Saturday, November 24, 2007
More things I love about Japan

1. Missing Denwa
I have always known that the Japanese are a honest lot...but my point was proven 100% in a single incident. I was shopping at Isetan.....was doing several things at the same time...eyes roving to see what interesting stuff I could buy and at the same time messaging oddmelody (who was back in Singapore) to tell her about my latest purchases and what other stuff I could help her to get.... I discovered my mobile missing shortly after I came out from the loo....I ran back immediately and looked high & low for it....finally one of the sales staff told me to enquire about my phone at the "Lost & Found section". The "Lost & Found section" was a little inconvenient....it was located in another building....at a neglected basement area....I ran all the way there & found a little lady seated at the counter....

Me: Konnichiwa...Sumimasen...watashiwa lost Denwa...Sony Ericsson Denwa....err....kyoo?!.....(yes...my jap is very lousy)
Lady: nfkserggjerlg sfjergjsettgje (in a string of Japanese words which I didn't know and couldn't catch)
Me: (So I replied in the only phrase which I am good at) Sumimasen...watashino nihongo amari wakaremasen....Denwa...Sony Ericsson!!?
Lady: What colour?
Me: ahhh...Black! Sony Ericsson K800!
Lady: Chotto Mate...

She went in and came out in 5 seconds and there there...was my beloved Sony Ericsson K800!

So you see..... This entire incident has proven me correct....the entire episode happened within 30mins (from the moment I stepped into the loo to the moment I collected my phone)....they amaze me...In singapore or any other country I've been to...I would never be able to see the phone again....

Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Under the weather....

Not sure if its the weather...or the food or simply because I miss home soo much.

Felt really bad today....was coughing..running a fever and the body ached and creaked like a old wobbley door.... felt even worse when you know there isn't anyone to give you tender loving care, sweet kisses to take the pain away and a massage to soothe the aching bones....

Monday, November 12, 2007
Music & Lyrics - Way Back Into Love

I love this movie and all the movie sound tracks



Normally, I am not a romance movie type of girl...I am more of the bang, wham, explosions, blood and gore type of person...but the latest movie by Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore is simple enjoyable. Humour, Hugh Grant and great songs never fail to capture my heart. ;-)



Here is a glimpse of the theme song..."Way Back Into Love"



http://www.aimini.net/view/?fid=Iy97o0CxoGtnb9m4y9N1



Haley:



Ive been living with a shadow over my head

Ive been sleepin with a cloud above my bed

Ive been lonely for so long

Trapped in the past, I just cant seem to move on


Hugh:

I've been hiding all my hopes and dreams away

Just in case I ever need them again someday

Ive been setting aside time, to clear a little space in the corners of my mind


chorus:

All I want to do is find a way back into love

I cant make it through without a way back into love....ohh


Haley:

I've been watching but the stars refuse to shine

Ive been searching but I just dont see the signs

I know that its out there

Theres got to be something for my soul somewhere


Hugh:

I've been looking for someone to shed some light

Not just somebody to get me through the night

I could use some direction,

and I'm open to your suggestions


chorus:

All I want to do is find a way back into love

I cant make it through without a way back into love

and If I open my heart again

I guess Im hopin you'll be there for me in the end


Haley:

There are moments when I dont know if its real or if anybody feels the way

I feelI need inspiration, not just another negotiation


chorus:

All I want to do is find a way back into love

I cant make it through without a way back into love

and If I open my heart to you

Im hopin you'll show me what to do

and if you help me to start again you know that I'll be there for u in the end

Sunday, November 11, 2007
Things I Love About Japan

I have been living in Japan for the past 3 weeks now.....in a dead town called Sagamihara....well it's actually not so bad...there is a pretty self-sufficient shopping mall, a supermarket, loads of restaurants (japanese, chinese, korean and western), a karaoke joint and a bowling alley! So yes, most days we can survive on these basic amenities....that is if we had the time...most days (mon - sat) we worked till 8 / 9 pm. Even when oddmelody came to visit me in Japan, I had no time to accompany at her except for 1 Sunday. ;-(