TV Ratings

I was surprised. When I was talking to Mr. M in class the other day, this was our dialogue about the big Soccer Match:

Glenn: "What do you think the tv ratings will be for the game on Monday night?"

Mr. M: "Maybe about 30%."

Glenn: "Really?! I don't think so. The game is going to be on at 3:45 am. I think the tv ratings will about 10%, and maybe reach 20% around 5am."

Mr. M: "Glenn, you are still a novice. You have only been in Japan for 15 years. I have been in Japan over 40...Take my word for it, and watch and learn from the master.

According to the article below, it looks like the Master was correct, and the Novice was wrong.

"World Cup draws 27% viewer rating"
from "The Japan Times Online"

http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110720a7.html

To change the subject, about the rest of my 2-day vacation last week, at night on Sunday I went to Hankyu Department store with my wife and used some of the gift certificates I got because of "eco-points' to buy dinner. After tasting a lot of samplers, I finally decided what I wanted to buy for dinner...Dumplings!! And they were delicious!!!

On Monday, cause it was raining and I was a little sun burnt (again) from the day before, I just stayed at home and took it easy all day. Around 4pm, my wife and I watched a movie, "176 hours" (I think that is the title but I am not sure.) This movie is based on a true story and actually I heard about it from Ms. e a while back, so I already knew the whole story, but I enjoyed it and the time with the Mrs. However, I don't recommend it. It is not for everyone.

Mr. T gave me a recipe and told me how to make dumpling the other day. Instead of buying dumplings, next time I think I am going to try to make them. Check out Mr. T's dumpling photos below.

And, I almost forgot. I woke up naturally, without using an alarm clock, at around 5am on Monday. Right after I woke up, I switched on the tv and the women's soccer game was on. It was 2-2, in the end of extra time. So I watched the penalty kicks, and watched Japan win, and then went back to sleep. It was fun.

FYI, many people always ask me: "What does your wife look like?"

Final Answer: She looks a little like Sawa, the MVP of the World Cup. But, she can not play soccer, and is a little shorter, and has bigger, rounder eyes than Sawa.