Tokyo..

Good morning everyone. I just got back from my trip to America. I had a great time, don`t have any jet lag and feel good. The weather in Osaka is nicer than when I left, the cherry blossoms are beginning to bloom, so all is good.

Walking to work this morning I was thinking...Ah, this is what Osaka is like in the early morning, many cars and trucks driving, but a little quiet. Even though I just got back from a trip, I want to go on another one soon :) Perhaps Tokyo. I haven`t been there in a while and I think it would do me some good to see the Tokyo night lights.

I didn`t check email or the news about Japan, so tell me, what happened in Japan while I was gone?

Morning! It`s been a few days since I last wrote...sorry! I have been busy packing for my trip to America. I was running all around Osaka buying souvenirs for my family all week, that I just couldn`t find any time to write. Please forgive me! From today, for about 11 days, I will not be able to write on the blog, so if you REALLY want to study the blog please check ALL OF THE BLOGS which I wrote from about 2006! Have fun!

Recently, a friend of mine got a new and expensive and high-tech cell phone. He can watch t.v. on it and all! I am jealous! I could use my cell when I went to Ireland last September, but I don`t think I can use my cell in America. There is no service for softbank in America...I think. So for about 11 days, I am out-of contact!

Another one of my friends recently went to a zoo. And another one will go to Adventure World today! I think I will visit the famous Philadelphia Zoo while I am back in the states!
Another friend of mine went to a hot spring to eat crab recently! I really like crab, especially fresh crab served near the ocean, preferably while feeling the sea breeze! I don`t know if I am gonna eat crab while in America, but for sure I am gonna eat pizza, buffalo wings, a cheese steak, a hoagie, bagel with white fish and lox and cheese, and a BIG steak! ;)
And I willprobably gain another 10 kgs...

And another friend went to Shanghai with her husband. Family trips are really nice I think!

And that`s what I am going to do from now. Take care os Osaka while I am gone, and don`t miss me too much!

Adios! g

Words of encouragement...

That`s a nice looking gentleman!

He is a University student, and has just began his "job search." From now until when he graduates he will go to many information sessions and interviews. A few weeks ago, he looked grungy and had long hair and a beard! But the hair was cut, and the beard was shaved, and he looks great now! He looks READY to find a good job!

I remember when I was in my last year in University and looking for a job. It was not easy...In the end of my interview to work in Japan, the interviewer, some old Japanese guy, said to me, "Do you know any Japanese, any Japanese words?" I said..."Ah, no." He said, "Well, you should remember one, SAYONARA!" That was how the interview ended...

It`s not easy to find a good job these days or any days for that matter, but I am sure he will find one that suits him. I am really rooting for you YU! Best of luck to you! g

Only in Japan...and Spain

Only in Japan...Sometimes if I have work early the next day, I ride my bicycle to the train station and leave it there overnight. Two days ago, when I got to my place, I realized that my bike key wasn`t in my pocket...Ah---Oh NO!!! I thought...Did I really leave the key in the bicycle, did I really forget to take my key out of the lock...(=anyone can take/ride the bicycle because it is not locked...) Finally, after checking the floor to make sure it didn`t fall out of my pocket, which sometimes happens, I came to the conclusion. Yes, I am an idiot. Yes, I left the key in the bicycle. Usually I would`ve been angry, but I quickly regrouped and just simply gave up...the bicycle will be stolen, will be gone, and this is just a message from the big man upstairs :"Glenn you should walk more, lose some weight and get into shape, so walk to the station!! " And after that I went about my business and had a good evening. The next day, when I got to the station early in the morning, I caught a break! The bike was still there! That is really unbelievable! In America, 20,000% (No I am not Governor Hashimoto!) the bike would be stolen. Be Japan, what a safe country! I was really lucky! But to be honest, I didn`t want to use my luck on the bike...

The photos below are of Spain...some really nice and intriguing shots. Many more to come too! Thanks YU.

What does your desk look like?

Looking at one`s desk is actually quite interesting, and says a lot about the person. It also says a lot about a person`s personality? Is it messy, a mess, cluttered, disorganized...or is it clean, neat, in order...? Do you have any family photos, or other photos, on or around the desk? How about Any ornaments or decorations?My desk is quite simple.

I have black Dell computer, with a white monitor(not Dell, some cheap company, and what a terrible decision...I shoulda splurged the extra 100$ when I bought the new black Dell and also gotten a nice new Dell monitor, but no, not me, no Mr. Cheap...I regret this decision every day...) and a pink mouse pad, a plastic container for folders, and some tape. Behind the computer on the wall are some pictures, from Ireland, Kiniosaki hot spring, Philadelphia...And next to my desk is a calendar and book case. And next to that is a radio, which I like to listen to every day! (I like to listen to AM, not FM...to be exact I like ABC radio).
In my house I don`t have a desk (or computer), but I do have a bar! ;)
What does your desk look like?

Thanks for the pic of your desk N, and thanks for reminding me that it is "Girl`s Day" today.