Busy and fruitful week

Hello.

My spring holidays is coming to an end in about a week's time. This week I had been busy with outings with friends as well as my part time job. Speaking about part-time job, I am really thankful to have a nice manager.


Monday and Tuesday: I went to bring my friend, Tracy, around Tokyo and went shopping. We also went to a rabbit cafe!

Wednesday: After my part-time job, I went to meet up with my classmates and we went for an all nighter karaoke at Odaiba. lol

Thursday: I went to run some errands in the afternoon. In the evening, I met up with my another group of friends who is in Tokyo for the week at izakaya for a little catching up.

Friday: I went to my first baseball game!

Saturday: A whole day dedicated to my job and it ended at 11pm. lol.


Today, I intend to just slack around my house and chill. What a busy and fruitful week!! I am glad I put in effort to get out of my house to meet people, hang out and talk.  I'm always happy to meet new people and learn new things from people. I think it is important to understand the people around me and cherish every moment we have together.

My training for my part-time job finally ended yesterday! I was suppose to do a test to show if I remembered the menu and I totally flunked it!! I told them in very formal japanese to let me re-do it again. HAHA. Though in my mind I was thinking, "argh, why do I need to do this??"

Also, very unexpectedly, totally unprepared,  my boss even threw me to be in charge of one room with this two customers. Well, I am not exactly nervous because I will be using english throughout but I'm not good with keying in the orders because I suck at reading kanji and katakana and I believe it will take me awhile to be able to master it or at least do a better job at it. But thankfully, around the room I was in charge of, there were 2 really nice seniors to help me out. One of them is really friendly and nice and he told me he didn't bother with senior and junior hierarchy thing which I am hella thankful for!! Kind and friendly seniors are always very much loved! lol.

Dragons VS Swallows
Jingu Baseball Stadium
25th April 2014

Another highlight of the week is definitely the baseball game that I went to watch with one of my friends. It was my first time watching a baseball game and I really enjoyed it. I have always liked baseball and it's because of those baseball dramas that I've watched when I was younger which made me like baseball. I never played it before but I still think it is really cool. I've also been to batting centers but I am really bad at hitting the baseball. LOL.

Anyways, I think I best be off to revise on what I need to remember for work!

Chisa.

A little bit here and there.

Steak mix set @ Yayoiken
14th April 2014

Since Monday, I was out running about in Tokyo, through and fro, hopping from JR to metro and back again to JR. Guess what? I got none those that I intend to do, done. I wanted to do my visa renewal but due to some unforeseen circumstances, I have to put that plan on delay. I really do not want to head back there again. It is such a torture. Also, because I walked a little too much since last week, I'm having some blister growing on the soles of my feet.

I suppose most people around me know. I finally landed myself a part-time job. No promises as of yet because I am currently in probation period before I officially get myself a part time job. While this probation still stands, my pay will, without a doubt, be lesser and it will not be an easy ride.

I actually have to use proper japanese and all the formal japanese. Formal japanese is not my speciality so I am actually a little worried. Wait, I take that back. If I could, I am actually freaking out. 

But I reckon if I don't take this big step out, I would not have actually gotten out of my comfort zone. I also reckon that this would, without a doubt, be of an excellent experience which will contribute to my growth. To be honest, I wonder how I manage to talk a whole unconvincing lot of sentences from my mouth. I must be a pro at interviews now. 

"Say what the interviewer wants to hear."

"Put myself in the shoes of the interviewer and think what would I want to hear."

Without a doubt, the candidate has to sound determined, passionate and unique. Unique meaning, "why the manager should totally hire me instead of others despite the other candidates having (probably) similar qualifications" sort of "unique-ness".

Many people were very nice to tell me that I won't have problems with this job nor the interview. Well, at least my friends were right about the interview. I am now worried about my part time job. I am not even talking self confidence here. I am doing a serious judgement based on my horrible proficiency in japanese language. 

Side note,  language proficiency tests never really proofs a person's proficiency in a language. I hate how school always judge a person's proficiency level base on those bias tests. Take for example, instead of being book smart, I am more street smart, does that make me stupid? Well, no. I have seen people totally oblivious to the world and the people around them except their textbooks. No no no, I am usually not good with people like that. They make me wanna punch them. Then again, people who are ignorant are of another category. But depending on their level of ignorance, they are also on my "to-punch-list". 

Sorry, I've been having a not very pleasant past few days. Also, I reckon my period is coming soon. That most likely explains my state of anger and mood swings from time to time. My bad. I can't help it because I'm a girl and I can't control my hormones during this time of the month.

Anyways, I am still on my hunt for the perfect boots and shoes for any occasion and season, meaning wearable during summer as well. I am not really a sandals sort of person but I am up for boots anytime. 

Shopping is never an easy task for me. There can be many shoes around that look similar but most of the time they are not "it". There was no feeling of "love at first sight". Boo. This does not even have anything to do with indecisiveness. If one hesitates when buying something, it would probably be a sign to not buy it at all.

And... The freaking university isn't replying my email. Oh god, please reply me already. It's going to be Thursday and still no reply. I want my reply so I can start applying thank you.

Bye.

Picking myself up after every fall!

Hello.

So my mother and sis have gone back home so I'm still left alone in this busy city called Tokyo. Nonetheless, as much as I am surprised but I am on good terms with my sister and mother. Actually, better than ever!

Those who know me, I usually don't talk about my siblings and no one actually thinks that I have siblings because I use to be on really bad terms and I don't even talk about them.

I guess because I am staying overseas and we had a break from each other. Plus, we all matured in our own ways and moving on with our lives thus we have more common things to discuss about. Also, I realized "What a small world/country I am living in". Boy, am I happy I am living in Tokyo right now!

Trick Art Museum
10th April 2014

So, as the picture shows, we're on pretty good terms until the point we can take photos like this like as if we're good friends.

How I deal with the awkwardness? I just treat her like how I would treat my other friends. Equality is very important besides communication. It's not that I don't treat her like my older sister, but I think if I treat her as a friend, I will be able to communicate with her better like how I am with my friends. I give equal respect to all my friends.

That was taken in a museum called, "Trick Art Museum".
http://www.trickart.jp/en/index.html *click*

It is located at Takao station. A little far from the main city but it is totally worth the experience. I had fun taking funny photos like those. I mean, it is not everyday I get to see art like this where I can be part of the art and have fun!

If anyone is to say there is nothing to do in Tokyo? Well, that is because they don't know where to go besides the usual spots in Harajuku and Shibuya. There is actually more to just Harajuku, Shibuya and Mt.Fuji. They have to get out to the outskirts of Tokyo.

 I'm falling!
Trick Art Museum
10th April 2014

This is one of my favourite photos because it really looks like as if I am falling off. I have more but I'm going to leave them for my instagram account.

I also went shopping last friday and I bought loads of stuff. Not really a lot but just more than usual. I am ready for summer! I even bought a summer hat! I need some summer sandals to top it all off! My shopping isn't done yet!!


Anyways, I am currently having different errands and some plans going on. I'll write more once everything is confirmed and done with! Fingers crossed!

Meanwhile, let me enjoy some midnight gospel choir/classical music on Brooklands Radio before I head to bed!

Goodnight!

xoxo
Chisaki

くの一になりたい！

Shuriken Cookie!
9 April 2014

Hello.

My spring holidays just started and I am having so much fun! My mom and sis are in town so we've been hanging out this weekend. Things are pretty unexpected but I am glad everything seems to be working out for now.

Today I had the most awesome experience at a Ninja fine dining restaurant. Simply amazing and it cannot be explained in words. Honestly, I don't mind going there again! haha.

Let's just say.. this is one of perks of living in Japan.

Today is one of those days whereby things that usually happens in shoujo manga, happened to me.
I got hugged by an ikemen ninja! I'll take it as fan service. It's awesome fan service!

Well, I usually don't let just anyone hug me but well, I'll let it slide for now. Hee.
Plus, his hug was like.. a strong hug!  ぎゅーとするだよ！haha! *omgomg*


Anyways, I finally got my haircut as planned, a day before. Besides getting my hair trimmed and treatmented, I also got a perm. I reckon it's easier to straighten my hair than trying to curl my hair. On the plus side, I also look more lady-like with my curls.

I also went to WEGO and got a denim dress. My sister paid it for me!! But hey, she's working so she has the funds. Plus, she got even more stuff than me. She grabbed almost anything off the shelves and put into her shopping bag. I wish I could do that without trying stuff out but I'm too short and sometimes certain outfits don't suit me because I'm short. Boo.

Anyways, today was really awesome. I'm tired and hungry. I should head to bed because tomorrow is going to be a long day as well. Sorry if this post was short.

I'm applying to be a kunoichi. Haha. I want to be a female ninja!!!!


Ciaos.
Chisaki