Lights!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(look below for blog!)

Good morning. Yesterday was a national holiday. What were you up to? I slept in, then went for a little walk, had brunch, and after that, unusually went Christmas shopping. The mall was crowded and I really can't stand crowded places, but I was quick, went in and bought what I wanted and got right out! It was a successful mission. After that I went to the gym and did a few kilometers on the treadmill and took a sauna and bath. After that, I went home and passed out on the couch. I was tired. But it was a "good tired," so I can't complain.

About Christmas, contrary to many of your beliefs, I am not Christian. Thus, I did not celebrate Christmas when I was a child, and I do not celebrate Christmas. However, since i moved to Japan and got used to some Japanese customs, i do do "Japanese Christmas." A date, some fried chicken KFC style, and some cake to top off the festivities. In general, I like Christmas music and Christmas lights.

Speaking of lights, did you see the Midosuji Lights! (If not look above for a few great shots!)

I saw them, and to be honest I was really impressed. From Chuo Street in Honmachi to Tosabori Street in Yodoyabashi, all along Midosuji Street are beautiful lights!!! Everywhere!!! I felt like a child going to Disneyworld for the first time when I saw them first! Truly Spectacular!! I heard many people say;

"Wow----this is so beautiful!!"

"Osaka Governor Hashimoto really did a great job!!"

"It is freezing, but these lights are so warm!!"

and Ms. R wrote the below comments on her blog:

After work, I usually wait at Starbucks coffee before my English lesson. And I do my homework there in a hurry. :-)

Midosuji Illumination began last Saturday. After the lesson, I walked on Midosuji from Honmachi to Yodoyabashi. This area is a business district. However now there are many non-business who enjoy the beautiful light-up. The light-up will be held until the 31st of January.

Dear Santa-san, I want a single-lens reflex camera!

What do you want from Santa?!

My answer:

Dear Santa, I want...a dog!!