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Going Back To School After A Long While!

noreply@blogger.com (Megumi) — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 15:22:00 +0000

For the last four weeks I have been going to a language class for immigrants. If I am only looking to improve my English, this might not be the best class because it is not very structured. For me, a structured class means the curriculum is set in advance, and the teacher focuses on finishing the tasks. I would prefer some homework every day and I wish it were possible for everyone to come on time. And do their homework. However, I understand that they are adults and have many responsibilities. On the other hand, I'm enjoying the informality and the friendly atmosphere in class. I appreciate the opportunity I have of meeting people from all over the world and being able to talk to them in a relaxed setting. I had many friends from other countries in Tokyo and used to hang out with them sometimes but I didn't have friends from countries like Iraq, Bangladesh, Turkey, Russia or Cuba. It is very interesting to hear stories about their countries. One of the Iraqi students told us electricity is limited there and it is available for only a few hours a day. She told me the weather is extreme and in summer, the temperature sometimes reaches 50 degrees Celsius. I wonder if Japanese people could survive there since we use air conditioners so much. I was also surprised when a classmate from Bangladesh wondered why there are different prices for the same items in different stores. She told me that in her country, prices of products for daily life are the same everywhere and Government controls prices! I like learning those things and being here I find more opportunities to get to know about other cultures. Even just sitting and observing peoples' behavior makes me realize I only know about my culture and don't know how things are in other cultures.

Such A Calm Night...

noreply@blogger.com (Megumi) — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 14:59:00 +0000

Such a calm night, I started writing short messages to each of my coworkers with a small gift.💝

It has been more than 8 years since I started working there and a lot of things happened.

I do not think everything was great there. However, I couldn't miss it because it was something to go through to get here.

All I want to do is, leaving positive words to say good bye. It's not to make myself look like a nice person, but I really thank each of them because there was something I learned spending time there.

I'm going to get out of here.
Because I strongly feel we have different destinations.

Also, there are people other than work that I'm leaving which as family, friends or members of a group.

Am I going to miss them?
Maybe, sometimes.
However, I do not think I will try my best to keep in touch with them.

Probably Some connections get weak.
I may loose some.
Bur if it happens, it happens.

If our path cross again in the future, we will meet again.😊

And when it happens, I believe both of us will be different in a good way, more successful, and closer to our dreams.🌸

Miracle Haircut Experience!

noreply@blogger.com (Megumi) — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 12:16:00 +0000

I've experienced a special cutting technique; Revise dry cut.
Probably you wonder what it is...so, let me explain about it.

It's a registered brand name of a method for cutting hair.

With their original theory, they analyze you. They look at your dried hair, how it flows, volume and the feel of the bundle, also with your head skeleton, hair type, and face shape. And cut as finely as you make a sculpture.

There for,
It matches well to your face.

The shape lasts long.
Easy to set by yourself.

So, it's a miracle haircut!!

If you have always felt like a Cinderella (I mean, if you feel you look great on the day you went to a hair salon but feel just as usual from the next day), you should try it!

I heard there are some customers coming from far region, or some even live overseas visit the salon when they come back to Japan temporarily.

Here is the hair salon.
http://www.aphilos.jp/

I'm personally expecting feeling the difference especially about "Shape lasting" and "Easy to set by yourself" after two months from today :)

Doing Good Through The Power Of Sharing

noreply@blogger.com (Megumi) — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 12:41:00 +0000

Today, one of my friends told me about "Wowapp"..
It's an app that you can use like "Whatsapp" or "LINE".

You can chat, call, earn and share and do good whild doing so by using this app.

There is nothing complicated and it's free.

If so, there is no reason I don't try.

So, I'm already using this app to talk to my partner.

It also has some options that you can call local phone, cellphone and you can even get a local number using pay options.

It doesn't have so many stickers as LINE (I don't know if you are a sticker freak, lol) but the quality of the call etc was better than I expected.

But I assume, the more people join, the more possibility they get sponsors and the App will be better.

So, why don't you join the Wowapp community and discover the power of sharing ?

This is how it works "Good" for everyone↓↓↓

If it caught your attention, there is no reason not to try it :P

Learning From A CEO's Words

noreply@blogger.com (Megumi) — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 03:15:00 +0000

人生が変わる方法は３つしかない。

１番目は時間配分を変える。
２番目は住む場所を変える。
３番目は付き合う人を変える。

この３つの要素でしか人間は変わらない。最も無意味なのは「決意を新たにすること」。

大前研一

∞-*-∞-*-∞-*-∞-*-∞-*-∞-*-∞-*-∞-*-∞-*-∞

Kenichi Ohmae said,

There are only three ways to change your life.

1. Change your time allocation.
2. Change your place of residence.
3. Change group of people you hang out with.

These three are the only elements which can change a person.
To make a fresh resolve is the least meaningful thing.

I think it does makes sense.

Statistically, your future income is expected to be the average income of ten people you hang out with.

If you can't remember who they are, probably you can find out checking your call logs or message logs.

Think about your workplace; your life is projected to become similar to that of your long-tenured colleagues.

Do you find them attractive?
Do they embody your future self?

If someone asks me those questions, I'll say, "NO"!

You told me you know you feel uneasy continuing to be like this.
You told me you know you have to do something to get a better future.

However, you say you don't think you are going to start something, because you feel it's annoying. Even though it may lead you in the right direction.

Don't you think you'll regret your actions later on?

I think it sucks that when you're about to die, you recall your past, and regret that you couldn't do something you wanted to do from the bottom of your heart.

Before I die, I want to be proud of myself because I tried everything I wanted to do and had a really great life.

So, what's next for me will be starting a new life somewhere different on this planet. Which I can't prevent myself from changing my place of residence and group of people I hang out with.

My Future With ageLOC Me

noreply@blogger.com (Megumi) — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 07:48:00 +0000

Do you know about ageLOC Me? (genLOC Me in Japan)

I've been using their Galvanic Spa, and definitely felt my skin condition has changed.

You buy something, maybe it was okay, but you think maybe there is a better one and you keep searching.

However, from now on, you will be free from those effort you have been making for finding your best one!

Once you start using this innovative product, you can customize your skincare product based on your environment, your skin, and your preference.

It's an innovative skincare system. Once you try it, you will notice the difference of the latest gene care technology. Galvanic Spa already did better than I expected, so why don't I expect more for this latest product?

Anyway, I have one and also letting my friends try it sometimes. Luckily (Or is it an of course thihg?), I'm getting positive comments and it makes me happy.

I'm looking forward to see myself in the future ;)

大人の♥お茶会

noreply@blogger.com (Megumi) — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Yesterday, I organized a "大人の♥お茶会" which is translated as "Cafe for Adults".

* * * FOR ADULTS * * *

What do you expect?

Glühwein

Gaelic coffee

Hot sake

and so on...

I wanted to warm up my friends from inside in this cold weather, lol.

It was a potluck event as well and I set the theme as "Cafe, Meat, and I (Chocolates will be appreciated as well)" since Valentine's day was coming up.

Delicious hot alchohl, meat, and chocolate...hmmmm yum♥
I wonder if there is something you want to ask for more! (Maybe a sweet boyfriend/girlfriend?)

Anyway, my friends told me it was so much fun and want to do this again.
I really thank my friends and also owe them.

If nobody comes, It will be a boring party...actually, it even won't be a party.

I was glad because they were not just attending but were creating fun time together!

They help me cooking.
They always bring good stuff.
They always have thoughtful mind and enjoying spending time in there!

Thank you for coming every time.
Thank you for helping me every time.

I'm so happy to have such people around :D

My Amazing Experience in 2014!

noreply@blogger.com (Megumi) — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 13:37:00 +0000

I realized I haven't posted about my skydiving experience in 2014. So, I want to share it in this post.

It was in September...just after I came back from my short trip to Hanoi. I was checking Facebook, and found one of my high school friends was going to go there soon. I asked her when and OMG, it was the day I had a day off! There was no reason I didn't refrain from asking to come with her because it was definitely one of the things I wanted to experience once in my life.

And it was AMAZING!! You can tell from my face expression watching the video, haha. I definitely want to go back there and jump again...if it doesn't make me broke.

Anyway, the place is not that far from Tokyo.
If you are interested, maybe you shouldn't miss it ;)
http://www.tokyoskydivingclub.jp/

The Best Omotenashi -Kagaya Ryokan- Experiece

noreply@blogger.com (Megumi) — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 10:53:00 +0000

For some reason, I got a chance to stay at Kagaya Ryokan. This ryokan has been chosen as the best ryokan past 35 years.

What is so special about it?

It's Omotenashi, which means "A Heart of hospitality".

Yeah, this hotel is quite expensive for me when I think about the places I usually stay at. So, I don't deny I can really compare.

However, I tell you it was a good experience to visit there.

The staffs were kind and took good care of us.
The dinner/breakfast were good.
The show was fun.
The facility was great.
The small tour of the art objects was fun.

If you ever visit that area, I highly recommend you to stay at the hotel as long as your budget allows you to :)

Camping

noreply@blogger.com (Megumi) — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 12:24:00 +0000

It was an amazing camp. Nice nature, nice weather, nice music and great people...and shouldn't forget, "Great dish".

We made sausages.

We smoked cheese.

It was quite international as well.

Sri Lankan curry

Bulgarian yogurt soup

Home made Romanian cookies

Takoyaki...

A chicken cooked in dutch oven (Can you believe it? Two people brought the oven).

Salmon grilled on the pan, etc.

One of the tables was filled with many kinds of drinks, beer, wine, vodka, soft drink...

We stayed up late, chat, eat, drink, eat, drink, eat...lol

After 0am, I was so tired so I went off to bed. However, I know most of them were up later and a few people even didn't sleep whole the night.

I can't describe how much I loved the atmosphere spending time like that. I definitely want to organize such an event that everyone can feel the same way as me.

So, why don't you join us next time? :D

What Kind Of Party Do You Want To Have In Here?

noreply@blogger.com (Megumi) — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 12:27:00 +0000

When I was invited to a party and came to this space, something came up on my mind; I definitely want to organize a salsa party.

It must be so great dancing there seeing the city lights in Tokyo and have nice drinks.

Well, the problem is, I have to move sofas there and make a space for dancing and I don't know if it's possible.

I also want to play werewolf game there...maybe this will be not so difficult?

How about you? Any good ideas? If you have any good ideas, please let me know and we can make it become reality ;)

I Organized A Japanese Sake And Food Party Today!

noreply@blogger.com (Megumi) — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 14:50:00 +0000

Today, I organized a Japanese sake and food party. More than 20 people attended and I was really glad about it. I didn't expect that many people would attend when I firstly thought about making a plan. Moreover, some people are so helpful. They brought their special sake. They brought their special food. They helped cooking. They helped cleaning. It was so much fun and everyone told me they enjoyed so much and want me to invite them for the next party!

YES! I definitely want to do this again!!!

There are some things that I want to do during my life and I started realizing that I don't have enough time for those important things unless I change my current life style. And, I decided to struggle toward my ideal life. So, let's see what will happen in the future...

Dancing Salsa Under The Christmas Lights

noreply@blogger.com (Megumi) — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 16:08:00 +0000

Unfortunately, I can't create anything with hands like her for now. However, I have some ideas just to have fun with friends and that is one of the outputs and that is dancing somewhere that looks impromptu (But where I believe it must be fun).

When a lot of Christmas lights started to appear in the city, I just wondered if it was possible to dance under such lights. I started dancing Cuban salsa in June last year, and was enjoying it. Firstly, I thought about finding somewhere which has space enough to dance, and play just one song, then dance and leave. I asked my most favorite friend to dance with if he would help my dream become reality. However, his answer was no. He told me that the lights are every one's so we can't occupy. He also asked me if I have the way to play music there. It was a disappointing moment for me. I was sad. However, I couldn't give it up. A few days later, I told some friends about my idea when I went to take a lesson. And you know, I got a positive reaction from them!

Thus, my small dream was carried to be reality owing friends. Four people gathered beside the Christmas tree and we danced! And that night definitely became one of the most impressive days in my life.

It's Time For An Output

noreply@blogger.com (Megumi) — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 12:28:00 +0000

It feels that I slowly becoming stable. I mean, I slowly understanding what I am, what I want to do, etc. I knew that I'm a little bit different from how general Japanese girls around my age are. I've been getting those situations around me as "Input" signals and they absolutely affected me. I've been enjoying with those inputs and hadn't really thought of expressing myself somewhere unless to some close friends. However, probably now it's the time.

There are great people around me and I kind of envy their skills or passion that they create something and sharing with people. They do what they want to do, and it brings someone small happiness. As an example, let me talk about my sister. She has been making Tsumamizaiku -A kind of accessories for kimono- for some years and she is getting better and better. These a few years, she sometimes goes to handmade market and sells the stuff she made. She is such a modest so she doesn't set a high price on her work. But if you go to stores you'll be surprised how expensive those stuffs are! She just likes making them and feels happy when someone likes her stuff and uses it! So, I whenever I find someone who seems to be interested in those things, I always show them some pictures of my sister's work and let them know that they can order those things to my sister with a good price. I believe she feels more comfortable when she knows what they want and the thing is promised to be used :)

Sweet, Sour, Might Be Bitter

noreply@blogger.com (Megumi) — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 04:16:00 +0000

I know I can be myself because I'm independent. I can feed myself of course, can hang out with friends, and go traveling sometimes without relying on anyone about the cost. I'm such a girl who likes having a simple life, however, it's not too simple and I enjoy such small happiness which adds colours on it. However, sometimes I feel like I'm stuck in the air. It's been a couple and half years since I started living by myself. I almost never felt lonely until recently. I've heard from some people they can't turn off the TV because they feel lonely staying home alone without sounds. They started going out for a dinner more often once they left their parents house, etc. I was almost never bothered by such situations and I was a kind of proud of it. However, one day, I felt like eating sweet and sour pork so much. It was on my mind more than a week. Yes, I know I can buy it at a supermarket. I can probably go to a restaurant and order it. However, I knew that it won't satisfy my heart. I wanted to eat something that someone cooked for me. Not for business but just for a favor. I seriously thought going to parents house for such food.

Fortunately, I got a chance to eat it without going back to hometown. I remembered one of my friends had told me he could cook most of the Chinese food that are generally known in Japan. I didn't expect too much but just asked him if he would do me a favor...and it made my small desire become reality. The food was delicious and I got someone to eat with! It made me warm inside enough to make me weep (I didn't because I tried hard not to, lol)!! Anyway, it was such an impressive event. And recently, I realized something. It happened the other day; I upload pictures of the results of my cooking sometime on facebook and someone told me that he wanted to try them. You know what, such words from the person absolutely didn't turn me on. I naturally felt it would at a potluck party or picnic if he gets such a chance. However, I tried to cook yummy food when my sister came over. I spent time more than usual as I cook just for myself, and tried to cook good stuff. I just wanted her to feel happy and spend great time with me. Then I realized, cooking is love. When I cook for someone, I think about the person and hope I can see him/her smile and probably I want such love. Especially in these winter days. Getting into my dark and chilly tiny room after work, microwave the food I already cooked before, and finish it in 10 minutes being silent...Okay, I don't want to keep doing this until next winter. I want to eat with someone in a light warm and calm place having a conversation and smile. I'm sure the sweet and sour pork day became the point that I started thinking about such thing. However, how can I make it?

Should I just move out from here?
- I don't think it will make a big difference just changing a place if I still have to come back in an dark empty room everyday.

So, should I start living with someone?
- If so, it will be a boyfriend but doesn't it usually take time till both people feel the same way? And currently, I don't even have one.

Even I realized I want to get out from this situation, it's not an easy thing because I'm scared of not being responsible and also not confident about certain things. I don't even know who I should be with. It feels like the time is running out and I'm lost like a little child. Some people say they just strongly felt it when they met their husband / wife for the fist time that they were gonna get married. Some say it's better to be with someone you like. Some say it's better to be with someone who loves you. I think everyone has a different answer. The answer that went well with someone may not suit you because everyone is different. I don't know if such a day comes that I naturally find a way that I'm going through or if I have to force myself at some point. If so, there will be something that I have to sacrifice but probably it's an of course thing because I don't think everyone can get everything they want. Should I try to grab Kairos' bangs when he appears next time even it doesn't look attractive at the moment? Or, should I let him go but there isn't a guarantee that I'll regret later not getting to see him again because I can't catch him from behind because his head is bald backside.

The God Of The Chance

noreply@blogger.com (Megumi) — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 14:57:00 +0000

Kairos has only bangs. You have to catch him when he comes to you. It'll be too late once he passes since his back head is bald so you can't catch. So, you shouldn't miss the opportunity when it comes to you. It's not just once. He appears again and again. However, you have to be ready to grab his bangs at the right timing. You can't save up the chance and that what I'm struggling about. I hope that I'll be ready and won't miss a chance when he comes to me next time.

Hopeless Hope

noreply@blogger.com (Megumi) — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 12:36:00 +0000

It is impossible to get someone's attention. That what I have been feeling. There are some people that I want to become friends with, or want to get special attention from. However you try, however you show them you want to know about them and also want them to know about you more, probably such things usually don't go well as you want and you may get disappointed. Therefore, what I always trying to do is, not to expect anything. Whenever you do a favor for someone, don't expect any returns from them and just think it will be a happy accident if something which makes you glad happens. Once you throw things from your hand, you can never control them. Just let them go to the direction as they want. And if you ever receive something back, show the appreciation.

Thinking about what others feel or think is so tiring because its just a "Guess" as long as you are different person and you never know if they tell you a lie or not even you ask them and get an answer. So, why don't you forget about it for a while and it's not too late to cerebrate it when you receive any good reaction after a while.

So...that's what I'm trying to do which is not as easy as I say sometimes. But, I hope it works.

I'm Just A Girl

noreply@blogger.com (Megumi) — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 16:19:00 +0000

I'm in the ironic mood these days because something depressing happened and I'm going to throw it out here just to release my feelings.

It's just what seems to be for me, but...I'm not that pretty but I know some people like my looks. I have received a compliment about it sometimes, and if I had to say if it's good or bad, I would say, of course it's a positive thing. However, such compliments make me sad as well.

Sometimes, someone tells me I look pretty. And I say thank you.
And what?

There are some experiences I've been through about relationships and whatever, and basically the guy liked my looks but I don't know if they ever tried to know about me as a person or a girl. I don't know what they have on their mind...of course everyone is not the same but how can they do something like

Buying stupid adult toys as a souvenir and tells me its for "Us" (It totally turned me off).
Keep telling that he doesn't care and want to make out when I was saying I had period and didn't want to do such a thing.

Try to kiss or make out without confirming if I'm available for such things without having a relationship.
And after such kiss, they sound like they are not interested in knowing about me.

The former two are something about my ex and the latter are about my "Friend".

Personally, I don't want to kiss or do anything more unless I'm in a relationship. And when such a thing happen, I get sad or disappointed especially when I was under the impression he is nice and there is something I admire about him.

I say, something happened recently and I just realized that I get more sad and disappointed as the days go by.
For me, a kiss or whatever is something more than just a friend. But it seems like guys are different in general.
One of my male friend says I have to realize that they just want to kiss her if she is pretty.

And I think it is truth because it describes why my latest relationship didn't work.
He told me I look pretty, etc. But never tried to know about me and I personally feel it's not because of the distance.
If that was the case, he could treat me in much better way.

If they like just my looks, I don't want them to come by me.
There are a lot of girls who are far prettier than me.
I don't want a guy who cares about my looks more than who I am.
I'd rather make friends who are interested in me and can hangout and spend time together.

It's a sad story but I realized I got to know a lot of people in past 3, 4 years. but there are just a few people who were interested in my personality and actually got to know about me in some extent.

I don't deny it's nice to have many acquaintances. However, it's not what I want for now.

Choose What You Want To Spend Money On

noreply@blogger.com (Megumi) — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 08:24:00 +0000

As you know, I enjoy saving. However, I don't try my hardest to make my cost expenses to the minimum. Because, it will be too stressful to cut all the money that I don't need to spend to live. I can't go out for dinner or hanging out with friends, I have to refrain from purchasing favorite things as fashionable clothes, etc. Such things are not what I want. My small goal is cutting the cost for the things that are okay and spend a little bit more money for the things that enrich my life :)

Here is an example.
I need to drink something while working because the room is dry and we get thirsty easily. One of my co-workers buys a can coffee in the morning, and then, buy one or two plastic bottle drinks while she is there. I don't want to do such a thing because it's waste for me. One coffee costs 120 yen normally. One plastic bottle drink costs around 140 yen. So, she spends 400 yen for those drinks per a day. If you go to work 20 days per a month, it adds up to 8,000 yen. Personally, those drinks I have while working are just what I need and not worth 8,000 yen. So, what I do is bringing a thermos bottle from home. I pour coffee or tea, whatever and it usually last half a day. Do I buy buy something later for the latter of day? The answer is no. I keep tea bags at work and during lunch time, I just make tea in the empty thermos bottle :D So, I spend less than 100 yen for those drinks. Isn't it economical? The point is, you shouldn't refrain from buying drinks if you want to have something specific. Sometimes, I feel like having ha carbonated drink and buy it. Even if you do it a few times in a month, it doesn't add up to 8,000 yen, does it? :P

So the point is,
1. Cut the cost for things for your need which is okay to be anything.
2. Spend money for something you want.

Isn't it better to spend those 8,000 for having nice dinner with great friends rather than having not tasty drinks just to make your thirst satisfied?

My Life Here Is Getting Interesting

noreply@blogger.com (Megumi) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:37:00 +0000

The more people I get connected with, the more interesting my life becomes. If I ask myself, who just started working 5 years ago, if she can imagine how her life will be, I'm definitely sure she can't imagine how things will be. I feel I'm connected here with people, and not thinking of letting my current circumstances go unless I have a reason good enough for it.

Recently, I got connected with my old crush again. He and I were not close while we were in the same school. It was my one-sided feeling and I never told him about it those days. Of course, such feeling has gone already long time ago. However, I found it interesting. I got connected with a person whom I never had expected to see ever again and he even seems interested in the events I currently taking a part of sometime. He is such a normal typical guy of my generation, and I totally haven't had a chance to hang out with them in my life these past years. I'm holding a small gathering at my favorite restaurant in Tokyo next Wednesday, and he is coming. 16 people are attending for now, and you know what, his first love is coming. When I asked my friends if anyone is interested in coming with us, the girl, who I haven't met for 13 years told me was interested and told me she wanted to come. I do not know if they've met after graduation. Anyway, no matter what, it'll be exciting. Really looking forward to it!!

I Will Follow What I Want To Follow

noreply@blogger.com (Megumi) — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:13:00 +0000

There is someone that I probably remember about for a while whenever I see or hear a specific thing.

He was nice to me firstly but didn't treat me properly in the end. The way he took was too cold as a friend, even as an acquaintance. All the lies he told me hurt me, but, I don't take whole the thing negatively. Because, I definitely got a chance to open a new door.

I know a better way to treat people if I get into the the same situation.
Of course, just saying is easy and my circumstance is different from his.
But still, my impression about is, it was one of the worst way. And I didn't do anything to deserve it.

However, I'm pretty happy about what I went through.
Even there was negative things, I'm sure there was more positive things I learned.

Small Stories On The Last Day, No.2

noreply@blogger.com (Megumi) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:49:00 +0000

Story 2
I found small hand mirrors at stores and wanted to buy a few for me and my sister. It seems that everywhere has similar price. At the store I went lastly, the price was a little high and the store clerk was eager to show me stuff once she found I was interested in those mirrors. I told her the cheapest price I saw in that area and she gave me a discount!! Hehe, I was happy about it. Probably it was because I was a customer in the morning. I heard there is a saying that first customer in the morning brings a good luck.

So I purchased the mirrors and left there for the airport. The journey was short, but I can say I was satisfied about it :)

By the way, there was another story I want to add in the end.
There was a Korean guy sitting next to me on the flight. When we started filling the form, he asked a flight attendant for a pen. Unfortunately, she didn't have one she can pass, so she told him to wait a minute. Since I had two, I handed him one of them. Then a conversation started naturally. He was a student who is becoming a doctor in the future. He speaks Korean, English and also some Japanese. He was coming to Japan for 10 days and in the middle of his journey, he was meeting up with friends both from Japan and Korea. He seems a little bit nervous because he was not sure how to get to his hotel in Asakusa. I told him we I'm going the same direction till Ueno station, so we could go together. He seemed glad when he heard it and it made me feel comfortable. Since I was helped by nice Korean people on my journey, I wanted to return the favor somehow. Honestly, I was a little bored waiting for him behind the immigration counter, but other than that, everything was alright. I helped him buying suica (IC card for transportation etc.), told him to charge some money first, then took Keisei line to Ueno together. On the way there, he told me he was relieved because of my help. Getting to Ueno station, I told him the direction and the sign he should follow. And when I was finally leaving, it happened. I don't deny it was a small thing, but left a kind of strong impression on my heart.

He stopped me.
He seemed that he wanted to tell me something and having a hard time to say it.
I was wondering what he was trying to tell me, but soon, it became clear.

「貴方の幸せを願います。」

That was what he said and it surprised me.
"I wish your happiness", which I didn't really expect to hear.
However, it definitely ended my trip with a positive feeling and I'll never forget about it. Probably I'll visit Korea again sometime soon in the future, when I finally become happy, who knows?

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Time For The New Generation

noreply@blogger.com (Megumi) — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:31:00 +0000

I had been using my old watch for more than 3 years. Recently, I realized I can't keep fixing it again and again anymore. It's just surprising to notice that much time passed so quickly, and I say "Time flies". I don't know if the stories are really correct since my memories are getting vague after those years. However, what I can clearly say is it was my special...Something special and memorial. Even after long time, there are some scenes that haven't disappeared completely.

I still remember when you put it on my left hand when we were leaving your room.
I still remember when you said it looks good on me.
I still remember you said "Don't catch your skin" when I hadn't gotten used to wear it by myself.
I still remember that the time I started keeping it was when we went to fix your another watch.
I still remember I asked you if I can keep it until you tell me you need it back.

Probably you got some idea why my new one is almost exactly the same as the old one and I do not deny it's one of the reasons. However, it actually doesn't matter so much. From months ago, I've been searching for a new cool one but couldn't find what I like. Fortunately or unfortunately, it's still on top of my favorite watch designs. Actually, I was also under the impression that it is a pirate of a very expensive watch and I didn't feel I would find the same thing unless I buy the "Real" one and it is not affordable. So, I kind of gave up on finding a same one. But you know what, one day I found the almost exact thing online! It was such so shocking and unexpected. So you know how much excited I was!!

Anyway, the new one I purchased looks almost the same as the old one. However, it's definitely time for the new generation!! :D

Beside it, I have to reveal that the wrist band is still the old one. Searching for something cool, I realized the wrist belt is not original but from a very expensive watch, so it'll be really tough to find the same thing. So, I'd rather choose keep using the old one.

Anyway, it's time for the new generation. I'm sure I'll go through happy times and also tough times with my new partner and will see the future together :)

Small Stories On The Last Day

noreply@blogger.com (Megumi) — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:04:00 +0000

Next day was the last day. In the morning, while preparing for leaving there, Momo cooked breakfast. Rice, eggs, tofu, seaweed, and kimch...It was a simple breakfast but meant a lot to me...I felt really really glad, and you know what, I loved the sauce we poured on rice!! Actually, I made something similar when I came back to Japan and had it XD Anyway, I say, it was a memorial stay. I enjoyed sharing time and space with my young cute host and I'm under the impression that probably it made my limit expanded. I experienced something that probably I didn't feel comfortable normally. So I say, I became even tougher!! LOL

When we finished breakfast, I finally left his place. I headed to 仁寺洞(Insadong), but when I got there, I found the street was quiet due to the morning time. Then I decided to check streets with traditional houses and 昌徳宮(Changdeokgung) which are both near by there. When I was done both of them and came back, the time was already good. The stores have opened, and a lot of people were passing there. So...*Shopping Time* :D

Since I didn't tell people I was coming to Korea, I didn't have to buy many souvenirs. However, of course I wanted to get some for my family and dear friends. 仁寺洞 was actually a perfect area for that. I found lovely small souvenirs and was happy about it. Let me tell you the two small stories I met there.

Story 1
I was looking at small bags that seem I can use as a silk wrapping cloth. It seemed that a lot of stores have the same ones, and the prices were actually the same everywhere. So, once I found it out, I purchased two of them at a store I was. The store clerk was a skinny guy. I paid him, and then he suddenly asked me if I want to take a picture! I was like "?!" but said "Sure..." and he started let me hold some masks or wear hats which were around there and took pictures with my camera!! I'm under the impression that in most places, they don't feel comfortable when people takes pictures using the items. It's very common to see such signs as "No picture please". However, the store clerk himself is taking pictures of me, WITH MY CAMERA USING THE ITEMS IN THE STORE. I found the situation very funny. He even concerned about how I look in the pictures; when he didn't like the picture he took, he moved the hat or mask and tried to make me look better!! And, when the picture time was done, he looked around. He noticed there was no one but me and asked me a question. "Are you alone?" I told him I was traveling by myself. Then he smiled and said "Beautiful girl!" showing his thumb. No wonder there was a hug just before leaving there!

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The Theme Song Of This Trip

noreply@blogger.com (Megumi) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:33:00 +0000

After exploring 明洞 for a while, I started feeling go back home. I felt sorry for him because it seems like he wanted to hang out a little bit more, but anyway, I knew that I was tired. I told him I would just catch a train and go back to my Momo's. However, it was really really nice of him that he offered he would drive me there. But...there was a problem. I took a bus from 恵化 station when I went there. I didn't know the address nor the way to the bus station. Then, he told me to use his phone to call my friend. So, I called him, and they talked and he drove me to the university. It's a shame I'm not good at location so actually I asked Momo to come to pick me up to the place where we reached...I always get a help from kind people. I'm really thankful!

So, I got home with Momo safely. We talked about what we did that day. After a while, he suddenly started studying listening to the radio (It was an English class program, what a serious student he is!!) and when we finished, we went back to the conversation. You know, sometimes what you see, hear or smell, whatever, leaves you a strong impression and they will be connected tightly to each other so you will remember about the other when you meet one of them again. My theme music of the trip to Korea is definitely this song that Momo played that night...I just felt it was calm and the simple lyrics were just came into my heart. I think, the timing was just perfect.

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