Ergo, I get kinda annoyed when a date checks on his phone for new messages in the middle of the conversation. and I am sorry if I was boring...
2... There are times I want to become lipsynch singer Ashlee Simpson and sing "La La" by shaking the head so much. So that's what I did at the karaoke when I was extremely drunk after the bad date. "You make me wanna La La!" I don't even know what that means...
3... I fell in love with the very first Malaysian astronaut who is going to experiment some traditional Malay tea thingy? Anyway, I'd love to be his husband and wait for his safe return. I am, of course, talking about the left one I so love him...
4...You know when I feel an earthquake hitting, I always wonder if I am just feeling dizzy first. Then, I look at any hanging object if it is swinging but AC might do that. So I prefer a big earthquake that is obvious because it doesn't give me any doubt wheather I am feeling dizzy. So was there an earthquake in Tokyo last night? or was I feeling dizzy? huh...
You have a gorgeous Wednesday!

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I already know I am going to hell.

Mon, 4 September 2006

You know for whom I am working temporarily these days? A non-attractive lady from South Calorina, U.S.A. Even though it's not an IT job, I find it more demanding and complicated!!! I so miss working in IT.... This temporary boss had to leave for Washington DC for the conference so I had to reserve flights for her earlier last week. Since there is a direct flight from Tokyo to Washington DC by this Japanese airlines, I booked that flight. Her response was "This Japanese airlines is not reliable and their service is crappy. Change it to United" which is totally not true because I find their service better than United. So I booked Tokyo-San Francisco-Chicago-Washington DC via United even though there was a direct flight from SFO to DC or a direct flight from Tokyo to Chicago. The more transfers, the more tiring. :-P I said the flight was full even though there were many seats available. Well, she should be thankful because she could earn more miles than taking the direct flight. I got e-mail from her today and all of the letters in the message were ALL UPPER CASE, and I thought she would be very angry about that weird route. She didn't notice it. BUT THERE IS GOD. One piece of her luggage is missing and the airport staff cannot locate where her luggage is. Mission accomplished!! I am going to cafe and enjoy this fantabulous boss-less day. Have a fantabulous week!

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Special day eve?

Fri, 1 September 2006

The first day of September! So I had been weekend-less for some time. for almost 2 months. Which means I worked 60 days straight even though I am gay. When I brought someone "special" for about 2 hours earlier this evening, my grandmother came to my apartment. I was so glad we didn't start doing our "private" business immediately. She came here to drop this off. I am sorry if this photo is a little showy but this is the envelope and there was money in it. She gave it to me as my birthday gift. and like her daughter, she kept talking about how bad it is to be single...... Anyway, I am glad to tell you tomorrow is actually my birthday. And a day-off is my present for my B-day. To be honest, I am more excited about the fact it's a day off tomrorow than the fact it's my b-day tomorrow. Really, a birthday after becoming 30 is less important for me. When I turned 30 last year, I totally freaked out. I think going into the 30s was very scary. Unlike last year, I don't feel a thing about turning 31. Yes, I get older. But I am so comfy about it. My point is to age gracefully. So I gave up on that young fresh delish fantabulous skin tone part already. I am not sad. Even though I want to go easy tomorrow on the very first day-off in months, I was summoned for this little dinner thingy by homo friends. I am not sure how long I can be civil and smile but I will try to act pretty not slutty. You have a fantabulous weekend!

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least non-important thoughts...

Wed, 30 August 2006

When I went outside to get coffee and looked at this object yesterday, I came up with non-important disturbing thoughts.

1...As being a fake temporary secretary for 3 weeks, I happen to use a Xerox machine all the time. Will my lung get dirtier due to toner emission? My hands get messy... I am sorry to say this but I think assisting someone is blue collar work...
2... So I finished the erotic novel the other day. It was alright but it was totally a turn off when I see grammatical errors in a published book. Who am I kidding? I have grammatical errors on this blog all the time. But it's still surprising that they didn't proofread well. That part was a big turn off.
3... In that book, the most intimate way of showing how much they love was not to wear a condom. If my future husband asked me that, I would totally say no. Even if he has to break up with me because I don't trust him enough to go bareback. Am I too wrong?
4... I'd like to FedEx my temporary boss (who is an expat and I work as her secretary) back to the States immediately as she said "A package of any food which has Kanji (Japanese characters) on it totally ruins my appetite." WTF?
You have a fantabulous Wednesday!

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My evil sick habit....

Tue, 29 August 2006

First of all, I have added a linke to Envy from Beirut, Lebanon. He is a hottie and kind enough to show me how to fix real Tabbouleh since I couldn't do it right with the instant mix when I tried last time. I am glad the peace is gradually returning to Lebanon; however it has gotten unfortunate. I am not here to share any political views. Anyway, before I die, Lebannon is the place I want to go to as I love Lamb, Tabbouleh, and Ksara, the red wine from there I truly love. Planning to go somewhere you haven't been to could be very exciting and threatening at the same time. But that mix feeling is something I like. Since my request for the vacation was rejected for the second time, I guess I cannot go on a trip... I am dying for it as I usually make 6 international vacation trips a year. FYI, Biz trips don't count. There are so many places I want to go, and it's totally true I only work for vacationing. I might not have big savings but that's okay... When I looked at this huge globe at cafe while reading a book, it hit me. I think I may be a travel-holic... My hands start to shake without vacationing for three months or more... Hi, my name is Shigeki. I am a travel-holic... Sob. You have a fantabulous day!

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Back in the metropolis mumbling. :-)

Thu, 24 August 2006

1...I am finally back in Tokyo...well scratch that since I am working in Yokohama... and don't have to go on those domestic biz trips anymore according to the schedule. I can wear something slutty when I am not working. I cannot do this in those non-major cities that were destinations. However, I have some skin problem on my right shoulder so I have to go see a dermatologist before getting sluttier..
2...After reaching the climax last night, the first sentence this guy said was "OH damn, I just washed my sheets today." This totally means I was a lousy fuck, doesn't it? If I were great, he would have said "Oh wow, it was awesome!" or something... I need to get educated to be a better fuck...
3...You know the almost 2 year old ruined VAIO notebook? Well, it was in my drawer for months but I thought I'd give it a shot once more. It booted... It runs... It works... So I bought a new VAIO for nothing??? Gee, I need to learn how to save money... I am not sure what to do with the older VAIO since I have a fantabulous one. I guess I will use it as a test machine.
4...I have a confession to make. When I rode the monorail from the airport this morning, there was this guy. His body was so erotic even though he had his shirt on. I could see his bod's profile through it. So I intentionally stood right next to him to get a better view. I don't know how many times I said "Take off your shirt" in my mind... How can one be so erotic during the rush hours? That's a crime. To be fair, I "accidentally" touched his ass while "getting off" (well, getting off the monorail, I meant). I couldn't avoid it as people behind pushed me :-P Yes, I am very pervy. Have a fantabulous day!

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Peaceful Morning

Tue, 15 August 2006

So I am here at the cafe doing nothing. Well, blogging but close to nothing. :-) One of the most luxurious thingies for a corporate slave like me is to do nothing in the middle of the day. I am burnt out so I decided to take a morning off and came here to read newspapers, watching people walk by, and watching cars go by through this fancy window. I kinda like it. One of the most favorite activities at the cafe is to watch people walk by. If I get lucky, I get to see a hunky guy. Doing nothing at the cafe and watching people walk by relaxes me. The music they are playing goes very well with this slow morning, too. This is a very peaceful time. Speaking of peace, there is another reason why I took a morning off. Well, many Japanese might think this is another usual hot day.... but today is the anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II. Yes, I've been attacked by some anonymous visitors saying we did horrible things. I totally agree. But we remember things not to make the same mistake. It's even in the law. I hope that's a little baby start for us, Japanese. My mother summoned me and asked me to go to church with my parents and the not so religious sister for the mass of the anniversary. Even though I don't buy the whole Catholicism except for the sexually confused Catholic dudes who happen to take a shower immediately right after having sex, I totally truly pray for world peace. Okie, going to the church and shit hole work after that. You have a peaceful day! Peace!!!

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not so deep thoughts on a hot day.

Mon, 14 August 2006

1...This is the building I work in for these two weeks. I've been commuting to Yokohama these days. Yokohama is the second largest city in Japan. 30 kilometers (18 miles) south of Tokyo. I have about 20 mins to kill time on the train. Since I have to improve my English reading/speaking skills for some specific thing, I decided to use this time to read an English book. Right now, I am reading a homo-erotic novel. This book is freaking hot! So I can only use 15 minutes to read it because for the last 5 mins on the train, I need to simmer Shigeki Jr. down. Yes, I am a sexually charged SAD homo. I highly recommend this though.
2...Since there is no weekend this month (working 31 days straight is brutal because I am gay.), I've been dreaming of vacationing next month. I wonder if my request will be approved. I've been thinking of where to go. But, USA is definitely off the list because you cannot bring any bottle on board at all? That's insane. I know people would tell me "You'd rather die? It's all about security" but what about my skin??? Limited access to water during a 12 hour flight is not fun. U.S.A. is getting further. I am so sad.
3... There are rude people on this planet sadly. They bump into you and give you an irritated look. When riding a train, you are supposed to wait until passengers get off but some people get on it before passengers getting off. I am sad about those people. Yesterday, when I flew from Seoul to Tokyo, a lady in front of me looked back at me and said "May I recline my seat?" with a cute smile. Not many people do that. I don't do it myself, either. (bad Shigeki) wow, I should exactly do the same thing from next time with a cute smile. It made me happy. Have a happy week!

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On my way back from work....

Thu, 10 August 2006

I took this photo with my cellular phone so the quality isn't great. Empty Sauna. Of course, it was like 3a.m. today. I got out of work (thanks to Microsoft for more security holes.) at 2:30 and decided to stop by the sauna place. (not a filthy one). Well, the entire city of Tokyo is like sauna these days... but I felt like taking it. So I went in there and came up with a few thoughts.

I watched a porn movie that two muscular hunky guys "having a good time" in the sauna. How's that possible? All I can do there is breathe. I don't think I can have sex have a great time in there. It's too freaking hot. Oh, am I supposed to breathe from the mouth or the nose when I am in there? Not that I wanna get laid in there.

Is there any cardiac risk going on when you suddenly dip in the cold water after getting out of there? I don't do that because I don't wanna die in there. Besides, I'd like to keep my "valuable" as it is. I mean I don't like it to shrink so I can avoid low self esteem problems.

You have a fantabulous day!

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Speaking to nobody but... :-)

Wed, 26 July 2006

1...I am a busy man. I am not embrassed by it. I am not proud of it, either. But I am. Now, time is money. The whole one hour is valuable. I could get things done if I wanted to. However, sometimes, I screw up prioritizing tasks I need to do. Yesterday, after coming back home, I spent a whole hour to research on Barbara Walters and Star Jones. After the good one hour of the research, I found myself dumb. I felt empty.
2...The same night, I went drinking with a real homo of homos. He told me I was living in a lie because I am not out to anybody at work. He told me I was chicken. Now, he is not a corporate slave. He is out to everybody. It's easy for him to say that. But to me, I don't see myself working comfortable if I disclose my homoness at work. I live in Japan and I don't think homos are very accepted here. Should I still be out to live proudly I am sorry if I am too chicken then. But his saying is still bothering me today... Yeah, fine, I am a liar then.
3...So the deadline to reply my acceptance to the grad school is getting close. I am GLAD to report you I am not going. I think I'd love to spend more energy on something I am interested in while my life is more stable. I don't have to worry about how I earn money and how I will end up. My motto for my thirties is to enjoy my private time. Yes, the current job doesn't let me do that much but things are going to change. :-)
4...Have you ever had live octopus? I had it for the first time in my life yesterday. I am glad I wasn't surrounded by Green Peace people. It was creepy. But I didn't cry because I am supposed to be a guy. I might've cried on the inside. It was yummy though. It was like a weird fuck that you actuallyl liked. :-) Have a fantabulous day!

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Humid not-so-nice thoughts..

Wed, 12 July 2006

1... When I was little, the usual Saturday fun was to watch Little house on the Prairie. I guess that was the show my parents liked to watch so I watched it, too. There was the hot dad in that show I don't know if you know this show but at the end credits, Laura was running down the hill and looked ridiculously happy. My dream was to be Laura. When I was in Switzerland, there was a time I was able to do what she did. A florwery hill. So I ran down and looked happy. I broke my ankle. Laura must be stupid. No, I was.
2... I went to the homo district on my way back yesterday. Wow, there were lots of slutted-up pretty boys. I didn't try to slut myself up but I took off my long sleeved shirt I was wering to "fit in". A friend of mine asked me to meet me at this bar where potato/rice queens gather. I didn't wanna go there because this bar is weird but since he insisted, I went in and found my friend. And this pervert pinched my nipple out of nowhere. I accidentally spilled my vodka on him and told him to sanitize himself before doing so. Gee, I am so not nice when I get drunk, am I?... I need to fix this part of me....
3... I had lunch in the park yesterday and saw one business man in a formal suit lying on the bench and taking a nap. I am envious of those people who can take a nap so comfortably. Don't they worry how relaxing her/his face would look? I mean some might be too relaxing. Many people can see your relaxing face, you know. Because my face looks so dull with some drool when I am comfy and alseep. I hate those pretty people who can sleep pretty.
You have a gorgeous Wednesday!

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Cleansing :-)

Mon, 10 July 2006

Detoxing is so happening right now. Since there are so many chemical substances we consume without knowing, I guess it's the right thing to do whether you are obsessed with it or not. I started to order organic vegitables and oranic chicken on a weekly basis a month ago. I even have organic brown rice. It means I have to cook by myself. As mentioned here several times before, I hate cooking. But I try to do it because one day, I will become a full time househusband according to my plan. Anyway, I started to notice some positive change. Like my skin got better even though I don't get enough sleep. I even do this detox self-massage that is so happening among ladies and some homos. It's totally worth it. :-) Unfortunatley, detoxing doesn't cleanse my filthy mind and stress. I go batting to get rid of unreasonable stress. But there is a time I need to cleanse myself spiritually. Sadly, a weird religion wouldn't help in my case. Watching a good movie is a good way to do that. The most effective way to cleanse my soul is this. The little prince. When I read this as an elementary school assignment, I didn't enjoy it. But I read it again when I was in the early 20s on my way back from Honolulu to Tokyo. God, it was so moving. I even cried a lot while a hottie was sitting next to me. I re-read this only once a year or so. Yesterday, I read it. It was a good cleansing moment. This is the book I am going to keep until I die. If you haven't read this and if you are as filthy as I am, I totally recommend this. Anyway, you have a wonderful new week!

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It was still a pretty night.

Tue, 4 July 2006

I left work early yesterday because this was the last day in Tokyo for a screaming-like-a-girl straight friend of mine from Seattle. I fed him decently even though I detest cooking. George, please tell your gay friends I can be a great husband. :-) Well, lie if you don't think so. He took me to this fancy district of Tokyo and went into one of those snobby Italian shops. He told me I could get one item from this shop as a "thank you". I was so over the moon. He definitely knows how to entertain a homo in a non-sexual way. So I got this pretty overpriced shirt. I took him to the airport, and he hugged me. (Please, somebody, tell me how to hug a straight dude appropriately. I always feel nervous.) I hope his second visit was good. BTW, did I tell I'd been seeing this guy for some time? Anyway, he is a fire fighter. (I am sorry to ruin your fantasy but he is not so manly.) He said he wouldn't get off *blush* until midnight so he told me to meet up "Tuesday Night. 1a.m.". I know it's pretty late but seeing him is rewarding. So I wore this pretty shirt and went to where we were supposed to meet. He didn't show up... It was 1:30a.m. when I decided to call him. He was like "What? Aren't we meeting tomorrow?" Then it occurred to me I misunderstood him. He meant Tuesday night. 1a.m. = 1a.m. on Wednesday while I thought it would be 1a.m. on Tuesday. Don't fire fighters use military time like 0100??? So I waited for nothing by feeling pretty in a pretty shirt. I walked back home with some skipping because I still felt pretty in this shirt. Yeah, crap happens. Those who date night shift people, please make sure which day it is precisely or meet her/him in a day time :-) You have a fantabulous Tuesday!

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Back in Tokyo. :-)

Mon, 3 July 2006

My Seattle friend, another friend and I went to Hokkaido (Nothern Part of Japan where there is no rainy season. It was dry, sunny, and cooler up there.) It's so green and the air was very clean...but I prefer Tokyo even if the air is not so clean.
1... You see, Japanese traditional style hotels called "Ryokan" like the one we stayed this wekend have "Yukata", light cotton kimono, for every guest. To get you a better picture, those kimono like thingies you could see in the movie Last Samurai when Tom Cruise was hot and not so stupid yet. Anyway, it was my Seattle Friend's first time to wear it. So I taught him how to. When I stood on my knees and adjusted his waist belt to make it more appropriate, I thought of something else... Yukatas can be so erotic if you wear it inappropriately. :-)
2... Speaking of Tom Cruise, I am so over him. I feel sorry for how stupid he is his recent weird behaviors. When I yesterday went to a bookstore and saw Tom Cruise on the cover of some magazine, I found him hot still... What's wrong with me?
3... I was only able to skydive once last Saturday because both friends who tagged along screamed like a girl. One of them is a 30 year old lady. That's understandable. But the other one is a 30 year old straight dude who loves watching football and makes fun of my being a homo every once in a while. I've got bigger balls than he does even though they are not going to be used for what they are. (reporudctive systems) :-P
You have a gorgeous week!

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Summer blah blah blah

Thu, 29 June 2006

Where did the rainy season go? It's like already mid summer here. Blue sky, humid, hot (31 degrees celsis already when I took this photo!). I started commuting by wearing a sleeveless shirt and shorts today.
1....The most interesting thing about this week's Newsweek Japan was about this reader's feedback on HIV/AIDS article. According to this guy, celibacy is the best and only way to prevent it. People should not have sex until they are married. That way, HIV will be non-issue.. Okie, I always like how people think things differently whether I agree or not. That's the part that makes this world more interesting. But I hope this feedback person will be more aware of the world. I cannot be sexless for lifetime since I cannot get married to a homo. I happen to be sexual every once in a blue moon.
2....I wanted to go to Europe this summer. Possibly Montpellier, France. But my vacation request couldn't get approved as I was supposed to take care of this major project. Of course, I forwarded crappy time consuming tasks to the supervisor in a very cleaver way. He was very surprised when he found these were re-assigned to him. I acted surprised by covering my mouth like a geisha girl when he told me about them.
3...What would you do when you see someone possibly hottie is walking in front of you when you are walking as well? I walk faster and get ahead of him and subtly look back at him to confirm he is a hottie. on the other hand, when he is not hot as I expected, I curse in my heart and regret extra energy was spent for nothing. Yes, I am dumb. :-)
You have a fantabulous day!

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Stereotypical Comments

Mon, 26 June 2006

It's raining today. Yay. A typical rainy day in Tokyo. I love it because the air is not dry. It makes me age less faster today. Yay. I had to work last Saturday and Sunday. I mean I spent like 10 hours in the office per day. A friend who is visiting me from Seattle went "That's very Japanese of you". Well, I have to say all the Japanese people are not working this much. And did you know people in Hong Kong work more than the Japanese according to the statistics? I read it somewhere. It made me realize that there are comments that people including myself tend to put someone into a specific category which is not completely accurate. And, "that's very ____ of you" comment doesn't necessarily mean it's good. It has some sarcasm on some level whether you agree or not. Last night, after work, I went to this homo district to have drinks with friends including the straight friend of mine from Seattle. We had fun there. I think they talked about a lot of different things. But I just nodded along and focused on the feelings I got from booze. I was happy. (drunk) My Seattle friend told them about how I said I didn't like flowers but I had many flowers in my apartment. One friend of mine then said "It's Shigeki. He can never be straight". I didn't have to snap. I could have acted pretty and smiled like I usually do. But I said "You, bottom slut. why would you wear jockstraps when you don't work out?" and pulled off his pants in the middle of the bar and showed his things to friends. He should have put his belt on. Thanks to crazy me. :P For the record, I do understand why people wear them when they don't work out. It was my alcohol talking... That's so alcoholism of me I promise I will be pretty and quiet next time.... Have a wonderful week!

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Payday eve. :-)

Thu, 22 June 2006

I am happy because it's the payday tomorrow.I am also happy that many of you liked my non-exciting E-learning yesterday. I didn't spend too much time on it so I wasn't sure if it was upload-able
1. So homo friends and I went to a homo bar and got boozed. I went easy. 2 glasses of vodka soda, 1 glass of whiskey, 2 glasses of beer. Since soccer is so happening these days (World Cup 2006), one of the not-so-queeny homos at a bar switched the TV from Kylie Minogue Promotion Video thingy to World Cup 2006. Surprisingly, nobody booed that homo. (I wanted to.) We watched the game. It's so interesting that a homo group like ours at a bar enjoyed watching the game from a different point of view even if some of us are not into sports. like.... "No, I wouldn't do him". "Did you see his pecs?".... And 4 30 year old dudes including me indeedy enjoyed watching it in a very different way.... How 9th grade are we?
2. A homo friend of mine yesterday told me he should be prepared for the future as he would live alone. But I didn't get it. I mean mo marriage is not legal here in Japan. But I didn't even think that I'd live alone forever. huh... I hope I am not being unrealstic.
3. This morning, I got an immediate task that was due at noon from my unreasonable supervisor. I was scheduled to attend a not-so-important 3 hour meeting this afternoon. I was so pissed that he thought I could have it done so easily. (The task is some casual programming) So I told him I wouldn't be able to attend the meeting to do what I was going to do this morning. I actually had my original morning task done in one hour so I could go to the meeting as the meeting doesn't end in 2 hours. Instead, I am blogging now. :-)
You have a fantabulous Thursday!

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Don't arrest me for that.

Tue, 20 June 2006

It's supposed to be raining a lot these days but it isn't. So Japanese Self Defence Force (Well, technically, we cannot have any military according to the constitution.)....Anyway, they should be able to monitor the missle coming from North Korea clearly if N. Korea decides to launch it today. Okay, that was lame. I know they'd use radars for that. I am not sure where they aim the missle at. But let's hope anyone won't be killed. Tokyo could be the target but what can I do? :-) I'd love to have another kind of a missle coming at me instead if you know what I mean. Today, I picked up a newspaper and a bottle of water at am/pm convenience store. It only cost 300 Yen or so. I had no small change in my wallet. So I gave it to the am/pm guy an 10000 Yen bill. I am supposed to get 9700 Yen in change, right? Instead, I got 14700 Yen. yup, I think the guy was supposed to give me one 5000 Yen Bill, four 1000 Yen bills and some coins. He mixed the 5000 yen bill up with 10000 Yen's. It means I didn't pay for the paper and water. I got some incentive. I didn't realize it until I came to work. I felt so guilty, but I don't wanna be late at work, either. What would you do if you were in my situation? Me? I donated 3000 Yen for the foster parenting thingy organization for dogs and spent 2000 Yen for lunch.... I hope I won't be arrested. :-( You have a fantabulous crime-less day!

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Cloudy boring post.

Thu, 15 June 2006

First things first. I added a link to Grant in Gunma (Sorry but I don't care much about the place as it's suburbie.) North of Tokyo. He is Aussie. I don't hate him even if they beat us really bad in World Cup Soccer 2006 earlier this week. Good luck, Australia!

It's cloudy and I don't come up with any brilliant idea as usual.... But here it goes. Other people may have expectations from yourself and a certain image of yourself. It's sometimes completely opposite from what you are. However, there are times you have to live up to expectations other people have. No? I was asked by a colleague to open the very tight (hehe) lid. She thought I was strong enough to open it. I wanted to say "I just got my mani done yesterday." But I didn't say that to her and was able to open it somehow. I was the one who was more surprised I was able to do that. For some reason, people including close friends think I am butch. So when they see me knitting, they are surprised. It's better than telling them I am a serial killer, no? Oh, don't worry. I haven't killed anybody yet. :-) I could be a lady. I don't have to live up to the image they have. I do what I want to do actually. Do I feel insecure about my sexuality? of course not. :-) On the other hand, there is this friend who completely appears to be Caucasian. His father is American. His mother is Japanese. He doesn't speak a thing in English as his father died when he was little. However, when we go to some restaurant, some try to speak to him in English. um... They do expect from him that he'd speak English instead... It's funny how people assume one thing and believe in it. But I guess that's the thing that makes our world more interesting. End of mumbling. You have a fantabulous Thursday!

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The dark blah-ing...

Wed, 14 June 2006

I am working crazy again but that's alright as long as I don't have a clot. :-) I took this in the morning. Hydrangea is a flower of the rainy season here in Japan. Pretty, huh? It's not raining today but the flower would look more beautiful when it rains. I actually like this humid not-so-hot early rainy season days. :-)
1...You know those people who over-spray their perfume or Eau de Toilet on themselves and the smell coming from them gives you a headache? Well, it's definitely no-no... But what if the person who oversprayed on him/herself is very attracting to you? The smell magically turns into intoxicating sexy smell all of the sudden on RARE occasions.
2...The guy sitting behind my seat from Tokyo to Nagoya on the bullet train this morning constatnly chewed his gum with the annoying noise. I hope he goes to hell anytime soon. Hearing him chewing gum loudly for 1 and a half hours was a nightmare.
3...It's the rainy season definitely here in Tokyo. I love it. It keeps my skin moisturized. Ergo, I shouldn't age faster, no? :-)
4... In the executive meeting yesterday when I was being a sloppy technical translator, one of the visitors from the headquarters told me I didn't look like Japanese AT ALL. I look like Chinese according to her. Well, I am going to ask my pa and mom if I am their real son then. I hate that unnecessary comment. She looked like a tired bad whore who is way over the hill but I didn't say that to her.
You have a fantabulous Wednesday!

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some non-major issues

Wed, 7 June 2006

1... I drive a hybrid car. I had to bring something huge *blush* to my parents' tonight. On my way there, I saw my mother walking so I rolled down my window and said "Hi, mother!" from behind. She was very surprised. That's when I realized a hybrid car can be the very best for stalkish people. Then, I had dinner with them. The main topic at the table was that how I've been single after I broke up with my ex. Um... homo marriage is not legal here...pa & ma. I said so. Then my mother suggested me to move to where it's legal. Excuse moi? Parents can be so nosy...
2... The rainy season in Tokyo is about to start. No more blue sky for a month. However, it's dry and nice today. I know the suicide rate is higher on those rainy season days. For those who happen to be in the rainy season, please do not kill yourself. And watch out your nipples when you don't have an umbrella even if it's said to rain a lot. Especially when you wear something white though that can be entertianing :-)
3... It was a good sleep for the first time in months. I felt great when I woke up this morning. It was when I looked at the clock. I couldn't believe my eyes. 9:36a.m. The great moment was gone after seeing it. FYI, I get up at 5:30a.m. every day. I didn't do morning routines (a.k.a. touching myself and running at the gym). I am always supposed to be at work by 9:00a.m. uggghhhhh... I was fully awake when it was after lunch. This is one of the drawbacks to live alone in addition to the possibility that I'd be found dead with weird decomposing smells.
You have a non-issue day!

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Random non-important thoughts

Fri, 2 June 2006

1... I had a lunch date. It's great because you don't have to give him an excuse if you are not interested. You can just say "It's time to go back!" He was nice. But there was the major drawback. He got incredibly long ear fuzz. I wanted to shave it so badly. Does he not look himself in the mirror? I am glad I didn't order something fuzzy.
2... I seem to be sexually charged a lot lately even though I do the morning and evening routines (a.k.a. touching myself). I get hard more often lately when I am not thinking anything sexual. When I need to cool it off, I use this method I read in the book called "Sex Advisor". I picture pigeons eating vomit on the street. It works like a charm but I hope there is a better method...
3... Which is worse? Paris Hilton covering the british song "I am too sexy"? or going commando when your tummy is not good? God, I can't decide it now... (For the record, I have a decent pair of underwear on and my tummy is fine.)
4... I have to have a conference call with Sydney office later. I can be more compatible with Australian English if I added "mate" at the end of the sentence? No, I am kidding. I just think it's hard for me to catch what they say... Is there any internet radio for me to get used to their accent? But then, they have to deal with my weird accent so I guess we are even.
5... Did you know many Japanese use a spoon and fork when we eat pasta? Someone who has never been to Italy invented this. I usually eat pasta with chopsticks though. :-)
You have a fantabulous weekend!

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I wish I could say NO there.

Sat, 27 May 2006

I don't blog on Saturdays usually and I don't do long stroies, either as I am not good at writing. (English 101 still haunts me) Besides, I don't do something too personal. But I feel like doing it. It's not insulting or anything. My point of this post is that "balance" is truly, extremely, genuinely important in each of our lives. That's it. If you feel like killing your time, please read.Otherwise, don't bother. :-) It's not great but I post it here anyway....

So I went on a date last night. It did not go well. It's not because of the guy I saw there. Wait a minute, well, it was the guy actually. This date was set up by a close, I repeat, close friend of mine. We exchanged phone numbers prior to the date. He is a veterinarian, I am a geek. Both professions are not appealing. Thankfully, I was able to get out of work at 4 in the afternoon. We met up at 5 in front of the zoo. Yes, zoo. how 9th grade are we? It wasn't my idea for the record. I wasn't really interested in going but the nosy friend of mine suggested me to go as I'd end up living alone forever. (well, I don't mind that at this moment). He is half Japanese, half Brazilian. He was very hot. It was obvious I was way out of his league. We went in and the conversation between us wasn't smooth. He acted like a kid in Disneyland there. I, on the other hand, acted like a shop clerk in Kansas where no customer comes for hours. bored. He got me even less interested in the whole situation by asking this. "What's your favorite animal?" I told him I liked any sleazy animal who is willing to experience something new. It was a joke. He didn't get it. I didn't have to hear but his favorite animal is "seal". So we had to go to the section for seals. He started to look more excited. He talked where seals live and how pretty they are, and about their ears regression. I tried to look intrigued to be polite. He was pretty to look at anyway. After 3 freaking hours of zoology, we I managed to get out of there. We went to the gay bar and talked again. This time, how dolphins communicate. How romantic. I wanted to kill myself but I was weak for hot guys. I even forgot what he talked next after Dolphis but I remember he said he wanted to research more on whales.... like I care...

After 3 glasses of whiskey when I was no where close being drunk, he said "I think you are great that you are very interested in what I am saying." with a big smile. I thought we'd say good-bye. I wanted to. But he suggested me to go to his place. I seriously didn't feel like browsing zoology materials at his home so we went to my place instead. I don't have any animal in my apartment thankfully.

We got in, and he suddenly kissed me. "I love when we have common things" Excuse me? Now, I have a tendency to be very polite and hide all the real feelings on the first date. That might have been it. He was very forward. I was not interested in him date-wise. But a quick fuck wouldn't hurt. Before we went to our bed, I un-did his pants and stroke his, you know, thing, to get us started to erase the last mind-numbing 4 hours of zoology. I stroked his thing without taking off his undies. Then, he started shaking and made my stroking hand wet. I am sure the total number of the strokes I did was less than 10. I thought he was nervous so I told him it was totally okay. See, how polite I am? We went to the bedroom and started doing the main course. I cuddled him and started playing with his "tool". After several strokes, he moaned and shot his load again.... Seriously, I didn't touch his tool for that long. It was less than two minutes. I think he'd better research on how he can last longer instead of studying the whales. It's very important for him. But I truly thank him that he wasn't into animal sex. That would have grossed me out. Thanks, my nosy friend. I have confirmed I'd rather end up living alone. I hope I don't sound shallow here... Thank you for taking your time to read this mind-numbing post.... You have a fantabulous Saturday!!!

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blah-ing....

Wed, 24 May 2006

I watched Eurovision Song Contest last night.... Let's just say my favorite of the show was Sakis Rouvas and one of the back dancers for Turkey.... Anyway, how are you? I hope you all are doing fantabulous. It's gray and sticky here in Tokyo. The temperature is not really high but humid. I actually like this gloomy weather. Sticky weather is kinda sexy. :-) The rainy season is about to begin here.
1.....Yesterday, I went to lunch with this guy and other colleagues. All he talked about was himself. He talked and talked even though others tried to change the topic. Other colleagues wanted to shut him up just like I did. I accidentaly poured a quarter bottle of soysauce all over his plate. Really, it was an accident!!!! If he was hot, there might not have been an accident. I know I am evil. I am a homo so I will go to hell anyway. :-)
2....There is another starbacks on my way from the gym to work. There is this super skinny idol looking Barista. He is cute though not my type. He always wears a very thin white shirt. If I really really look, I can see his nipples though it. I am sure he knows that, no? Even though he was not my type, I fell in love with him for 5 seconds. Oh, his sexy thin white shirt and his nipples did make me realize summer is around the corner. :-)
3....I was planning to go to Ibiza, Spain this summer. But the major project is expected around that time... A friend of mine asked me when to book the airplane ticket. It's unlikely I could take a two week vacation even if I planned. Therefore, I told him that I didn't have a pretty pair of speedos to wear. I heard it and it's the lamest excuse but showing how much devoting I am to work doesn't help.... Sob. Have a fantabulous Wednesday!

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Excitement I cannot experience back in Tokyo.

Fri, 19 May 2006

Hello from California! I could not blog yesterday because I had a plane to catch. Because of the emergency work, I arrived this morning but I am going back home tomorrow. Just one night in California. That's insane. They think I could be their help. huh... What's more ridiculous is that if I go across the bay, there is the gay mecca! But I don't think I have time to get there. Instead, I am stuck here in Sillicon Valley. I don't have to sound snobby but... I come from a big city, and did not enjoy the life in Kansas for two years. Ergo, I start to feel anxious when I smell cattle. hahaha, that's exaggerating a little bit. But you get the idea. I don't really enjoy being in the middle of nowhere like this. It takes 10 freaking minute drive to get to the closest Starbucks from the office. On my way back from Starbucks, I pulled over, again, in the middle of nowhere and took the photo of this. Well, I didn't pull over there to take this photo. I did it because I had to pee... I would have wet my pants if I was looking for a gas station. You know what's great? Peeing in the middle of nowhere while no one is watching. Peeing in the middle of some huge field. Wow, I felt free and alive. :-) Is this how the prison breaker feels right after getting out of the big house? Come to think of it, I shouldn't be sad about this small town as I get to appreciate oddly exciting insecure feelings I cannot experience back in Tokyo. And, to clarify, NO!, I did not wash my hands because there was no water! So I apologize in advance then. Sorry, the next driver who is going to drive the car I am renting :-P Anyway, I know it's Friday in Tokyo so I should say you have a fantabulous weekend!

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Neo-Japanese Thingies?

Tue, 16 May 2006

I didn't mean to make this scary but it turned out really creepy. A cursed crab or something. Anyway, here it goes.
1...Of course, we use a fork and knife when we eat pasta at any Italian place. However, when we go to non-Italian place and eat pasta, sometimes, we use chopsticks like this. I know Italians will go "OH NO!"... We had this scary looking but yummy blue crab spaghetti at Japanese drinking place last night. It was totally good.

2...I went to get my hair cut today on my lunch break. It occurred to me when I had my hair cut while I was living in the States, I had to raise the tip and had to ask the stylist to wash my hair after. They never wash hair after cutting it? I don't have to give any tip here and they wash my hair alright after. I've been keeping my hair long enough to poke my eyes for three years but I really made it short this time. It's now THICK and short even though I prefer THICK and long for something else :-) I am really envious of those who have thin hair...

3...YOu know I don't have the official statistics but it's safe to say guys here don't really trim their pubic hair at all. I think it's cool. But since I swim, I do trim mine. I mean black thick hair coming out of my speedos is not realy pretty. Though I am not obsessed with trimming so I try to make it look as natural as possible. But I do trim....

You have a fantabulous Tuesday/Wednesday!

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The brand new month :-)

Mon, 1 May 2006

First of all, thank you all very much for your kind comments. I still feel funny but I think I am back on track. It's been awhile since I changed the template last time. I actually liked that depressing dark blue. However, it's Spring. So here it is. I hope your eyes don't hurt with this brigher blue.... I always wonder if there is any factor that people with light colored eyes have more light sensitivity. I mean I see those people with light colored eyes more often wear sun glasses outside. And I once heard a friend of mine saying "ouch!" when we got out of the building when it was really bright outside...he is blue eyed. huh... mysterious. Anyway, it's always nice to secure your eyes with UV protection for various reasons. So I have this UV protection eye drops in my purse bag. :-) Yes, it's May and it's spring, the day is longer, people are more active, and there will be more sex hopefully. By the way, I added a new link in order for you to be able to send me an audio message. Click the "talk" button on left if you are interested. :-) If it's your thing, you can talk dirty to me Don't worry. This is like an e-mail message so it won't be shared with other people unless I go crazy. I am looking forward to hearing what you sound like :-) Japan is observing Golden Week meaning several national holidays in a week. However, it's not a holiday today and tomorrow, I am stuck here in this office. I think I will just go easy this week. I only have to work today and tomorrow and then, it's another weekend. yay. It's the new month. I am not gonna remind one third of year 2006 is already gone. :-P Have a FANTABULOUS month, this month!

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The reason why I couldn't blog on Thursday

Fri, 28 April 2006

Hello, Everybody. I hope you are doing fantabulous. It's the weekend. I have nothing planned but Japan is going to observe Golden Week from tomorrow. Meaning an extended long break as there are several national holidays in a week. I think I will only have to work for 2 days next week. Yay. Anyway, you have a fantabulous weekend! And please, please take good care of your health. :-)

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The list of "I-didn't-know"

Wed, 26 April 2006

1....I didn't know Japanese powder green tea is spelled like this in the photo. "Matcha". I used to spell here on this blog "Maccha". Oh by the way, my fantabulous cutest hankiest most masculine barista at the closest Starbucks to work has been transferred to another store... I am so sad. By the way, has anybody tried this Matcha Latte? I am not really thrilled to try one even though I like Matcha.

2....Up until I became an exchange student in Oregon, United States, I thought jockstraps were for a huge muscular bottom. By the way, jockstraps are not happening here in Japan except for when bottoms want sleazy sex. No body at the gym wears them. Can somebody import that custom to Japan, please?

3....How was I able to survive college years in the States even though I didn't know what "defective" meant? This is the new word I learnt today. As a matter of fact, I believe it was the first time I saw this word in a written format.

4....I bought this "menthol" condom at the condom shop (Yeah, there is a shop that sells condoms only here in Tokyo. It's called "condomania"). I realized I would not be able to appreciate the menthol part unless I bottom.

You have a fantabulous Wednesday!

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Going Crazy....

Tue, 25 April 2006

The photo is not related to what I blogged about today. But I thought it was pretty. This one was from the Netherlands. I bought some tulip bulb when I went there last winter.
1.My supervisor came into my office and told me he saw a pheasant outside of his house this morning. I told him that I had never seen a phesant because I am a city boy :-P and wondered how it would chirp. Out of nowhere, my supervisor started to mimic how a pheasant was supposed to sound. Or at least, he thought how it would sound. His pathetic screaming (a.k.a. mimicing the sound of the pheasant) was very loud and high pitched. Everybody outside of my office looked at us. But he went on. I know how to deal with people but this stupid creature??.... I was so embarrassed while he did that. He finished his business and got back to his work as if nothing happened. WTF?

2. I almost tripped out of nowhere when I was walking outside today on my lunch break. Usually, I look back at where I tripped as if I blame there was something wrong to have made me trip there. But I didn't have any room to do so as I almost fell hard onto the ground. Instead, I started running and started skipping as if I were a happy person. 30 year old workaholic exhausted guy skipping in the middle of the street.... I've gotta learn....

You have a fantastic Tuesday!

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No! My head hurts!

Sat, 22 April 2006

This is the school uniform I wore in junior high. The bastard Will from Malaysia tagged me with this school thingy. You know tags kinda make me nervous as I have to reveal part of me.... Anyway, since I adore him, here it goes.

Was I the studious nerd or the last minute hero?
I SO hated studying actually. So I was always at the last minute hero. :-)

Was I the class 'taiko' (troublemaker) or the teachers' pet?
Obviously, the teachers' pet as I "pretended" to be a good student.

What was the biggest rule I broke in school?
We were all prohibited to use any hair styling products in junior high. But I everyday used it. I was a straight A student on the outside (I did bad stuff behind teachers' back.) so I didn't get any warning...

Also, in Japanese junior high, they usually have to wear a school uniform. We, men, were required to wear an undershirt but I didn't...

I listened to Madonna on campus at this mennonite college which was prohibited.

How many schools did you go to? Seriously? It's going to be a lot....10 schools.... Wow...

Elementary in Tokyo, Japan	4 years from the 1st to the 3rd grade. and 6th grade.
Elementary in Dusseldorf, West Germanry	2 years from the 4th grade to 5th grade.Yup, WEST Germany at that time.
Junior High in Tokyo, Japan.	2 years. 1st (7th) and 3rd (9th) grades.
Junior High in Geneva, Switzerland.	1 year. 2nd (8th) grade.
Senior High in Tokyo, Japan.	2 years. 1st (10th) and 3rd (12th) grades.
Senior High in Oregon, US.	1 year. 2nd (11th) grade.
Two year college in Kansas, United States.	AA in Liberal Arts (a.k.a. Useless)
4 year college in Seattle, Washington	BS in Biochemistry (a.k.a. Bullshit) & BA in Communications
4 year college in Tokyo, Japan	BA in Literature (a.k.a. Another useless major)
4 year college in Georgia, United States (Distance Learning)	Bachelor of Information Technology (huh?)

Three subjects I enjoyed the most
Chemistry
I didn't have to write a lot of stuff in English in college in U.S. and Chemistry is the art, baby.
Gymnastics
I didn't have to study. :-)
Music
I didn't have to study. :-)

Three teachers that inspired me
Mr. Rodgers, Piano Teacher at college.
He taught me a lot of beautiful pieces that I had never known before. My favorite piece is Pavane by Faurre which he introduced to me.
Dr. Lawrence, Biochemistry Professor at college.
She taught me how to wash test tubes perfectly.
Mr. K from Junior high school.
He taught me how sucky my English was.Even though my English is kinda sucky considering my experience in the United States, I got motivated to get better in English because of him. Thanks, Crappy K :-)

Okay, i am done. whew. :-) As for tagging, please feel free to do this on your own if you feel like it. You have a fantabulous day!

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Shockingly shocked.

Fri, 21 April 2006

First of all, about the comment GT left on the Tuesday's post, well, I didn't get trained to be an artist and the theme is always "non-exciting scribbles". It's not an art. It's just a scribble so your comment is appreciated but I didn't try to make it fantabulous... you see what I mean? Thanks for stopping by though.

By the way, shocks aren't great. They raise your blood pressure and some shock could kill you but I think I have had multiple shocks...
1....I got a warning e-mail message from HR department today. I was told that the jacket I was wearing (shown in the photo) was inappropriate and should not be worn in the office. Okay, two warning letters for my dress code. One FCUK (French Connection U.K.) The other one was short sleeveless shirt after the biz hours. I hope they will fire me for my inappropriate dress code. :-) So I can get some resignation bonus package...please....
2....It's shockingly chilly and cold here in Tokyo, today. However, I like it. It reminds me of the late winter. My inappropriate jacket won't keep me warm but it's Friday.
3....It's shocking that my fly on my pants was wide open for the whole time from the gym in this morning to the lunch break.....
4....We had a mild earthquake here earlier this morning around 2:30a.m. Is that why I shockingly found myself naked without any clothes on when I got up even though I wore my PJ before I went to bed... ....Anyway, you have a fantabulous Friday, all!

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Free Import!

Wed, 19 April 2006

So I have started seeing dead people again... Geez, I don't like them to speak to me... It's really distrubing when I have to focus on what I have to do here in this office but I will blog about it some other time...It was gloomy earlier this morning. It was Yellow Sand Phenomenon. It has arrived here in Tokyo, too. The yellow sand phenomenon is caused by the sand coming from desserts in China, the Yellow River river, and the sand is picked up by strong winds and travels more than 1000 miles.... Due to that, the sky gets a little brown or yellowish here in Tokyo, too. Thankfully, Tokyo is in the eastern part of Japan which is further to China than the western parts of Japan. So it's not as bad as it is in the west. The scariest part is that the air pollution is really severe over there in China due to rapid civilization recently so the yellow sand travelling from there bring some chemical substances that could be the cause of asthma according to the article I read... This sand is imported without custom duties even though it's from China. Fantabulously, it cleared up in the late afternoon though. By the way, I hadn't worn anything fabulous for awhile but I had to today due to this fantastic expats (People who are never willing to speak Japanese) meeting. I had to be there as a technical translator. Anyway, on my way back from the meeting to the work, I decided to stop by my parents' to have free lunch. Then, this dog was there. She is my parents'. My parents adore her. I don't... She only wags her tail when I give her a treat. When I took a photo, see, she never pays attention to me. Bitch.... Anyway, the sunlight is very spring and the air is spring. It's spring. :-) Okie, going back to work. You have a fantabulous day!

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Some things to list.

Thu, 13 April 2006

I was dead tired yesterday and didn't blog... I am recovered. :-) I hope you are not too tired like I was.

1... Earlier today, outside, I saw a frined of mine walking ahead of me.　 So I caught up with him and tapped his shoulder. This friend of mine wore something that he never wore before. It was hot! So I complimented on his clothes and told him to see him later tomororw as we plan to have dinner together. However, all he did was tilt his head and gave me a weird look. It turned out he was not my friend... I was so embarrassed but he looked alike! I didn't know Japan launched human clone business ...

2... I went to this fancy restaurant for lunch as my company pays for it. I couldn't help but ordered a beer to shake off the embrassement I had earlier. The great dish is good but having a beer in the middle of afternoon on a weekday is better. I only had one glass and made sure the name of the beer doesn't show on the receipt :-) That's the important part for biz lunch.

3... You know I think it's COOL to have Kanji (a.k.a. Chinese Characters) as tattoos. I don't find them tacky at all. :-) However, I saw one guy with Kanji tattoos today. The tattoos in Kanji (Chinese Characters). I could hardly believe my eyes. but it said timid person.... um... I wonder if he totally understands what it means... I don't think it's COOL to have tattoos to illustrate how chicken you are... If you don't know what it means, please make sure you verify it with a person who understands Kanji or Chinese characters before it's TOO late. Chickenshit?? seriously? I don't think you 'd want to share that with the rest of the world.... Verify it, please for Fudge sake...

You have a fantastic Thursday!

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It's Monday indeedy...

Mon, 10 April 2006

I've been pretty busy so I wasn't able to visit blogs I regularly read. I am so sorry. The reason why I've been ridiculously crazy is.... 1. Work. (of course) 2. My Ex (WTF?) 3. My Date. (oh why?) 4. Finding a new apartment. Well, work.... I would bore you to death so I will skip on that one. My ex-boyfriend came to my place last week without any advanced warning. He flew 6000 miles to come and see me. That's insane. I had to let him stay at my place even though I didn't feel comfy. He came here to ask me to get back together in the Netherlands. Doesn't e-mail do that thing or a phone call? I have no idea how many times I told him this but I don't want to live in the city where there are a lot of dog dumps on the streets.... My Dutch speaking sucks, too. Anyway, it's been a year since we broke up.... He kept asking me what's so bad about living in Amsterdam....Don't get me started... many things! Dog crap, urinals there are too high so I have to stretch higher...swallowing greasy pickled herring (ew, ew, ew)... He was here for one whole week. To defend him, he is good looking (His mom is Greek and darn, look at what greek blood does to him), intelligent, caring, and sweet... But I couldn't really tell him the real reason why I couldn't be with him. He has this special pouch. He has to carry it. He's been HIV positive for 8 years. The medication is in there. While he was very stable during his stay in Japan this time, there are bad days. I've seen them. When we fucked made love, we had to be very careful. That's the real reason but I couldn't really tell him that. Now you know I am a shallow person... There, I said it... Not to hurt his feelings, I told him I prefered living in Tokyo. I couldn't live in the city where dog crap is all over the place, and I am too short for dutch urinals... I wish I had a 32 inch inseam at least... Anyway, sorry it's not a great post and tells you I am shallow... yeah, I am. but it's blue Monday so I guss this is that. You have a non-blue Monday!

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Very blah blah blah-ing.

Thu, 6 April 2006

It's a beautiful day here in Tokyo though I am stuck in the conference thingy all day long here in this plastic area of Tokyo meaning a lot of new tall buildings with very strong winds caused by these buildings. But I am happy because I had this fantabulous chocolate cake earlier today. :-) I might have to run some extra kilometers later tonight but it was totally worth it.

1.	I finished changing in the locker room at the gym this morning. One guy in the same section was changing, and the other guy, too, right behind the guy. I had to go through between them. The hallway was narrow. I said "excuse me" and went through. I am sure "something" touched "some other thing" when I went through. It was an erotic moment. :-)
2.	This guy who doesn't seem to have a permanent address and has sticky hair with dirty clothes was approaching... I knew he would be very smelly by looking at the way he looked. So I breathe through the mouth. But once I passed him by, I had to smell how smelly he was. When I know it would be smelly, why do I have to verify it anyway?
3.	I thought cock-rings were for older people who couldn't get hard. But I got one from a friend who owns an adult "pleasure" shop. I had seen it before but I wasn't really interested as I could make myselff "functionable" without it. I tried it on for the first time.. OH wow.... Did I grow up again? :-) But I don't think I'd wear this..it's painful to remove it.

Anyway, you have a pleasant Thursday!

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I know what moral is...I guess I know it...

Fri, 31 March 2006

The first quarter of year 2006 ends today. How was your first quarter? I don't mean to be a cold ice queer but you never know when you will end up being dead so Time is money, baby.:-) though, my time seems to be wasted a lot.... huh.. Anyway, I hope your first quarter of year 2006 went pretty good. :-) Let's make the second one better if we can. :-) Lately, I go to the gym in the morning instead of the evening. And I run in the evening instead of the morning. This seems to work pretty well as the gym is not packed with a lot of cruisy queens in the morning. :-) I can actually focus on what I have to do. Anyway, when I was about to shower after the work out at the gym, I saw one tall guy "entertaining himself" in the shower stall. It was that obvious. What would you do when you ran into the situation?

1.	Join him.
2.	Give him a dirty look while you secretly enjoy watching him.
3.	Report to the gym staff
4.	Pretend that you didn't see a thing.

I took the option number 5. "I gave him a great smile and watched him working on it for three seconds" But I have moral. I can act civil...(I think....) I didn't do anything about it other than that. Yet, I guess he just likes to be watched.... meaning a little weird? freak? huh... I did like what I saw there. Anyway, you have a fantabulous weekend!

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Spring... I think....

Thu, 30 March 2006

Why is it freaking cold in Tokyo when it's supposed to be a warm spring day?? It was like 3 degrees C = 38 Degrees F this morning.... Although cherry blossoms are very beautiful right now, I have to work in the office and I don't get to see them. They don't really stay that way for a long time. Their petals are very easy to get blown away. I didn't want to miss beautiful cherry blossoms. So, I took an extended lunch break (I seem to be doing that quite a lot these days... I hope I get canned for it.) I walked to the imperial garden which is about 10 - 15 min walk from where I work. While there were long lines to get into the garden, I just took several photos from the outside as I didn't want to wait for long to get in. Whlie I am not a big fan of any cherry blossom products like Cherry Blossom Ice Cream, Cherry Blossom Rice Cake, Cherry Blossom hot water, Cherry Blossom Kit Kat (EW!), I still like to see the real cherry blossoms. I did the cliche just like other Japanese would do. I went to see them. They were moderately beautiful. :-) While I was walking near the garden, it occurred to me I was the only one person who walked near the garden alone. Everybody's got friends, a date, family to go with... Oh well. I am sure they would have been more beautiful if I went there with a boyfriend. Even though I am not looking and don't want a solid relationship right now, I sometiems miss having the significant other like in this situation. But on many occasions, I am glad I am single. :-) Anyway, have a fantabulous Thursday! One more day until the weekend! Yay.

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Post Travel thoughts

Mon, 27 March 2006

Before I came to work, I didn't mind working here until the late autumn as long as I could take a vacation like this even though I decided awhile ago that I would resign by the end of August. I didn't mind extending my limit. However, when I came to work, I saw the vice president whom I don't really respect for. I now understand the reason why I wanted to get out of here. I think I am going to stick to my schedule. I am glad I ran into him in the morning. Otherwise, I'd make a poor decision. :-) .....

1.	I happened to hug friends like you usually do while I was in the States last week. I get bisou bisou (kissing on the cheek.) I love that custom. I wish we could import this custom.... I love to be hugged even by straight dudes.
2.	I so miss watching Charmed re-runs...I feel low by saying this but I liked it.
3.	The most frequent phrase I used there was "Well, sorry, I don't live here" whenever they asked me for a zip code or something. I hated that phrase....
4.	The most frequent phrase I got was "Your English is great"...okay....whatever....It sucks
5.	When I got carded after ordering an alcohol beverage, I felt happy and I thought I was stupid by giving the over-the-moon face.

Anyway, I am stilll happy from the trip I made. But I think this happy feeling goes away real quick...By the way, cherry blossoms look better when it's cloudy. I hope it gets cloudy tomorrow. :-) You have a great day!

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Some list I came up with...

Fri, 24 March 2006

I could have gone to Mt. Hood where I could have done snowboarding. But unlike last year in Oregon, it's been snowing quite a lot there in the area. That means I have to put snow chains on my tires. I don't wanna do that as I just got my nails done.....

1.	I got this 1 dollar coin as part of the change at Starbucks this morning. It looks different from the one I knew 10 years ago. It says "One dollar" on it alright but I am afraid to use it as people might mix it up with a quarter.
2.	It's true people are very friendly here in Portland. I like that. But I wouldn't like it on a daily basis. I mean I usually get asked if I need help at the grocery store. Do I look confused? Please let me shop alone... Yeah, I am awful..
3.	Portland is proabably good for 3 days but I've been here for 4. I think I am ready to hang out with friends in a bigger city. It's a nice city though
4.	It's extremely true people in Portland are friendly. Given that fact, when I hear "hello" from my behind, I look back and instinctly say "hi!" with a smile. But s/he was just saying "hello" to answer her/his phone.... I turn out to be a freak...
5.	A new idiom I learnt. This guy approached me and asked if I had considered hiring myself out. I didn't get it so I had to ask him. I don't dress like a hooker, damn it.

Anyway, it's a micracle I haven't used my umbrella here yet.I wish you a fantabulous day!

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Oh So Blue Monday

Mon, 13 March 2006

Yay, it's another Monday. I worked on Saturday and Sunday. I am not sure when was the last time I took a day off. I feel funny because of too much work. But I am kinda happy for an unkown reason. By the way, my usual theme for this blog is "non-exciting scribbles" So I was told by this visitor that my blog seemed to be pointless and not homo enough. I was also suggested to spice up my blog by blogging about Japanese hunk of the day. I don't think I can do that. If I did that, it wouldn't be "non-exciting scribbles" anymore. Sorry, I can't fulfill your need, visitor X. Anyway, I am a homo. According to the single old guy with the funny hat in my church, I am going to hell and I should try hard to be straight.... okie. It's not like I chose to be a fag. But my sexual "preference" orientation is not all about myself. If I may, I'd rather try hard to be very gay. But since my blog is not gay enough, I'd go with non-gay stuff here. The photo is my hair trimmer. I do it every other week or so. It trims my unwanted hair pretty well. But sometimes, it's painful. I do it it anyway. Why? It's like climbing Mt. Everest. Because it's there. But I am very much against shaving or waxing to get rid of my unwanted hair. After all, I talked about something gay But in my defense, I am absolutely sure there are straight guys who do this, too. Alrighty, you have a pretty week!

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just some notes..

Tue, 7 March 2006

First of all, thank you for leaving me warm nice comments. You guys rock! I am over the moon. ;) Anyway, this is my new VAIO as I destroyed the old one. I could live without this but I'd love to take a light notebook computer when I am on the road. My iBook is kinda heavy...
1. I have to renew my passport as I destroyed it last month. So I took a photo of mine in this ID photo booth. Everything is computrized and it even gives me chances to retake the photo. The last take was least pretty. So I was going to try it again for the 4th time. It turns out I could only do it three times... Least pretty on my passport for 5 years? or 700 Yen = U.S. $6 = 5 Euros more? No brainer. Of course, I took the latter option.

2.	It was rather chilly today but this supervisor of mine bought us ice lollies. But I refused to have one of these. It's not because it was cold today. However I eat it, the way I eat it looks very naughty... I'd rather have a different kind if you know what I mean...
3.	Today, for the first time, I understand why there are batting cages on this planet. They help me not become a murder. I am very thankful whoever invented them.
4.	When a friend talked to me about the three second rule which is if the food is on the floor less than three seconds, you can eat it, I went "ew". But it occurred to me I'd followed the same rule before in my own apartment. FYI, I take shoes off when I am there...

You have a fantabulous day!

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This is the day I have to remember.

Mon, 6 March 2006

I usually blog something positive and non-exciting but today, please let me blog something depressing. If you are depressed, please skip today’s post. This post is extremely longer than the usual posts. I know my writing sucks. If you are not up for reading something long and bad, please skip this. thanks.
I’ve been depressed for the last two months. I guess I commented on some blogs that I haven’t gotten laid for two and a half months. That’s because I had this incident that I might have been exposed to HIV before Christmas. I didn't want to spread HIV in case I was infected. Without sex for 2 months... wow... Ever since I got out of the 8 year relationship, I'd been enjoying playing in the field. I mean I really didn't want anything serious. Of course, I was being careful every time. I never let a guy "ejaculated" in my mouth, either. But how safe can you be when you are at it? I really wonder... Caution can be so wiped out by gorgeous great feelings you could get from sex. Anyway, before Christmas, I went to this cruising sleazy theatre to have some "good" time. One guy approached me and undid my pants and gave me head. I was very drunk at that time. While I was almost close to um... you know "release", it was a little bit painful but I couldn't let him stop. I shot huge and it was really great. I had a few more drinks and went back to the room. I was going to take a shower. That's when I realized. I had blood stains on my undies. I wouldn't have known this if I wore black underwear. And I didn't know it in the theatre as it was dark.
Unfortunately, I was wearing white underwear. I was very mortified by looking at the fresh red blood stains on my underwear. I immeidately sobered up. I found out that I had some scratches on my you know.... weener as well. This guy who gave me head was "teething" obviously. Even if teeth are not involved, I heard you get some scratches on your penis. Anyway, I tried to be cool and digested the whole incident. Even though the risk to get infected through getting head is very low, blood was present. I was told it wouldn't be perfectly detectable unless you wait for 2 months (In Japan, we need to wait for 2 months while some other countries require 3 months to wait. Thanks to the innovative medical technologies). For the last two months, I had to research more on HIV and AIDS. Even though I acted happy and pretty outside, I always had to think of HIVs and other STDs.

Last week, I went to this clinic to get tested for HIV and other STDs. The photo is my receipt fort the tests. I had to wait for another week until the results came back. I was very depressed. Now, HIV is not an immediate death threat for sure. There are pills to manage the symptoms. However, that doesn't mean anything it's alright in my dictionary. My ex who was with me for 8 years came back positive when we were in college. So I have a great idea what it's like to deal with HIV every day. Since I have a busy life, I cannot keep track of when to pop different pills accordingly. I am very confident I will get off the track. Did you know if I wanted to work in the United States, Canada, Belgium, France, so many other countries, I would be rejected if I were HIV positive? Not that I am planning to go anywhere but I'd like to keep my options. Today was the day when I could get the results. So I sneaked out of the office and didn't even know how I would react if the results came back positive. I didn't have any plan. I couldn't even think how I should have behaved. On the way there, I came up with so many questions that couldn't be easily answered. I looked at the beautiful twilight and asked myself if the twilight I saw would be pictured differently after becoming positive. I wondered the twilight would become more beautiful after verifying I was negative... My heart was racing and I wanted to pass out right there. But I managed to get into the clinic. The TV that was on in the waiting room broadcasted one politician making an address in the Diet. Although it was spoken in Japanese, I didn't even understand any word he said. My mind was somewhere else. I became lightheaded but my number 504 was called by this automatic voice at the reception. I got in and the doctor asked me how I was and if there was any symptom... I don't remember how I answered the questions. He showed me the results. A big negative sign. I thought I was relieved and I am sure I was. But I wasn't completely relieved. On gay.com in the article about HIV, there is no report that people became HIV positive through oral sex, but this doctor told me it was possible to get infected. I am not sure how my sex life is going to be. I haven't really figured it out yet. But one thing I am certainly sure about is that I do not want to go through this long depressive phase. After getting out of the clinic, I looked at the sky and the twilight was just as the same as the one I saw 15 minutes ago. It wasn't more beautiful. I walked back to the office, and my heart was still pounding so fast. I am not sure why even though I confirmed I am negative.

I think I will become a good boy and not cruise in a dark place at least but sadly, I don't think I can promise I'd never do it. It was a very meaningful lesson but I am very confused. Anyway, I am partially happy that I am negative. But I am not 100% happy. Very weird... People, please PLAY SAFE. You don't wanna go through depressive time like I did... That's all I am saying. Happy week!

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Obaldi Oblada

Sat, 4 March 2006

Last night, I had to attend "kick-off" meeting for this year. There were so many things to list for this year. But I really didn't pay much attention to them as many of them will be dealt after I leave this company. But I pretended to be a good worker and showed how hard I will work. Acting. oh yeah. Even though I don't hang out with work people, I like company paid dinner and cocktails. We went to this grilled beef's place in Nishi-Azabu. This place is one of the most luxurious grilled beef places in Tokyo. Although I don't enjoy beef much, I enjoyed wine very much. If I don't like one bottle which tasted weird for Chardonnay, I didn't have to get devastated for 7000 Yen = US $60.19 = €50.00 a bottle. We can move onto the next bottle and open up. :) As I was sitting far far away from my director, we ordered 5 different bottles just for our table. At 11p.m., we got out and I was going back home. But our director suggested us to have cocktails. So we went to this music bar where the live music performance was held. The Beatles. Those songs are VERY old but I loved this unexpected live performance. Actually, these songs don't make me think they are very old... One of the singers was very cute, too. I even sang along a little bit. The fake Beatles rock! My favorite piece last night was "Obladi Oblada". After 4 martinis, I guess I told my director how good looking one of those singers was.... I said "good looking" not "fabulous" or anything gayer... Free martinis and music cover charges paid by our company are great! Of course, I passed out a second after I got inside of my apartment. I got up in the hallway today... but it was a good company dinner and cocktail time. :) You have a fabulous weekend. I am off to listening to more Beatles'. :)

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Confession to be made.

Tue, 28 February 2006

Flowers of plum trees finally came into bloom. They are usually in full bloom in early February but since it's been colder this winter, they were asleep longer, I assume. By the way, I am sure you have some daily routines you do such as showering, brushing teeth, hand job, and such. I too do daily morning routines every morning. I am sure I'd bore you to death if I list every single task of mine, and some of them are too personal to share. (e.g. Taking a shower after the morning jogging and jerking myself off while I am at it.) Anyway, one of the things I do every morning must be pretty weird. I am aware it's weird. But I can't help stop doing that. I am not sure whether this is true or not. I might be too dumb to believe it. I was told that in one morning, all of the sudden, in your 30s, your pillow starts to smell like a middle aged stinky guy. Like oily, non-shaved, stinky smells. Don't take this the wrong way. I am alright to be a middle aged guy. I will be without any doubt. I just don't wanna be a smelly middle aged guy who smells funny. There is the difference there. :-) I turned 30 five months ago, and ever since then, I get up and sniff my pillow and make sure I don't smell like a middle aged stinky guy. I wonder if my clock is ticking and I have no idea what I'd do after I smell like that. I am sure there are some solutions for it. I am keeping my fingers crossed. Until then, I keep sniffing my pillow when I get up... Alright, there I said. My confession for today. Yeah, I am a weirdo. Thank god, I am single. :-) I hope you have a great Tuesday!

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Empty...

Mon, 27 February 2006

I feel extremely languid just like the person who just finished having sex and lighting a cigarette while the lady next to him goes "I love you. It was so great. Tell me you love me." but this guy only keeps smoking and gets irritated by the post-sex intimacy. He's got what he wanted and doesn't need her anymore. He says Fudge off for sure in his heart. Yeah, I have that feeling in me today even though I haven't gotten laid for a very long time. (Do I sound pathetic? well, it's the truth) I feel completely unmotivated and feel like not caring about anything. Okay, that's exaggerating a little bit. FYI, I am not suffering from depression or anything. But you get the idea how I feel today. If you happen to care why... it's because Torino Olympic games ended... It wasn't the greatest Olympic for Japan without any doubt but I enjoyed watching games. Only if I could have gone there instead of dealing with stupid projects at work. On my lunch break, I bought a little book The naughty doctor mentioned on his blog awhile back to fulfill my empty day with something to look forward to. As you already know, I cannot live without vacations. I usually take 4 vacations a year. I am not sure when I can get one next but I'd like to be hopeful for something that hasn't happened to me yet. On a different note, I shaved my beard today. I feel too revealing. Anyway, nothing much special to blog about for today but I thought I'd just scribble a little bit. I wish you a pleasant week! I hope you are not as empty as I am. :-)

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Incident

Thu, 23 February 2006

Did you know that if you cannot keep your either of eye open for 10 seconds without blinking, you might be suffering from dry eye syndrome? Staring at porn a computer display for a long time could be one of the causes. Since my job is to deal with computers a.k.a. very evil devices but fantabulous, I thought I might have that when my eyes really hurt earlier this afternoon. It was painful even.

When I got out of my office for lunch, my supervisor thought I looked like the person who just cried a lot after watching a romantic movie. I went to a drug store to pick up eye drops exclusively for dry eye syndrome. But that didn't help me. That's weird. So I went to see an ophthalmologist after cancelling the important meeting I set up. My eyes are more important than mobile access solution for sales representatives.... What if I go blind???? This doctor told me with a sigh or two..... "You need to get your hair cut. Some of your hair is poking your eye balls.... I hope he didn't write that down on my carte.... I've been letting my hair grow longer than usual.... I didn't know I was such a drama queen. I hope I am not... I am not gonna shave it off. You see I want to enjoy my hair while I have it. Who knows. I might loose it when I am 40. :-) Please take good care of your eyes. Have a fantabulous Thursday!
P.S. oh, today is one year anniversary after I got out of the longest relationship. I should have bought a cake or something....

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It's getting closer...

Wed, 22 February 2006

I was going to do the voice blog as I usually do once a month but realized my voice recorder's software was installed on the ruined VAIO...oh well... It was unusually warm today. 16 degrees celsius 60 degsF this afternoon. Even though it's going to be colder in Tokyo this week, I can feel spring is around the corner. Spring flowers are about to bloom. The sunlight is brighter. It's getting warmer. Yay. Spring is a happy time because I feel the tropical flower blooming in my head. I don't know why but I automatically , SUBTLY though, smile for no apparent reason in spring. I am sure I am a freak.... This photo isn't pretty but it was the only photo I took in the locker room... For the very first time this year, I wore a tank top at the gym. I am sure nobody looked at me but I thought i was too revealing as I used to wear a long sleeved t-shirt for workout until yesterday. It was like getting pulled up onto the stage of Cirque Du Soleil In Las Vegas all of the sudden in front of the audience (Which happened to me once....). I was uncomfy because I was used to covering up in winter. But somehow, I was oddly excited about too reavealing part at the same time. This weird feeling is also a proof it's Spring as clothes are getting lighter. :-) Okay, I don't know if there is any point to make on this entry, but the early spring is always a weird time for me. Happy Spring! .... almost. :-) (If you happen to be in the Southern Hemisphere, happy Autumn!)

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Just some things...

Tue, 21 February 2006

I know this looks like Tofu but this is not Tofu. I had a panna cotta (italian pudding) for dessert on my lunch break today. It was fantabulous. I liked it. This was the first lunch I have ever had this month. I went to lunch with a cute guy in Finance department. I was happy. :-)
1. Let's just say in the elevator, when I smell something unpleasant all of the sudden, I firstly suspect myself. I get relieved to be sure it is not me. Someone smelly was near by. Not that I am smelly. I shower very well but I always suspect myself first by sniffing my shoulder....

2.

"I will call you" without getting the phone number at the end of the date means "good bye forever"..... "You got your hair cut! " doesn't necessarily mean you are pretty. It just means I noticed a little thing straight guys usually don't. It's like giving myself credit for noticing it. That's it, Lady in Legal department.

3.

I had a discussion at work today. Discussing some issue at work. This guy illustrated negative points about our team. But what he was saying was very incosistent and he is dumb. I hate him.. Usually, I am quiet and act pretty. But today, I was willing to pick fight. So I told him what was inconsistent with what he said. I even pointed out how weak his supporting opinions were. He was defeated. God, I love this feeling after defeating someone badly in a debate. It's almost as good as shooting my load, really. But I barely do it though. Okay, back to act pretty and graceful :-)

Happy a peaceful Tuesday, everyone! Peace!

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Split Personality

Sat, 18 February 2006

So I had a job interview today even though it was Saturday. It's surprising to have a job interview on a weekend. Anyway, it doesn't hurt that I start looking for a new job as I am thinking of quitting the current one by the end of August at the latest. Since I usually work for a company that is spread worldwide, I get interviewed both in Japanese and English. They always test my English speaking skills. But it occurred to me today that the way I act and say things in English is a little different from what I usually do in japanese. I think a language does that. You've heard me speaking in Japanese and in English but this doesn't tell you much. For example, my voice goes an octave higher when I speak French because I get too nervous. Okay, this doesn't help, either.... When I speak Japanese during the interview, I try to be humble and try not to express my feelings much as it's a Japanese way to go. When I speak English during the interview, I try to say what I am good at and what I am willing to do. This cannot be said in a Japanese interview. I was wondering if my personality differs depending on the language I speak.... My ex once told me that I am very direct and manly when I speak English but I am kind and humble when I speak Japanese.... Should I go see a doctor about this? This is my finding for today.... The interview went pretty well. The Japanese interviewer was kinda hot. But the English one wasn't... huh... and I guess they didn't hate me. You have a fabulous weekend!

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several boring items to list...

Mon, 13 February 2006

I took a photo of the area I work in this moring as I had to come here at 5!!! It was a beautiful morning.
1. This is why I wanted to take a two week vacation this month so I didn't have to struggle from time differences. I was going to go there to see the games live but I am stuck here. I sleep less these days... I hear Torino is a great city for shopping also... Dolce & Gabbana.....huh... I really wanted to go to Torino. Italian sausage....

2.	Whenever I go to Yoga Class at the gym, It's inevitable I get a spot right behind this regular Yoga guy. He always wears short pants. No, I don't get to see his "thing" but his butt is incrediblely tight and cute. Slight peeking at his undies... No, I am not deviant. I am so sure many of you'd do the same if you were in the same class.
3.	While I was doing some data analysis at work, I accidentaly ran into one computer with naughty web access logs. So I felt like messing this user and created a script (an easier version of programming) like this. I am sure he is sweating right now. I am so going to hell. In my defense, I only did it once.
4.	I've been singing "Fly me to the Moon" all day long today. It's the full moon night! Singing this particular song makes me happier in this depressing office. I am so single but I really am happy. okay, I should stop saying it as I may sound I am trying to be.....

Have a happy full moon night! Locate the moon tonight if it's clear. It's beautiful!

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Before being a murder. :)

Fri, 10 February 2006

I had to go to my parents' on my lunch break to feed their dog as they were out of town. Whenever I visit their home. She basically ignores me. But when I was about to feed her, she wagged her tail.... bastard. I took a photo of the flower of the spring there. Stock. Yup, spring is on its way. :) Anyway... talking about my work in my private life turns me off. Worse than wearing socks on during sex. But it's been a stressful week. It's damn easy to say no to something not great. But if you disagree on something, it's better to propose a solution to fix the problem instead of saying no only in my opinion. I did act cool even though my blood was boiling with anger as this guy was a total idiot. I went to the batting cage place to bat . When I am stressed and am ready to kill someone, I usually go there and bat. I may shout out loud every once in a while... Yeah, I do look like a complete mad man. But it's a great way to blow off the corporate unreasonable stress. But I took the visitor from Europe out with me tonight. He saw me going really mad. I am certain I freaked him out even though he told me "no". The bonus point on this worst day of the week was he told me he had never bat before. So I let him in the cage and taught him how to bat while I was standing behind and touched here and there on his Czech bod. No, I didn't molest him. I had to touch him as I had to make sure he was in the best form .... to bat. That was a great moment. Of course, he sucked.... I mean, sucked at batting. But I am glad I introduced something he had never played before. And I am very glad I didn't have to kill anybody today:) Only if I were good at tennis and he had never played tennis before, I could have done something more touchy.... okay, I am a pervert.... Don't kill somebody if you are really mad. Go batting or something refreshing. :) Have a fantabulous weekend!

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Too much is not bad

Tue, 7 February 2006

It was cold and icy this morning.... I almost fell when I ran... Anyway, My friends, my parents and family know I am queer But nobody at work knows I am gay, and I'd like to keep it that way as people are prejudice and "gayness" is not as acceptable as I'd like it to be in Japan. I am going to make a biz trip to Sapporo next week. So is the director. He suggested going to the red-light area at night while we're there. of course, straight one... I told him I'd rather not. Now, if he keeps asking me that, I might as well come out even if they stop talking to me. And what kind of director would ask me to go to a whore house together? People are so nosy here in Japan. But it occurred to me I act straight alright at work. Thanks to metrosexuals. But I find myself too gay...

1.	When I put chapstick on constantly even during the meeting.
2.	When I use refreshing paper not to keep my face oily in the bathroom.
3.	When I use washlet and moan for pleasure a little bit.
4.	When I speak French.

It may not take too long until I am forced to come out. I don't wanna act straight by going to a whore house together. I wonder if I get so ignored after coming out... I am very curious about it though. :-) On the bright side, if I do come out, I might be able to wear something gayer. :-) I hope HR department would approve that. Oh well. Life goes on. You have a pretty Wednesday!

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A few lame things on my mind....

Thu, 2 February 2006

By the time, this was served, I was way drunk..... I couldn't take the brutal reality that we'd have to work tomorrow. :-) I am sober now. ... I think.
1. Lately, when we go out, all the single 30 year old people like me talk about "who's going to marry next" and "Who's going to be a loser". That's the usual topic that never goes away. And we are seriously worried.... That's why there are always adult beverages present when we talk about that.

2.	I used to be good at pretending to be a diligent worker when I was very bored. Where did that boring time go??? I haven't had a lunch break for a week...
3.	Have you ever barebacked? I haven’t. I heard it was the most intense feeling you could get while you are at it. But I don’t think I will ever know that…
4.	After I lived abroad, I always have this major fear to make noise when eating noodles. It’s perfectly normal to do so here but I hesitate to do it because of the idea of choking to death.…one time, I did slurp noodles the other day just like other Japanese. I choked a ot and a noodle came out of my nose... I need to be prettier.....
5.	Is it so wrong that I use Microsoft Office for Mac 2004 on my iBook? VBA (Visual Basic Application) is fantastic! I am not a Microsoft hater. See, I bought a kick-ass Windows server last week and it's fabulous.

Have a fantabulous Thursday/Friday. Or at least, try or pretned to have one :-)

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It's gone. (^_^)V

Wed, 1 February 2006

so I've been babysitting this engineer from the headquarters. Apparently, he doesn't like it here at all. I am kinda sad that my home city is not interesting enough for him to explorer. He basically comes to work and goes back to his hotel and doesn't do anything outside. I invited him to the fancy dinner earlier this evening to enlighten him without soysauce coffee. Unfortunately, we had a mild earthquake. It wasn't serious but it would be surely scary for people who'd experience it for the first time in their lives. After that little episode, he immediately called the airlines and changed his flight from Saturday to tomorrow. The earthquake scared the crap out of him. Really? He is too straight to be a drama queen.... not a cute drama queen for sure. I'd hug him for his comfort. But I COULDN'T as he is not cute and criticizes every single task of mine. I actually should thank to the earthquake. I'd be delighted to take him to the airport tomorrow. Why did he come here by the way? I so do not know.... Anyway, the earthquake was just mild. (Agree, Ian?) and I am still working. The rain has finally stopped. What a peaceful night even if I have to work still... I feel fabulous because this non-cute straight engineer will be gone tomorrow. Too bad, I should have done one more trick on him though... You have a fantabulous Wednesday!

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non-exciting scribbles

Mon, 30 January 2006

I flew from Sapporo today. I went there yesterday to enjoy Sapporo beer and snowboarding. It was fantastique. But getting up early to come back to Tokyo isn't great...Anyway, some notes here...
1. I went to get my hair trimmed. When I go to a hair salon, I ask for a less cute guy or a lady to do my hair. You know how close the hair stylist gets when doing a sensitive part of the hair to trim??? I'd be nervous if the cute guy did that.

2.

I like commuting by train. I saw this cute guy standing by the door and I was 2 doors away from him. He was facing me and I was facing him. The subtle cruising was going on. Maybe, I am wrong. While giving him a impaling stare, my i-Pod started playing "Pop-Star" by Ken Hirai. I wanna be your pop star... Oh yes, I do. A gay cruising moment when listening to a gay song by a gay singer. Was this some sort of a sign?

3.

We had a meeting with this engineer from the headquarters. There was the fatal operational mistake by him. He pretends to know IT stuff and never admits his mistakes. (I was almost crucified for what he did last June.) Anyway, there were others in the room so I acted civil. I went outside to get everybody coffee. That's a group secretary job. But I did it as I am very nice. Um..poisoning him is illegal. So I put soy sauce in his coffee. Ew. I brought everyone coffee and he sipped. "This coffee is funny". I said "Really? The water here in Tokyo is different from Boston. That must be it." No, it's not the water, dumb ass.

Anyway, it's another week. I wish you a fantabulous week!

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Non-Spirititual Place.

Sat, 28 January 2006

It's another clear windy chilly day. I am trying to grow my hair longer so it's hard to deal with a windy day. But thankfully, we don't get a lot of windy days like Kansas does :P While living in Kansas for two years, I gave up on the idea of styling my hair pretty because that's impossible as it's always a windy day there. I so do not miss there. Anyway, I went to Ebisu which is another hang out area in Tokyo. Ebisu is kinda...I don't know... not "Central Tokyo"... so I don't hang out here much. It's very interesting that this area is called "Ebisu" because Ebisu is one of 7 Lucky Gods. This God, Ebisu, is the god of Good Fortune. Ergo, this area should be very fortunate/lucky. By the by, my favorite beer, Sapporo, launched the factory way back in the 19th century here, and they made Tokyo original Beer and named it "Yebisu Beer". Ever since then, this area was officially called "Ebisu". The area named after the God. But it's not a spiritual magical place at all :) Now, compared with my favorite Sapporo Beer, Yebisu beer is very very thick and smooth and it's good to drink it in winter but I don't think i could enjoy it very much in summer as it's very rich. Anywho, Ebisu is somewhere I'd enjoy for dinner out. Now, I was supposed to meet a friend in front of this station but he said he would be late. My hair got all messed up with strong winds. So I decided to wait inside. I had no idea why but by the time my friend arrived, I finished three glasses of beer. I think I've been drinking too much beer lately. I should cut back... of course, I did drink another three or four glasses at dinner.... huh... I thought I wanted awesome abs instead of beer belly... But my 29-inch waist pants are not tight yet. :) Have a splendid weekend!

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How the hell are you?

Thu, 26 January 2006

In English, it's common to ask people how you are in the beginning of the conversation, no? Back in an English class at junior high, we were taught the answer to that question is "I am fine. Thank you. and you?". No matter how shitty you are, the answer is always "I am fine. Thank you. And you?" That's the only answer I was taught. I think this "how are you" rule I was taught still haunts me. I thought this was the silver bullet answer to every "how are you?" question. When I was an exchange student in Portland, Oregon, I, for the first time in my life, got to know there were other answers to the question. That was the biggest culture shock as well as people didn't take shoes off inside the house. I didn't even think there were other ways to say "I am fine." I also realized from my personal experience that "how are you?" doesn't mean they really want to know how you are. It's just a starter for the conversation. But we say it anyway. Today, when I got a call from a friend, I was grumpy as I was programming some application... This magical "How are you?" question was asked by him. So I said "Do you really really want to know how I am?" I broke the rule. I should have said "I am fine, thank you. And you?" just like I was taught back in school... I am so sorry, Kirk! So how are you, today? On a different note, I was extremely stressed this morning so I bought this on a lunch break even though I didn't plan on buying it.... I said good-bye to my iPod Mini... I think my complusive puchase behavior is worse than Will's. (no offense, sweetie)... I didn't even research on it like he does... Anyway, I am gonna enjoy this. You have a gorgeous Thursday! um.... did I ask you how you are?

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Nervous

Mon, 23 January 2006

This is the photo I took while I ran in the morning. 6 in the morning. The day is obviously getting longer. There were no clouds. The sky was so beautiful. The snow on the street might have gotten dirtier but there are some other beautiful things as always no? like my pure soul. hahahaha. Anyway, I wish my camera could capture what I saw in the morning exactly but this is the furthest I could get with the camera...

1.	When I go to an art exhibition, and when they serve food and champagne, I get extremely nervous because I may ruin one of the paintings with the champagne.... I don't have to pick up food, but I need to have a glass of fabulous champagne as an accessory to make me look good. As a result, I get hammered. This happened yesterday.
2.	I got extremely nervous today when the most gorgeous barista touched my hand accidentaly when he passed me the americano I ordered. Wow, I touched him! okay..... that's why I am a freaky 30 year old guy.
3.	When I am in the crowded elevator, and a beautiful lady is in front of myself, I get nervous. Not because I turned straight. I don't want her to see me as a pervert by me breathing down on her neck. So I hold my breath for the entire ride....

Oh..... it's really freaking cold these days. I hope you have a fantabulous week!

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Thanks to snow

Sat, 21 January 2006

Japan stopped importing beef from U.S.A. again for the second time, yesterday. Please do not hate us, American farmers. We like beef without spinal cord. Anyway, It was snowing. More than weather forecast people estimated. We have snow several days a year. Tokyo is less busier when it snows. People stay at home and public transportation is delayed. I got up at 7 and went to the gym because running outside when it snows is not a great idea. I drove to the gym as I didn't want to deal with ruined shoes. Then, I was supposed to go to work to finish creating a report due on Monday. I parked my car near my work but suddenly, I realized I could blame on snow if I didn't work. Tokyoites are not that used to snow. So I decided to call my friends and went for bowling, drinking beers, and skating. It was really fun. You know what goes fantabulously on a snowy day? Sapporo Beer!!! So I am here at home and feeling a little guilty I didn't work... I have to do my report tomorrow though I had a great time on a snowy day. My shoes didn't get ruined. I didn't run into a pole or anything when I drove. I didn't fall when I was skating. This is the unexpectedly fun day without any work! Thanks Snow! :) You have a fantabulous weekend!

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Everybody can be pretty

Wed, 18 January 2006

So this is the front cover of this week's Newsweek Japan. The title says "Gay in Japan". They focused on how "Gay" is recognized in Japan. This came as a shock to me a little bit. To be honest, gay is something we don't really recognize or discuss here in japan except when they usually make fun of it or get disgusted by it. Unlike Western Countries, we don't really admit it exists. It's like we keep it under the rug and ignore it. It's quite different. Gay version of "making love" is not illegal like some other parts of the world. But it doesn't mean it's accepted. I am pretty comfy with my sexuallity and many friends and family members know I am a big homo but I am not out at work because there is this idea that people are incomplete unless they are married. Ergo, a lot of homos tend to be married to be fake stable husbands or wives. I could never do that.... If I came out at work, poeple would go "ew" and ignore me and get de-promoted at work or something. But I don't mind if I am outed by someone.... Anyway, that's the idea of the "gayness" here in Tokyo. Even though the article wasn't that great, I am glad "homos" are brought up on their main focus for this week. It's kinda surprisng. Yay for a baby little step. :) Okay... did I mumble too much???? On a different note, in this week's edition, they talked about a computer that only costs $100 targetted for children primarily. I SO WANT THIS even though I am not a pretty child. It's so cute! Pretty pretty please! You have a PRETTY day!

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just some notes

Tue, 17 January 2006

1. Since my work was unusually slow which never happened, I went skating in the evening. It had been awhile. I wanted to look "good". Besides, I was a pretty cute figure skater in my head. I did "Waltz jump". a.k.a., triple axel in my head. I landed successfuly!! I did that again as I was confident, I fell HARD. A frined of mine laughed so hard... I was just damn lucky for the first time.... It still hurts... No more stupid imaginary figure skating.

2.	I walked outside in the morning to get a cup of coffee at starbucks. I looked above and took this photo. Is it just me? but I tend to loose a balance when I look above too much.
3.	I haven't trimmed unwanted hair on my legs but went swimming today. That's a crime?
4.	The reason why "3" is because I haven't dated for ages.
5.	When I run in the morning, snot comes out as a natural consequence. Well, that's not strange. But I kind of like it when I am at this point where I have to decide whether I should wipe it off with my tissue or I can still sniff without it. uh-huh, I am a weirdo
6.	I was able to leave work and had fun with friends because I decided to act being sick. No urgent tasks today. They can wait. Yeah.

I will not be able to blog until the midnight tomorrow but I will try to post it. :) Have a wonderful day/night!

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The usual

Mon, 16 January 2006

Some people go to a fantabulous restaurant for fantabulous dinner. Maybe, with champagne for a special occasion. Some couple may enjoy a fantastic view from the top of the building while they have wonderful dinner. It may be pricey but it's sometimes worth it. On the other hand, this is my usual lately. I sometimes do not have time to have dinner.... well, a lot of times. But I try not to skip dinner as I may faint. To be honest, I am not that fragile but it's not good to skip dinner. I may loose muscle I gained. Keeping eating habits irregular helps me have an awful skin tone, and I may look older and more fatigued than I need to. I do know that. Sometimes, I don't have time to pick up my dinner. Luckily, I picked it up tonight at Seven Eleven. This is my dinner which is not anywhere close to become "fantabulous". This shows you I am a workaholic... From left, Oolong tea, Potato Sandwich, Chicken Pasta salada, and Aloe yogurt (for my skin, of course). It's not tastey at all but not disgusting either like the sandwich you could pick up at some gas station in some country (I am not gonna say which). In my future, I'd like to say "Honey, I am home" and get to have some fantabulous dinner with the fantabulous husband. In the meantime, I am having this not-so-great dinner. Am I sad? Well, I try not to be.... (-_-;) Please try to have decent dinner unlike me! Good day! Back to work...

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In event of emergency

Sat, 14 January 2006

An office building at night on a weekend is very spooky. Anyway, there was a mild earth quake earleir today. I was in the office (Yes, I am still working ...) I didn't scream like a high school girl as it was small. I was in the middle of peeing. This was tough. The tough decision to make. Whether I should have kept peeing or stopped peeing. But it was where I could not stop peeing. It was just right in the middle of the process. It was scary. Not because of the earthquake. It was scary because of the idea I had there. What if this building collaspes by an earthquake while I am peeing and my dead body is found ultimately? My weener still sticking out of my pants? That would be too embarrassing and my family, frineds, or anyone should not ID me. So I am hoping no earthquake anymore while I am in the middle of making #1 or #2. I think I would like to die pretty when it happens. Just a thought... Speaking of an earthquake, I think people visiting from where earthquakes are not observed should definitely experience one or two while they are here in Tokyo. It would be an interesting experience for sure. It's one of the inevitable thingies if you happen to be here in Japan. :) Anyway, today's lesson. "Try not to stay in the bathroom too loong" Have a fantabulous weekend!

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No, I am not.

Wed, 11 January 2006

First, I feel like listening to "Let's Get It Started" by Black Eyed Peas while blogging. I also feel like "HA"-ing while listening to it if you know what I mean. Let me start the music here first.... I should shut my office door. okay...done. Second of all, I really have to apologize for my weird behavior. Smokers in Tokyo, I am sorry if I seem to stalk you. In fact, I am not stalking. When you wait for the green signal to cross at the cross walk, I have to stand right behind you to smell the smoke. When you smoke while walking, I have to follow you. If you hear the deep breathing from behind, that's me trying to inhale smoke coming out of you as much as I can, not to smell your perfume or do anything stalk-ish. I used to think it's so not cool for those who smoke while walking in a crowded area. But I don't care now. Please smoke as much as you can. Man, this is hard.... Anyway, I had to attend this tech conference. On my way back here to the office, I saw the amazing twilight. It may not be as beautiful as the one I saw in Kansas but it was still beautiful. Unfortunately, my photo didn't turn out good. I know the days are getting longer once we passed the winter solstice. But it's still winter definitely. Surprisingly, over the last few days, it's been warmer than usual. 10 Degrees Celsius = 50 Degrees Fahrenheit for High. 2 DegsC = 35 DegsF for Low here in Tokyo, Japan. I feel like going somewhere tropical but that's gotta wait.... okay, back to work. you have a fantabulous day, today!

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Happy?

Tue, 10 January 2006

The photo has nothing to do with what I blogged today. It's just the photo of the subway station I took in the morning. This post makes me a weirdo but I am not ashamed of it. Anyway....I am sure every one of us has a moment when s/he is proud of her/himself. You don't really say it out loud but there is a time you feel like you want to applaud yourself. It can be a small thing. Since I've been going through an extremely difficult time (a.k.a. quitting smoking), I need to be happier to keep my mental health condition well. Coffee does make me happy when it's an early morning. I keep telling myself if I buy myself an espresso machine, an americano (hot water & espresso) can be easily fixed by myself and save money. But, I haven't done it and still go to a starbucks and buy a 380 Yen = U.S.$3.22 = 2.67 Euros Americano. It makes me happy anyway. The other thing that makes me happy just happened 30 minutes ago. That's when I dumped a perfect long solid piece of poop in a very short time without staying in the stall more than 3 minutes. I feel healthy and so good. I am this close that i want to share this joy with everybody else in the bathroom or in the office. But I don't say a thing about it. I still have moral. What's this magical feeling? This satisfaction you'd get after dumping a perfect looong solid form of poop. I feel so happy. I am sure some of you feel the same way when it happens but we don't really say that out loud. Well, my ex used to report how it was after making #2 every fudging morning!. Anyway, sorry this is an awkward post but I just couldn't feel so much happier at the moment. I am a weirdo.....You have a happy Tuesday!

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um.... ?

Mon, 9 January 2006

First of all, this is the last day of the three day extended weekend. It hasn't been productive but at least I didn't have to work today. That's something.
Second of all, I was told by my supervisor I should probably shave off my beard. I haven't shaved since Christmas and I am JUST trying my new look. But he told me I looked too scary, and my team members are not comfortable..... Really? I mean it's just a fudging beard. It doesn't change my personality...does it? Having a beard doesn't automatically make me be a criminal, does it? I thought our company was casual about it....
Third of all, from today, I started putting the patch I got from a friend of mine in a tropical place. So far, I've been cool except for frequent jiggling my knee....and a lot more coffee.... I think I am going to make an appointment with my dentist to get rid of smoking stains. But I wonder if it helps since I've been having coffee all the time. Coffee would go great with a cigarrette though... ugh....
Fourth of all, a friend of mine told me, I have not done gay things lately. Does that make me less gay? anyway.... You have a fantabulous day/night!

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Boring things on my mind.

Thu, 5 January 2006

It's very cloudy today.... I actually have nothing to report....but I thought I'd just scribble some things that came to my mind today.

1.	Whenever "Shake it off" by Mariah Carey is playing on my iPod, I tend to walk on tiptoe by putting my hand on my hips in a subtle way. Of course, I do this when no one is looking. At least, when I think no one is looking at me.... (i.e. in the server room) Ergo, I am a 30 year old freak.
2.	On the other hand, when I have to use a screw driver on a server/ computer at work, I feel so masculine or I delude myself into believing I am too masculine. It's just one tiny screw driver. But it's THAT big deal for me.
3.	This year, my raise for annual salary is 35%. Yay! But I will no longer get paid for overtime...Boo
4.	Should I pronounce "Either" "ee-ther"? or "eye-ther"? I pronounce it "eye-ther" as I think it sounds more classy. But I don't keep my pinky up when I say it.
5.	When I hear "Hi, this is Sean", I automatically spell his name "Shawn" instead of "Sean". When I look at the name "Sean", it never crosses my mind that you actually pronounce it "Shawn" instead of "Scene". Where the hell is an H??? This is a hard name for me. But my name is weird for non-Japanese anyway.... Ok, Sean wins...

Alrighty, back to work. You have a fantastic Wednesday!

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Blackhole

Wed, 4 January 2006

This is the last day of my New Year's Holiday. I will have to go back to work tomorrow.... ugh. Thankfully, if I work Thursday and Friday, we have another three day weekend due to Coming of Age day on Monday... I got a call from a shopping whore friend of mine and went to Muji which is a fancy shop that you can pickup stationaries, clothes, kitchen stuff, etc. "Muji" is short for Mujirushi which means "Non-label".... This Muji is the place I should be avoiding the most for shopping... But this shopping whore took me there... It's like a blackhole. You get sucked into the shop and can never get out without buying things. The problem is I usually buy more than I plan. I am sure some things I bought won't be probably necessary but I bought them anyway... Yeah... I have that blood in me... If you click the top photo, you get to see what I bought. So this is the first shopping this year. I tend to spend a lot of time in the stationary section. They have a lot of pretty and cool thingies. The greatest thing of all is Chocolate Tart. Their chocolate tart is not expensive at all but it's one of the greatest sweets for chocolate enthusiasts. If you happen to go to Muji and like chocolate, please pick it up. :-) The problem is they should launch their business in North America as they were successful in Asia and London. Don't you think? Anyway, happy 4th day of Year 2006!

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waiting...

Tue, 3 January 2006

Nothing interesting to report. It's still a day off today. I had to have Osechi in the morning with my family. Thank God, it's the last day to have Osechi. I have no idea who invented this tradition but having New Year's Meal for three days in a row isn't fun. Now, I am so ready to get back in a better shape. After that, I rushed to cafe. I forgot I was supposed to meet a friend of mine who just returend from Europe. Well, she is a flight attendant so she gets to go there quite a lot. I was 10 minutes late but she wasn't there. I found out her flight got delayed. So I had to wait there. I should have known as I was one of them before..... But it's better not to plan a date or anything with a flight attendant/ a pilot to meet immediately after the flight. (no offense, Will. but you know how it is.) So I was at cafe and didn't have anything with me to kill my time. So I draw some things on the paper napkin which doesn't really absorb anything well and "what's the point of being called "paper napkins anyway?" sort of napkins. They are not the most brilliant napkins available on this planet for sure. Anyway, if you happen to care to see what I drew, click the photo. Though this is the third napkin as I had a plenty of time. I waited for her for 1 and a half hours which wasn't too bad. While waiting, I saw the most super good looking guy walking his dog. How could he be that pretty? while he was pretty, I am having a bad hair day... huh.... You have a fantabulous Tuesday/ Wednesday!

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Sayonara 2005

Sat, 31 December 2005

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!

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Random notes to myself

Thu, 29 December 2005

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!!

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Mystery....

Wed, 28 December 2005

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!

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Pure Evil Creatures

Tue, 27 December 2005

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)

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Sad holiday

Fri, 23 December 2005

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!

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I've been a good boy.

Thu, 22 December 2005

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.

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Why the weather?

Wed, 21 December 2005

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. :-)

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I'm so back.

Tue, 20 December 2005

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!

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Scribbles in the Netherlands

Sat, 17 December 2005

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!

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Speaking-to-myself notes.

Wed, 14 December 2005

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!

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Materialistic

Tue, 13 December 2005

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!

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Real Blue Monday

Mon, 12 December 2005

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!

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I saw the sign

Thu, 8 December 2005

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!!!

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Evils Recommended Vending Machine...

Wed, 7 December 2005

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. :-)

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Be good at acting!

Sat, 3 December 2005

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!

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Non-intelligent scribble

Wed, 30 November 2005

I hope you guys don't have to work as much as I do. When you are having a busy day and work over time, you might have to sacrifice something that you usually do? That's so sad but it's true. What would you give up. I gave up working out once crazy projects launched simultaneiously. Well, to be honest, "sacrificing" could be exaggerating but close enough. Yesterday, I didn't even jerk off nor have fu.. sex. Actually, I was alive without any sexual activities for two days in a row. As a result, I was super horny. I am certain every one of us has certain "needs". This makes me look like a sex addict with no brain. But here it goes... I was so grumpy due to "something" I constantly felt down there. I knew I did not want to jerk off in the bathroom at work even when I was horny as hell. I could still act civil whether you believe it or not. I had one long conference call in the morning with the headquarters. And thanks to one of the engineers who sounded really hot. Every word coming out of his mouth turned me on even though he was only talking about security systems.... Anyway, I knew I had a lot of work to do today but couldn't ditch the horniness. Ergo, I acted like I was having a bad cramp day and got out of there at 5. I made some new "friend" online while I was at cafe and got "relaxed" with him in this hotel room he was staying. However you think, I enjoyed and no regrets. Today's lesson. Don't sacrifice your sex for something less important. Otherwise, you will go nuts. I know I did. However, I feel so low right now.... This blog has become lame officially as of now... But, seriously, come on, don't act like a saint. We all need to fulfill our "needs". Happy HUMP day!

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Random thoughts

Mon, 28 November 2005

There are ups and downs in every single one of our life. If the life is going steady and stable forever, that's not as interesting as it should be even if it looks great from another person's point of view. My life has been like a roller coaster. There were miserable "DOWNs", as well as heavenly "UPs". I found out today at work that my life for the next half year would be extremely challenging. On my way home, i was devastated at the fact it would go that way for 6 months. That seemed so long. Now, I have come to the place where I decided to consider it as one of the challenges. I don't practice Catholicism anymore and I don't think I still belive in the Bible. But this pharse is something I could relate to right now.

Let no temptation take hold on you, but such as is human. And God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that which you are able: but will make also with temptation issue, that you may be able to bear it. 1 Corinthians 10:13

You see, life is too short to be mortified for long time. It's not that I am going to die tomorrow. (Well, I might. who knows. If I do, oh well. :-)) I will try to enjoy this difficult phase of my life. I am looking forward to the outcome of this. On a different note, I watched the last week's episode of Lost. Misty eyes at the end.... How sissy of me. But I am glad it got better as I was kind of irritated for the last couple of episodes... I wish Anna Lucia could have killed herself... oh well. :-) Anyway, you have a fantabulous week! Ta-ta-.

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Tick, Tick, Tick

Sat, 26 November 2005

I didn't want to use red or green as it is too typical. And my blog's domain "Tokiobleu" doesn't go with the typical scheme. So obviously, I went with blue. I had to build three additional mail servers (a.k.a. the device that users cannot live without...including myself.) It's gotta be a system admin's thing but mail is in my work domain for some odd reason.. Anyway, I had some time to kill when buliding them so that I played around with my blog a little bit. I am not sure if I like this but I will stick with it for a week to see whether I like it or not....Anyway, time flew by.... How can time fly by so slowly? Madonna?? IIt's Saturday and I couldn't come back home til midnight. I worked from 9a.m. Thankfully, I haven't gotten any single message from the headquarters in the United States due to Thanksgiving. I stronglly hope they eat as many turkeys as they want and don't come back to work forever. :-) But that's not gonna happen... huh... On a different note, my "friend" (who is not really a friend but he gets to be a friend when he wants to do what I wanna. :-) called me and suggested strongly if he could have phone sex with him.... He said he wanted to try that with me. As a matter of fact, I have done that before but during the whole sex, another myself floats from real me and observes the situation as if it is one of the lamest situations I could ever run into. I tend to start talking about things he wants me to say in hte most boring way as if I write chemistry lab report or something. It's a big turn off. really. Like diamonds, there is nothing better than real. :-) So, I decided not to go for what he suggested. Really. Please. :-) You have a fantastic weekend!

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Invalid questions

Fri, 25 November 2005

My father suggested me to go see a doctor at this particular clinic. The clinic for work related stress. I sneaked out of the office. As this was the first time, I had to go through all the lame counseling. The counselor was this beautiful pretty girl in the late 20s. My blood pressure would go a lot higher if I were straight. Thankfully, my blood pressure was so normal.... I had to go through 10 freaking page long questioniarre. On page 5, it was all about sex. this is how it went.

Question 30. How often do you masterbate?

I wrote down the real number as I didn't have to hide it.

Question 31. Do you get erection when you see an attractive woman?

huh? If I got one, I'd be in serious denial.

32. How far do you ejaculate?

okay, this isn't a questioniarre... this might be some data collecting for a big pervert... the session with the counselor was really long... 30 minutes... and expensive... But I am hoping I will know how stressful I am right now. Of course, I told this pretty lady that I was a homo when she said I might be sexually insecure or stressed as I didn't get hard. I told her I would get SO HARD if a gorgeous guy in tight speedos was kissing me. I think I offensed her as she looked like she just saw something she hadn't seen in her entire life... After some blood drawing, my right arm tells me I am a junkie....huh.... Anyway, I am off to drinking. (According to a doctor, that's not good) You have a splendid weekend!

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A temporary remedy.

Thu, 24 November 2005

To be honest, I've been little more stressed than I'd like it to be these days. It's primarily due to my work. I just got to know I wouldn't be able to take a day off by the mid of next month. I decided to quit my job in July next year at the latest. But that won't do any good for now. So I decided to get out of the office at 8 and summoned some friends to keep me company to get rid of this weird feeling I got from work. Karaoke time. :-) There are some Japanese divas that we, fags, go ga-ga- about. Some queers sing their songs for sure. They somehow misunderstand they would exactly look like those divas even if they don't look like them at all. I've never seen pretty singers with 5 o'clock shadow , you know? :-) Anyway, surprisingly, I don't sing any those gay cliche singers' songs at all. I think there is still a part of me I can act straight? hahaha. Not that I am pretending.... anyway, this photo is a remote control of the Karaoke machine. You can look up a title/ a singer/ top 100 popular songs. It's really easy to navigate. I sang some J-pop songs (primarily Johnny's even though i am so 30....) Seriously, I wish there were Karaoke nights just like everywhere else on this planet. Singing a song in front of people. We don't have that kind place that many here in Japan. It would be too embarrassing to sing, but I could do it when I get really drunk. I'd love to try that next time even if I get booed. Instead, we went into this Karaoke cubicle box thingy to sing songs... what's your remedy when you are extremely stressed? oh, I am so boozed right now. I am happy. :-) You have a so-wonderful evening/morning/afternoon! I am off to batting cages to blow off some more stress. Ta-ta-!

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Notes to myself

Mon, 21 November 2005

1. When you order undies by web shopping, be aware that the guy in those undies on the page you are watching doesn't come together. Nor do I look like him all of the sudden after you buy them. It's not magic. Don't be in a hypnotic state. That's what they try to do with gorgeous guys on their ads. (I bought 5 pairs of new undies that aren't available here in Japan C-in2.....
2. You are not out at work even if you are out to most people you know outside of the office. Don't forget that. You'd be stared at with dirty looks, and your job performance would be evaluated poorly if you forgot that.
(A friend of mine called at work and I said "Oh, he is so hot!" but thankfully we talked in English when no one around me speaks English but still....)
3. Try not to use the word "Super" ("Chou" in Japanese) when you talk about things. You are not a college dude anymore. Be more intelligent even if you are not.
4. Don't wear a floral printed shirt at work even if people say I look good in it. You are already gay enough without it.
5. Finally, don't sleep in the hallway even if you are boozed. Try to make it to bed at least.
(I woke up in the hallway today.... it was deadly freezing this morning...)

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Okay, I think potential boyfriends outhere wouldn't date me anymore after reading my confession.... huh. :-) You have a fantastic (is this allowed?) day/night!

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Happiness in the devastating world

Sun, 20 November 2005

One of the visitors to my site told me it was extremely bothering that I used "fabulous" and "fantabulous" frequently. I am sorry. I like doing that, and my English vocab is limited. I will try not to use it frequently for awhile..... On a different note, I found there was a website x-rated!! linked to my site. But I don't understand Greek at all...I have no idea... By the by, How on earth can you have abs like that? Anyway, It's a little cloudy now... I am here at the cafe and reading newspapers and scribbling. (it's my sickness I bring a laptop everywhere I go) There are so many depressing news out there. Then, I sometimes hear people say "This has got to be the worst time to be live in. pollution, fatal diseases, violence". I heard that on my way here today. Like a person whom you hate (let me rephrase that) don't like, it's easy to find some things you don't like. But the interesting part of all is that it's challenging for you to find some things you like about the person/ the thing you don't like. Some people may not like this present world. But this is the planet we live on. Too many issues around the globe. Some politicians are not aware that they could make the world better. That's the sad part. The happy part of all is that there are many technologies that made our lives easier. Well, you can rephrase it as there are technologies that made ourselves lazier. But I see a lot of things I truly appreciate that people in the past didn't have. Internet is one of them. This may be not the best world to live in. But I 'd like to think still it's a great world to live in. Try to locate what makes you happy and find what you can do to make our world better. please. :-) If you can't right now, please try to do that when you can. :-) Peace!

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I am weak

Fri, 18 November 2005

Yay, it's DA weekend! I mean I don't have to work on Saturday and Sunday this week! It's been awhile since I didn't have to deal with work stuff on a weekend. I planned nice dinner at this Japanese restaurant with some friends. I felt fabulous so I put a nice pair of pants and a groovy shirt on. BUT two System Administrators didn't come in. Even though I am not an SA anymore, I had to do SA work today.... This morning, when I squat on my heel at work to adjust some equipment on PBX system (The phone system that has a bunch of phone lines), I ripped at my right knee part of the pants... Oh no.... My fabulous pants turned shit. Thankfully, I had spare pants in my work drawer. Things get broken so that's alright. Then, one of SAs did something really stupid. Like you won't drive a car without practice, will you? But this idiot did something he wasn't supposed to do without clearing it with me. Because senior SAs were not there, I had to fix the problem. It took me 8 fucking hours to bring that back online. I missed both lunch and dinner. I was so stressed since i had to do something else. I started this. The photo is not the lipstick (I am not THAT gay). Evil substances. I'd been clean for about 7 months. I'd been a good boy. But I started smoking today because I was really stressed. Yes, I am very weak. so weak. But it tastes great especially with coffee. I know smoking kills. yes, yes, yes. But I had to smoke these instead of killing the idiot. However, smoking helps me look a lot older because of a worse skin tone. I'll need to quit soon before it's too late. Well, not right now. :-) I don't feel guilty. I am not sorry. Anyway, I will definitely have a great weekend. So should you!

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39 more days!

Wed, 16 November 2005

no, no, no, I am not going to count down every single day. I went to pick up my usual this morning at starbucks (and to see a fantabulous hottie whom I have a crash crush on) Their cups are the holiday edition from today!! Although the hot masculine guy I wanna jump on wasn't there, the next best barista who is moderately hot served my Americano. HIs americano tasted the second best. A guy in a half sleeved tight polo shirt in this time of the year is so unusual and nice to look at..... Okay, I am a pervert. And I got a call from a friend who recently visited Japan and now lives in Seattle, WA, U.S.A. He sounded EXTREMELY mad... He works at this hotel as a concierge and was personaly filing a complaint report for Japan. To summurize his complaint without fuckings he repeatedly said, he is bothered when he assists Japanese guests and he doesn't get any "Thank you". I just realized it might be something we don't usually do here.... When I ordered an americano, I said "A Tall americano, please." There was no thank you. Well, I might have said "domo" which is like "thanks!" But you don't usually have to say that here. (Thanks is more used in Osaka/Kyoto, I think) You wouldn't get considered as a rude person if you didn't say it. You can completely go mute when you buy something at a convenience store here in Japan. (I'd say "Osewasama" at a fancy store which is equivalent to saying what?? I am sorry for your trouble?) That's about a little difference I didn't notice. Do as the Romans do, right? So I am not defending those a friend of mine dealt with. They should've said "Thank you" with a little tip. But I have no idea where I should file this complaint I got personaly from him... All I can do for now is, Thank you for visiting my site as always! Have a pleasant day!

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40 more days!

Tue, 15 November 2005

Chris, Paul, THIS is how I sound in Japanese. I imported this from the greeting message I was asked to record for our Helpdesk at work. I sound the same. After all, I don't find it interesting... Anyway, this is this year's xmas tree in the Tokyo Bay Area. Beautiful but it was dead freezing... I am now home. Warm and comfy. I have this cursed song playing over and over in my head today. Whatever I do, wherever I go, this damn song is on air from the imaginary radio in my head. I even sang along while washing my hands. When I was in a serious intense meeting with snobby expats executives earlier today, the song in my head really played loudly, and I even lip-synched while I wasn't talking. When I was washing my mug cup, I even danced a little bit!! Please, STOP THIS! The song title is "Santa Baby" by Madonna. Is there any part of me that is not gay? In my head, I am wearing a slutty Santa outfit and dancing around the pole that you can usually see at a topless bar (Yeah, I've even been there to touch fake boobs.) while singing this song. This cursed song started playing in my head once I thought of what I would get for a secret santa thingy. I regularly visit this bulletin board for travelers, and one of people decided to be a coordinator for Secret Santa 2005. You will send something nice about $40 to this person you haven't met. The present can be anything. You get three hints for this person whom you are going to send the gift to. You'll get a Christmas gift in return. This bulletin board gets visitors from all over the world so this is really interesting. I am looking forward to my secret santa! Anyway, once I was thinking of what to get for this mysterious person based on the hints I got, another myself inside of me started singing Santa Baby..... Should I go see a psychiatrist? Boo doo bee doo! 40 more days! Have a fantastic day/night!

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Autumn Saturday

Sat, 12 November 2005

I decided to have a cold. Since there isn't anything major today at work, I decided not to work. One of my staff needed my help. He is on his own. I told him what he was supposed to do with detailed instructions and he doesn't really listen to me. I still see one of the systems is down but I will fix the system if he couldn't complete it by tomorrow evening. But I need to enjoy my weekend. It's not my task anyway. Does that make me a bad person? Tokyo is crowded, busy, and big. Too many traffic jams. (Is a traffic jam countable noun?) People say there isnt' much greenery in Tokyo... I hear a lot of bad things from people who are not originally from Tokyo. Thankfully, I live in the area which is close to two major parks. (Shinjuku Gyoen and Meiji Jingu Gaien)The air is fresh even though it is in the middle of Tokyo. Since I am not going to date that austrian guy, I had brunch with a friend of mine near my house. After 3 glasses of Mimosa (Right, I cannot stop being gay!) at 11a.m., I felt so good. After the snobby ridiculously expensive lunch (though good), we walked around. As it's been warmer than usual, leaves hadn't turned yellow like they were supposed to. But now, I see leaves are turning yellow, and the air is cold. When I took an English literature class, there was one poem and the author used "brown leaves" as a way to imply dead bodies. Autumn can be a sad season but I love autumn. I really enjoyed a long walk with this straight friend even though he didn't even notice my new haircut. It would be perfect if I could have someone to cuddle with. Since I don't have that, and it's chillly (11 degC = 51.8 degF) right now, I will start working on knitting my scarf :-) I wish you a pleasant autumn Saturday!

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So many metrosexuals

Thu, 10 November 2005

There are way too many metrosexuals here in Tokyo. Which means things that seem to be so gay to do in other places might not be really gay to do here. (i.e. Trimming eyebrows) When I was browsing a local fashion magazine for men, there was a section about trimming eyebrows. I do it but I don't really spend too much time because I don't want them to look like his or his. But I realized if I change the way I trim them, I might look different and can do the fresh start for my 30s. I chose this template (Yeah, it's got templates and detailed instructions....) from that magazine. Now, I dont' wanna do it here in my office so I shall do it later. The scary part of all is wheather I can make them even. I can't fail. If I do, I will have to stay home for 2 weeks. Now, I am nervous. I think I will have to do this under appropriate supervision. A friend of mine is a hair stylist. So I guess I will have to let him do it and learn? If I think about all failures, my hand would be unsteady from the nervousness but I want to have a new "me" look. huh.... after all, I am gay..... It's not much I am high maintenance on doing things like this but I just wanna challenge something different. huh.... Anyway, I have to go back to work. You have a fantabulous Thursday.

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Talking to humans.

Wed, 9 November 2005

I've been dealing with work stuff all the time. The last time I talked to any friend of mine in person was like last Sunday? I e-mail them on a regular basis still. But that's about it. All the people I talk to right now are all at work. I mean I literally have no life outside of the office right now. I am sure this will not last forever so there is some hope ahead of me. I could keep working in the office except when I go to the bathroom. I don't even go out for lunch lately. I have this meal replacement thingy here in the office even though I am not on a diet. This isn't great. At 4p.m. I realized, I should get some fresh air. So I went outside to stretch my legs. I took a photo of the sunset. It was absolutely a beautiful day. I almost missed the opportunity to appreciate how beautiful it was today. On my way back to the office, three guys with backpacks approached me and asked me for the direction to get to Shinjuku Station. They asked me in English with a strong French accent. Wow, how sexy... I knew they were French native speakers but I didn't try my French speaking skills on them as I would make myself look like a fool if I did. It's really weird though. I get asked for directions a lot when I walk around the office. I am easy lay to ask to? huh.... It doesn't mean I hate being asked for directions but it keeps happening frequently. On the bright side, they wouldn't ask me if I didn't look like a Tokyoite, would they?:-) Yay, I look so Tokyo native. :-) This was the only time I talked to non-work people today... but it was good as I didn't have to use any technical terms.... what a relief.. You have a fantabulous Wednesday!

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non-exciting Sunday

Sun, 6 November 2005

It's the first Sunday of the month. Mass at church and Temple..... I don't hate it but I don't like family thingies.... Anyway, I changed into the medium-level fabulous outfit (a.k.a. a suit) and stared at the business card I got yesterday.... I didn't have courage to call him. So I went into the dining room and had breakfast while reading devastating articles. I washed dishes, and stared at the business card, again. I stared at it for awhile again and went into the bathroom to brush my teeth. While looking at the mirror, I was like "Hello, this is Shigeki. The guy who had pasta sauce on his face" ....It's dull but I always rehearse what i have to say on the first call with a cute guy. Anyway, I was nervous as hell when I dialed the number...Thankfully, the robot like woman's voice answered the phone... the usual voicemail prompt. My voice went an octave higher than usual while leaving the message... To cut to the chase, I had lunch with him. I got a lot of information about him including overwhelming pieces.... (1. Austrian (the one in Europe) 2. 33 years old. 3. Looking for a boyfriend. No fuck buddies. 4. doesn't have sex until he feels comfortable, 5. He recently got bashed on internet by potato queens.... ) I mean he seemed damn nice but I was overwhelmed by the fact he was only looking for a relationship. I had to admit I got distracted by the cute waiter who was servicing our table. I walked back home alone and thought if I really was not a marrying kind... Anyway, the new week has begun.. (I get to meet the Starbucks' guy tomorrow! Yay!) You have a fantabulous week!.

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brunch disturbed a little

Thu, 3 November 2005

It's a national holiday here today. Culture day. We are supposed to spend some time to do something culture? I have no idea. :-) Anyway, I got up as usual and realized today was the day I don't have to work since.... I have no idea.... I mean I usually had to work on a holiday so I was too excited that i didn't have to. My idea of dating in Autumn would be drive around or walk around in the city where we can feel autumn. We went to this restaurant in the park. Nice brunch at the terrace with a cool breeze. The guy didn't seem happy at all even though the meal was delish. So I had to ask him as he doesn't really say what he feels inside, and the first thing he said was "Is your work more important than me?" Okay, I did not see that coming. I mean I thoguht I'd hear this kind of a dramatic line only from a daytime soap opera. does it have to be one way or the other? Anyway, to summurize, he doesn't like the idea of me working too much and wants to see me EVERY FUDGING DAY. That's overwhleming right there. It's been only a little over a month.... I told him that I wanted to move forward slowly if possible and my work was important but couldn't compare that with him. And he left before he finished his benedictine before the nice coffee and the dessert. I didn't really say wait up or anything. I let him go. I didn't need any drama in the middle of the fabulous brunch. I sipped a cup of coffee alone and saw people walking by. It was still a great day. Now, I think I need to call him.... huh... I am sure my phone number is already blocked on his cell by now but I shall... um... is this how it should go after a month? Anyway, you have a fabulous Thursday!

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Delightful moment

Wed, 2 November 2005

I've been working crazy. The most of my time is spent here at work. I went back home at 2 in the morning last night. It's likely I won't get out of here until God knows how long... It's really alright as long as I can still get paid. Some friends of mine go "Oh, poor Shigeki!" But not really. As work is the only thing in my life right now at the moment (as it may sound really really sad), I barely laugh, breathe, eat like a robot. oh, that's not really true but close enough. Ergo, the enjoyment I can have on a daily basis is very sacrificed for work including hot sex). However, I have gotten this little delightful moment even in a busy life. I usually pick up an americano at the starbucks before I go to work. The new guy has started working there. I don't know what it is but the way he talks is so pleasant and masculine. I am sure he is a native trun-born Tokyoite by hearing how he talks. He is not a super good looking kind of a guy but still... Automatically, an americano he fixes tastes a lot better than the one which the grumpy lady, who used to fix mine perviously, makes. He seems to be at my age and is shorter but cute. I wanna lick him. Okay, this is like a high school talk...I know.... But ever since he's started working in the morning this week, I've been going to the starbucks twice a day at least...I know I cannot do much about him...But he does indeed make my day more delightful.... The smell of coffee and him.... oh, do I sound pathetic? I have a day off tomorrow as it's a national holiday. I will date a guy I've been dating. (I am going to his place for the first time. Yay! The last time doesn't really count as I was very unconcious...) but other than that, nothing special. You have a truly delightful day!

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PUMPKIN DAY!

Mon, 31 October 2005

I wish there was a big halloween thingy here in Japan. But nope. I am wearing a usual suit with nothing stuck in my ears here at work. I am heading home now. I couldn't take too much time on this so This is just a scribble. It's stupid and this is something I don't particularly dream of but I wrote it for some reason.... maybe, I am stressed at work ..... Anyway..... Happy Halloween!

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Secret.

Sun, 30 October 2005

Things haven't been the same Since you came into my life You found a way to touch my soul And I'm never, ever, ever gonna let it go
My gay friends go "Really?" but my favorite song of Madonna is Secret as always. I haven't found the guy whom I can share the deepest secret with though. Anyway, it's a work Sunday. Oh well. I think I drank too much last night after I got out, too. But I didn't loose my memory last night at least. :-) I drink like fish but I barely get a hang over. My head didnt hurt at all when I got up this morning as usual. Some might be interested why? Well, my liver is designed that way? It's actually more than that. I do a little thing not to get a hang over in the following morning. It's simple and effective. When I get home after getting boozed a lot, I take one batch of Amino Acid. 3000mg. The photo you see is the sports drink which contains a lot of Amino Acid. This is usually sold for peple who want to burn their fat during exercises. Before you exercise, drink this and you burn lots of fat!!! seriously. You can notice the difference in 10 mins. You sweat a lot more! But I get this when I am extremely drunk before I go to bed. I hear this helps your liver dissolve alcohol. When I get up next day, I feel so rested and well. I don't have a headache after 2 bottles of wine, either. Without it, I might get a headache.. Now, it's a liver resting day today so I am not gonna drink any alcohol. But I cannot live without amino acid not because I want to gain muscles. I just don't want any hang over. :-) If you suffer from the next day headache, try Amino Acid! happy drinking and you have a fantabulous week!

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Soy Saucy?

Fri, 28 October 2005

What's Cold Stone Creamery?? I've never had them before.... They launch their stores here in Japan according to the article I just read. Are they any good? Anyway, I think KFC is the second favorite junk food place for me. My first choice would be MOS Burger which is a Japanese junk food place. They are so tastey. I know they are still Junk food but... Whenever you come over here to Japan, you should try MOS, please. So, this is the second day of the month to allow myself to eat greasy lunch. Today, KFC. Baby. Since I will have to go to this meeting right after lunch, I decided to make it to go and had lunch here in my office. While eating it, I read an article about Avian Flu H5N2 influenza virus on Newsweek.... While eating chicken... I know there is relatively no risk to get infected through cooked chicken but still... It's scary that the outbreak is DEFINITELY going to happen according to WHO, and almost a half of infected people would die... I hope smart people are working very hard to produce the vaccine. But it's very unlikely they will come up with an efficient vaccine as the virus itself constantly changes.... Let's hope we have several more years until the outbreak.... On a different note, I am going out tonight. It's been awhile. I am going to have nice dinner at a nice place with the guy I've been seeing and three other friends (one of them is not really a friend...) I might have mentioned about this "not" friend before. I think he is from Serbia Montenegro or somewhere around there. (It's kinda embarrassing that I cannot locate many Eastern Europe countries on the map right away...like... Albania, Macedonia, Slovenia, Moldova....any non-EU european countries...I need to refresh my memorized map...) Anyway, he is DAMN good looking. And he knows it, too. Like 5% body fat and very flexible looking muscles with an extremely pretty face. He even told us "Baltick people are superior to others when it comes to physical appearances." Yes, he is full of hiimself. I am not sure why he is invited. I wish he wasn't. Anyway, since I was the one who cordinated where to eat and get drunk, I asked him his preferences for dinner to be... you know.. polite. He went "I don't want to have anything Japanese as I don't wanna smell soysauce all over me like yourself".......... I have no idea why he has to be edgey every single moment. I wasn't really pissed though. Am I soysaucy? I heard this irony before but I thought it was just a racial discriminating thing. Since I am Japanese and consume soysauce frequently, I don't really notice it. Better yet, I couldn't even if I smelled soysaucy. I should probably ask somebody non-Japanese to smell me to verify it... oh, good idea. :-) Okay, I am off to the meeting. You have a fantabulous weekend!!!

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Being a little Straight.

Sun, 23 October 2005

I'd never seen this blue for the last 2 weeks. I think it's been awhile since we ever got the typical autumn blue sky. How beautiful. I hope it will stay this way for the rest of this autumn. We have had way too many rainy days. I've been having this sore throat and it's getting better but it still hurts so I decided not to do anything outside as I wanted to get better sooner. I cancelled to go to work this morning as I could have it done tomorrow if I really work hard. Tonight was the second day for Japan Series. I didn't know Lotte was this strong and well organized... Hanshin Tigers lost again but the way they lost was really bizarre. 10-0. I was watching it alone, and the popcorn is all over the floor as I tossed it from my anger. Man, this is not a great way to spend Sunday evening. Now, I am off to cleaning the floor for this mess. Just come to think of it, when I stay home and do nothing outside, I don't really care what I wear... I am wearing this t-shirt and trunks. That's all. It's so straight. I thought I'd make myself pretty but I guess I didn't really pay attention to it. I feel like a striaght college dude who dosn't care about his 5 o'clock shadow.... This ain't good..I will have to make sure I make myself decent tomorrow before I go to work... and Please, please let Tigers win.

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Little Treat

Thu, 20 October 2005

Something definitely changed. I stopped working out awhile ago because I couldn't afford my time for it. I still run but don't do sit-ups any more... I feel guilty? yeah, kinda. Since my activity for a day has dramatically decreased, I feel a little heavier.. I measured my weight for the first time in three weeks. I gained 3 kilos = 6.6 pounds... the 29 inch pants are now little tight but like many people, I am in denial and keep telling myself I can still wear them. I am not ready to go up to 30 inch. nope. However, since I have to work late tonight, I grabbed something sinful for dessert. Haagen Dazs, Limited Edition. Custard Pudding. If you click the photo, you will see what's in it. The best part of this ice cream is that it's got very thick caramel sauce and it tastes heavenly good. I am not sure how many calories it's got but I am not going to find out. The idea of how much fat it's got and all would totally ruin the delish moment anyway. I will worry about it later. It's just DAMN good. I think it's the next best thing to sex. Really. I am still at work and I think I will run back home to burn extra calories I got form this. I know I am going to have to start exercising like I used to when the crazy life ends. I am not ready to buy new pants anyways... :-P But it's very necessary for each of us to treat yourself like this. I hope you treat yourself to something good when you are exhausted. You have a happy Thursday or Friday!

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unsafe sex

Wed, 19 October 2005

I got a call this afternoon from this guy I've been seeing for some time. He wanted to have some "fun". Well, I had tons of stuff to do at work but I decided to leave today as I will have to work a lot tomorrow anyway. When we talk about safe sex, we have to make sure that we are safe, right? I thought I was being safe all the time.... When you are in the middle of "Sweaty actitivity" with a guy in bed and an earthquake hits, what would you do? Especially when you are very close to "climax"? This evening, a strong earthquake hit the Eastern part of Japan including Tokyo. According to the news, it was pretty big. I think this is the second time we had an earthquake this week? The problem was I was so close to....ahem...the end while the earthquake was hitting. For about 0.03 seconds, I debated whether I should have kept going or stopped. But I went on. um... I was on top...(blush).. and tried not to care about the earthquake but the guy was like "Are you sure we should go on?" HELL YEAH and the guy said "OOHHH!" I thought I was pretty good to him... I was wrong. He said that because of something happened to me. Within a second, I blacked out. The clock on the wall hit my head HARD. The one in the photo. I mean this clock is kinda big. Today's lesson, "don't underestimate the earthquake". I didn't bleed but have this huge bump and it still hurts. If we would have waited, we could have picked up where we left off and took care of it... I guess I am not lucky in this arena this year. The guy kept laughing but it's painful.... I mean what are chances??? For the next time when an earthquake hits in the middle of "something", I will make sure I will stop and observe. So should you. (T_T) Have a pleasant Wednesday and BE SAFE

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Rainy Monday but happy.

Mon, 17 October 2005

One of my colleagues brought her new iPod nano. I tried to act cool and said "cute". But I am green with envy. I came to the final conclusion on that one... okay, chill... chill... Anyway, I feel like being in Seattle again. It's been raining a lot lately. Very wet and chilly. A typical autumn day in Tokyo should be very clear and dry with mild brisk breezes...if I remember it right. If the weather is unusual like this, we always blame weird unusualness on global warming. I wish one of the weather forecast people would say "It will be unusually rainy tomorrow. Please try to plant one tree, tomorow. Back to you, John." or something.. My point is it's not obvious that everyday unusual weather is linked to global warming. At least, people around me don't feel it's critical including myself. That's what I wanted to say instead of being a fake advocate for environment. :-) Other than that, things have been good even though I wet my pants again this morning. I really have to change the way I wash my hands. On a different note, I am horny as hell. It's been awhile since I am "this" horny. Since my assignment for today is very complete way faster than I expected, I decided to leave work. It's been awhile since I left work before 9p.m. Now, I will be taking care of this with a "friend". That's about it! I hope you have a pleasant day! And don't work/study too much! Play HARD Ta-ta-

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Back to human.

Sat, 15 October 2005

I've been working too much. Working for 15-17 hours a day. Mostly sitting in front of computers or servers. Sure, I've been able to carry on conversations at work. I didn't think there was nothing wrong with me. The only thing I was suffering from is lack of sleep. Thinking of whom to fire, how to deliver the news... all that stressful thingy made me put in an awkward place. I was supposed to work today but I decided not to as I was tired. So I met a friend of mine to have lunch and walked around in the most familiar discrict of Tokyo, Shinjuku. I didn't even realize dealing with computers for a long time would do something crazy on myself until I started talking to friends. .... I thought everything was alright. It had been awhile since I talked to somebody who is not worked related. The problem was that it was damn hard to come up with certain words to describe things. I mean I didn't know how to express things I wanted to say. I had to pause for awhile to remember how to say them. I thought I became anomia... I was less emotional and was like a robot... However, a frined of mine was very patient to wait for me to finish sentences. I could get back on track and came up with appropriate words. Wow. It was very shocking and the most interesting impact I had never experienced. I learnt it by myself that personal interactions are very important. Thank God, I am back to human life. I had to make sure I am able to carry on conversations by calling some friends after.. Don't spend too much on a computer! I now understand why weekends /time offs are important. Now, for the first time this week, I am feeling the invincible drowsiness... I am happy. :-) Please, please to have a fantabulous weekend for yourself. :-)

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Mememememememe

Wed, 12 October 2005

I can't sleep.... I have no idea why. It's been more than what? 60 hours or so.... I can't sleep.....So to kill my time, here it is. I got tagged by evilGregg from Boston, MassachussMA, U.S.A. It's been awhile since I got tagged so I thought I'd give this a try. Besides, I admire him. And sadly he is straight. Here are the rules to the tag.
1. Delve into your blog archive.
2. Find your 23rd post (or closest to).
3. Find the fifth sentence (or closest to).
4. Post the text of the sentence in your blog along with these instructions. Ponder it for meaning, subtext or hidden agendas.
5. Tag five people to do the same.

I paid a little visit to my grandmother with my baked apple cake.

Does it have to be this???? There is no hidden agenda or whatsoever. The only cake I can bake is simple and easy one. Apple cake. It's actually really great. Some friends of mine love it. But it's too simple and this is not the cake you can see at a cool patisserie. I go straight to a cool patisserie to pick up something more sophisticated. It's not worth trying to make something fabulous as it won't be fabulous by amatures. Really. I've learnt it in a hard way. Well, as for taggig, if you feel like it, please do. If you don't, that's very okay that you don't ! It's not required really. Will, AJ, Fashmagslag, Mark, and GaijinGirl.
I am going to get some more warm milk. I will post another one as usual later today at work. You guys sleep well for me!

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Sports Day

Mon, 10 October 2005

It's Sports Day here in Japan. A national holiday. 41 years ago, Tokyo Olympics games were held. Anyway, I didn't do anything atheletic today as I had a major hangover this morning. I did something fun yesterday and couldn't update the blog. I think this is the very first time to miss posting. But that's alright. I dated this guy and it was fantabulous. He owns a cruising boat and did Tokyo bay cruising. The weather was not pleasant but it was really good. After that, no equipment involved in bed. Thank God! And I am here to prepare for this little dinner party for 20 persons... I wanted to try something middle eastern. I love tabouli But we don't have that here much... It's not common... So I went to this supermarket for expats who don't speak Japanese at all and western people as they have western ingredients like Turkey, canned red beets (ew), etc that are not available at a usual supermarket. I picked up this Tabouli instant mix and exactly followed the instructions on the box. Now, it smells like bad urinals in the bathroom at the rest area on the highway.... I am supposed to cool this down and serve it cold but I am worried.... this is not something I smelled when I had Tabouli... should I have made it from scratch??? Well, if it doesn't taste good, I will just toss it.... I think I am going to a middle easter cooking class by the end of this year... I hate cooking....But I want to learn middle eastern dishes. They would come handy, really. You have a great Monday!

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NOT THE WEEKEND

Fri, 7 October 2005

It's Friday. It's the beginning of the weekend. It's a fantabulous night! OH YAY! nope...not really... I am still here at work. Do I curse my boss?? nope. not really. I am here by my choice. My director bought me these floor office-fitting plant flowers and gave me the urgent assignment at the last minute... The flowers aren't really pretty.... I feel like being a monk by getting stuck here I don't have any sexually coonfused monks beside me here though..... Shift it back.... You see I don't like working at night here. There are some people who possibly died but are not in heaven yet... they stroll and distract my attention some time. One of them is a 60ish looking gentleman. I sometimes see him when I take a break. He keeps knocking the window. I don't know what his story is as I am not really good at listening to their stories. I pretend not to hear any of what they have to say... If I get paid for it, I might be able to. :P Anyway, I think I did something bad to him today. I really had to make number 2 so I went into the bathroom. On my way there, he wanted to speak to me but I ignored this person/ghost. He followed me and kept knocking the bathroom stall door "LOUDLY" by saying "I am thirsty". It wasn't a peaceful number 2 time... My point for today is be nice to people as much as you can. :-) and watch your back at a very late night when you have to go to the bathroom. I have this weird handprint possibly with blood on my back even though I wasn't bleeding. I didn't have it when I went to the bathroom. But my coworker found it... Oh no... creepy late night. On the bright side, I am glad it's not one of my faovirte shirts... I would have been so sad if it was. I sound like a crazy person here... I should get back to work... you have a fantabulous weekend! I will try later when I get out of here!

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Fudged Day

Thu, 6 October 2005

I say "Fudge you!" or "What a mother Fudger you are!" every once in a while instead of saying the obvious. Anyway, things go not great every once in a while. I totally understand it's a part of the design which makes our lives more interesting/ miserable/ worth living. Today was that. First of all, my request to resign voluntarily from the current position was totally declined. However since this bonus resignation plan was dropped, I can get better prepared for what's next. I will take my time to get well prepared for my original plan instead of this dreamy bonus plan B. Second of all, I got my results back for the blood thingy I had to get over with. It turns out I don't have HIV but got some STD (I am not going to say which) that can be treated with antibiotics. The test result wasn't embarrassing at all. How I had to say to a doctor about how I got it was the embarrassing part. But she was totally cool with my story while the nurse near her wasn't.... The photo is the cool looking building near the clinic.. Third of all, I see some of you guys keep saying "photos!". I am not gonna at the moment but I assure you I will post what I look like in the future. I have a legitimate reason why I don't and it's a Japanese thingy. Fourth of all, I accidentaly sent a voice mail message to all the employees when I had to make an urget announcement. All I did there was sneeze...... and the voice message was like "This is the message from Shigeki extention 0000." (by the system prompt's robot kind of voice) Achoo! "end of the message"..... On the bright side, I read somewhere that the impact you could feel from sneezing is the closest thing you could actually feel during an orgasm. :-) It was damn good! You have a great Thursday! don't let there be your fudged day!

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Monday Monday...

Mon, 3 October 2005

Monday Monday, so good to me,
Monday Monday, it was all I hoped it would be....
Not really... I have no idea when I will have a day off next since it's officially October. huh... I signed up for an early retirement program because my company has to fire a lot of people. They give us this huge bonus package if you agree to resign voluntarily. I am very very hoping my supervisor will approve my request. Please... fire me!!!! I wanna get canned so badly so I can get extra money and move on. Anyway, it's another Monday... Gentlemen, do you get a boner at work without your intention? I didn't think about anything naughty but it kept happening this morning. I got huge ones three times at least. I had to take my tucked shirt out to hide it. The director came into my office but I really couldn't stand up. I had to act like I got sudden stomachache when I had to stand up. I felt like being a high school boy again... FYI, I didn't go to the restroom immediately to take care of that.... :P Anyway, the first business day of the month is a big greasy lunch day for me. I allow myself to have a greasy unhealthy thingy for lunch twice a month. I got a vegetable burger with fries (chips). It tasted okay if I put a lot of mustard and ketchup. I shouldn't have ordered this though. The meat part made out of Tofu really really sucked..... Oh, on a different note, how can you live with a 52% personal income tax? It seems so impossible for me..... Mine is about 15%..... Anyway, I have to get back to work. You have a pleasant Monday!

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I wet my pants.

Fri, 30 September 2005

My life has become boring again. It's the last day of September and Friday but I am still here in the office doing some things. I am sure many people are having fun and getting drunk right now.... Well, I don't really complain. I am going to need some more money in order to enjoy things next year. As usual, I went to the bathroom in the morning and did number 1 there. (By the way, what's up with a guy who does number 1 in the stall instead of in front of the toilet for #1 because he is pee shy?) I looked at myself in the mirror while washing hands to check if there is anything unpleasant on my face or hair. While checking, I accidentally spilled some water on my pants. It really looked like I wet my pants really bad. If I came out of the bathroom, everybody would go "ew" even if it was water...... I had to dry my pants. So I vigorously rubbed my pants with the paper towel to dry them. I am certain I looked so stupid. My coworker made a joke and said I was having an "erection' problem and had to see if my thing was still responsive.... darn... my thing works alright. Thank you.... Well, make sure you don't wet your pants while washing your hands! I just took this photo on my way back from the gym. The color of the sky even tells me it's autumn. How sentimental. :-) You guys have a wonderful Friday!!

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Rescue me from this hell....

Thu, 29 September 2005

Today was the first day at work after the vacation. I felt so not ready before I came in here though. The first thing I was told by my manager was a new project assignment. I cannot go into details but I will have to cut down the size of our team and at least I have let 5 people go by the end of this year. I have to "help" them move and get fired... It sounds such an awful thing to do... I have never done that before. I wish there was somebody who could do that… I don’t like my current company's strategy and I am so ready to leave but I guess I will stay here for another six months…Also, I have two major security projects that must be complete by the end of this year. It looks like I will have to be a workaholic once more. Do I get any day off in October, November??? Have you ever fired anybody? How do you feel? I don’t want to be one of those evils…. To be honest, after hearing this stuff, I couldn’t really eat anything for lunch because I was really suffering this heartache. This is extremely disturbing but I guess I should do this as long as I get paid here…. On the bright side, I got a TOEIC (test of English as International Communication) result back. I got 950 points. Which means I won’t have to go to an English language school after work to keep doing my work. That’s so great. But seriously, getting 860 points or more doesn’t mean I am fluent. I go "um......." quite a lot during conference calls. This test is so overrated…… Anyway, it's been pretty awaful and I am still here at work. On the other hand, I hope you guys have a great Thursday!

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Lazy Wednesday

Wed, 28 September 2005

My vacation ended....so I changed things back to normal on this blog. I have 2 links to add. I was supposed to do this like many days ago but I was on vacation. Sorry. I added the very first link to Gregg from Boston, U.S.A., a straight guy. Yeah! He is super talented. He is a total computer geek (but sophisticated) and writes things brilliantly. Too pitty he is straight. I have another link to Mark from Manila, The Philippines. He is in the early 20s. I know I was in them before but that's like a long time ago. Mark, you should enjoy a lot of youth stupid things before you turn 30 :-)

When I left from Amsterdam yesterday, (well, the day before yesterday if I talk about things in Japan Standard Time) I e-mailed to my manager that I "missed" my flight and could not make it to work today. I am taking a quiet day. I'd been tempted to buy iPod nano for some time. But on my way to Tokyo yesterday, I read this article on the Times. There is not the same article online but the similar article is here. After reading it, I decided not to buy one of those and stick with my current Pink iPod Mini. You see it's not always good to buy a brand new product right after its release. But it's so cute...huh.... I walked around the downtown area of Tokyo. I think I walked like for 5 hours to find something new. It's pretty gray and cool today. I had a soup for lunch at Soup Stock Tokyo with a friend. I gave him something naughty from the Neterlands as a souvenir. Anyway, I wish there were these soup stores in your area, too. Their soups are really great. I had San-la-tan. (Sour and Hot soup). ahhhh... the crazy work life is about to start soon... I don't wanna work to be honest. :-) You have a pleasant Wednesday!

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Singing & cleaning.

Tue, 20 September 2005

I pretended to work so hard at work as usual while all I did was count how many hours left..(for the record, I did stuff I was supposed to do.). It's only a three day week here in Japan for most of us. However, this was the only day I had to work for this week since I am taking "summer paid vacation" days. I had to use them. Otherwise, they will expire by the end of this month. I hit the gym and ran a little bit as I didn't run this morning. Then, I went to this snobby store to pick up the suit I ordered a week ago. I am going to wear this for my cousin's wedding. You never know whom you could run into. Catholic weddings can be a great place to meet undecided sexually confused boys. :-) I want to look good. After little shopping, I am here at home doing nothing special. I cleaned my kitchen as I was too bored and I sang as usual while I was at it. "I love you always forever.." by Donna Lewis... and it occurred to me I am nowhere near being this happy like "the stupidly happy lady" in the song. I mean it would be cool if I could sing like her.
"I love you always forever near and far closer together, everywhere I will be with you...."
damn it. But I kept singing this ridiculously happy song anyway while cleaning the kitchen..... Now I am done with the cleaning and have this bottle of vodka in front of me.... I shouldn't have some as I will have to get up really early tomorrow.... very tempting.... I am still looking at the bottle......this red bastard unconciously tells me "Drink me, drink me" ......huh.....
You have a great Tuesday!

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Late "summer" cafe

Mon, 19 September 2005

It's Monday but a holiday here in Japan. Respect for senior citizens day. There are way too many senior citizens here in Japan. Japan is rapidly aging because of too many homos and straight people without children? I paid a little visit to my grandmother with my baked apple cake. Her talk gets longer day by day. I mean I have no idea how many things she should talk about with me. I am just glad I was able to get out of her place before noon..... I had to work today because I had been really really lazy...and I've gotta finish this thing before I do something else. (^_^)V On my way back, I ran into a friend of mine. It's been kinda hot here today so I only wore a sleeveless shirt, and this friend of mine who is straight thought I was too gay to wear it without any jacket on. Okay, he should get over that "gay" thing as a lot of straight dudes wear it, too... Anyway, we went to this cafe. By the way, this cafe is all "Blue" lights, dishes, coffee cups, wallpaper, everything. Because of their decorations, every customer in there looks pale automatically. We talked and talked. By the by, some friends of mine go "I can't have coffee in the evening because I won't be able to sleep." On the other hand, I drink coffee regularly in the evening but can fall asleep in a minute....My body must be something wrong..... Another by the way, You have a fantabulous week!

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It's designed that way

Fri, 16 September 2005

This is a three day weekend but one of three has to be sacrificed for work as I couldn't finish my assignment. I left work at 7p.m. and headed for the usual late night Italian cafe to have drinks with friends. It had been awhile since I had a drinking night. It's Friday baby. I deserve that. One of my friends who was there at the cafe broke up with his boyfriend. We became good listners and amazing cheerleaders for her. Damn it, we seem to be rushing things faster than ever since we became 30 years old but there is a plenty of time left for us (hopefully). By the way, she couldn't finish her strong vodka martini, I took over her drink as I am a drink whore. It tasted very cosmetic because her lipstick mark was almost invisible but definitely was there on the edge of the cocktail glass. I know this may sound weird but it tasted kinda funny and interesting. I didn't bring that up when I found that out as I would ruin the serious atomsphere but had to share this with you. Indirect kissing with a girl. :-) How 5th grade am I! I tried to focus on being a cheerleader for her anyway. (possibly with pom-poms.) On my way back, I walked her home. It's too sad that the autumn evening air is cool and this season makes you sentimental automatically by design. We need to get away to somewhere warmer for not being sentimental. Yup, I believe autumn is designed that way. Break-ups in autumn aren't especially great... I looked up the sky and the sky was even autumn. Cool air and too white clouds because of the moonlight coming throguh. I like autumn despite the fact of sentimental feelings. I am single but am too drunk to be sentimental right now. :-) Happy weekend!

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Less Pretty...

Thu, 15 September 2005

On my lunch break today, I had to go back home to get something I forgot. Anyway, I drove back home (Nope, I didn't take subway nor taxi today) and had lunch alone there. (How sad can my life get?). Since I won't drink any adult beverages tonight due to the deadline I have to meet for the assignment, I decided to drove back to work again. I parked my car at the usual parking lot and got off. Three people came to me. One of them had a microphone that looked like an electric pole and another person had a huge TV camera on his shoulder. Each of them had an armband with the logo of the TV station. Did I become a celebrity? To be honest, I freaked out because I didn't know what to expect. The reporter then started talking to me and asked me if it was alright for her to interview me about the gas prices for the evening news show. As of today, it is 141 Yen (1.04 Euros) per litter/ 4.87 U.S. Dollars per gallon. The problem is that I don't look pretty today... I didn't have enough time this morning. As a result, I have dark circles around my eyes and a way too thick 5 o'clock shadow as I didn't shave this morning... I am obviously having a bad hair day, too. On the bright side, I wore a suit for a meeting today so I didn’t have to look cheap. I really didn't care about how I responded to the question even if I didn't sound smart at all. But all in all, I wanted to look prettier than I do now. 30 mins ago, I got a call from a friend of mine because she saw me talking on the news segment..... Bad coincidence....She asked me if my life was fading out!! Damn it. HOW NICE OF HER!!! Apparently, they used my interview part. TV people, please make sure I get a three hour notice next time.... (T_T) The photo for today is unrelated but I went to this department store and took a photo of Matsutake Mushrooms in response to a question by AJ. 15000yen = 136 U.S. Dollars = 111 Euros per basket!!! If you slice one of these, it would look like a circumcised wiener. :-) I will take a photo when I have them this autumn. I mean, real mushrooms. \(*_*)/

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Ridiculous, yet required.

Tue, 13 September 2005

HR department announced some time ago that employees who travel abroad for business / interact with people in the headquarters have to take a TOEIC Test of English for International Communicationexam to prove they are competent in English to do their work. That's so Japanese and bizarre. I got scheduled to take it. The last time I took was 2 years ago. TOEIC is so overrated. Getting high scores doesn't mean you are fluent in English. But I have to get more than 860 points in order to be able to do my work. If I don't, I will have to go to an English language school for six months and will not be allowed to go on a foreign biz trip (I only have one scheduled for the next 6 months though) As I really don't want to study any more (Yes, I used to be one of those students sitting at the far back and not to care about the class at all), I decided to pick up some books called "Power idioms for TOEIC" and memorize 5 idioms a day. I am not sure if this helps but I will try anyway. I hope my writing on this blog will be better when I finish this. ugh... I thought my studying was all done when I graduated from college but I am wrong. (T_T) I will bite the bullet and learn things from these books. Please do not force me to go to an English language school. I need some time for some other fun things instead. :-) Happy studying if you have to... (^_^)

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Driving, singing and driving.

Thu, 8 September 2005

A friend of mine from Seattle has been visiting. Today was his last day in Tokyo. He said he had a great time. I am glad. It was some times challenging to explain things about Japan because my being Japanese doesn't mean I know everything about Japan. But I tried my best. I hope I provided valid appropriate information. I left work earlier than usual and drove him to the airport. Wow, I keep saying this forever but this airport is ridiculously far! One hour drive, and I was speeding like a maniac. It's very rural. It's not even in Tokyo. Funnily, it's called "New Tokyo International Airport". If you live in a city where is close to an international airport, you are lucky... (Well, the domestic airport isn't far at all though) After arriving there, he checked in, and we had last coffee talk. I was a little sad to say good-bye to him but am relieved that I no longer have to breathe through my mouth in the bathroom. He hugged me. Even a straight guy hugs. That's great. We, Japanese, should do that more often!! I like hugging. But is it just me when I get hugged by a straight guy, I kinda have butterflies in my tummy and worry if I am acting too gay.... like (Am I not touching anywhere inappropriate? or is this too much?).... weird. Anyway, I hope his flight is very smooth and he won't get jet lagged too much. On the way back, there was a major traffic jam. It took me 2 hours to go back home... I sang all the way. It was a virtual Karaoke night for me. There weren't any audiences present which was actually good as I could be a fool. If you see a crazy driver singing and shaking his head as if he was a bad vocalist in a rock band, that's probably me. :-) You have a pleasant Thursday!

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Non-exciting Wednesday

Wed, 7 September 2005

When I went to work this morning, I was asked to be a translator at the last minute for the IT thingy.... Of course, I said "stuff", "that", "kind of", "something like that" a lot. These should not have been used according to "Translator 101". Da kiwi guy was there but he didn't help me much. Thanks very much, bastard. I worked about 20 extra hours for the last two days. It's pity I cannot tell what I was doing to other coworkers. I was able to capture illegal activities by targetted employees and I submitted the report. Don't get me wrong. I was requested to do this. I am not a deep throat even though I sometimes do deepthroating for a great guy. haven't done that quite a long time.... My considerate boss gave me an afternoon off.

I hit the gym and worked out and swam. After that, I went to the shower room and took off a speedo , hang it and a towel on the shower curtain rail. After taking it, the speedo was gone even though a towel was there. I looked everywhere but didn't find it. Some freak definitely stole mine! I liked that because it was non-agressive slutty kind. Damn it.

I had late lunch with a friend of mine who doesn't do 9-5 work and went iceskating. He was a serious hockey player. I really suck at it but it was fun... It was like a date even though he is a typical straight jock. Now I am here at the cafe right now and trying to finish the book "Night of Milky Way Railway" I've read many masterpieces during high school years as we were forced to for college entrance exams. I now actually read them for fun. The photo was from my favorite Japanese store at where I picked up a new autumn jacket for "Well done for the very late night work" gift for myself. :-) Anyway you have a great wednesday!

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Confessions

Sun, 4 September 2005

I still do this family traditional thing with my family even though I don't live with them. It gets annoying every once in a while but I put up with it. Going to a mass service at church, praying some things at a temple, and a family lunch at a snobby place. Today was that. When I went to the church, this morning, the old friendly looking priest approached me and said "You haven't made confessions lately. Why don't you come in and do that?"Okay, I thought I made things crystal clear to him 5 years ago that I didn't go to church anymore.. So I told him in the little confession booth and said "I am a homo but don't think I am filthy that's my confession" To be honest, I really didn't care. Maybe, it's because I didn't see my friend today there... so here are real confessions I should've made exclusive for tokiobleu.com.

01. I always scan phone messages even if I am present.
02. I had grilled lamb a month ago right next to where they were getting slaughtered. The additional sauce on the grilled thing was their "Scream".
03. I sometimes say "let's do this again" at the end of the date even if I don't wanna.
04. I am envious who can fake "cum" because guys have to have evidence for that.
05. When I talk to expats in my office, I greet them in Japanese first to make them feel guilty not speaking Japanese.
06. I'd pretend to know nothing SOMETIMES even if I did to make myself cute.

I am going to hell anyway according to their terms. :-P Have a fabulous week!

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Off the cliff

Fri, 2 September 2005

I have added a link to Jon from New York, U.S.A. It's interesting that I have more blog friends from the east coast while I don't have friends on the East Coast in real life. :-) Jon is an addict. Yes. baby. China Town Addict. :-) I won't come back home before midnight today so it's posted earlier than usual. It's Friday and I don't have to work tomorrow so I should be happy... One friend who went to high school together messaged me at midnight saying "Oh, you are now officialy old". Another one said "Don't act like you are 20 anymore.". Are these supposed to celebrate me in any way? For the last few weeks, I really tried to hang onto the edge of the cliff named 20s. I must admit I was a little scared of my being 30 myself a month ago. On the bright side, I am still 29 in some parts of this world. :-) Anyhow, I am over that 30 something fear crap. I am now feeling pretty damn well about it. Oddly, I am not sad nor am I in denial like so many people when they turn 30. I just wish I could have achieved so many things before today. I will have to value next 10 years more than I did in my 20s. Okay, I today turned 30 years old. There, I said it. I have no worries. My skin tone isn't as great as it used to be but I am feeling fabulous after all. My friends set up this little celebration at my usual drinking place. I hope no one is going to bullshit me with that old joke "oh you are old!" I will MAKE MY 30s FABULOUS!!! Okay, off to work. Have a fabulous weekend, guys!

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Uncomfy Ride

Tue, 30 August 2005

First of all, while one of the team members was just in my office, I wanted to search articles about Hurricane Katrina. But, I did google image search with the word "Katarina" by accident instead of News search. I came up with something that definitely made me look like a filthy straight guy at work... Second of all, is Sven back from vacation yet? I hope he is doing great. I miss ya!

It was rather a busy day at work. Things had been crazy because of one horrible incident on the system. The system had gotten back up and running alright just for my part after 4p.m. (while other people had to work on their thing still after I got out.) As we had to restore the system right away, I was making myself useful in any way I could. I was busy, too. The word “busy” in Japanese, you write “heartless” or "lost heart" in one Chinese character. That’s not good. I'd like to keep my heart for as long as I could even if I am busy. Anyway, since I didn't have lunch at all, I thought I'd go downstairs and grab something sweet and a cup of great coffee at Tully's before I finished the day. The elevator suddenly stopped right after closing the door. I got kinda freaked out. We were stuck in the elevator for about 25 mins before it got back to normal. One of the ladies started crying... It was scary and very hot in there as the air was shut. When I arrived on the first floor after that scary incident, the sky was already dark as the photo describes it all. It was very long 25 minutes. I guess getting stuck in the elevator would not happen on an everyday basis....at least I’d like to think it doesn’t. And the stairway isn't an option for me as I don't know how long it would take me to get up there. God, it wasn't a good day. But I am glad I am still alive. Have a good one for me!

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Guilty Pain

Sat, 27 August 2005

I took this photo which didn't turn out good while I was waiting for a queer friend of mine going crazy at Louis Vuitton . As I am a fag, I sometimes like shopping but I usually do that alone and didn't have anything to buy today. But this queen of bags spent freaking 2 hours in there when he said he would finish in 30 mins. He spent how much? how much??? 400,000 YEN!! = U.S. $ 3641 = 2954 Euros!!! I can't believe him just for two stupid bags. I didn't have anything to buy there because I don't like LV to be honest. There, I said it. :P It's too classy for me. While waiting for him to come out which took forever, I watched honey bees working very hard to collect all the honey they could get for autumn. I mean I like honey very much but it takes forever for them to collect it for the amount of 1 bottle. We let them do their job and steal honey from them. While watching them at it, I felt guilty. One of bees stopped on my shoulder, and this almost 30 year old guy, Shigeki, told it (not literally.... in my heart.) "I am sorry but nice job!". Yeah, it's creepy of me.The next thing I know is this freaking bee stung my shoulder!! Damn it. It shouldn't have as it dies. I guess I deserve that for stealing their honey. It occurred to me it was almost time for me not to wear a sleeveless shirt. Autumn is on its way! Getting ready for it? Be ready. :-)

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So little time...

Fri, 26 August 2005

First of all, I added a link to a fabulous New Yorker, Wayne!! To be honest, I have a thing about Hong Kongese guys. I think I read somewhere he was born in HK. The way he sees/describes things is very cool to me. It's interesting I have none of U.S. blogmates from the west coast while I have some friends there but I have blogmates from the East Coast while I don't have any in real life.... hmm...

I got summoned by HR dept today to see an in-house doctor. Because my overtime in July was over 200 hours, I was required to see a doctor for bodycheck and all. Being a workaholic has been really problematic here in Japan. Some people die from it even. It's called "death from overwork; Karoshi". When you walk in the middle of Tokyo at night, you might see some old drunk business men sleeping on the street because they might be too tired to go back home. That's really Japanese. I think. The crazy project made me work that much last month. Oddly, I really appreciated the experience because I got to learn the new technologies. I didn't even complain that much to my boss. After all, I've been trying to have a "life" as a fabulous homo even if I am busy. As a result, my sleeping hours have been little. I konw it's not good but I find it manageble. I haven't had a cold since I graduated from college. Anyway, I wondered how I spend a day. I created 24 hour pie charts to visualize that. Of course, I don't include "hand job time" or anything specific here. I think it's nice to know how you spend your time. (^_^)V I am guessing some of you might be interested to know how I spend my day. Click the photo for the charts! By the way, the photo was from this morning. After-typhoon sky. (^_^)V Don't work too much and live happily! Heading off to thumpa thumpa! You guys have a great weekend!

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Sweet Treat

Mon, 22 August 2005

Since I couldn't run this morning, I had one hour to spare.... I decided to leave my apartment one hour earlier and thought would go to work via subway instead of taxi. On my way to work, I decided to sing my Monday theme song. Monday Monday, so good to me,
Monday Monday, it was all I hoped it would be
Oh Monday morning, Monday morning ...... Yes, it's corny. I don't think I was born when they released this song. But this was my theme song for this morning as I didn't wanna feel bluer than I already was. Obviously, this song didn't help. I know some of you might be interested in knowing how the date from last night went. I don't think I can even describe it as I want to keep this blog "CLEAN". It's official. I am a kinky weirdo magnet. The dating life in my 20s is officially over. Let's just leave it at that. I left my apartment like an hour earlier than usual. I thought I was going to take subway but realized I was already walking to work. Well, there is no big difference. 25 min walk to work while it would take me 20 mins if I took subway. It was a slow day at work. I left work as early as I could and had fantastic Japanese dinner with a close friend of mine. Then, we decided to hit my favorite cake place which I've mentioned several times here previously. I know I am not listening to Raph's advice at all but sometimes I need to cheer myself up with something really sweet and delish. Here it is. OH MY GOD!!! It's sinfully delish!!! Maccha (Green Tea) Mille-feuille (Thousand layer cake). you know I am a green tea freak. Now I am feeling much better. Yes, you need to treat yourself to something sweet or delicious every once in a while even if you have to take some risk to gain something. :-) I will run next week. It's essential! Happy delicious time!

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Straphanger Dilemma

Sat, 20 August 2005

It was an extremely beautiful day today. However, it was (still is) too hot to do something outside so I decided to stay in the city. (35 degrees C/ 95 degrees F) I hit the gym to swim and run. I was the only one in the pool this morning. After good work out, I called a jock straight married friend of mine and had brunch with him after. I had mimosa, seaweed salad (Sounds gross? I love it!), and a couple of green tea sweets. On the other hand, this friend had 3 Kirin beers. (I am a Sapporo Beer guy.), Fried Chicken, and Sukiyaki Bowl. (I even feel nauseous to list what he had) Yes, Mimosa is very gay but I don't keep my pinky up while I drink it. :-P We walked around after the straighty/gay brunch and awful this city heat was burning my skin. On my way back while riding subway, I had to hold onto a straphanger like I usually do. I was wearing a sleeveless shirt. If I hang onto it, my armpit hair revue begins just for the persons sitting in front of me. I don't really get embarrassed showing it. (Not that I intentionally reveal it or anything...) But my straight jock friend told me it was a no-no thing. I put body paper tower after work out. I don't think I was smelly. Is showing armpit hair in public that no-no? If it is, I will stop. hmm.... Obviously, he had nothing to hold onto because he had his sleeveless shirt on, too. As a result, he moved constantly with tottering steps on the train. hahaha. He is gayer than I am. Alrighty, I am off to a tennis lesson ( I wanna be good at it!) You have a happy Saturday, guys!

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Non-exciting Friday

Fri, 19 August 2005

I did audioblog for the last 2 Fridays but I decided not to do it today. Why? I don't sound pretty today (Not that I sounded pretty last time) after lots of speaking in public.. (T_T) My life has been very quiet this week. My fortune teller told me this is the bestest year of the 12 year-something-cycle. Well, at least, I am healthy and bored so I shouldn't really complalin about my life. But I highly doubt this is the best year ever. I pretended to work so hard while I was just chatting with my friends and a few blogmates. It was fun. After pretending to work so hard, I was asked to go and become a technical translator for the president who's been here in Japan so long but doesn't speak a word in Japanese. dumb ass I had to change my clothes to the suit and it was pretty hot out. I didn't look pretty in this Prada suit today but I went there anyway. I arrived there on time. The photo on top is Tokyo International Forum. I think I posted the evening ones so here is how it looks at day time. On the way there, one of my shoes gave up on me. I mean it fell on to the ground, and the guy on a bike freaking ran it over!!! I had to wear that even though it was very scratched and destroyed. Nobody would look at my shoe anyway. On my way back, I stopped by this shoe store, Regal. (Yeah, it sounds lame but it's a great Japanese shoe maker) I can't wear western shoes because I am Japanese. Okay, that didn't sound right. no, no. My instep is high like many Japanese/ Asians. One of my gay friends is very crazy about shoes. If I tag along with him, I end up being in a shoe store for an hour 3 times out of 5. Unlike him, I only take 5 mins which is surprising for stereotypical queers. I got my new shoes just fine. Anyway, I don't have a plan tonight so I hit the gym and came back home. I am now enjoying this moment with a gin martini. How's your day been? Have a happy Friday!!! P.S. I just looked at the south from this room and it's almost full moon (well, tomorrow though) and pretty. Go do something crazy people!

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Subway

Wed, 17 August 2005

I did some minor change on this blog. Did you notice? Unfortunately, I have nothing interesting to report lately. um.... my closest station to work is Shinjuku Station which is the busiest station in the world according to Wikipedia. I grew up here, work here and live here. My high school is "Shinjuku" high school even. :-) Because Shinjuku is a busy station, the security has been hightened after London's incident last month according to the police. It doesn't look like it though. I see these security notices on the wall at every station as shown in the photo. It is Tokyo Metropolitan's Government policy to have English signs as well to make things easier for visitors from overseas. So you can read this notice in the photo. :-) I didn't know until recently that there are 266 subway stations in Tokyo. Subway is my primary transportation for everyday. Though I usually commute to work by taxi. It's not because I am afraid of terrors. It's just because it takes me 5 mins to work by taxi while it would take 20 mins if I take subway. Yes, I am lazy. Oh, I was talking to one of the blog mates and he asked me if stations' staff always pushed people into the train to "stuff" passengers. There are some lines that needs to be done during rush hours.. but my line isn't like that. When people think about Tokyo, they get scared that you might be packed into the train like cattle. FYI, I can have a seat when I get on a train in the morning. Many lines coming in from the suburb areas are so packed though. Thank God, I live in the middle of the city. :-) Happy commuting and be safe!!

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Quiet Tuesday

Tue, 16 August 2005

First of all, I heard something really dreamy this morning. His voice has a great quality in my humble opinion. It's damn cute for a computer geek. (sorry, James. But I am saying this as a great compliment) I wish I could sound pure and smart like he does. But I've done so many naughty things to sound filthy... Anyway, you should definitely check it out!!

Second of all, just right before noon, the major earthquake hit the Sendai area. Tokyo is 1 and a half hour bullet train ride away so it was medium sized... Because our building was swinging back and forth to shake off the energy, it was like having seasickness without riding a boat. Anyway, it was damn big. But it's funny that I felt like riding one of those lame attractions in Disneyland for free.

Third of all, after the early afternoon meeting, I "decided to" have a stomachache. I acted alright to feel sick. I got out of the office at 4 in the afternoon and went for a long walk to feel the summer breeze in Tokyo. It was great!

Finally, it was the anniversary day of the end of the World War II yesterday here in Japan. I stopped by this shinto temple (as shown in the photo) on my way back home and prayed for world peace and a boyfriend. Since I am not religious, my prayer may be no good. However, I hope this world will become more peaceful than it currently is. I know it doesn't seem that way but I want to be hopeful and many should be, too. :-) Peace out, guys!

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Serving the public

Sat, 13 August 2005

This morning, I hit the gym first. Tokyo is rather quiet today even though it's one of the busiest cities in the world. Because this weekend is called "Obon" weekend. Many companies are shut down for extended period of time over this weekend because Obon is an annual Buddhist event for commemorating one's ancestors. And many Tokyoites are not Tokyo native so they go back to their home. They pay a little visit their ancestors' graves. We had that a month ago here in Tokyo because Tokyo's obon is called "new" Obon and we hold it in July. Since my home town is Tokyo, I get to stay here. The company I work for is American. It's just another usual weekend for me. But since many left the city, it's so empty. After I got back home from the gym, I thought I was going to cool off a little bit as it was very humid but got a call from a friend of mine. It was an emergency call. He was looking for a temp who could be an information desk person for Tokyo Information desk. It's where information about Tokyo can be obtained for foreign tourists. Since he thought I was multilingual and Tokyo native, I could be their help. That's so wrong. I know a lot of things about Tokyo but I don't think my Cantonese is good enough to direct them to where they want to go to. I am Tokyo Native and am able to speak English at least reasonably. some other languages barely.... But I would be honored to tell them how great Tokyo is. Since it was just for a few hours and I didn't have any plan, I agreed. I wore something coservative to look decent and stopped by a bookstore to pick up the Tokyo guide to fill my lack of knowledge. I went to the office at 10. It was super interesting.... I felt so confident and cheerful at the counter. I was given basics and a computer (which is sloppy) . I didn't know I was the only person who would assist tourists. Damn. I was nervous.

Here are some people I assisted today.

#1 A 30ish couple from the States.
The guy wasn't attractive.

Tourist A: Where can we find a Japanese sword?

Me: Geez. I don't think you can legally own it unless you have a permit to do so. Let me look. (Googling Japanese laws.) Anything longer than 15cm cannot be owned without any permit. If you mail order it, you can import it but I don't think you can directly purchase one today.

(I called the traditional sword maker and provided them contact information as they have an English speaker there)

Tourist A: That's great. Where did you live in the States? (Okay, that's not a Tokyo related question and I had to assist the next ones.)

Me: Please do not kill people or commit suicide like a true Samurai with the one you purchase! Have a great weekend!

Tourist A: th....thank you. (Oh come on. It's a joke!)


#2 A 50ish couple from Sweden.

Tourist B: What's the tallest building in Japan?

Me: (are you testing me? without googling it,) It's Landmark Building in Yokohama, sir.

Tourist B: the second?

Me: (he is definitely testing me...) It's Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office in Shinjuku, Sir. (Don't ask me the third!! I don't know!!!)

Tourist B: When was Tokyo Metropolitan Office building established?

Me: (Are you serious?) When I was a high school student so 13 years ago. Because I grew up there.

Tourist B: Okay, we will go to Tokyo Tower

Me:(What the fudge??? You dont' visit any of two buidlings?) Have a good day, sir. (with awkward smile. Was I useful at all????) >


#3 a good looking "gay" couple (I am sure) from U.K.

Tourist C: Where is the gay district in Tokyo?


Me: (why don't you go to my home and we could discuss it in detail?...damn I wanna socialize with them) It's right here (pointing at the gay district on the map) which is like 15 min subway ride from here. Please make sure to visit "this" and "that". My personal recommendation!!!

Tourist D: YOU ARE GAY??

Me: (Sheesh! Volume!!!) Yes, I am.

Tourists C&D:Thank you. Call us if you are interested in drinks. (The cuter guy gave me a business card for the hotel they are staying with his name written on it)

Me:%&*#($#*&%% um...good day!

(Is this a personal invitation for some "party"? or what? what does it usually mean????? I need to know but I have plans tonight.... damn. It's too good to be true.)


#4 A cute but upset looking 30ish Hong Kongese guy.

Me: Hello. May I help you? (in Cantonese)

Tourist E: $*(#*$#(&%#$*#$&#*$#@(*#$&&#$*#&$#

Me: Could you speak slowly please or English?

Tourist E: Sorry. I lost my wallet.

Me: (My fantasy with two gay guys in my head was gone) OH NO!! Do you know when was the last time you had?

Tourist E: Tokyo Station

Me: Let me call the Station and find out if it turned out. (calling lost and found.. speaking with helpful staff there for 5 mins) Is your wallet Gucci's black leather one?

Tourist E: YES!!!

Me: (Speaking with the staff a little more....) Your wallet was brought to the Lost and Found office at the station. Let me scribble the direction and the person's name whom you should contact. I already told them you were on your way there. Please call me from there if you need assistance!! I hope everything is in there!!

After 20 mins, he called me and said everything was in his wallet. Nothing stolen. Whew!!! I am glad a kind person delivered the wallet to the appropriate place.

Even though I was a temp, I liked this because there are some mean people but I was very glad to assist everyone I dealt with. If the pay is as good as my current work, I would like to switch. :-) Yes, baby, there are helpful and kind people here in Tokyo!! May I say "VIVA TOKYO!"

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Fabulous anyway

Wed, 10 August 2005

If I talked about the Kiwi guy again, I would sound so "ga-ga" about him but anyway, I shall. We had lunch yesterday but I was supposed to be in the meeting at 2 and had to get prepared for it, I couldn't have long lunch with him. We went to a Japanese restaurant and it was pleasant. My gaydar did not go "ping" at all while I was talking to him. After lunch, I got an e-mail message from him that he asked me for drinks the following day which is today. I went back home immediately after work to change my clothes. I changed into the best shirt of the year. I felt so fabulous. I was ready to go for fabulous cocktails with a fabulous guy. Where we would meet was a little far from work or my home. He wasn't there so I waited for him while watching people pass by this beautifuly illuminated stairway which you could see in the photo. An hour later, I got a text message on my cell that he couldn't make it. I wish he at least had a courtesy to call instead of a message. I called some friends to go for drinks and enjoy this fabulous outfit. They were all unavailble. It was too late for any alternative plans. But I still felt fabulous. I went into one of the fabulous bars and had drinks. I might have looked pathetic for people there but I enjoyed drinks at the bar. While drinking 2 martinis, I asked a waiter for a piece of paper and drew something as I didn't have an option to talk to somebody. Yeah, it was kinda sad but I enjoyed it. I stopped by a bookstore and browsed some art books. I walked back home while people who pass me by seemed so happy being each other's company. I enjoyed being alone. The most fabulous thing of all for tonight was it didn't rain even though clouds were very thick. But honestly, I don't wanna get used to being alone too much. It was a great night to think about things and to see Tokyo summer night by myself. It was fabulous anyway. Have a great night/day you, all. :-)

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Kiwi & Chocolate.

Mon, 8 August 2005

First, I have added a link to this jewelry whore ahem, Will who sounds very charming from Malaysia. I am guessing that Kuala Lumpur is so much more cosmopolitan than Hong Kong or Tokyo.

Okay, it's another blue Monday at work... It was deadly humid and I couldn't really stand it but since I am so "diligent", I went to work anyway. How faithful I am. My supervisor called me and told me to go to the meeting room at this fancy hotel to join the meeting as a technical translator. Okay, he didn't tell me that last week. He told me to wear a suit so I went back home and put it on. Seriously, this is the worst day ever in this week already... But, God or a fairy or whatever is not mean all the time. I went to the hotel and got into the room. I saw da Kiwi guy!! All the crap I'd been saying to myself on my way to the hotel magically disappeared because of him. I was so happy. That happiness didn't last long. He got paged 5 mins after I got in. He had to go back to the office while I had to spend the rest of the afternoon in this shitty (I barely say this) meeting room with a bunch of non-interesting people. I missed another attempt to do lunch with him alone. I got so sulky and stared at the outside forever. I even took this photo while I was in the meeting. On the bright side, I got to eat a piece of this incredible Italian chocolate cake during the meeting. That made me happy enough for the day. Though I don't really remember what they were talking about in that meeting. My chocolate cake and this fabulous view made me forget everything. no, no, it's not my fault. :-) After coming back here to the office, I am writing e-mail to da Kiwi guy to arrange casual lunch tomorrow. Don't let me down, Kiwi! How's your day been? You have a pleasant morning/afternoon/evening!

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1 and a half more months...

Sat, 6 August 2005

It's another hot day. The sad thing about Tokyo is not many people take their shirt off and walk. I wish there were more people do that here... But then, there are way too many guys wearing a sleeveless shirt or a tanktop here so my eyes are still entertained. I was going to go paragliding but it was too hot to do anything so I went to the gym to swim instead. This cruisy gym was very empty this morning. No distraction:-) I swom about 1500 meters and ran 3 miles. I got out of there at 12:30. It was deadly hot out. I saw the thermometer indicating a little above 38 degrees Celsius = 100 degrees Farhenheit. It's been hot like this here in Tokyo. It is believed that it's outrageiously hot due to a heat island effect. There is this report that the area close to a large park with lots of trees is 2-4 degrees cooler. Tokyo Metropolitan Government is trying to have more greenery in the city. I started my car but it was too hot to get in so I had to cool it down with A/C. While waiting, I realized I was wearing my shirt backwards. (It's hard to see which is front for a muscle shirt without any label.) I took it off and re-put it on. I didn't mean to show off my bod. This Yoga guy came to me and said hi. He noticed some change on my bod. Isn't that sweet? He asked me if I could have lunch with me. I offered him a ride back home and did nothing further with him. I am sure he wanted to have lunch and a friendly talk. But I was already tired by this city heat so I wanted to take a nap instead of playing around with him in bed. Did I become too old? I hope not. 1 and a half more months, this crazy heat will go away. But then, I like this heat. It's like a love-hate relationship. :-) For those who are in a hot humid area, make sure you don't get dehydrated!! Happy hot summer!

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non-digital thing

Wed, 3 August 2005

I needed to give something to a friend of mine. Because she is 2 hour bullet train ride away, I had to mail it to her. I sneaked out of the office and went to the post office this morning. While I was filling out the form for registered mail, it suddenly occurred to me that my primary communication is not postal mail. It's e-mail obviously. I think telecommunication comes in second in my case. E-mail is great, fast, and cheap. I cannot live without it though I like postal mail, too. Postal mail has more information/attributes than E-mail in my opinion. There are many kinds of envelopes out there. You get to see the sender's handwriting. You can smell it even (I am not saying it in a stalkish way). I still remember the first love letter from the guy I was dating. It had some slight cologne on it. (yeah, I was so pure unlike now.) Those attributes you cannot appreciate via e-mail are nice to have. That's why I like checking my mailbox when I come back home. I check it as if I have some lottery to win. If I have some mail which is totally unexpected but a nice one, I feel so lucky. It's my little happy heart pounding moment when I check my mailbox on the way back. I didn't have anything surprising today for the record. I barely mail the snailmail though I think it's nice to mail somebody you love every once in a while. But don't overspray your cologne, please!! E-mail is so convenient but snail-mail can provide something e-mail can't. Happy mailing!

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Chilling dessert...

Sun, 31 July 2005

Regardless of me hating cooking and being not really good at it, I had to be the hostess for the home party. I made everything all Asian foods even if some of guests were non-asians. I like wine but the wine doesn't really go well with spicy Asian foods. Beers are much easier to match. However, I made myself challenged. White wine. It was brilliant. The wine I selected for today is 1998 Chablis Premier Cru / Cote De Lechet. Actually, Very Chilled Chablis is generally good in hot summer. I like it very much. It's not expensive and very reasonable considring the taste of it. If you feel like it's a hot day and you want to be refreshed, I'd recommend this. Make sure it's very chilled!. Okay, I should not keep sounding like a snob here. Anyway, for the dessert, I didn't make anything. Just fresh cut fruits as fruits I picked up at the market were very fresh. Anyway, one of the guests from Albania was so wasted at that time. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. "We, eastern european, are superior on physcial appearances." Yeah, I kind of agree though he didn't have to make any official statement while I was serving fresh fruits and dessert wine. damn it. my dessert wine got ruined. People stopped talking things all of the sudden. He ruined it. But, as I was the hostess, I tried not to make the party worse. I told him something funny. "Take off your clothes and let us judge!!" He did take off his shirts!! Too pity he didn't take off his pants at all though. I'll have to invite him again and make him loose his pants. Unfortunately, he is straight. But I don't think "We are superior" speach is a great one. Now, I am off to cleaning dishes and all. I usually sing songs to my iPod stereo while I wash dishes. My first song will be "Shine" by Cyndi Lauper. Oh, did I tell you I was a fag? Off to my dish wash party. You guys have a happy week!

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Change of the plan.

Sat, 30 July 2005

You know McVitie's Biscuits? They are from England. I like them reasonably. However, I found something really Japanese today. McVitie's Green Tea Biscuits. You already know I am a green tea freak. I had to pick up these at a store and had to taste them. They are "sinfully" delicious!!! I am sure these are primarily sold here only even if they are British. But I think these are the best biscuits ever!! Like this, I love eating and drinking. That's why I run 5 kilometers = 3.1 miles everyday to burn extra calories from extra snaks to stay on the same weight. I don't pump iron to build more muscles. I just want to fit in my clothes as always. But I went to the gym to burn those biscuits calories earlier this afternoon and talked to a personal trainer. I have finally decided this. I want more muscles. They shouldn't be freaking huge but I want some profile if I may. I guess the guy I was breifly seeing inspired me and also Jason's leg did that to me. that photo is a soft porn to me, really I know I can't have legs like his as the body hair isn't distributed that way. But, I want to be "a little" more muscular than I am. the question is why does it take 6 months to achieve my goal? huh... that's kinda longer than I expected. My personal trainer gave me a new programme and I am starting this from August 1st. I am not sure if I can catch up the schedule accordingly as I sometimes skip work out.... I will see about that. But I love snacking. :-) I can be lean and keep snacking, can't I? Happy snacking!

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oh, it's a beautiful day!

Thu, 28 July 2005

I was such a big fan of Ace of Base... It's another beautiful clear day today. This summer is unusual as it's less humid here. I wish I could take a day off and walk around a little bit. It's such a perfect day to go to the beach... But this weather makes me happy enough even if I have to work inside. :-)

Larry in Maine, U.S.A., the real cool guy whom I admire, had this interesting interview meme. I wanted to participate it. He kindly got to be an interviewer for me. I am glad I ran into these as I have to work late and I don't think I get to have anything to write about today on this blog. Besides, I need a transitional moment to bury the incident I ran into earlier this week. I had my closure this morning with this guy. So I am good. (^_^)V Anyway, I answered every single one as follows...

1. 200 years from now an archaeologist discovers the data for your blog. What will your blog teach him about the world as it is today?

I am hoping he would be very surprised that how Japan/ the world "was" so ignorant about gay and racial issues. I would think 200 years is damn long enough to become more tolerant about it. I am keeping my fingers crossed for it. Also, he should be surprised how the pictures were taken as these are all 2 dimentional. I am expecting something 3-D.

2. Describe one task that you wish someone would invent a device to do it for you.


I am told I am the worst housekeeper. That's why any device to do my housekeeping would be really great. If I have to choose one, I will have to say laundry. I don't like folding clothes at all. Am I being so lazy? But I am hoping to be a great husband regardless of that.

3. The Honda Element. Travesty of design or quirky trendsetter?

I don't mean to insult or anything but I definitely think it's travesty of design. It looks like they had to slash their budget for this model in the middle of the project and they couldn't spend a lot of money on design. is what I think. Besides, they are exclusively sold in the States. They just don't suit well here. I've only seen that model in Japan once or twice as they are "imported" whether you believe it or not. Therefore, I would think it would look better in the States while it doesn't here. I guess the situation makes the design more matched/accepted. Tokyo doesn't unfortunately.

4. Could you live in a nudist colony?


I can't imagine what it would be like. But then, when I think of this, all I come up with is crazy people getting stoned with some garland on. I would love to try it temporarily just for a week or so but I don't think I can live there forever. But I might change my mind if someone "great" is there.

5. What is the most fun you have ever had while upside-down?

Oh, this is really toughy... I don't think I get to be upside-down that frequently. It has to be either when I was riding on a roller coaster or skydiving. I think I choose skydiving. I once attempted to do acrobatics two years ago. I was able to see Mt. Fuji upside-down. I was naturally high and drooled all over due to extraordinary excitement.

Alrighty, that's about it. I know I have to work now but it's going to be a long day. I thought I would post my entry while I pretend to be working so hard. It was fun.

Instructions:

1. If you want to participate, leave a comment below saying “Interview me.” (”Blow me” or “Eat me” are not acceptable substitutes.)

2. I will respond by asking you five questions - each person's will be different. I'll post the questions in the comments section of this post.

3. You will update your blog with the answers to the questions.

4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview others in the same post.

5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.

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My Fairy Tale

Wed, 27 July 2005

I don't really describe what happened in bed specifically here on this blog. I try to keep this "blog" clean. But I have to share what happened to me earlier this week. Straight people, sorry. This is my x-rated thing. I warned ya! It was about 2 weeks ago when I met this guy at the gym. He is southern european, 30 years old, has a gorgeous body, and beautiful gray eyes. Really super good looking. He said hello to me first one day when he needed my deodorant paper and we ultimately exchanged phone numbers. We talked and did workout together. We had drinks. For the last 4 meetings, we didn't sleep together. He is only looking for relationships. It somehow freaked me out a little bit. But he is too gorgeous to let go.

He told me he liked the way I look and my intelligence. (I saw you laughing) and he wanted to get serious with me if we could. Last night, finally, he invited me to his place. I wasn't really looking for a relatinoship but then I imagined myself living with him in Southern Europe. I could be sending a photo postcard of the wedding. He once told me his bedroom was soundproofed because he plays the piano. I told him we could make it rough and he smiled back. Immediately after getting into his apartment, we kissed passionately. I could DIE there by looking at his gorgeous bod and his passion. He grabbed my arm and invited me over to his bedroom. (Yeah!) I knew this was my heaven. The problem was that I usually don't get nervous when doing "nice things" together with "friends" but this time I got very nervous. Maybe, because he is different, and I care for him... I knew this could be my PERFECT fairy tale.

Just like Plato said, things aren't ever perfect. He took out some things from his drawer beside the bed. I thought he would offer me his Southern European condoms and lube. Wrong. It was a pooh's hammer like object and handcuffs. My semi-hard thingie got so limp all of the sudden. He BRISKLY put his hands behind, put handcuffs on himself and laid on his back. He spread his legs apart. I so didn't wanna hear the next thing he said. "Hit me". My fairy tale was officialy over. He wanted me to hit his balls with that hammer (of course, he wrapped it with a cotton towel.) I didn't take his hammer and pretended to be cool with the whole thing that just happened in this bedroom though I was extremely shocked inside. I am certain Walt Disney would have been, too. I told him I had never done that. I could leave right away but my curious mind told me to stay and finish our business. I asked for alcohol but he gave me a beer in the kitchen. BEER doesn't do anything good, damn it!! I found a bottle of vodka so I had three shots in 2 mins.

My heart was finally set and I took him to the bed and handcuffed him. Obviously, Piano was there in his bedroom but the real purpose to have the room soundproofed isn't it, is it? After getting drunk, I could easily hurt his balls. He cried out loud but stroked his thing. "Am I doing it right?" is all I kept saying to him. He told me to shut up and hit him. Then, he also told me to grab his balls and squeeze 'em. Seriuosly? I did it for him but I didn't know how far I should've gone. He EXTREMELY screamed out in pain and said "STOOOOOOOP!" I did stop squeezing them. And then, he got back and was sane again and said "You don't stop when I said that. Go on" But a second later, he was like "Oh no, you shouldn't do that. Please do not hurt me!!" whatever.... I started squeezing them. I looked at the wall instead of him. I felt like I was hurting myself or something. It was too painful to even see him in pain. At this point, I didn't even care for his defined flexed abs at all. I didn't take Squeezing balls 101 at S&M college. I honestly didn't know what I was doing. I thought this kind of things would happen in TV shows or strange porn videos. My hands got so tired. I once accidentaly put my full force on my hand and grabbed his things. He struggled from the pain and rolled back and forth on his bed. But he said "You are a nasty evil!!" with awkward smile I hadn't seen in him. I didn't even know how to respond to that. I couldn't really get "it" up. I think he kept screaming for good one hour. The interesting thing was he shot his load huge! I mean it lasted for a minute. Of course, I couldn't get off. He looked so satisfied. I was freaked. He told me it was one of the most amazing sex he had. I just nodded along without acknowledging what he really told me.. I just wanted to get the hell out of there asap. I got dressed and walked back home.

He is so perfect except for that thing in bed. Is that the only thing he does in bed? Is it going to be worse than that? It was totally shocking. My kinky fairly tale with the prince from nuts-land. . I am in denial right now. Why on earth does God offer this gorgeous guy that prohibited (not really but...) pleasure? I think I need to go through this one more time to make sure and talk about it with him. I was saddened at the fact I once was so happy about moving forward with him. I don't think so. Seriously, I don't get this. On my way back home while I hadn't still digested what happened in there, he called me and said "I loved our evening". which part exactly? I think i am going to give this one more try but ball-work is a real deal breaker. I hope I am not being a snob or anything. I just don't wanna put myself into the situation to take him to ER and say "We did S&M and broke his balls." to a doctor. I am so lost. FYI, I didn't take this photo of nasty Pooh. It took me awhile to digest what really happened to me and him on that day. But I am over it and can brace myself for our next session but it will be our last if the thing has to stay this way. I may be able to find a way to deal with him but No more Pooh please.

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Links and Meme.

Fri, 22 July 2005

I was going to mention this in the main post I am going to post later today but it would be lengthy so I decided to create a separate post. First of all, I thought of distributing a "meme" for the first time from myself after talking with inter|texutal about my bag entry. Unfortunately, he doesn't carry one. I hear Mush is already working on it so I have four more people to tag. What do you have in your bag/purse? If you don't have a bag to carry, what about your wallet, a coat pocket, or a car trunk whichever you prefer. If you upload a photo, that would be fantastic but it's not required. It's absolutely not mandatory. If you feel like it, please do. I've chosen people as follows. Jason, Larry, Mush, Raph, and Sven. Sorry that I had to tag you guys but I am such a voyeur.

"> One more thing. I have three links I added. Mush is from Iowa (I've never been there). Her website is so kewl for a geeky guy. I need that. Her blogmate Jon from Colorado is a very talented guy. He knits things beautifully. I have knitted before but it's only a scarf and I am not good at it. I am so impressed at his works. Finally, AJ from Malaysia. Why do people in Malaysia write English intelligently? I am envious. Wow, the web site is growing. I am grateful. Thanks and have a great day!

Posted by Shigeki at 12:31 PM

Full Moon effect

Thu, 21 July 2005

This new digicam I bought recently doesn't let me capture what I want. Anyway.... People in older times in Japan believed rabbits lived on the moon. Because the surface of the moon looks like an one big rabbit. Depending on the culture, the shape of the shadow on the moon may vary. If you tilt your head to the right a little, you might be able to see what I mean. One of the oldest stories in JAPAN, Taketori Monogatari (The Tale of The Bamboo Cutter), which was composed in the 9th century was about this princess from the moon (She shouldn't look beautiful if she really was from the moon). Despite the story that Appollo Moon Mission was a hoax, some are still fascinated with the moon. If you pull down your pants and show your ass, that's mooning. I hear there is a weird thing going on among people at full moon night. I had to work late until 10p.m. and decided to come back home on foot as it was incredibly less humid than usual. It's been pretty great, weather wise. The soft warm breeze made me feel refreshed. It was a beautiful night. The full moon. I made an international call to my ex who is in the Netherlands on my way back home. I told him to look up the sky at night. I guess I needed an excuse to call him. It could be a full moon effect. maybe not. But after coming back home, I got to know it was raining in Rotterdam. He could've told me that. If it's not night yet at where you are and if it's clear, please look up the sky and see the moon for once tonight. Maybe, you could tilt your head to the right a little to see the rabbit:-) Happy starry night!

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It's officially summer!!

Mon, 18 July 2005

It's Monday but a holiday here in Japan. Marine Day. I have no idea why it's called that. According to the climate observatory, the rainy season was officially over as of yesterday. The summer has come. This may be very cliche but I went bodysurfing earlier this morning to observe "Marine day. As Tokyo bay isn't great, we went to Hayama which is about 1.5 hour drive from Tokyo. We didn't have great waves but they we