土曜日, 11月 19, 2005
In anticipation of the coming week
Don't be disappointed too much for tomorrow is another day...The past week ended in a not so settling way. Had a misunderstanding with my boss. These days when politics really get in the way my professional life can really suck! For a while I was tempted to play the same game but what good will it give me? I'll just end up entangled in a spider web. To cheer me up, I watched Legally Blonde 2. Although I feel it has gone a little over the top I was reminded to speak up and that I have to believe in myself, believe that I can do this world good, and never forgetting that I'm beautiful! I have to admit though that once I get disappointed it takes a while before I snap out of it. I maybe anticipating debris of disappointments for the coming week but I'll do my best anyway. The coming week will be for the following:
In the world, you know, they use slang once and a while, and they say, "The world is my oyster." Well, I wouldn't put it that way. But the world is my little problem. "It just seems so big!" Some people say, "The world's a big place!" I never think of it that way - it sits in my hand, there - you could hold a ball.
Yokohama By The Bay
It's probably the cool November air and that Christmas is just around the corner, but isn't this site a little too lonely?
The lights are supposed to make the evening's walk brighter but somehow the shadow they cast against the calm waters just gives a gloomy mood.
Or is it just me?
Sarah Jessica's Gap Poster At The Landmark Tower
The Landmark Tower in Shin Yokohama
What's up with Shida-san?
This picture was Shida-san's farewell party last year. Tera met her last Monday and she said she wanted to move on to another company and another job 'coz the past year have been so toxic. Well, she needs to work harder for her house mortgage but that's not a good enough excuse to enjoy the little things like hanging around with friends, knitting, blogging, or just reading a good book. The thing with Japanese though is that they tend to be lonely people. They have few friends, unlike back in my country when my phonebook can't hold all my friends' contacts. But sometimes I wish to find a rich, handsome man that I'll marry so I can just walk the dog, have coffee with friends, hang around in spa and bake! Hahha...I know, I know, nobody can imagine how'd survive with that kind of life :)
Farewell Tito Rey
Coffee time at Delifrance in RCBC Plaza. With me are some forever friends Joan, Tito Rey, Sir Mon, Loi and Cynch. Tito Rey will finally migrate to Chicago. We will miss his funny and fatherly ways. Good luck Tito Rey and I hope to see you again one day soon.
West Shinjuku
My Ayala Ave for the past 1 1/2 years...ahh, time really flies so fast.
Mt Fuji with Cambodian students
Standing at the Hinoden Ryokan balcony awaiting the splendor Mt. Fuji sunrise. You really wouldn't know what what's in store. I thought I'd never go up this tall mountain again but who knows, I might change my mind.
2005's about to end and memories of yesteryears flashes by my sentimental mind again.
Cheers to 2004 for a new beginning and to 2005 for the unimaginable blessings of life.
Sunday afternoons at Harajuku
Harajuku is truly the musicians haven, the teeners' city, where freedom of expression, fashion and individuality rules. Some people categorizes it as rebellious, liberal, unconventional but I was a teener once and I say its a place where you could possibly find your own identity.
Shibuya Nights
Shibuya is one of the more famous night spots for the younger generation. They say this city never sleeps. Sadly for some, Shibuya is now the preferred 'hang up spot of the salary man as well'. For centuries it has always been Ginza where Geisha shops used to rule. I saw in the TV that these Geisha shops who many consider as part of the Japanese tradition has now been put out of business, and Shibuya is one of the reasons why.
Preggy 'n Pretty Shana
That tiny pinky creature is Me!
Flashbacks from last month's vacation...
Yes, yes, yes! That tiny pinky thingie is no other than me oh me.
金曜日, 11月 18, 2005
Meet the world
Some people I met at the club we went to.
Well I learned that when you go clubbing (at least in UK) you're supposed to be automatically buddies with all the peeps in there. I also learned by the way that these British think that all Asians are Chinese.
Clubbing with Seint
This is my buddy Seint. I usually refer to him in some of my posts and here he is, actually, ta-dahh "Seint". We were clubbing in UK when this photo was taken. There was a different side of Seint that I discovered when I spent some time with him in my last vacation. I guess that's how it is with life and friends, you keep on discovering and rediscovering each other and become better friends in the process.
Well, this is Seint...my twisted saint! :)
木曜日, 11月 17, 2005
Girl Friends Night Out!
5 girl friends went out to celebrate Miyuki's engagement. We picked up the karaoke bar just in front of our office.
Miyuki, Emi and I went ahead and started singing our hearts out at 6.30pm. We had so much fun, talked about Emi's new seductive hairdo, Madonna, being the ultimate go girl! oldies, how winter is fast approaching, well, we practically chatted just about everything, except Miyuki's wedding, heheheh.
At around 9pm, Tomoko and Reiko came and we had more fun...Sorry Reiko you had to be behind the camera to take this wacky picture. Then we started talking about Miyuki's wedding and we sang wedding songs all the way until 11pm. By this time, we 3 ladies have already been influenced by alcohol thanks to the 'drink all you can'promo.
We reminded each other that we are beautiful in our own ways, that we have something in each of us that are unique and that we should be proud to admit that we're beautiful ladies inside and out! :)
Meet Tokyo's Newest Diva
Belting Evanescence Bring Me To Life! With eyes closed (para feel!) ain't I such a total performer?!!! Hahahaha! Karaoke nights are so 'in' here. And even on mid-week, this is what we sometimes do for fun :)
火曜日, 11月 15, 2005
Presenting the realization of a dream...
Kazu-kun: Hi Guys!
月曜日, 11月 14, 2005
Emzi & Kazu-kun
Exactly 4 months, 30cm and 7 kilos! That's Kazu-kun!
Look at us, we seem to enjoy each other, don't you think so?
From Takashi and Ate, I learned that every baby is really a joy to be around.
Hearing Ate recite her encyclopedia of baby info I realized that it takes a lot of intelligence, research and effort to Motherhood. Not to mention being fit to take care of a baby, carry it in her arms, breastfeed and wake up almost every two hours 24x7! Whew ~ Motherhood is really noble profession.
I hope to be noble too in the not so distant future [ahhemm....~]
日曜日, 11月 13, 2005
Visiting Ate!
Break from Saturday routine ~ a spa experience
I threw away the usual Saturday housekeeping routine to pamper myself. Went to Takashimaya's 12th floor beauty avenue and got my first full-blown Japanese esute~ (spa). The staff were very friendly. As usual I had to fill up a set of questionnaires and had to undergo counselling. They all expected that I could speak, understand and read Japanese. Whew ~ Tough world! Anyway, the jacuzzi and the sauna was so relaxing, I wanted to soak there for hours. The relaxation room was so soothing. I was looking at Shinjuku's night skyline. In front of me was the Do-Co-Mo tower clock, I could see the Tokyo Tower from afar and Tokyo lights were sparkling. As I looked down, I saw Christmas illumination. The Yuletide spirit's really been around the corner. I figured. I felt so relaxed as I closed my eyes and listened to the calming background music being played.
I'd categorize the massage as good. [My standard's really been high when we talk about massage]. It was enough to calm my tired muscles. Although I could tell that she was having a hard time because almost everything in my body is stiff. Tsk tsk. I've really had too much stress, she could easily tell. A the end of an hour's session she advised me to rest more and de-stress a little bit.
All in all the experience was nice. It really helped me UP my shoulders a little bit. In fact, they were able to convince me to do a 6x trial plan. Anybody interested to try can go and dash at Takashimaya Shinjuku Branch (if you go this Christmas season, you'll be treated with superb Christmas illuminations!), 12/f Beauty Avenue, Socie Beauty Express. I went to Guerlain Paris. Here's the URL (japanese).
Thanks for visiting!