HULA Day

Hula After Work

This is what I need for mu Hula Lesson.
I went to attend Hula lesson.
I had not been there for a while.
Today, I told my boss that I had to leave on time beforehand, so he let me go.
It is nice to do exercise.

Since I am driving to work everyday, so my car got a mentenance check.
My second dad came to pick it up, and my sis and I went to lunch with him.
He used to be such a chain smoker, but he quit smoking like I did.
We were both happy, but we felt kinda weird that neither of us smoke after lunch.
Always good to see him, since he has a different perspective from my dad's.

I am so sleepy now.
I am so tired now.
I have to take the earliest flight in the morning to Tokyo tomorrow.
Gotta pack my stuff for tomorrow, but wanna sleeeeeeeep.

My Life Is Getting Better

Feeling Much Better

Our T-Shirt, originally uploaded by yikada.

I have had quite tough days lately, but finally I got back to a better life.
I had nice talk with all my assistants today, and I could have lots of my work done today.
Since I could leave office 10 minutes earlier, I drove to see my dentist.
Good thing that I went, my doctor fixwd my broken tooth and also found my bad teeth.
After seeing my dentist, I went to Junn's apt to talk about my business plan with Junn and Shisuke.
Last time I worked on business plan, Junn was not there, and Shinsuke gave me such a hard time.
However, this time three of us could talk a lot about my business plan, and it is getting a good shape.
Junn is such a smart guy whom I can respect and now I can feel comfortable paying fee for them.
I got a lot of homework, so I will be busy working at office and working at my apt for my future job.
Getting excited!!

This is a picture of T-shirt from 2001 or 2002.
Shinsuke wore this tonight.
I totally forgot about this t-shirt, but I now remember that Yuri made for our group.
She tool everyone's picture and print this.
I know I had one, but I don't know where it had been.
I was kinda moved that Shinsuke still keep the T-shirt...

Sunday, Holiday

Sunday With My Sis

I woke up at 9 in this morning and I had been goofy on a bad for a couple hours.
At noon, I had to leave to a college for students who want to be a chef or a pâtissier.
The college sent me an invitation for thier food festival since I gave a lecture at this school before.
It was Sunday, but I decided to go since they make really good stuff.
I had lunch there, this humburger.
I talked with lots of professor there, and had a good time.

After this festival, I met with my sis and went shopping for my dad’s birthday.
He is going to be 58 years old on this coming July 15th.
Our family still celebrate each member’s birthday.
My sis and I decided to get together at our parents’ house tonight since my mom is leaving to SF tomorrow.
We want to get together when one of us leaving Japan.
So we always have dinner together when I leave Japan for business trip to the US.
It is like Jinx for our family.
Anyway, since my mom would not be at my dad’s birthday, so we decided to celebrate tonight.
He was surprised and looked really happy.

*I took this picture on the way back from shopping. It was cute that there was a huge dog in a car in front of us.

I grind my teeth almost every night.
When I was frosting my teeth just now, my tooth got broken and breed sooo bad.
I was freak out, looking red blood non-stopping.
Ew, I guess I have to go to the dentist tomorrow.

Current Business and Future Business

Building Business Plan

I stayed up late last night surfing internet.
And I woke up by such a painful cramp.
My leg hurts so much and I thought I was loosing my leg.
Seriously…
Anyway, I somehow managed to go back to sleep by rubbing my leg.

The next time I woke up by a sound from my cell phone.
I looked a clock, and it was 9:16.
DAMNNNN!!
I had to attend a meeting for Board of Director from 9:30.
Of course, I was the youngest person and I was the one who got the lowest position at the meeting.
So it is no way to be late for the meeting.
AHHHHHHHH.
I just washed my face and brushed my teeth.
I left with all my makeup stuff.
I drove with putting make-up.
Still because of this humid weather in Japan, no taking a shower in the morning makes me feel miserable…
I was late but I could not tell anybody that I overslept…

After this Saturday meeting, I drove to Shinsuke’s apt, and started building a business plan.
I really want to move to the US in April by doing what I want to do.
I have to make sure if my thought is good enough to make the biggest decision for my life.
Therefore, I asked for a help to Shinsuke and Junn who are consultants.
I got a lot of homework till the next meeting.
Excited but I am scared…
*Picture is Shisuke’s apt. TV shows all Power Point things.

Punishment
This is a cat I found at our parking lot in our company.
I just got back to Japan from a business trip in the US a couple days ago.
Since then, I have been tired.
Physically tired, and also mentally tired because of many issues I have right now.
I have tired to be a mood maker for my department, but I can’t lately…
WEAAAAAAK.
I would say today was the worst.
There were three meetings I had to attend, and each meeting I had to be surprised to know something I did not know.
How come something I don’ t know has been proceeded??
Okay I was away from my office for 2 weeks while I was in the US.
Is this a punishment for me?
I felt very isolated…
Well, it is not the right expression.
Maybe now I feel frustrated what I can’t figure out what I should do now because I can really understand what is going on right now at my department.

To be honest, I am very shocked about one of my assistant who is going to quit a job next month.
She gave the notification while I was in the US.
I think I would not be able to forgive her at that point, because I this it is not a good manner.
Moreover, I was shocked to hear that my boss told me that she quit because of me last night when we went out to drink.
Ahhhhhh, I should not write about this as my memory.
But I believe that when I read this blog in the future, I would think, “Humm I was young!”

This is my dinner tonight.
I think it is so cool that I can get enough vegetable by drinking this thing!
I got home at 10:30PM and I though I should not eat this late.
I gained 6 pounds.
Damnnnn, I have to go on a serious diet.

明日はいい日でありますように。
Please!!

What I Did in SF

FROM July 1nd to July 7th

July 1st...I got back from NY through Arizona. Got back 1AM. Sleepy...

July 2nd...Factory Tour and Meeting with Accountant.

Went to Burger Place with Rye. I liked the place a lot. The best Molt ever!!

July 3rd...Did Two Factory Tours in SF. They were both good!
Had Dinner at Micheal Mina at Westin Hotel with Rye. It was really good. But I ate too much. I think they are good, but a little too expensive...

July 4th...Birthday of America. Went to Dave's. He is the best chef ever.
Went to Uncle Koji's for BBQ. Always good food and have a good time.

Went to Fisherman's Warf to see fireworks. We were special cuz we could see firework on a boat!
Dan, Anne, Rye and I had a good time on Rye's boat. We walked back to a hotel.

July 5th...Went to Gilroy Outlet Mall by myself. Not much luck but bought a couple stuff.
Went to Uncle Koji's to stay over.
Rye and I went to see Hancock, which I enjoyed a lot.

July6th...Did work like going to a couple grocery stores.
Went to see Kotaro, and also went to Japan town to see uncle Koji and his friends.
Went to Rye's parents' house to have dinner. Dave came along too, and we had shrimp angel hair pasta.
Nate, Charlene, Rye, Dave, and I went to see Wall E together. I was such a cute movie.

July 7th... Always hate to leave but I got on a flight to Tokyo, Japan.
I could not get business class seat, but got three seats by myslef. Not bad.

July 8th... Got home in Japan. Had dinner with my family!!

Ah, I did not take enough pucture in SF this time.
Anyway, I alway love to be in SF and see many people I know.
See you SF in August or September!

What I Did in NY

From June 26th to July 1st

June 26th...I left Japan to NY.
Got to NY and had a business meeting in Manhattan.
Visited my American Host Family to attend Katie's high school graduation.
So good to see my American Family.

June 27th...Katie's graduation party with her family, friends and neighbors.
Played Wii for the first time in my life with Danny.

June28th...Rye came to pick me up ealry in the morning.
Took a train to go back to Manhattan and did window shopping on 5th Ave.
Had dinner at Japanese restaurant, which was not that good.
Went to see musical, "Mary Poppins".


Saw Paul and Ed at West Village and drunk. We played "Q"

June 29th...Went to Harlem to listen to Gospel at a church. I was moved!

Had lunch near Soho.

Walked on Brooklyn Bridge. Half way but fun.
Went to China Town by subway.

Had dinner at Organic Restaurant.

Went to Chocolate Cafe.

June 30th...Had a business meeting.
Went to Food Convention.

Went to see Alex.

Saw Paul and three of us went to Korean Restaurant.
Got drunk and went to another bar, and one more after that.
Realized love.

July 1st...Last day in NY.
Went to Organic restaurant for lunch.
I feel we did more, but can't really remember...
Took an airplane to go back to San Francisco.
Rye gave up one first class and I upgrade to first class for the other flight.
Had a good flight.

I had such a great time in NY.
I don't think I had never loved NY this much.
I wanna go back there soon!