Category: Daily Life

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Docomo 

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I visited Docomo (mobile carrier) shop to check my subscription status.

I waited my turn and it took me more than one hour to check my status.

I found out that I was charged monthly for TV, music and many more services which I called to terminate 18 months ago.

It cumulated USD 900.

Today, we are asked to check the status on the system to save paper and cost.

I thought I don’t mind it, but these additional services are listed at the very bottom which I overlooked.

Today, I asked a shop to send the statement by post. 

Ahhhhh, I’m not a digital person as I thought…..

Well, I was at Docomo from 3 pm – 6 pm. 

I had time to look around.

There are many key chains stuffed in baskets.


I thought these look cute and goofy.

I asked for one and got six. 


I plan to give these to my niece.

I hope she would like them.

Posted in Daily Life, Feelings, Friends, Tokyo

School Reunion

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School reunion was organized at the school.

Instantly, we were all brought back to school days.

We haven’t seen each other for years, but we all laughed through the event.

We walked around the school with sentimental feelings.

It was so nice to see old friends and TEACHERS.

Our bond is there and precious. 

Posted in Action, Beauty, Books & Magazines, Daily Life, Exercise, Feelings, Health

Mindfulness

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Nowadays I can easily find the word, mindfulness, on Japanese women’s magazines.

There are many magazines at my beauty salon and I read about it briefly the other day.

Today, I was standing in a train on the way to my dermatologist.

I needed to hold a rail because a train was packed. 

Since I was holding a rail, I cannot play with my mobile.

I looked outside, but I couldn’t see anything because windows were all fogged up due to a cold rain.

I remembered MINDFULNESS.

I didn’t close my eyes, but my surrounding created a perfect situation to listen to my feeling.

I have frustration.

While waiting for my turn at the dermatologist, I browsed on internet to learn more about MINDFULNESS.
Now it’s time to listen to my feelings to love myself more.

Perhaps, I can practice while I’m taking a bath because I sit in a bathtub for 10 – 15 mins in nice aroma and I’m relaxed.

 

Posted in Daily Life, Feelings, Place, Tokyo

T.G.I.T

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When I finished working, it was drizzling, but I felt exciting.

I didn’t make mistake on the title.

I’m taking leave tomorrow so I waited for today, Thursday.

That’s why T.G.I.T. fufufu

Now started counting down, 30 mins to midnight.

A new day will start!

Posted in Daily Life, Feelings, Health

Confession 

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I try to eat healthy, but I eat snacks, junk food and alcohol sometimes.

How many times did I say to myself, this is it!

It’s so difficult to lose 1 kg, but I can easily put 2-3 kg on.

I think I need to look for a new hobby to stop eating.

I want to welcome Spring in good shape.

Any suggestion? 

Posted in Daily Life, Feelings, Food

Busy Morning!

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I left my apartment early with my favorite coffee in my favorite thermo.

I like this thermo because it has a rock (I can carry it around without worrying spilling drink) and my favorite penguin!  

I saw a sign telling a traffic jam ahead on Shuto Express.

I exited a highway, but it was a bad decision to make because a normal road is more crowded!!

Oh well, at least I could enjoy listening to music and drinking coffee inside of my car.

I drove by the area that I used to live…I spotted familiar buildings and new buildings.

Yes, I made many good and bad memories while living here!

It’s still 11:00 am in Tokyo.

It is a busy morning for me.

Posted in Daily Life, Feelings

Sky is high…

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These days I’m busy looking at mobile.

I forgot to charge my mobile at office and to bring a power bank. 

The battery is low so I looked outside from train. 

I haven’t looked up sky for long time. 

Though I was on crowded train, I felt peaceful while I was looking outside: interesting shape of clouds, beautiful color of sky because sun is setting, recognizing buildings, etc. 

Or I just needed to calm MYSELF down. 

Posted in Cooking, Daily Life, Exercise, Feelings, Japanese Food

What a Monday!

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Tokyo was hit by Typhoon 9. 

It brought much rain and caused floods, land slides, black out, etc. 

I am lucky that I’m not affected by this typhoon. 

Well, typhoon is a good excuse to leave office early tonight. 

I decided to bully my trainer by going to gym.  

Poor him, others cancelled a session because trains might get suspended. 

Well, at last, I showed up as promised. hehehe

After exercise, I cooked my lazy dinner. 


Baby leaves, lettuce, white radish, green onion, boiled pork with ponzu sauce (citrus flavored soy sauce). 

This dish is simple, but very refreshing. 

And Rio Olympics ended.

Next is our turn, Tokyo Olympics 2020! 

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Relaxing Sunday

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I started my day going to gym today because I wanted to watch an episode of Suites. hahaha

I came back home to take a bath; I like to take a bath in the morning. 

It’s very relaxing.

Then I went to beauty salon. 

I look forward to going to beauty salon because I enjoy talking to my beautician. 

We talk about everything and surprisingly we can share many stories, too because we bump each other often: on the street, at a station and a restaurant. 

After chatting, I brewed Peet’s Coffee. 

It’s nice and rich.

 
Peet’s Coffee originated in Berkeley, California.
And this Peet’s Coffee inspired founders of Starbucks to start coffee shops.  
Yes, it’s that nice.

I bought few packs when I visited L.A. last time, July 2015, but I finished them.

Recently, I got supply from my American friend.
When can I get my next supply…?