Wow.
I experienced my first major earthquake yesterday - pretty intense sh**.
It was huge! A magnitude 6.0 on the Richter scale. Everything was swaying and things toppled over. I was actually at work when it happened, so it was alright since I was with other people. The trains were all stopped for about 4 hours at least, so I popped over to the next city over and had dinner and drinks with friends that were stranded.
There has been a ton of aftershocks today. It feels like it's just been trembling all day. I rented a bunch of "Sex and the City" DVDs from the local video store and I'll just chill at home tonight, I think.
I LOVE my job. I love the loooong holidays I get. I can't believe I get like... a total of 5 months off a year! It's even better than going to school! I get paid for this!
Right... time to conjure up some din-din. Bring on the tremors!~
Sunday, July 24, 2005
Sunday, July 17, 2005
*I'm down! I'm down!*
The gash looks like a science experiment gone wrong.
It's still bleeding (2 days straight now) and I now have a "cankle". I'm supposed to go to Yokohama tonight, but it doesn't look like it's going to happen because:
I hate being a gimp... *sob*~
It's still bleeding (2 days straight now) and I now have a "cankle". I'm supposed to go to Yokohama tonight, but it doesn't look like it's going to happen because:
- If I start walking around, the gash'll open up more
- I have a fugly cankle
- It fu**in' hurts when anyone even grazes the leg
I hate being a gimp... *sob*~
Saturday, July 16, 2005
*Battered*
So yeah... I started my career as a university lecturer in a hospital, and I ended it back in the hospital...
The last day of classes was "Yukata" day - Japanese summer kimono. So of course, I wear my new Yukata and I'm all dolled-up and "elegant". In my last class, I think the heat and the lack of blood circulation got to me, and I blacked-out for a second at the top of a flight of stairs. Thank goodness I caught myself somehow mid-way down the flight of stairs, but I sustained pretty disgusting injuries in my left leg. The skin pretty much split open on my shin and right now, it's not a pretty sight.
I'm in quite a bit of pain, and the swelling is ugly. My students were great though, and got my mind off things while the medical staff came to get me.
So yeah... I'm a klutz. What a way to end the semester??~
The last day of classes was "Yukata" day - Japanese summer kimono. So of course, I wear my new Yukata and I'm all dolled-up and "elegant". In my last class, I think the heat and the lack of blood circulation got to me, and I blacked-out for a second at the top of a flight of stairs. Thank goodness I caught myself somehow mid-way down the flight of stairs, but I sustained pretty disgusting injuries in my left leg. The skin pretty much split open on my shin and right now, it's not a pretty sight.
I'm in quite a bit of pain, and the swelling is ugly. My students were great though, and got my mind off things while the medical staff came to get me.
So yeah... I'm a klutz. What a way to end the semester??~
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
*T minus 2*
TWO more days!! Only TWO more to go!
Don't get me wrong, I love my job (except uh... certain aspects of it), but my sanity is desperate for a vacation. I long to take a break from all this madness that's called "work". Heehee...
I can't wait to go on holiday. I'm already planning on all the shops to hit while I'm in Hong Kong. Is it bad that Chanel sunglasses is at the top of my shopping list right now? I'm also ordering a pair of my dream shoes from Manolo Blahnik - they're on sale! HALF PRICED!
I'm all shopped-out otherwise. Japan's a dream for shoppers... but the styles are too outrageous for "conservative" me! Besides... their clothes here are tiny! I can only shop at Zara and Gap here! What's the point??
Right... Waiting for Tea to get home. A little worried that she won't get the Ochanomizu transfer from Shinjuku...
Anyhoo... Ta for now!~
Don't get me wrong, I love my job (except uh... certain aspects of it), but my sanity is desperate for a vacation. I long to take a break from all this madness that's called "work". Heehee...
I can't wait to go on holiday. I'm already planning on all the shops to hit while I'm in Hong Kong. Is it bad that Chanel sunglasses is at the top of my shopping list right now? I'm also ordering a pair of my dream shoes from Manolo Blahnik - they're on sale! HALF PRICED!
I'm all shopped-out otherwise. Japan's a dream for shoppers... but the styles are too outrageous for "conservative" me! Besides... their clothes here are tiny! I can only shop at Zara and Gap here! What's the point??
Right... Waiting for Tea to get home. A little worried that she won't get the Ochanomizu transfer from Shinjuku...
Anyhoo... Ta for now!~
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
*Frenz*
Michael leaves today, but Tea's arriving!
It's so nice to have friends around. It was a real treat seeing Michael here and chatting with him, albeit only over dinner on two nights.
I'm not good around people right now. I'm on the verge of hurling something heavy at someone. I am desperately seeking out from this routine I've been trapped in these past 4 months. I love the work, but (again) I hate the bullsh** I have to put up with. There was only ONE holiday this semester - which didn't help my sanity.
Can't wait to see Tea again. She'll be staying with me for 3 days... but I'll be flying back to HK to see Connie, Mich and Michael (again). Hopefully, Joy can join us there for a weekend (you hear that, girl?)
Funny... I'm not interested in boys right now. Why's that? Am I getting old?? I think I just miss hanging out with... well... someone...~
It's so nice to have friends around. It was a real treat seeing Michael here and chatting with him, albeit only over dinner on two nights.
I'm not good around people right now. I'm on the verge of hurling something heavy at someone. I am desperately seeking out from this routine I've been trapped in these past 4 months. I love the work, but (again) I hate the bullsh** I have to put up with. There was only ONE holiday this semester - which didn't help my sanity.
Can't wait to see Tea again. She'll be staying with me for 3 days... but I'll be flying back to HK to see Connie, Mich and Michael (again). Hopefully, Joy can join us there for a weekend (you hear that, girl?)
Funny... I'm not interested in boys right now. Why's that? Am I getting old?? I think I just miss hanging out with... well... someone...~
Wednesday, July 06, 2005
*Crack-t*
I've cracked. I think I've lost my mind.
I watched "Batman Begins" today, though. Roxanne and I went for "Ladies Night" and we're glad we did... that movie is AWESOME! It was so good! A bit dark, but oh so good.
I've had it with all the politics and sh** that goes on at work. Unfortunately, they've messed with the wrong person. From now on, my research is going to be MY property. I'm not going to affiliate ANY of my research with the university I'm working at. I'll just use my workplace as a lab, but not disclose any information to the institute. It's all so bloody stupid...
Last Saturday night, I was given flowers by a guy... the first time in 4 years. FOUR YEARS! It was such a sweet gesture and such a complete surprise, that I'm still recovering from the shock. Granted... it didn't mean anything - just a thank you gesture... but it was nice getting flowers again. I'd forgotten how nice it was to get flowers (hint, hint).
I'm completely exhausted. 7 days of teaching 'til the hols begin! YAY!~
I watched "Batman Begins" today, though. Roxanne and I went for "Ladies Night" and we're glad we did... that movie is AWESOME! It was so good! A bit dark, but oh so good.
I've had it with all the politics and sh** that goes on at work. Unfortunately, they've messed with the wrong person. From now on, my research is going to be MY property. I'm not going to affiliate ANY of my research with the university I'm working at. I'll just use my workplace as a lab, but not disclose any information to the institute. It's all so bloody stupid...
Last Saturday night, I was given flowers by a guy... the first time in 4 years. FOUR YEARS! It was such a sweet gesture and such a complete surprise, that I'm still recovering from the shock. Granted... it didn't mean anything - just a thank you gesture... but it was nice getting flowers again. I'd forgotten how nice it was to get flowers (hint, hint).
I'm completely exhausted. 7 days of teaching 'til the hols begin! YAY!~
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
*Hanging by my pinky*
Just BARELY hanging in there.
I HAD to leave work early today. I NEVER leave work early. It was only 20 minutes early... but significant.
I love my job. I just can't stand the organization (or lack thereof).
I had an exciting sorta weekend. Nic and I stayed out all night in Tokyo on Saturday night. We stayed in Roppongi 'til 5:45am. I didn't end up getting home 'til 7:00am. I slept 2 hours, then cleaned up my apartment for a barbeque I had at my place.
The guys at Roppongi were HORRID! They think they're all that! It was so sleazy. Now that I've been to Roppongi, I don't have to go again... unless I'm with a big group of people. YUCK!
There was this guy there in a bright yellow polo shirt with a white jacket tied around his waist... and he was trying to dance with us and pick Nic up. Eeeeww! Like he had a chance! Back home, I don't think he'd even get near us... let alone "think" that he had a chance with Nic. Gosh... These guys really think they're invincible here.
I went and got most of my hair chopped off today. It's very liberating. It's about shoulder-length... so not that short, but a lot was lobbed off. I like the stylist that cut my hair. He was really nice and not at all weird like the ones in Hong Kong - who feel like they have to be super social and "hip".
I'm knackered... I think I'm just going to crash now. Zzzzzz....~
I HAD to leave work early today. I NEVER leave work early. It was only 20 minutes early... but significant.
I love my job. I just can't stand the organization (or lack thereof).
I had an exciting sorta weekend. Nic and I stayed out all night in Tokyo on Saturday night. We stayed in Roppongi 'til 5:45am. I didn't end up getting home 'til 7:00am. I slept 2 hours, then cleaned up my apartment for a barbeque I had at my place.
The guys at Roppongi were HORRID! They think they're all that! It was so sleazy. Now that I've been to Roppongi, I don't have to go again... unless I'm with a big group of people. YUCK!
There was this guy there in a bright yellow polo shirt with a white jacket tied around his waist... and he was trying to dance with us and pick Nic up. Eeeeww! Like he had a chance! Back home, I don't think he'd even get near us... let alone "think" that he had a chance with Nic. Gosh... These guys really think they're invincible here.
I went and got most of my hair chopped off today. It's very liberating. It's about shoulder-length... so not that short, but a lot was lobbed off. I like the stylist that cut my hair. He was really nice and not at all weird like the ones in Hong Kong - who feel like they have to be super social and "hip".
I'm knackered... I think I'm just going to crash now. Zzzzzz....~
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