Sep 30, 2006
Sep 24, 2006
If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it.
If you don't ask, the answer is always no.
If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place.
-Nora Roberts
Above is from my friend, Astri's blog which encouraged me recently.
Believe in yourself.
If you don't ask, the answer is always no.
If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place.
-Nora Roberts
Above is from my friend, Astri's blog which encouraged me recently.
Believe in yourself.
Sep 23, 2006
結婚式。Wedding
今週初めて友達の結婚式へ行ってきました！
親戚のは行ったことあるけど、友達は初めてだったから「もうそんな歳のなったんだなぁ～。」ってしみじみ思います。。すごく素晴らしい結婚式でした☆神戸の結構式場で、もう超ゴージャス＆ラブリー☆
その友達はディズニー好きなので、曲や映像とかDisneyで揃えてたり、演出もシンデレラ♪ 驚いたのは最後のデザートビュッフェ。すごい種類のケーキやデザートが並んでて、どれも超おいしそうだし、シェフはどんどんお皿にのせていくし。もうおなかが破裂しそうだった。あと、感動したのは最後に新婦が歌った歌。彼女はオペラをやってて、ジャズクラブとかで歌ってるほど上手やねんけど、一番好きな歌の歌詞を自作の母に向けた感謝の気持ちに替えて歌って・・思わず目が潤んでしまった。感動ました。ありがとう。
結婚。
私は早く結婚したいっていうよりは、この人と一生一緒にいたい！と思った人が出来たときに結婚したい。だから今すぐでもいいし、10年後でもいい。If there's the right person. 私だけの王子様が現れればね☆ でもその王子様が今、どこで何してるのかは気になる。もう出会ってるのかなぁとか。年頃の女の子なら誰もが気になるところよね？
っていっても、やっぱ結婚式に出席すると、「いいなぁ、私も結婚したいなぁ」って気分になる。永遠の愛の誓いに華やかな衣装と披露宴。私そういうの大好きだから、早くしたくなっちゃう。
チャペルや教会で真っ白のウエディングドレスもいいけど和装もいいかもと思った。それまでは絶対ドレスと思ってたけど、日本人だし英語で話す牧師さんにちょっと違和感を感じたから。日本人しかいないのに、何故に英語！？と思わずつっこんでしまったもん。でも牧師が日本人でも変だしね。う～ん。。まぁ実際結婚するときに考えたらいいか。
でも華やかな衣装の裏には厳しい現実や問題があるのも事実。結婚式2日前に友達に会っていろいろ話聞いたけど、人生ってうまくいかないなぁとしみじみ。その日どんだけのろけられるのだろうと思ってたら、実際はいろいろ大変そうで。。家族やお金も絡んでくるしね。あと、もう一つ思ったのは、人生何が起こるか本当にわからないということ。結婚しないと思っていても、いつどこで出会って、いつ結婚するかわからないよ。その友達も超意外だったしね。うん、びっくり。
とまぁいろんな感情がごちゃごちゃ渦巻いた一週間でした。でも結婚式は本当に本当に良かった！！
Congratulations, Rie♪ お幸せにね♡
I went to my friend's wedding for the first time!!
I've been to my family's wedding but never friend's. It was a beautiful beautiful wedding.
It was held at a gorgeous wedding hall, Christian style. It's very popular to have a christian wedding in Japan. Yes, even though you're not christian. Priest, chapel, carol, white wedding dress... etc. My friend is a big fan of Disney so all the music and entertainment was Disney♪and at the end, the bride sang an Opera. She sings opera at jazz bar sometimes so she's very good but this time she made her song to her mom, putting her appreciation into her own words. wow, her song moved me into tears. It was just beautiful.
Marrige.
A lot of women when they get into their late 20s, they feel in a rush. (I'm still 23, btw) Especially in Japan, I think. There's a famous ironic phrase for 25 yld women, I forgot though... :(
Anyway, I don't care what age I get married. I want to get married when found a guy that I want to get married. If I felt I want to be with him forever, that's the time. So it can be right now or 10 years later. If there's my prince:) But I do wanna know where's my prince right now?? Have I already met? What's he like? I'm sure all the girls are wondering about this.
But if you attend a wedding, it makes you feel you wanna get married, you know? vow for the eternal love, gorgeous wedding dress and party...etc. I love all those lovely, sweet things. I kinda felt "Japanese traditional style" wedding is good too. with white, gorgeous kimono and hakama for the groom, sake, shrine etc. I felt a little wired at the chapel cause priest was speaking English even we were all Japanese, singing and saying "amen" even though we're not Christian. Isn't this wired? But you know, we're Japanese. Japanese love fancy things. same for Christmas.
Anyway, one thing I thought is that even people look very happy, you never know what's underneath that fancy dress. I met the bride 2 days before wedding. I was prepared to hear this all love-love story but...there was the reality. She had problems and was not 100% happy about the marrige. Life doen't go that well, I guess. One more thing I thought is that you never know when you meet your partner, when you get married. Anything can happen in your life! My friend was the example. I was so surprised of her marrige and of him too. He was totally different from her type.
Ok, I wrote enough. well, I had many feeling going through my mind this week.
But I just wanna say that it was a wonderful wedding!!
Congratulations Rie and may you be happy forever!!!
Sep 3, 2006
Thoughts
Recently I've been thinking a lot about my future. Work, love, dream... Life.
Probably because I'm not satisfied with my work. I went into the business world this year with lots of ambition. I really wanted to work, I had my dream. However, I was put into totally different position I wanted to be in. I was so shocked and upset when I knew the fact but I thought I should at least give it a try cause I might like it. So I was doing Accounting this past few month. My job is a great place to learn about how money works, see the company as a whole, and about Japanese organization. I think Accounting is very important in business world so I don't mind learning it. Actually, I'm appreciating for giving me a chance to study Accounting.
Also, there are advantages (and of course disadvantages) working for big company. You have a secure life and salary, have long vacation 3 times a year (which is impossible if you work in Japan and I love that cause I love to travel) But, but....
Anyway, what I want to say is, this is not what I want to do.
I'm not sad but not happy either. I am not using my advantages at all. I know my strength and I want to make the most of it but what I'm doing right now, it doesn't have to be me. I think other people can do it better than me. I don't know why I was put in this position, what my company wants from me, but above all, company's convinience comes first in a big organization. So even I hope and wait till I can change position, there's no guarantee you can do what you want to do, and worse is that you might be transfered to countryside office where you never wanna go. Now I am willing to work hard but don't have the motivation to continue my current job...
I talked to some people about this recently. Some say "mottainai", which means it's too good to quit this job. Maybe they're right but what's the meaning if you're not enjoying your life? I also talked to people who are doing what they want to do. It might be tough but they were having their life. If you like it and that's what you want to do, then you can do it no matter how hard it is. I was also talking to a friend who started a cafe resturant last year which was his dream. He advised me, "List up everything what I want to do, your future dreams to even very very small things. Then, think ways to achieve all those goals. This will give you hints to your next step." So I did. and to think of it, my current job was too far from my goal. Off the track.
I just remembered when I was in Spain, one said "this is life!" on a boat, enjoying the sunshine, surrounded by people who you love. "yes, it sure is." I said.
You only live once. Live life.
Probably because I'm not satisfied with my work. I went into the business world this year with lots of ambition. I really wanted to work, I had my dream. However, I was put into totally different position I wanted to be in. I was so shocked and upset when I knew the fact but I thought I should at least give it a try cause I might like it. So I was doing Accounting this past few month. My job is a great place to learn about how money works, see the company as a whole, and about Japanese organization. I think Accounting is very important in business world so I don't mind learning it. Actually, I'm appreciating for giving me a chance to study Accounting.
Also, there are advantages (and of course disadvantages) working for big company. You have a secure life and salary, have long vacation 3 times a year (which is impossible if you work in Japan and I love that cause I love to travel) But, but....
Anyway, what I want to say is, this is not what I want to do.
I'm not sad but not happy either. I am not using my advantages at all. I know my strength and I want to make the most of it but what I'm doing right now, it doesn't have to be me. I think other people can do it better than me. I don't know why I was put in this position, what my company wants from me, but above all, company's convinience comes first in a big organization. So even I hope and wait till I can change position, there's no guarantee you can do what you want to do, and worse is that you might be transfered to countryside office where you never wanna go. Now I am willing to work hard but don't have the motivation to continue my current job...
I talked to some people about this recently. Some say "mottainai", which means it's too good to quit this job. Maybe they're right but what's the meaning if you're not enjoying your life? I also talked to people who are doing what they want to do. It might be tough but they were having their life. If you like it and that's what you want to do, then you can do it no matter how hard it is. I was also talking to a friend who started a cafe resturant last year which was his dream. He advised me, "List up everything what I want to do, your future dreams to even very very small things. Then, think ways to achieve all those goals. This will give you hints to your next step." So I did. and to think of it, my current job was too far from my goal. Off the track.
I just remembered when I was in Spain, one said "this is life!" on a boat, enjoying the sunshine, surrounded by people who you love. "yes, it sure is." I said.
You only live once. Live life.
Aug 26, 2006
My 2006 Summer Memories
Where do you think this is...?
I was in Spain~!!!!
Muchas gracias por todo, Luis familia.
I had the best summer ever.
Jul 23, 2006
Hanabi festival~!
I went to this private beach party held in Ashiya city.It was the day when there were hanabi(fireworks) festival so we could see the fireworks right in front of us and it was nice:) Only the invited people can go and my friend had the pass so I could go with him:)
The host was the company who owns clubs, organise party and event.
Lots of people from different business field, many beautiful girls, nice food and drinks for free... wow, it was gorgeous. we got there a bit late so most of the entertainment was over though...:(It's been raining terribly all over Japan. about 15 people died because of the heavy rain and landslide. and still raining... Unbelievable.
where is the summer??
Jul 21, 2006
Maid
Image of the maid dressed girl I was talking about in the last blog.
Can you believe some girls are walking down the city like this in Japan?? Something called Maid Cafe is popular too. Maid dressed girls will serve you as you wish... No touching though!!
it's just rediculous...
Jul 19, 2006
Wiredest Couple
先週4連休だったので、またまた東京行ってきました！今回は大学時代の友達と会ったり、会社の同期と会ったり、お父さんと飲みに行ったり。すごく楽しかった♪やっぱ東京は面白いなぁ。東京住みたい。
東京のおもしろさはいろんな人がいるから。本当に多種多様な人が入り混じっていると思う。
街をゆく人たちを見ていると、他の都市にはない、独特のオーラがある。
そして今回、目を疑うようなカップルを見た！！
それは新宿で山手線の電車を待っている時。 反対のホームのちょうど私のまん前に、メイドの服を着た彼女と、アニメから出てきたようなビジュアル系の彼のカップルがいた。とまぁこれはまだありえることやねんけど、なんとその彼女、首に首輪つけて、クサリで繋がれてた・・・。そして彼がそのクサリを引いていた・・・。これにはまじびっくりしたね。
世の中にはいろんな人がいて、どんな格好をしようと個人の自由だけれども、これはないでしょ。この人らはなんでこんな格好をしたのだろう？？SMの趣味があるのか？縛られたい or 縛りたいみたいな。せめて家でやれよ、と思った。それか人と違った格好をして、注目されるのが気持ちいいのかな。
これはほんと東京でしか見られないよ。写メ撮りたかったけど、周りに人たくさんいたし、その勇気がなかった。でもちょっと後悔。。みんなに見せてあげたい!
I had 4 days off so I went to Tokyo again. It was so much fun! I met some of my friends from my college and my co-worker. I also spend some time with my dad. We always go out drinking when I go to Tokyo and I really enjoy it.
Anyway, the interesting thing about Tokyo is that there are various kinds of people living here. You'll be surprised how people look crazy. and this time, I saw this wiredest couple ever!!
Here's the story.
I was waiting for my train at Shinjyuku and there was one couple right in front of me in the other side of the platform. The girl was dressed up like maid (it is kinda popular now, some guys love it and even girls enjoy dressing up like a maid) and the boy looked as if he just came out from the video game ( i don't know how to describe but like nerds dressed in heavy metal fashion).
Well, this is not that surprising if you live in Tokyo. The thing is, this girl had a collar on her neck and was attached to a chain!!! and her bf was holding it like a dog on a leash... !!!
Oh my god, I coudn't believe this...I mean people DO have rights to dress as they like, express themselves as they want but... but...I don't understand why they wanted to do this in public? Maybe they are sadist and masochist...? but hey, can't you do that at home? or it's just that they wanna look different from the others, outstand and feel pleasure from people looking at them.
Oh I wish I could show you guys their picture. I wanted to take one with my cell but since there were many people standing behind me so I couldn't:(
東京のおもしろさはいろんな人がいるから。本当に多種多様な人が入り混じっていると思う。
街をゆく人たちを見ていると、他の都市にはない、独特のオーラがある。
そして今回、目を疑うようなカップルを見た！！
それは新宿で山手線の電車を待っている時。 反対のホームのちょうど私のまん前に、メイドの服を着た彼女と、アニメから出てきたようなビジュアル系の彼のカップルがいた。とまぁこれはまだありえることやねんけど、なんとその彼女、首に首輪つけて、クサリで繋がれてた・・・。そして彼がそのクサリを引いていた・・・。これにはまじびっくりしたね。
世の中にはいろんな人がいて、どんな格好をしようと個人の自由だけれども、これはないでしょ。この人らはなんでこんな格好をしたのだろう？？SMの趣味があるのか？縛られたい or 縛りたいみたいな。せめて家でやれよ、と思った。それか人と違った格好をして、注目されるのが気持ちいいのかな。
これはほんと東京でしか見られないよ。写メ撮りたかったけど、周りに人たくさんいたし、その勇気がなかった。でもちょっと後悔。。みんなに見せてあげたい!
I had 4 days off so I went to Tokyo again. It was so much fun! I met some of my friends from my college and my co-worker. I also spend some time with my dad. We always go out drinking when I go to Tokyo and I really enjoy it.
Anyway, the interesting thing about Tokyo is that there are various kinds of people living here. You'll be surprised how people look crazy. and this time, I saw this wiredest couple ever!!
Here's the story.
I was waiting for my train at Shinjyuku and there was one couple right in front of me in the other side of the platform. The girl was dressed up like maid (it is kinda popular now, some guys love it and even girls enjoy dressing up like a maid) and the boy looked as if he just came out from the video game ( i don't know how to describe but like nerds dressed in heavy metal fashion).
Well, this is not that surprising if you live in Tokyo. The thing is, this girl had a collar on her neck and was attached to a chain!!! and her bf was holding it like a dog on a leash... !!!
Oh my god, I coudn't believe this...I mean people DO have rights to dress as they like, express themselves as they want but... but...I don't understand why they wanted to do this in public? Maybe they are sadist and masochist...? but hey, can't you do that at home? or it's just that they wanna look different from the others, outstand and feel pleasure from people looking at them.
Oh I wish I could show you guys their picture. I wanted to take one with my cell but since there were many people standing behind me so I couldn't:(
Jul 6, 2006
Rainbow
it's midnight. I'm very tired and need to wake up very early tomorrow but I can't sleep...
So tired but the more I think that I need to sleep, the more I can't...:(
Maybe I'm thinking too much. don't know what I'm worried about but so many things are going through my mind. about future, work, love, life... everything. Not that I have problems or something but I guess I've been sentimental these days.
oh, today on my way home, I saw a rainbow! This saved my day. it was such a stressful day but this rainbow made me happy. so I took out my cell and took a pic. even this little thing can make me happy:)
Ok, I should try to sleep now.
TGIF! one more day and it's weekend!!
So tired but the more I think that I need to sleep, the more I can't...:(
Maybe I'm thinking too much. don't know what I'm worried about but so many things are going through my mind. about future, work, love, life... everything. Not that I have problems or something but I guess I've been sentimental these days.
oh, today on my way home, I saw a rainbow! This saved my day. it was such a stressful day but this rainbow made me happy. so I took out my cell and took a pic. even this little thing can make me happy:)
Ok, I should try to sleep now.
TGIF! one more day and it's weekend!!
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