Category: Friends

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Day 3 at Magic Kingdom

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Last meal (breakfast) at Magic Kingdom; I got Mickey omelette.

I left Magic Kingdom, but Magic continued because I still continued having fun.

My friend from Australia visited Tokyo for a short business trip.

She always purposely stays at Grand Hyatt Roppongi near my apartment so that we can meet up easily.

We went to Fingers Jinbocho for dinner.

It’s a new trend in Tokyo to eat food with hands.

I thought it would be new for her, but according to her, it’s common in China. 

She often visits China for business. Arama!

Anyway, we enjoyed catching up each other, we laughed through, and we had (definitely me) too much drink. hahaha

Posted in Cooking, Family, Feelings, Friends, Gadget, Health, My Flower Arrangement, Shop, Shopping, Tokyo

HFriday, Saturday and Sunday

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On Thursday, after arranging flower, I stayed up late busily cleaning up my room because Mom wanted to stay over night on Friday after her visit to the dentist.

Out dentist is walking distance from my place.

Mom was already at my room when I got home.

Mom brought her homemade food; it’s always nice.

We were both tired coz Mom was busy cooking and I was busy cleaning so we went to bed early.

Next day, after lunch, Mom went back home.


I went to hair salon and grocery shopping.

I wasn’t keen to cook these days; but I should care what I eat.

To escape from the office, I’ve been eating out for lunch.

In addition, I went out for dinner…meaning I’ve eating too much.

On Sunday, suddenly I care my food; trying to be healthy.

The drink is special: it’s mixture of tomato juice and daikon (Japanese radish) juice.

Daikon helps detoxing.

My friend who has food allergy taught me this.


Today, I went back to Akihabara to pick up a housing for GoPro Hero 6 that I ordered.

It will enable to go down deep as 60 m. Wow.


Well, I had to return to Akihabara for more important matter.

I needed to request for exchange of GoPro because it doesn’t get charged…

I got a new one and the sales staff checked the camera before handed it over to me.

Now it works!


I cooked dinner to  e healthy.


I had persimmon for dessert; this year, I just love persimmons!

Posted in Feelings, Food, Friends, Golf

Kasumidai Country Club, Tsukuba Course, Ibaraki

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It had been raining, but rain stopped today.

According to the weather forecast, it will rain again tomorrow.

I’m so lucky to play a golf on the sunny day between rainy days.

On the way to the golf course, it was foggy.


But when we arrived at the Kasumidai Cluntry Club, it was sunny and nice.


The course is nice, but my skill for putting was off today.

I couldn’t win any prize today. Boo Hoo

But it’s nice being a woman; I get a nice pack of coffee as a ladies’ participation award.


It was nice to meet golf mates that I missed playing with.


Kasumidai Country Club, Tsukuba Course is highly recommended.

I would love to play here again!

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Malaysian Food Day

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My Malaysian friends supplied me these.

These were sourvenirs from my friend and emergency food for my friend. 

For lunch, I had Brahim’s retorted food: Nasi Goreng Kampung with Beef Curry.

For dinner dessert, I had coconut cookies and Kacang Tumbuk (peanut crisps).


These are all ready-to-eat and delicious.

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Feeling Bummer

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Don’t you have a moment that you want to be with your friend?

Well, tonight I felt that way…I didn’t want to go back home straight, but I had nobody to go out with.  Ahhhh

I managed to get a day off tomorrow at the last minute by finishing work before the deadline (tomorrow).

I’ve been busy and with somebody for more than two weeks, then, suddenly, I feel free and lonely.

I had few drinks at home and ready to go sleep. 

Bummer. hahaha

Posted in Beauty, Experience, Feelings, Food, Friends, Gadget, Golf, Hotel, Japan Technology, Japanese Culture, Japanese Food, Place, Restaurants, Shop, Shopping, Travel, Work

Business Trip to Nagoya (Digest)

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I wanted to upload every night; but I couldn’t…simply because I was tired. 

My counterpart and also a friend joined this mission so we worked hard and enjoyed hard in Nagoya.

We continued our night chatting in my room till late because we miss each other.

She is an efficient officer and became friend  since last October.

Since then, she came in May this year and September.

We had few projects working together.

Nagoya Kanko Hotel is a nice hotel.



Breakfast menu is the same; but I didnt mind getting the same thing because food quality is good. 



Attended workshops, seminars, business meetings and networking.

I’m with friends so it was fun to attend all programme together.


As a part of programmes, I visited factories.

Unfortunately, we were not allowed to take any photos there; therefore, I cannot share anything with you, but I could say two factories are well advancedand, sophisticated and automated.

They are Toyota (automobile: Prius) and Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyujo (HSK: aerospace engine parts).

I could take photos at Toyota Museum only.


Newly launched car: Hilux


Racing cars



And a robot to play music.


We also maximized our time after the programme.

Celebrating friend’s Birthday together.

Went out for dinner.

Nagoya local delicacy: Hitsumabushi.

We can eat eel in three different ways: 1. Eat as it is, 2. Add condiments such as Negi (Japanese leeks) and wasabi, 3. Add soup and seaweed to 2.


Grilled Seafood


Even Indian Food


Shopping at Donki (Don Quijote) @ Sakai, Nagoya.


And Japanese traditional shopping arcades: Oosu, Nagoya.


On Saturday, before we returned for Tokyo, I played golf at Golf 5 Yokkaichi Golf Course @ Yokkaichi, Mie.

The course is located one hour away from Nagoya and the play fee is reasonable for weekends: about JPY 13,000 inclusive breakfast and lunch.

This was planed during my stay; therefore, I had to buy golf shoes, glove and balls.

We can overlook Yokkaichi City from the club house.


It was a day to play a game.



It’s been hectic two weeks, working without break – not even weekends; but I enjoyed it.

I strongly believe that I could complete these projects because my friends and also colleagues from overseas helped me greatly, including moral support.

Today, I’ve been lazy.

I miss my bed and stayed till the appointment time for hair salon.

I got massage for head and shoulders which I needed at this moment.

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Business Trip to Nagoya (Day 1)

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Till yesterday, I was at Tokyo Game Show 2017, Makuhari Messe promoting digital contents; simultaneously, studying Japan digital contents market.

I enjoy doing market Survey for this industry.



This morning, I went to office with my luggage because another programme for aerospace starting today in Nagoya.


I checked in at Nagoya Kanko Hotel; my room is modern and practical.


I had a dinner meeting at Sapporo Kani Honke.

Yes, I had Hokkaido Crabs in Nagoya. hahaha



I am super tired and ready to go sleep.

My crazy friends want to go breakfast at 7:00 am. Ahhhhh

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Farewell

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I knew her from work.

She finished her term in Japan and will return to her country in two weeks.

We never went out privately, but I asked her for a dinner.
We started Robatayaki (charcoal grilled food) dinner at Ginza Hakobune Shizuku at 6 pm.

We had so much fun, so we continued our chat at Tommy Bahama, Ginza.

There is a dining place at Tommy Bahama’s butique.


Cakes and non-alcohol mojito are nice!


I’m going to miss her; we shall keep in touch!