I took a day off to bring Choco for a health check up at Green Dog Jiyugaoka Branch.
After seeing by a doctor, he went to take X-ray at the back and I could hear him barking…
Oh No, he became a monster!
Sorry to make you scared.
Category: Tokyo
Tokyo Olympics 2020 Official Tickets
Originally, the deadline for applying Tokyo Olympics 2020 official tickets was at 23:59 hrs of 28 May 2019.
I applied some on 27 May 2019 and the traffic to the official website was smooth, VERY smooth.
The following day, on the deadline day, I applied more tickets using Dad’s name at late evening of 28 May 2019.
Wow, the waiting time appeared on the screen and it says more than an hour and I’m to be connected after 298,405 people.
The screen hasn’t changed for few hours.
Nonetheless, I managed to applied and received the confirmation for my submission before 11:59 of 28 May 2019, but I was close.
According to the screen and TV news, Olympics Committee has decided to extend the closing of application for the tickets to the following day before 11:59 am due to the heavy traffic to the official website.
Now I’m waiting for the result on 20 June 2019.
I’m hoping to get at least one ticket to experience feeling being at the memorable Tokyo Olympics 2020.
to the application form
Today’s Flower Arrangement
The school has closed in December 2018; therefore, we are arranging at Sensei’s (teacher’s) house.
I used to purchase flower according to size and design that I wanted to arrange at the time.
Today, there is a challenge that I need to scale, design and arrange with provided flower: type, colour and quantity.
To my surprise, I enjoy the challenge.
After the lesson, we went to Aloha Kitchen, Atre Kichijoji, Kichijoji Station for chat, soufflé pancake and drink (in my case, red sangria).
Wherever we were, it would be fun to be with friends!
Trump’s Visit to Tokyo
I returned from Australia and I was surprised to see many police men in my neighborhood: Roppongi Area.
Soon I found why; President Trump was invited as the first State Guest of the new Emperor Naruhito.
American Embassy is located in the area and Prime Minister Abe was planning to take Mr. and Mrs. Trump for a dinner at the restaurant in Roppongi.
I felt very safe when I was walking in the park at night because I bumped into a police man every 5-10 m. hahaha.
I pitied police men because Trump’s Visit was on 25 – 28 May 2019 and Roppongi was crowded by people due to the event: Roppongi Art Night on 25 – 26 May 2019.
The arts were displayed.
And there was the free opened air documentary movie on Banksy.
I met up with parents for dinner.
It was difficult to get a table on Saturday, 25 May 2019.
I visited few restaurants and I managed to get a table that was just cleared at Le Pain Quotidien, Tokyo Midtown Roppongi.
I usually come here for a brunch and it was my first time having a dinner here.
I even like their dinner menu!
It’s simple, fresh, delicious and economical.
The restaurant is highly recommended for dinner as well!
Trip to Australia (Day 1)
I heard the news that Ayers Rock will close end of October 2019; surely I need to make a trip ASAP.
Tokyo Olympics 2020 is a year away.
I relaxed at the Sakura Lounge, Terminal 2, Narita Airport before our departure.
I enjoyed food and drinks.
I bought some nail polish at airport duty free shops today.
Now it’s boarding time.
I didn’t fly with JAL for few years because I didn’t have a good memory.
This time, I enjoyed their warm hospitality, nice facilities and food & drinks.
I borrowed their cardigan.
Amenity bag is ETRO.
I enjoyed lunch.
After enjoying, they made my bed.
I could sleep comfortably with mattress and full flat seat.
How nice!
I watched the movie, Green Book.
I read woman magazine Domani and Crea.
I also enjoyed sky shopping: Moroccan Oil in travel size.
I further enjoyed light dinner.
It’s any time meal concept so that we order whenever want.
I would like to thank flight attendants to make my journey comfortable.
Thank you for your hospitality; looking forward for returning flight!
To my surprised, immigration went smoothly.
We walked to Royal Park Melbourne Airport to check in.
I spent a full day for traveling today.
Oyasuminasai
Star Wars Day
May the 4th Be With You!
I had to go to Roppongi Hills for Star Wars Day.
Unfortunately, the queue is too long for special display area.
Nonetheless, I was so happy to be there to feel the spirit!
There are people wearing costumes!
Simultaneously, there was an event for Pikachu Detective for starting showing on the screen on 3 May 2019.
Pikachu is cute!
We bought a birthday cake at Almond Roppongi on the way back to celebrate OUR (niece’s and my) birthday together.
We sang “Happy Birthday Day You & Me” together. hahaha
1st Day of Golden Week
According to the Japanese calendar, Japan started 10 days holiday.
My office don’t follow Japanese calendar but recently office announced closing till 1 May 2019.
I can enjoy 5 days off!
I decide to meet my BFF in Kuala Lumpur.
I bought many types of Japanese snacks to relax and chat with her at the hotel room.
I call it Honeymoon arrangement. hahaha
Now I’m relaxing at the airport lounge, Haneda Airport till departure.
I’m having sake and water, but it’s difficult to tell by photo. hahaha
Last Working Day in Heisei
Heisei era is ending.
Emperor’s ascension will take place on 1 May 2019 to start new era: Reiwa.
We will celebrate continuous Japanese national starting from 29 April (Showa Day) till 6 May 2019.
My office usually don’t follow Japanese calendar, but this time, our office will close till 1 May 2019 to respect the head of state.
On that note, today (26 April 2019) would be the last working day for Heisei era.
I went to my memorial restaurant, Kandagawa, Ginza for lunch to treat myself.
It is the right place and delicious food to be sentimental ending my Heisei.
Choco’s Birthday Cake
It’s Choco’s 1st Birthday tomorrow.
Since it’s his 1st Birthday, I want to give him a cake.
I ordered roast beef with sweet potato cake for him at Teppanyaki Yasaiya, Roppongi.
There are many dogs at the restaurant.
According to a restaurant staff, there was a dog event at Yoyogi.
I brought bag his cake.
Happy Birthday Choco!!!
I love you and I’m happy to be with you!
Celebrating Birthdays (13 April 2019)
I invited my school mates and we all celebrated BIRTHDAYS.
I need to spell birthdays with s because we celebrated my birthday on 3 March, other friends’ birthday on 15 March and 7 April and Choco’s on 15 April.
We prepared a birthday cake with a birthday plate without name.
We sang birthday song starting for me, then I brew candles; lit candles and sang a birthday song for other friends…and for Choco, too!
He couldn’t have a bite but he seems interested in a Joel Robuchon cake!
I cooked Chinese for five for dinner and they cleared all.
Time flys and we chatted past 11 pm.
It was fun to reunited!
I shall plan again for Summer…?
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