AAAAARRRRRGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!
I'm in like some hardcore battle with head office to get some holiday approved.
When I first submitted the dates I wanted to take off in the summer, I was told it was too early to make the request but it shouldn't be a problem to take the time off.
You know I've been hating on one of the schools I work with right? So, last week I told them that I would give it just another 2 months and then if something didn't change (i.e. if they didn't transfer me), then I would hand in my notice. They came right back at me and said that if I'm thinking about quitting, then they won't approve my holiday.
Bastards.
I was totally backed into a corner. One of the managers withdrew her approval of the holiday I wanted to take so that I would have no choice but to stay. Seeing that I was fighting a losing battle (I'm in no financial position to quit before July), I caved in and told them that even though I don't appreciate being blackmailed, I would stay if they approved my holiday.
Now they're turning around and still trying to tell me I can't have it! I would need to be subbed for one day and they're not happy about it. Yet, when I first submitted the dates, it wasn't even an issue. Talk about being a load of jackasses. They have no idea that all they're doing is pushing me to quit earlier. And if I do, they are only getting one month's notice, instead of the 4.
So fucked off. All I want is a fucking holiday. They're just being dicks. I've caved in once and I'm definitely not doing it again. I will walk.
:-(
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Monday, 29 March 2010
HOT! HOT! HOT!
Definitely Seth Aaron or Jay to win Project Runway!
Their stuff is so effing HOT it makes me wanna cry. I would KILL to own some of the stuff that they have made. Seth Aaron is so consistent and I would literally wear any of the stuff that he has made. His jackets are absolutely IMPECCABLE and just seriously styling. As for Jay, well, those trousers that he made out of bin liners?!?! My God they were AMAZING!! I really loved Emilio's winning look this week as well...he's created some seriously hot stuff too.
The three of them totally deserve to be in Bryant Park.
I'm sad to see Anthony go this week because he is so funny but I don't really like what he puts out on the catwalk every week. Jonathan needs to leave RIGHT NOW!! What he did this week was seriously FUGLY!!! Maya and Mila need to leave with him - their attitudes absolutely do my head in - they have from the beginning.
Seth Aaron and Jay to go all the way! It would actually be an offense of they didn't make it to Bryant Park. I am so excited to see their collections. Seth Aaron is so polished EVERY SINGLE WEEK and he just has this incredible originality about him which I absolutely love. He's also kinda hot...but that's not influencing my opinion at all! I swear! I WANT THOSE CLOTHES!!!!
So hot. So hot, hot, hot.
And if you're reading this and have absolutely no idea what I'm talking about, then you need to log on and start watching! Even if it is just the latest episode!
xx
Their stuff is so effing HOT it makes me wanna cry. I would KILL to own some of the stuff that they have made. Seth Aaron is so consistent and I would literally wear any of the stuff that he has made. His jackets are absolutely IMPECCABLE and just seriously styling. As for Jay, well, those trousers that he made out of bin liners?!?! My God they were AMAZING!! I really loved Emilio's winning look this week as well...he's created some seriously hot stuff too.
The three of them totally deserve to be in Bryant Park.
I'm sad to see Anthony go this week because he is so funny but I don't really like what he puts out on the catwalk every week. Jonathan needs to leave RIGHT NOW!! What he did this week was seriously FUGLY!!! Maya and Mila need to leave with him - their attitudes absolutely do my head in - they have from the beginning.
Seth Aaron and Jay to go all the way! It would actually be an offense of they didn't make it to Bryant Park. I am so excited to see their collections. Seth Aaron is so polished EVERY SINGLE WEEK and he just has this incredible originality about him which I absolutely love. He's also kinda hot...but that's not influencing my opinion at all! I swear! I WANT THOSE CLOTHES!!!!
So hot. So hot, hot, hot.
And if you're reading this and have absolutely no idea what I'm talking about, then you need to log on and start watching! Even if it is just the latest episode!
xx
Saturday, 27 March 2010
Should I?
What does everyone think about hooking up with people you work with?
After a month of sexual innuendos and very subtle flirting, I totally made a move on someone I work with. Nothing's happened...yet....but I found out today that the feelings are mutual.
I just don't want him to go all weird on me. He reckons he won't...but he would say that, wouldn't he!
Hmmmm...it also takes the excitement of that build up away when you've said something because it means you KNOW what is gonna happen when you see them outside of work! I'm sure that's something that will come back though!
Should I? It would never be anything serious...just a bit of fun...
LOL - I'm totally down! ;-)
xx
After a month of sexual innuendos and very subtle flirting, I totally made a move on someone I work with. Nothing's happened...yet....but I found out today that the feelings are mutual.
I just don't want him to go all weird on me. He reckons he won't...but he would say that, wouldn't he!
Hmmmm...it also takes the excitement of that build up away when you've said something because it means you KNOW what is gonna happen when you see them outside of work! I'm sure that's something that will come back though!
Should I? It would never be anything serious...just a bit of fun...
LOL - I'm totally down! ;-)
xx
Thursday, 25 March 2010
=)
I just LOVE non-teaching days.
I literally spent the whole day colouring in and drawing pictures to redecorate my classroom with...all while joking and having a right laugh with the other teacher that I work with.
I wish I could be paid to spend EVERY day just colouring in! So much more relaxed. I've been thinking more and more about work and today I finally informed my peers that it's highly likely I will be handing in my notice in a couple of months. Unfortunately, that has now caused a massive debate about whether to approve the holiday that I want to take in June/July. DOH!
The more I think about it, the more I think I want to go into HR. I mean, if I can't get out of education just yet, I think I would rather be doing the interviewing and training of teachers rather than actually teaching myself. I mean, I have given 3 years to teaching and I think I'm pretty much done with it. Definitely over teaching kids, that's for sure. It's a difficult situation because I'm getting job offers left, right and centre from other eikaiwa companies but I've already decided that I don't wanna jump from one teaching job to another. And they all want me to teach kids! I keep getting told that anyone can teach adults, but not everyone can teach children. I guess I should take that as a compliment! LOL!
But yeh, it's defintitely a direction that I would like to go in. My own teacher trainer even told me that I would be really good at it...even though it's really hard work. I just want to get out of the classroom now.
So much to think about.
We'll see how it goes!
xx
I literally spent the whole day colouring in and drawing pictures to redecorate my classroom with...all while joking and having a right laugh with the other teacher that I work with.
I wish I could be paid to spend EVERY day just colouring in! So much more relaxed. I've been thinking more and more about work and today I finally informed my peers that it's highly likely I will be handing in my notice in a couple of months. Unfortunately, that has now caused a massive debate about whether to approve the holiday that I want to take in June/July. DOH!
The more I think about it, the more I think I want to go into HR. I mean, if I can't get out of education just yet, I think I would rather be doing the interviewing and training of teachers rather than actually teaching myself. I mean, I have given 3 years to teaching and I think I'm pretty much done with it. Definitely over teaching kids, that's for sure. It's a difficult situation because I'm getting job offers left, right and centre from other eikaiwa companies but I've already decided that I don't wanna jump from one teaching job to another. And they all want me to teach kids! I keep getting told that anyone can teach adults, but not everyone can teach children. I guess I should take that as a compliment! LOL!
But yeh, it's defintitely a direction that I would like to go in. My own teacher trainer even told me that I would be really good at it...even though it's really hard work. I just want to get out of the classroom now.
So much to think about.
We'll see how it goes!
xx
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
めんどくせええええ！！！
My goodness, I have just had the most ghastly day.
Apart from the fact that I had to teach at the school which I detest with passion, I finished up at work and jumped on a bus at 8.36....only to walk through the door at 10.45pm!!
How RIDICULOUS is that?
There were some technical probs all over the JR lines. I should've trusted my gut instinct when I got to Shinagawa and saw that the platforms were absolutely RAMMED. I should've turned and got on the Keikyu line instead...but for some reason completely unknown to me, I didn't. There was no information about when the trains would arrive on the board and I was just waiting there along with hundreds of people to arrive. I joined the back of a ridiculously long queue and when the train finally arrived after 15 minutes, everyone absolutely rammed on. The announcer said there was a technical problem which had led to an 1.46hour delay. Jesus.
I have been on some seriously packed trains in Tokyo, but NOTHING like this. My nose was literally pressing against the neck of the guy in front of me....who was sweating like a pig. EEEUUUUWWW!!! Little was I to know that the train wouldn't run smoothly to my stop. It stopped at stationgs for 5-10 minutes and then started stopping in between stations. It was absolutely awful and my back was aching from being crushed between people. The trip between Shinagawa and Yoyogi, which is where I get off to transfer onto the metro, is normally 20 minutes. Tonight, it took one hour.
If my mood wasn't sour enough, the metro seemed busier than usual too. My face was pressed against the door as I got on arse first and pushed my way back onto the train. The Oedo line is rammed on any day of the week but I normally manage to avoid that level of being squashed.
It was just a horrible commute home after a horrible day at a horrible school with horrible students.
And to top off all that bullshit...it was raining!!!
I can't tell you how happy I was to walk in the front door. There were a few things I wanted to do tonight as well but I'm too tired and it's late. So screw all that, I'm just going to bed. Fuck today. What a really shitty day.
xx
Apart from the fact that I had to teach at the school which I detest with passion, I finished up at work and jumped on a bus at 8.36....only to walk through the door at 10.45pm!!
How RIDICULOUS is that?
There were some technical probs all over the JR lines. I should've trusted my gut instinct when I got to Shinagawa and saw that the platforms were absolutely RAMMED. I should've turned and got on the Keikyu line instead...but for some reason completely unknown to me, I didn't. There was no information about when the trains would arrive on the board and I was just waiting there along with hundreds of people to arrive. I joined the back of a ridiculously long queue and when the train finally arrived after 15 minutes, everyone absolutely rammed on. The announcer said there was a technical problem which had led to an 1.46hour delay. Jesus.
I have been on some seriously packed trains in Tokyo, but NOTHING like this. My nose was literally pressing against the neck of the guy in front of me....who was sweating like a pig. EEEUUUUWWW!!! Little was I to know that the train wouldn't run smoothly to my stop. It stopped at stationgs for 5-10 minutes and then started stopping in between stations. It was absolutely awful and my back was aching from being crushed between people. The trip between Shinagawa and Yoyogi, which is where I get off to transfer onto the metro, is normally 20 minutes. Tonight, it took one hour.
If my mood wasn't sour enough, the metro seemed busier than usual too. My face was pressed against the door as I got on arse first and pushed my way back onto the train. The Oedo line is rammed on any day of the week but I normally manage to avoid that level of being squashed.
It was just a horrible commute home after a horrible day at a horrible school with horrible students.
And to top off all that bullshit...it was raining!!!
I can't tell you how happy I was to walk in the front door. There were a few things I wanted to do tonight as well but I'm too tired and it's late. So screw all that, I'm just going to bed. Fuck today. What a really shitty day.
xx
Monday, 22 March 2010
Productivity
Man, I am so pleased with myself today!
Despite the fact I'm still waking up ridiculously early on my days off, I have loved today.
I spent the morning looking at hotels for my trip next month, then a 20 minute walk to the gym, 30 minutes of aqua dance, 10 minutes in the whirlpool, 30 minutes of aqua boxing, 10 minutes in the onsen, lunch, 45 minutes of aerobics, 40 minutes of step aerobics, all topped off with a face and hair mask and a 20 minute walk back home.
I feel GREAT. So refreshed.
I just so badly don't want to go to work tomorrow. It's the Kawasaki day and words can't express how much I HATE that school. I have tried to quit it - hell, I've even told them I would cut down to 4 days a week if I couldn't spend 5 days in the school I actually like. They're not going for that either - claiming that they don't have anyone who can take over my classes. Bollocks they don't.
It's annoying coz I actually can't stand that school and if they won't let me just teach at one, then I feel like I have no choice but to quit. I'm gonna give it a total of 6 months - so in another two months I'm gonna throw it out there. I don't really wanna quit at this stage but I definitely can't keep teaching at that school.
No way.
xx
Despite the fact I'm still waking up ridiculously early on my days off, I have loved today.
I spent the morning looking at hotels for my trip next month, then a 20 minute walk to the gym, 30 minutes of aqua dance, 10 minutes in the whirlpool, 30 minutes of aqua boxing, 10 minutes in the onsen, lunch, 45 minutes of aerobics, 40 minutes of step aerobics, all topped off with a face and hair mask and a 20 minute walk back home.
I feel GREAT. So refreshed.
I just so badly don't want to go to work tomorrow. It's the Kawasaki day and words can't express how much I HATE that school. I have tried to quit it - hell, I've even told them I would cut down to 4 days a week if I couldn't spend 5 days in the school I actually like. They're not going for that either - claiming that they don't have anyone who can take over my classes. Bollocks they don't.
It's annoying coz I actually can't stand that school and if they won't let me just teach at one, then I feel like I have no choice but to quit. I'm gonna give it a total of 6 months - so in another two months I'm gonna throw it out there. I don't really wanna quit at this stage but I definitely can't keep teaching at that school.
No way.
xx
Sunday, 21 March 2010
Scary Stuff
I'm having one of those phases again where no matter how much I eat, it's never enough.
Before I went to the gym today, I ate. Not literally before I went of course, but I still ate enough to keep me going throughout the workout. I felt fine when I was walking to the gym, but then when I started my step class, i suddenly felt absolutely STARVING. Throughout the whole class, I felt like I was watching someone else do all the steps, like it wasn't me because I wasn't even looking at the instructor, but I was still going through all the motions. Says a lot for my Japanese! =)
But seriously, I felt so weird and light headed - I think I'm starting to get a cold again because I woke up with a completely stuffed up nose and I've had a tickly cough on and off throughout the day. Even though I didn't want to (I've been really lazy this week with going to the gym), I didn't do the second aero class which I normally do on Sundays because I just felt really tired. Jumped in the shower and then picked up loads of stuff at the conbini and came home and absolutely stuffed my face, with sushi, pasta, salad and of course, cake. A vitamin drink on top of that and I am feeling much better.
Definitely weird things going on right now. I wonder if it's stress...
Any thoughts?
xx
Before I went to the gym today, I ate. Not literally before I went of course, but I still ate enough to keep me going throughout the workout. I felt fine when I was walking to the gym, but then when I started my step class, i suddenly felt absolutely STARVING. Throughout the whole class, I felt like I was watching someone else do all the steps, like it wasn't me because I wasn't even looking at the instructor, but I was still going through all the motions. Says a lot for my Japanese! =)
But seriously, I felt so weird and light headed - I think I'm starting to get a cold again because I woke up with a completely stuffed up nose and I've had a tickly cough on and off throughout the day. Even though I didn't want to (I've been really lazy this week with going to the gym), I didn't do the second aero class which I normally do on Sundays because I just felt really tired. Jumped in the shower and then picked up loads of stuff at the conbini and came home and absolutely stuffed my face, with sushi, pasta, salad and of course, cake. A vitamin drink on top of that and I am feeling much better.
Definitely weird things going on right now. I wonder if it's stress...
Any thoughts?
xx
24
The best thing on TV EVER.
God this season is just so insane, with more twists and turns than any of the others. It's too much action for some people, but after every episode I am literally gagging for more. It's only because there are so many other shows I watch too that I don't die of impatience for the next episode.
THE.BEST.THING.ON.TV.
Not open for debate.
:p
God this season is just so insane, with more twists and turns than any of the others. It's too much action for some people, but after every episode I am literally gagging for more. It's only because there are so many other shows I watch too that I don't die of impatience for the next episode.
THE.BEST.THING.ON.TV.
Not open for debate.
:p
Great Sunday
I am really enjoying my Sunday!
The weather is gorgeous - a bit windy but it's sunny and warm, and even though I didn't really get the lie in I was hoping for, I'm still having a great chilled day.
Catching up on online TV (how GREAT is Project Runway) and watching movies is the perfect way to just lounge. 50 First Dates was on TV and I haven't seen that movie for years! I'd forgotten how funny it was - I was laughing my arse off! And you all know how much I love laughing! Don't you feel great when you laugh? And I mean PROPERLY laugh. I know I do! Puts me in a great mood.
Man, I absolutely can't wait to get away next month - hit the beach, get a tan and just chill out and have some serious fun. No work, no stress, just good times. Been a long time since I've had that - I think that's why I'm so excited. And man, I can't wait to get some decent shopping in! Japan just sucks arse for shopping, it really does. Crap high street stores like Zara and H&M are big news here and are really damn expensive. I don't even go into H&M back home - I can't believe the prices they charge out here. No way! Bring on Singapore! I shall be taking an extra bag (just a small one - don't worry!) for the extra stuff I know I'm gonna come back with!
I LOVE SHOPPING. I really need to buy some new clothes before I go mad.
One more month....
I can do it!
LOL!
xx
The weather is gorgeous - a bit windy but it's sunny and warm, and even though I didn't really get the lie in I was hoping for, I'm still having a great chilled day.
Catching up on online TV (how GREAT is Project Runway) and watching movies is the perfect way to just lounge. 50 First Dates was on TV and I haven't seen that movie for years! I'd forgotten how funny it was - I was laughing my arse off! And you all know how much I love laughing! Don't you feel great when you laugh? And I mean PROPERLY laugh. I know I do! Puts me in a great mood.
Man, I absolutely can't wait to get away next month - hit the beach, get a tan and just chill out and have some serious fun. No work, no stress, just good times. Been a long time since I've had that - I think that's why I'm so excited. And man, I can't wait to get some decent shopping in! Japan just sucks arse for shopping, it really does. Crap high street stores like Zara and H&M are big news here and are really damn expensive. I don't even go into H&M back home - I can't believe the prices they charge out here. No way! Bring on Singapore! I shall be taking an extra bag (just a small one - don't worry!) for the extra stuff I know I'm gonna come back with!
I LOVE SHOPPING. I really need to buy some new clothes before I go mad.
One more month....
I can do it!
LOL!
xx
Saturday, 20 March 2010
Not For Me!
The worst thing about working on Saturdays and having Sunday and Monday as your weekend, is that you never get that 3 day weekend.
Everyone gets tomorrow off...and even though I do too, it's just a normal weekend for me! I really miss taking those trips over 3 day weekends that I used to do all the time. Getting some friends together, jumping in the car and road tripping it.
Plus, since I'm trying to save money, I'm not going out so much this month. And I am DYING to go shopping! I've seen some gorgeous stuff in the shops for spring and I really want a new pair of shoes. But I keep telling myself that all this staying in and saving money is totally worth it. It's at times like this though that I think I was stupid to give up JET, even though deep down I know I did the right thing by leaving.
It's so weird that I can be so good at working with kids when I hate them so much sometimes. I deserve an Oscar for my performance I swear! At the end of every school year, the school gives out these surveys to the parents about teachers and our lessons. I got some outstanding ratings and comments and it's so bizarre coz with some of them I can work out who submitted it and I can't help but think "Really?! How can you think I'm so great when I really, really HATE your child?" I guess it's a sign that I'm doing a good job if they can't even tell right? But at the same time it's so much pressure. At the end of the survey there is a space for comments and so many of mine came back with complaints about how frequently teachers change and how the children like me so much and want me to stay for a long time. Even the parents have come right out and told me not to quit and to stay at the school for a long time.
It's annoying because even though I understand it must be frustrating for them and hard for the kids when the teachers change so often, but they also have to understand that we are foreigners - this is not our country and eventually people will go home - whether it's in 1 year or 10 years, they will never have the same teacher for the duration that they want. It's just how it goes with native teachers here.
I WANT A 3 DAY WEEKEND! Just that chance to go somewhere...those short trips that I just love so much and can't take anymore. It kills me.
ARGH! Stupid job.
xx
Everyone gets tomorrow off...and even though I do too, it's just a normal weekend for me! I really miss taking those trips over 3 day weekends that I used to do all the time. Getting some friends together, jumping in the car and road tripping it.
Plus, since I'm trying to save money, I'm not going out so much this month. And I am DYING to go shopping! I've seen some gorgeous stuff in the shops for spring and I really want a new pair of shoes. But I keep telling myself that all this staying in and saving money is totally worth it. It's at times like this though that I think I was stupid to give up JET, even though deep down I know I did the right thing by leaving.
It's so weird that I can be so good at working with kids when I hate them so much sometimes. I deserve an Oscar for my performance I swear! At the end of every school year, the school gives out these surveys to the parents about teachers and our lessons. I got some outstanding ratings and comments and it's so bizarre coz with some of them I can work out who submitted it and I can't help but think "Really?! How can you think I'm so great when I really, really HATE your child?" I guess it's a sign that I'm doing a good job if they can't even tell right? But at the same time it's so much pressure. At the end of the survey there is a space for comments and so many of mine came back with complaints about how frequently teachers change and how the children like me so much and want me to stay for a long time. Even the parents have come right out and told me not to quit and to stay at the school for a long time.
It's annoying because even though I understand it must be frustrating for them and hard for the kids when the teachers change so often, but they also have to understand that we are foreigners - this is not our country and eventually people will go home - whether it's in 1 year or 10 years, they will never have the same teacher for the duration that they want. It's just how it goes with native teachers here.
I WANT A 3 DAY WEEKEND! Just that chance to go somewhere...those short trips that I just love so much and can't take anymore. It kills me.
ARGH! Stupid job.
xx
Friday, 19 March 2010
=(
I just watched what I think was the next episode of Grey's Anatomy (as in the one after the awesome one I told you about)....actually, I think it might be 2 after that one but anyway....
...I absolutely bawled my way through it!
It was just so SAD and all the uffed up relationships and tragedies. I dunno.
But now I'm feeling really....meh! I'm not even sure why it bothered me this much. I mean, I think I know but I'm not going to share that with you! Sorry! Some things are just better off not said...or maybe i just don't want you to know!
;-)
xx
...I absolutely bawled my way through it!
It was just so SAD and all the uffed up relationships and tragedies. I dunno.
But now I'm feeling really....meh! I'm not even sure why it bothered me this much. I mean, I think I know but I'm not going to share that with you! Sorry! Some things are just better off not said...or maybe i just don't want you to know!
;-)
xx
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
Dammmnnnn!!
OMG OMG OMG!!
I just watched one of the best episodes of a drama I have EVER seen!
This time it was an episode of Grey's Anatomy.
I was never really into it but when I come home from work and just want to chill in front of the TV, it's sometimes on and I have really come to love it! I can't really be arsed to get into the details of the whole episode but the ending literally made me gasp and my hand flew to my mouth. Basically, this intern fell in love with a heart patient who was sposed to get this new heart. The original donor died on the operating table so the surgeon tried to get another donor's heart. On finding out that a different patient was higher on the list, the intern decides to make the patient worse by stopping his heart. The surgeon is on his way back to the hospital to check out the situation but before he could get in, he is shot by some random killer (the whole episode is based on a shooting that brings in loads of patients and then he comes back at the end and starts randomly shooting again). So the intern has stopped the heart of the man she loves thinking that the surgeon is on his way to save him, but he has been shot so she has probably killed him in trying to save his life.
Totally gripping stuff - I was hooked. I have no idea what season it is or anything, but all I can do is hope that I don't miss the following episode!
LOVED IT!!
Changing the subject completely, what the hell happened to the weather today?! I left for work in full spring dress and then froze my arse off! I wish this weather would make up it's mind! We had the air con on at work yesterday but we were freezing today! Weird stuff. I had to skip out on my aqua class this morning to sort out this malarky with my phone bill. I got to the shop shortly after 10am, only to find out that it didn't open until 11! 11!!!! Isn't that a bit late for a shop to open?! I was well pissed off because I had to go back home and get ready for work and then go all the way back again. But at least it's sorted...just as another bill came through the door. It's like these people think I'm made of money! :p
xx
I just watched one of the best episodes of a drama I have EVER seen!
This time it was an episode of Grey's Anatomy.
I was never really into it but when I come home from work and just want to chill in front of the TV, it's sometimes on and I have really come to love it! I can't really be arsed to get into the details of the whole episode but the ending literally made me gasp and my hand flew to my mouth. Basically, this intern fell in love with a heart patient who was sposed to get this new heart. The original donor died on the operating table so the surgeon tried to get another donor's heart. On finding out that a different patient was higher on the list, the intern decides to make the patient worse by stopping his heart. The surgeon is on his way back to the hospital to check out the situation but before he could get in, he is shot by some random killer (the whole episode is based on a shooting that brings in loads of patients and then he comes back at the end and starts randomly shooting again). So the intern has stopped the heart of the man she loves thinking that the surgeon is on his way to save him, but he has been shot so she has probably killed him in trying to save his life.
Totally gripping stuff - I was hooked. I have no idea what season it is or anything, but all I can do is hope that I don't miss the following episode!
LOVED IT!!
Changing the subject completely, what the hell happened to the weather today?! I left for work in full spring dress and then froze my arse off! I wish this weather would make up it's mind! We had the air con on at work yesterday but we were freezing today! Weird stuff. I had to skip out on my aqua class this morning to sort out this malarky with my phone bill. I got to the shop shortly after 10am, only to find out that it didn't open until 11! 11!!!! Isn't that a bit late for a shop to open?! I was well pissed off because I had to go back home and get ready for work and then go all the way back again. But at least it's sorted...just as another bill came through the door. It's like these people think I'm made of money! :p
xx
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
Huh?!
I chose to spend my non-teaching day at the school I actually like, which cuts about 20 minutes off my commute and meant that I can start and finish earlier.
So why the hell am I just as tired as when I work the full 2-8.30pm shift and get back in after 10pm?!
Like literally, I am going to get ready for bed after this because I just can't keep my eyes open and I'm yawning my arse off. What the hell?!
You know what though, I actually got loads fo stuff done before I went to work. Something really gay though...so I didn't pay my mobile phone bill for February and they sent me a reminder in the post. I tore up the reminder and went today to pay the bill using the original invoice but the guy said I had to pay using the reminder note! DOH! So I had to call the help centre and it turns out I now have to get my arse all the way to the provider shop to actually pay the bill. What a palava! How ridiculous that I can't pay using what they already sent me! Definitely won't be ripping up any more reminders, that's for sure!
So, so tired.
I'm totally going to bed.
xx
So why the hell am I just as tired as when I work the full 2-8.30pm shift and get back in after 10pm?!
Like literally, I am going to get ready for bed after this because I just can't keep my eyes open and I'm yawning my arse off. What the hell?!
You know what though, I actually got loads fo stuff done before I went to work. Something really gay though...so I didn't pay my mobile phone bill for February and they sent me a reminder in the post. I tore up the reminder and went today to pay the bill using the original invoice but the guy said I had to pay using the reminder note! DOH! So I had to call the help centre and it turns out I now have to get my arse all the way to the provider shop to actually pay the bill. What a palava! How ridiculous that I can't pay using what they already sent me! Definitely won't be ripping up any more reminders, that's for sure!
So, so tired.
I'm totally going to bed.
xx
Monday, 15 March 2010
What A Great Feeling!
I've just got back from the gym and I feel amazing!
It's like a 20 minute walk to get there, and then my aero class was hardcore today, and the step worked up a nice sweat too.
There is nothing better than ending your day than with a soak in the onsen. Washing off all that sweat, shoving on a hair and face mask and then just soaking in 43 degree water. The feeling of your muscles just relaxing in the water is so nice. I always can never be bothered to walk home afterwards..but obviously I do..NEARLY all of the time.
And it's funny because I decided t day that I was going to try again and go for a week without cakes and doughnuts and chocolate, but then I went ahead and baked some brownies! And of top of that, my private student brought me 5 doughnuts to apologise for being half an hour late! The most impressive thing is I haven't touched any of them! Not yet anyway! But I'm hoping that they will keep for a bit so at least I won't have to BUY and cakes or doughnuts or chocolate. =)
xx
It's like a 20 minute walk to get there, and then my aero class was hardcore today, and the step worked up a nice sweat too.
There is nothing better than ending your day than with a soak in the onsen. Washing off all that sweat, shoving on a hair and face mask and then just soaking in 43 degree water. The feeling of your muscles just relaxing in the water is so nice. I always can never be bothered to walk home afterwards..but obviously I do..NEARLY all of the time.
And it's funny because I decided t day that I was going to try again and go for a week without cakes and doughnuts and chocolate, but then I went ahead and baked some brownies! And of top of that, my private student brought me 5 doughnuts to apologise for being half an hour late! The most impressive thing is I haven't touched any of them! Not yet anyway! But I'm hoping that they will keep for a bit so at least I won't have to BUY and cakes or doughnuts or chocolate. =)
xx
The Early Bird...
....may catch the worm, then then winds up being tired all day! =(
I slept so badly last night and ending up waking up when my flatmate left for work. And now I am feeling so effing tired it's not even funny.
I've got a lot done already though, but there is a lot more to go. But all I can think about is crawling back under the covers and sleeping for the rest of the day. No such luck - I have too much to do to take the luxury of sleeping all day...the same as every "weekend" really! I just hope I'm not too tired to go to the gym later! Only a month and a half to go before I hit the beach and I am no way near ready! LOL!
xx
I slept so badly last night and ending up waking up when my flatmate left for work. And now I am feeling so effing tired it's not even funny.
I've got a lot done already though, but there is a lot more to go. But all I can think about is crawling back under the covers and sleeping for the rest of the day. No such luck - I have too much to do to take the luxury of sleeping all day...the same as every "weekend" really! I just hope I'm not too tired to go to the gym later! Only a month and a half to go before I hit the beach and I am no way near ready! LOL!
xx
Sunday, 14 March 2010
Sunshine
How gorgeous was the weather in Tokyo today?
I woke up to the sun streaming into my room and it just put a massive smile on my face! Even though I have been feeling really tired for most of the day, I ventured out to hit the gym and enjoy the weather.
Feeling great. Tired, but great. =)
And is it me, or is this like the slowest month ever?! We are TRAILING through March! Hurry up and finish already!
LOL!
xx
I woke up to the sun streaming into my room and it just put a massive smile on my face! Even though I have been feeling really tired for most of the day, I ventured out to hit the gym and enjoy the weather.
Feeling great. Tired, but great. =)
And is it me, or is this like the slowest month ever?! We are TRAILING through March! Hurry up and finish already!
LOL!
xx
Blogging
I just watched the latest episode of House.
The patient in the show is an avid blogger. Like, she blogs EVERY SINGLE DETAIL of her life, including arguments with her boyfriend and she makes all her decisions in life based on feedback from her readers.
When you keep a blog, I think you need to respect the anonymity of the people that you write about. I write about people all the time but I don't use names because at the end of the day you just don't know who's reading. If you completely cuss someone out and you use their real name, then I don't think that's a very moral thing to do, especially if you have mutual friends with the people that you are cussing out.
I could never imagine revealing the details of a row with my man or something that personal. And there is no way in hell I would choose to make any serious decisions based on what my readers thought. Like, it's fine to ask for advice but that shouldn't be the way to make a decision about something like whether you should have surgery or not. That's just crazy right?
But I guess each to their own! Some people just want to share absolutely everything with the whole world so that people can get to 'know' them. I think that you can allow people to know a bit about you without having to reveal everything in such detail. I think sometimes I reveal too much of my vulnerable side...but hey, everyone needs to unleash every now and again.
And your continued support is appreciated!
xx
The patient in the show is an avid blogger. Like, she blogs EVERY SINGLE DETAIL of her life, including arguments with her boyfriend and she makes all her decisions in life based on feedback from her readers.
When you keep a blog, I think you need to respect the anonymity of the people that you write about. I write about people all the time but I don't use names because at the end of the day you just don't know who's reading. If you completely cuss someone out and you use their real name, then I don't think that's a very moral thing to do, especially if you have mutual friends with the people that you are cussing out.
I could never imagine revealing the details of a row with my man or something that personal. And there is no way in hell I would choose to make any serious decisions based on what my readers thought. Like, it's fine to ask for advice but that shouldn't be the way to make a decision about something like whether you should have surgery or not. That's just crazy right?
But I guess each to their own! Some people just want to share absolutely everything with the whole world so that people can get to 'know' them. I think that you can allow people to know a bit about you without having to reveal everything in such detail. I think sometimes I reveal too much of my vulnerable side...but hey, everyone needs to unleash every now and again.
And your continued support is appreciated!
xx
Saturday, 13 March 2010
At Last!
A new episode of Gossip Girl!
It hasn't been on for absolutely ages and FINALLY there was a new episode all ready and waiting for me! Yay!!
Did you see it? Jenny looked absolutely STUNNING at that dinner thing that they went to. So much better with her hair up than those horrid extensions. Stunning.
And I just watched the new episode of HIMYM with also gave me a giggle - like it always does.
I'm absolutely shattered - Saturdays are always a hard day at work and today was no exception. I just came home and chilled out. To be honest, I could totally fall asleep now but I don't wanna wake up at some stupid time in the morning so I figured I'd catch up with my online TV instead. Still a nice way to spend the evening now that I'm on a serious saving mission. I'm not even that bothered about staying in actually because it was such a mission last month taking a change of clothes to work and then having to go out carrying all my work stuff with me all night. Definitely nice taking a break from that.
xx
It hasn't been on for absolutely ages and FINALLY there was a new episode all ready and waiting for me! Yay!!
Did you see it? Jenny looked absolutely STUNNING at that dinner thing that they went to. So much better with her hair up than those horrid extensions. Stunning.
And I just watched the new episode of HIMYM with also gave me a giggle - like it always does.
I'm absolutely shattered - Saturdays are always a hard day at work and today was no exception. I just came home and chilled out. To be honest, I could totally fall asleep now but I don't wanna wake up at some stupid time in the morning so I figured I'd catch up with my online TV instead. Still a nice way to spend the evening now that I'm on a serious saving mission. I'm not even that bothered about staying in actually because it was such a mission last month taking a change of clothes to work and then having to go out carrying all my work stuff with me all night. Definitely nice taking a break from that.
xx
Thursday, 11 March 2010
Grrrr!!!
Whoever knew Malaysia would be such a pain in the arse to get around!
What's the point in having airports on these little islands if you can't fly from one island to another - only to and from KL?! How retarded! So now not only to we have to leave some of our originally planned destinations out, but we have to backtrack on ourselves!
You all know how much I HATE backtracking when on holiday. Obviously if it was just up to me it wouldn't happen but the problem it would mean splitting the group up after just a couple of days together and that just seems pointless. Party in numbers!!! Well, you know I don't believe that but we all wanna hang out you know.
It's just crap. And even though the flights are cheap, it's still that extra money that we have to spend. I wouldn't even think twice about it if I was still on JET but I'm not and I don't earn as much as the others and my outgoings are way higher than theirs. I guess it's easy for them to forget what it's like not to have so much disposable cash - even after insurance, pension and tax- when you have so little to pay out for rent. Not only do I earn less, but once you take out the rent, tax, insurance and pension, I am left with bugger all to work with, and given that I'm trying to save a certain amount each month, it doesn't leave me with a lot to work with. Like this month, I can barely (if at all) go out because I've had to pay for flights to Singapore, my lil weekend trip next month, on top of rent and insurance and gym membership and my phone bill. And at the end of the month, a lot of the money that I have already saved is going to be spent on my flight to the states. I can't book before then because I can't have holiday approved until 3 months before I go.
Argh. I've never watched money so carely in my life! Back home I was so used to living off my overdraft, I forgot what it was like to always be in the black! Haha! Although it is a nice feeling - I definitely need to be saving more now that the exchange rate is seriously good. I remember when I sent home 100,000 yen a couple of years ago (yep, in the whole time I've been in Japan, I've only sent home 200,000!!!!), I only got about 415 quid out of it. The same amount now is worth over 700!! Such a massive difference - I really need to be taking advantage of that!
xx
What's the point in having airports on these little islands if you can't fly from one island to another - only to and from KL?! How retarded! So now not only to we have to leave some of our originally planned destinations out, but we have to backtrack on ourselves!
You all know how much I HATE backtracking when on holiday. Obviously if it was just up to me it wouldn't happen but the problem it would mean splitting the group up after just a couple of days together and that just seems pointless. Party in numbers!!! Well, you know I don't believe that but we all wanna hang out you know.
It's just crap. And even though the flights are cheap, it's still that extra money that we have to spend. I wouldn't even think twice about it if I was still on JET but I'm not and I don't earn as much as the others and my outgoings are way higher than theirs. I guess it's easy for them to forget what it's like not to have so much disposable cash - even after insurance, pension and tax- when you have so little to pay out for rent. Not only do I earn less, but once you take out the rent, tax, insurance and pension, I am left with bugger all to work with, and given that I'm trying to save a certain amount each month, it doesn't leave me with a lot to work with. Like this month, I can barely (if at all) go out because I've had to pay for flights to Singapore, my lil weekend trip next month, on top of rent and insurance and gym membership and my phone bill. And at the end of the month, a lot of the money that I have already saved is going to be spent on my flight to the states. I can't book before then because I can't have holiday approved until 3 months before I go.
Argh. I've never watched money so carely in my life! Back home I was so used to living off my overdraft, I forgot what it was like to always be in the black! Haha! Although it is a nice feeling - I definitely need to be saving more now that the exchange rate is seriously good. I remember when I sent home 100,000 yen a couple of years ago (yep, in the whole time I've been in Japan, I've only sent home 200,000!!!!), I only got about 415 quid out of it. The same amount now is worth over 700!! Such a massive difference - I really need to be taking advantage of that!
xx
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
寒い！！
March my arse! It's freezing!
Even though the sun was out and gorgeous today, it was still stupid cold. I was so cozy when I woke up this morning, I just couldn't get out of bed to make it to the gym. The thought of getting in the pool for some aqua just made me wrap the blankets around me tighter!
I was actualyl productive in my lunch break today! Well, I posted a letter and made the payments at the different conbinis for my flights for next month. How annoying having to fly with two different airlines but it was the cheapest way to go. It also made me realise how far my Japanese has come - I would never have been able to use those dumb machines to make payments a couple fo years ago, yet today, I didn't even have to think about what I was doing. Yay!
Stupid weather. I hate it. I hate snow.
xx
Even though the sun was out and gorgeous today, it was still stupid cold. I was so cozy when I woke up this morning, I just couldn't get out of bed to make it to the gym. The thought of getting in the pool for some aqua just made me wrap the blankets around me tighter!
I was actualyl productive in my lunch break today! Well, I posted a letter and made the payments at the different conbinis for my flights for next month. How annoying having to fly with two different airlines but it was the cheapest way to go. It also made me realise how far my Japanese has come - I would never have been able to use those dumb machines to make payments a couple fo years ago, yet today, I didn't even have to think about what I was doing. Yay!
Stupid weather. I hate it. I hate snow.
xx
やった！
So in the end I did decide to sleep on it...and nothing changed!
The flights are booked for my lil weekend away next month!
I get back to Tokyo really late though on the Monday so I am gonna be wrecked for work the next day.
Oh well! This is gonna be totally worth it!
On a completely different note, what the hell is going on with this weather?! I was definitely too quick to stash away that extra blanket - it's mad snowing in Tokyo! And the temperatures have just plummeted so I'm back to freezing my arse off! Why?!?! It's March - not January! This just makes me even more excited to get to the beaches of Malaysia.
Mmmmmm...beaches....sun...sand...sea....cocktails.....food....shopping...great clubs and great friends!
HURRY UP!
xx
The flights are booked for my lil weekend away next month!
I get back to Tokyo really late though on the Monday so I am gonna be wrecked for work the next day.
Oh well! This is gonna be totally worth it!
On a completely different note, what the hell is going on with this weather?! I was definitely too quick to stash away that extra blanket - it's mad snowing in Tokyo! And the temperatures have just plummeted so I'm back to freezing my arse off! Why?!?! It's March - not January! This just makes me even more excited to get to the beaches of Malaysia.
Mmmmmm...beaches....sun...sand...sea....cocktails.....food....shopping...great clubs and great friends!
HURRY UP!
xx
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
WAAAAAHHHHH!!!
OMG I can barely sit still in my seat - THAT'S how pumped I am for next month!
I have decided to take a little weekend trip...and I actually can't believe how excited I am to go! I won't reveal too many of the details (although to be honest, it's pretty obvious), but I can't wait to support my friends and see some familiar faces.
And it's only a couple of weeks before I hit Malaysia!
I've managed to find some decent flights and I literally am jiggling around in my chair and grinning my arse off at the thought if going. The question is, do I book my flights now or wait until tomorrow? Well, to be honest I KNOW I'm not going to change my mind but the adult in me is telling myself to sleep on it to make sure that it's something I really wanna do. It limits the amount that I can go out this month but I think it will be totally worth it.
Sleep on it...book the tickets...sleep on it...book the tickets....
YAYAYAYAYAYAYYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!
xx
I have decided to take a little weekend trip...and I actually can't believe how excited I am to go! I won't reveal too many of the details (although to be honest, it's pretty obvious), but I can't wait to support my friends and see some familiar faces.
And it's only a couple of weeks before I hit Malaysia!
I've managed to find some decent flights and I literally am jiggling around in my chair and grinning my arse off at the thought if going. The question is, do I book my flights now or wait until tomorrow? Well, to be honest I KNOW I'm not going to change my mind but the adult in me is telling myself to sleep on it to make sure that it's something I really wanna do. It limits the amount that I can go out this month but I think it will be totally worth it.
Sleep on it...book the tickets...sleep on it...book the tickets....
YAYAYAYAYAYAYYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!
xx
Sunday, 7 March 2010
Crap!
One of the shittiest things is having a crush on your friend.
And it's not like they're just a friend...it's someone I'm REALLY tight with. Which means that this is never going to happen. I've joked about it with him before and knew what the response would be...which I'm not going to write because then you might work out who I'm talking about!
LOL!
But yah, it's not going to happen. Which just sucks because it's one of those things where you know it would be AWESOME if the other person would just allow it to happen! I'm not even sure what I want to happen...well, yah I do!!! But I know that my friend has boundaries and hooking up with friends crosses those boundaries. It's totally cool and I really do respect that but at the same time it is sooooo frustrating! I absolutely love the relationship we have though and I will be really gutted when he leaves Japan and I really don't want to risk damaging what he have. Although, to tell you the truth, I think the relationship is tight enough that everything would be totally fine the next day! LOL. I have to say though, I really do admire him for sticking to his guns. Very impressive. But I shan't do anything about it - I know I would make a complete arse out of myself and he will be taking the piss outta me for the rest of my life! I just had to write it down!
*sigh*
Very frustrating indeed. I'm not joking...minus a couple of qualities incuding a wondering eye and philanderous tendencies, he actually has ALL the qualities I want in a guy. And even those bad ones calm down when he is seeing someone. We are alike in so many ways and it's great when you can really TALK to someone on a level you know?
Arrrrgggggghhhhh!!!
LOL. I wonder if he's reading this...he says he doesn't read blogs but loads of people say that coz they think blogs are gay but they secretly read them anyway. I've made no secret about the fact that I think he's HOT and you know, he KNOWS all of this because we've spoken about it before. Respect to you for not crossing that boundary...but I still think it could be soooo good if you would just allow it.
Either way, I have nothing but mad love for this guy. No, no, no I'm not IN love with him - it's totally different. You know what I mean!!!!
xx
And it's not like they're just a friend...it's someone I'm REALLY tight with. Which means that this is never going to happen. I've joked about it with him before and knew what the response would be...which I'm not going to write because then you might work out who I'm talking about!
LOL!
But yah, it's not going to happen. Which just sucks because it's one of those things where you know it would be AWESOME if the other person would just allow it to happen! I'm not even sure what I want to happen...well, yah I do!!! But I know that my friend has boundaries and hooking up with friends crosses those boundaries. It's totally cool and I really do respect that but at the same time it is sooooo frustrating! I absolutely love the relationship we have though and I will be really gutted when he leaves Japan and I really don't want to risk damaging what he have. Although, to tell you the truth, I think the relationship is tight enough that everything would be totally fine the next day! LOL. I have to say though, I really do admire him for sticking to his guns. Very impressive. But I shan't do anything about it - I know I would make a complete arse out of myself and he will be taking the piss outta me for the rest of my life! I just had to write it down!
*sigh*
Very frustrating indeed. I'm not joking...minus a couple of qualities incuding a wondering eye and philanderous tendencies, he actually has ALL the qualities I want in a guy. And even those bad ones calm down when he is seeing someone. We are alike in so many ways and it's great when you can really TALK to someone on a level you know?
Arrrrgggggghhhhh!!!
LOL. I wonder if he's reading this...he says he doesn't read blogs but loads of people say that coz they think blogs are gay but they secretly read them anyway. I've made no secret about the fact that I think he's HOT and you know, he KNOWS all of this because we've spoken about it before. Respect to you for not crossing that boundary...but I still think it could be soooo good if you would just allow it.
Either way, I have nothing but mad love for this guy. No, no, no I'm not IN love with him - it's totally different. You know what I mean!!!!
xx
Shitty Weather
This weather sucks!
I walked back from the gym and my fingers were frozen! It's cold and it's raining. And now that I'm in, I'm not going anywhere!
Grrr..I wanted to go out tonight as well with some friends that I haven't seen in absolutely ages. But in this weather? Hell no!
I totally voided any work I did at the gym today by buying loads of chocolate in the supermarket and scoffing half a big bar while I was walking home. That meant my promise to myself to not eat chocolate or doughnuts for a week lasted about...25 minutes! LOL! Why the hell can't I resist?!
You know ASDA? They are selling ASDA's own chocolate in the supermarket! And it's actually really good. Granted, if I was back in England, I wouldn't touch it for the world - I don't even go into Asda, but seeing that Japanese chocolate is absolutely SHIT (I'll let Ghana and Dars off the hook), Asda's own chocolate tasted amazing!
xx
I walked back from the gym and my fingers were frozen! It's cold and it's raining. And now that I'm in, I'm not going anywhere!
Grrr..I wanted to go out tonight as well with some friends that I haven't seen in absolutely ages. But in this weather? Hell no!
I totally voided any work I did at the gym today by buying loads of chocolate in the supermarket and scoffing half a big bar while I was walking home. That meant my promise to myself to not eat chocolate or doughnuts for a week lasted about...25 minutes! LOL! Why the hell can't I resist?!
You know ASDA? They are selling ASDA's own chocolate in the supermarket! And it's actually really good. Granted, if I was back in England, I wouldn't touch it for the world - I don't even go into Asda, but seeing that Japanese chocolate is absolutely SHIT (I'll let Ghana and Dars off the hook), Asda's own chocolate tasted amazing!
xx
Saturday, 6 March 2010
A Rare Night In
I cancelled my plans for the evening again and decided to stay in.
To be honest, I am just shattered after this week and really didn't feel like going out straight after work like I have been.
And it is so nice to just be at home and doing nothing. Well, I've been catching up with my online TV shows.
Are you watching Project Runway? I absolutely LOVE Jay's stuff! It's so hot and glamourous.
Not to mention how awesome this season of 'Secret Diary of a Call Girl' is. Not only is Bryon ridiculousy and strangely smoking hot, but the storylines are way juicier than the other seasons combined.
My eyelids are drooping. Think I'll delve into my LP Australia instead!
xx
To be honest, I am just shattered after this week and really didn't feel like going out straight after work like I have been.
And it is so nice to just be at home and doing nothing. Well, I've been catching up with my online TV shows.
Are you watching Project Runway? I absolutely LOVE Jay's stuff! It's so hot and glamourous.
Not to mention how awesome this season of 'Secret Diary of a Call Girl' is. Not only is Bryon ridiculousy and strangely smoking hot, but the storylines are way juicier than the other seasons combined.
My eyelids are drooping. Think I'll delve into my LP Australia instead!
xx
Friday, 5 March 2010
BOLLOCKS!!
On my way home from work I was having a massive dilemma about whether to go to the gym. I was feeling absolutely exhausted and just wanted to collapse at home.
But no, I got in, packed up a bag and then rushed to the gym with 5 minutes to spare before my aerobics class. So I'm in the locker room, I get changed...I'm all set...and then I realise...I FORGOT MY DAMN TRAINERS!!!!
For most people, this wouldn't be the end of the world - they could just rent some from the front desk. But you KNOW how I feel about feet. There is no way in hell I am putting my feet in rental gym shoes! YUK!
I was just so annoyed because I had rushed to get there and was feeling tired and after all of that, I couldn't work out anyway! So it was into the onsen and sauna for me instead!
Such a waste. I picked up a package from the PO as well and before I had even gotten home, I had polished of 2 bags of Walkers Cheese &Onion crisps! As soon as I got in I finished the other pack and then ripped open a mammoth bag of Haribo...which is nearly all gone! I am such a PIG! And I have my dinner in the oven!
Has anyone ever smelt the Beckham Signature Story perfume? I bought some online and received it today. IT ABSOLUTELY STINKS!! LOL!! I only got it coz it was on special offer - 75ml for a measly 14 quid! Or was it 15....either way it was stupidly cheap and now I know why! It's weird coz being a Beckham brand I thought it would be all sophisticated and shit but it's actually pretty floral and old woman like! And I'm lumbered with a whole bottle of it! I was thinking I could wear it to work but it's a really strong smell and there is no doubt that my kids would waste no time at all telling me that I smell!
xx
But no, I got in, packed up a bag and then rushed to the gym with 5 minutes to spare before my aerobics class. So I'm in the locker room, I get changed...I'm all set...and then I realise...I FORGOT MY DAMN TRAINERS!!!!
For most people, this wouldn't be the end of the world - they could just rent some from the front desk. But you KNOW how I feel about feet. There is no way in hell I am putting my feet in rental gym shoes! YUK!
I was just so annoyed because I had rushed to get there and was feeling tired and after all of that, I couldn't work out anyway! So it was into the onsen and sauna for me instead!
Such a waste. I picked up a package from the PO as well and before I had even gotten home, I had polished of 2 bags of Walkers Cheese &Onion crisps! As soon as I got in I finished the other pack and then ripped open a mammoth bag of Haribo...which is nearly all gone! I am such a PIG! And I have my dinner in the oven!
Has anyone ever smelt the Beckham Signature Story perfume? I bought some online and received it today. IT ABSOLUTELY STINKS!! LOL!! I only got it coz it was on special offer - 75ml for a measly 14 quid! Or was it 15....either way it was stupidly cheap and now I know why! It's weird coz being a Beckham brand I thought it would be all sophisticated and shit but it's actually pretty floral and old woman like! And I'm lumbered with a whole bottle of it! I was thinking I could wear it to work but it's a really strong smell and there is no doubt that my kids would waste no time at all telling me that I smell!
xx
Thursday, 4 March 2010
*Yawn*
Could today have been any more boring?!
I spent the whole day looking at the clock and just willing the day to go faster. I try not to but I just can't help snacking like crazy at work...it's like I need the sugar fix to get through the rest of the day.
LOL! That or I just love chocolate too much. It's those Alfort bisuits! You know the ones in the blue box that are covered with milk chocolate? I just LOVE those! I must get through god knows how many boxes of those in a week.
And I am still yet to continue studying on the train. I have switched to reading my LP Australia instead! I'm actually quite looking forward to going now - which is a big step considering that it was one of the places that I least wanted to visit before. Right up there with Canada! Which I still don't wanna go to! Sorry to all my Canadian friends!
But yah, it looks like Oz has quite a bit to offer. It may not have all the culture that I love so much about Asia but it'll be one of those uber chilled breaks where I get to catch up with friends. That's the main point of the trip. That and I need to cross it off my ever growing list of countries to go to! LOL! a very legit reason to go I think!
I wonder if my salmon's thawed out yet....don't you hate defrosting stuff in the microwave?! I stuffed my face with biscuits and chocolate before I left work so I think I'll be good to let it thaw out by itself...even if it means having a late dinner. The story of my life.
LMAO - totally random I know!
xx
I spent the whole day looking at the clock and just willing the day to go faster. I try not to but I just can't help snacking like crazy at work...it's like I need the sugar fix to get through the rest of the day.
LOL! That or I just love chocolate too much. It's those Alfort bisuits! You know the ones in the blue box that are covered with milk chocolate? I just LOVE those! I must get through god knows how many boxes of those in a week.
And I am still yet to continue studying on the train. I have switched to reading my LP Australia instead! I'm actually quite looking forward to going now - which is a big step considering that it was one of the places that I least wanted to visit before. Right up there with Canada! Which I still don't wanna go to! Sorry to all my Canadian friends!
But yah, it looks like Oz has quite a bit to offer. It may not have all the culture that I love so much about Asia but it'll be one of those uber chilled breaks where I get to catch up with friends. That's the main point of the trip. That and I need to cross it off my ever growing list of countries to go to! LOL! a very legit reason to go I think!
I wonder if my salmon's thawed out yet....don't you hate defrosting stuff in the microwave?! I stuffed my face with biscuits and chocolate before I left work so I think I'll be good to let it thaw out by itself...even if it means having a late dinner. The story of my life.
LMAO - totally random I know!
xx
Effed Up Dreams
Argh - I really wish I could tell you about the dreams I had last night.
But I've forgotten.
After one of them I woke up in a complete state of panic and when my alarm went off this morning, it scared the hell out of me. I may not remember what I had been dreaming about, but it was definitely messed up.
And as I'm getting ready to go to work, I am feeling exhausted.
Do you ever have that feeling when you know something is bothering you but you can't put your finger on what it is? That's what I have right now. It's like I've forgotten what it is that I should be bothered about. A very strange feeling indeed.
I hate Thursdays. Probably my most boring day at work - a jam packed day filled with dull, quiet students. Well, not all of them are quiet but for some reason I always spend Thursdays yawning.
K, I gotta head out.
xx
But I've forgotten.
After one of them I woke up in a complete state of panic and when my alarm went off this morning, it scared the hell out of me. I may not remember what I had been dreaming about, but it was definitely messed up.
And as I'm getting ready to go to work, I am feeling exhausted.
Do you ever have that feeling when you know something is bothering you but you can't put your finger on what it is? That's what I have right now. It's like I've forgotten what it is that I should be bothered about. A very strange feeling indeed.
I hate Thursdays. Probably my most boring day at work - a jam packed day filled with dull, quiet students. Well, not all of them are quiet but for some reason I always spend Thursdays yawning.
K, I gotta head out.
xx
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
日本人みたい！！！
I have had a few students tell me that I look Japanese.
LOL right?!?!
Just because I have black hair. I didn't even wear it straight today because I went from the gym straight to work, so even with the curls, they still tell me I look Japanese.
*sigh*
The ignorance of the Japanese really bothers me sometimes and this was no exception. Foreign people don't have black hair?!?! Do they even realise how stupid that sounds? And it's not just the students - even a couple of mums have made a comment to that effect. I had one woman come up with the dumbass theory that all Japanese people want brown hair and all foreigners want black hair. The worst was the way she said it - all matter of fact, like she knew what the hell she was talking about.
On a more positive note, my hair is still gorgeous and shiny. Herbal dyes all the way baby!!!
And on a even MORE positive note, I have had my holiday approved for the summer! I couldn't believe it - I thought I was going to have a massive battle on my hands because of the strict rules that come with taking holidays but it was like I had made a big deal about nothing! I'm still waiting for head office to realise what they've agreed to and take it back!
Fingers crossed!
xx
LOL right?!?!
Just because I have black hair. I didn't even wear it straight today because I went from the gym straight to work, so even with the curls, they still tell me I look Japanese.
*sigh*
The ignorance of the Japanese really bothers me sometimes and this was no exception. Foreign people don't have black hair?!?! Do they even realise how stupid that sounds? And it's not just the students - even a couple of mums have made a comment to that effect. I had one woman come up with the dumbass theory that all Japanese people want brown hair and all foreigners want black hair. The worst was the way she said it - all matter of fact, like she knew what the hell she was talking about.
On a more positive note, my hair is still gorgeous and shiny. Herbal dyes all the way baby!!!
And on a even MORE positive note, I have had my holiday approved for the summer! I couldn't believe it - I thought I was going to have a massive battle on my hands because of the strict rules that come with taking holidays but it was like I had made a big deal about nothing! I'm still waiting for head office to realise what they've agreed to and take it back!
Fingers crossed!
xx
Tuesday, 2 March 2010
Lalala
God, I have been so busy today and am absolutely knackered.
It's like even when I manage to actually grab some free time, there is ALWAYS something that I need to be doing. I just don't get that time where I have LITERALLY nothing to do anymore.
And why the hell has it gotten so cold again?! I was absolutely freezing walking around outside and even being in my house, I'm still cold. Maybe I was a bit premature in putting that electric blanket away.
I'm having a bit of a weird time right now. I am constantly changing my mind about what to do about my job...somedays I know I can see this contract out - others, I've just had it up to here with spoilt, bratty kids who have no idea how to behave and dealing with ignorant, pushy, negligent, smart arse mothers who think that you have to do anything they want them to because they pay. Urgh. Not only that I just turn into a robot on during my commute and all I can think about is how much I could actually get doen if I didn't have to waste so much time going to a job that I don't really like.
Argh - it's not even that I don't really like it. Sometimes I have great classes. Never great days - there is always at least one difficult class a day but after some classes I'm grinning my arse off because I've had so much fun, or the kids ahve done a really great job, you know? I can handle it - the pressure, the paperwork, the parents, the badly behaved kids - I CAN. I just don't want to have to. It's a completely different thing and I just keep thinking about the toll that this job is taking on me. I haven't studied in weeks because when I do get the time, I always have other things that I have to do, or when I do get the time, I am just so tired it's the last thing that I want to be doing.
どうしょうかなー。
分からん。アドバイスお願いします！
オヤスミ。
xx
It's like even when I manage to actually grab some free time, there is ALWAYS something that I need to be doing. I just don't get that time where I have LITERALLY nothing to do anymore.
And why the hell has it gotten so cold again?! I was absolutely freezing walking around outside and even being in my house, I'm still cold. Maybe I was a bit premature in putting that electric blanket away.
I'm having a bit of a weird time right now. I am constantly changing my mind about what to do about my job...somedays I know I can see this contract out - others, I've just had it up to here with spoilt, bratty kids who have no idea how to behave and dealing with ignorant, pushy, negligent, smart arse mothers who think that you have to do anything they want them to because they pay. Urgh. Not only that I just turn into a robot on during my commute and all I can think about is how much I could actually get doen if I didn't have to waste so much time going to a job that I don't really like.
Argh - it's not even that I don't really like it. Sometimes I have great classes. Never great days - there is always at least one difficult class a day but after some classes I'm grinning my arse off because I've had so much fun, or the kids ahve done a really great job, you know? I can handle it - the pressure, the paperwork, the parents, the badly behaved kids - I CAN. I just don't want to have to. It's a completely different thing and I just keep thinking about the toll that this job is taking on me. I haven't studied in weeks because when I do get the time, I always have other things that I have to do, or when I do get the time, I am just so tired it's the last thing that I want to be doing.
どうしょうかなー。
分からん。アドバイスお願いします！
オヤスミ。
xx
Monday, 1 March 2010
Once You Go Black...
So I bit the bullet and dyed my hair black today.
And no, it's not my natural colour. My hair is actually dark brown and now that it's black, it's made me realise how light my natural colour is!
I'm loving it. It's so...BLACK! And super, super shiny from the herbal dye that my colourist used to try and protect my hair - now badly damaged from bleach. I think that when my hair is dark, it always looks better straight. The curls definitely look better when it's blonde.
I've had a fringe cut as well. I don't know how girls do it - IT'S SO EFFING ANNOYING!!! Just hanging there in your face and in your eyes. Argh! Luckily I didn't have it cut too short so it shouldn't be too long before it grows out again. Or maybe it will just take some getting used to...but right now I've clipped it back coz it is actually irritating the crap outta me! LOL!
I do need to have more cut off but I just can't have short hair. It's not that I don't want to - it's the amount of styling that it would require. I would have to straighten it every day, and given how damaged my hair is from bleaching it, I don't think heated irons will help! Plus, it's so humid here in the summer, even if I was to straighten it everyday, it would be a matter of minutes before it became a frizzy mess again!
I'm still doing a double take when I walk past a mirror!
xx
And no, it's not my natural colour. My hair is actually dark brown and now that it's black, it's made me realise how light my natural colour is!
I'm loving it. It's so...BLACK! And super, super shiny from the herbal dye that my colourist used to try and protect my hair - now badly damaged from bleach. I think that when my hair is dark, it always looks better straight. The curls definitely look better when it's blonde.
I've had a fringe cut as well. I don't know how girls do it - IT'S SO EFFING ANNOYING!!! Just hanging there in your face and in your eyes. Argh! Luckily I didn't have it cut too short so it shouldn't be too long before it grows out again. Or maybe it will just take some getting used to...but right now I've clipped it back coz it is actually irritating the crap outta me! LOL!
I do need to have more cut off but I just can't have short hair. It's not that I don't want to - it's the amount of styling that it would require. I would have to straighten it every day, and given how damaged my hair is from bleaching it, I don't think heated irons will help! Plus, it's so humid here in the summer, even if I was to straighten it everyday, it would be a matter of minutes before it became a frizzy mess again!
I'm still doing a double take when I walk past a mirror!
xx
Raaaahhhh!!!!
OMG!! How much am I LOVING Season 8 of 24?!?!
I've always said it was the best thing on TV. Of course, every drama has a couple of dodgy seasons, but damn, this season is just INSANE!!!
After 7 seasons, I can already spot some of the twists before they happen but what got me about this newest episode is how awesome a fiance Cole is!
I mean seriously, you find out that your fiancee isn't the woman you think she is and then you just turn around, just like that, and stand up for her and forgive her for everything...out of love. Well, he might not have forgiven her but he totally took control and dealt with her problems. Even though she had lied to him about everything...even down to her name. Incredible.
I just love, love, LOVE this show. Never a dull moment.
And I have to say that I am really enjoying the last season of LOST. Although, I hate this whole thing with Claire being the bad guy. It just doesn't suit her being all bad ass with her messed up hair and dirty face. Why are they trying to make her the new Rousseau? Or whatever that other woman's name was...you know, the French one? It's exactly the same! Yawn. They need to get over that already - especially now that her 'friend' is that black smoke thingy that looks like John Locke. I just wish that they would hurry up and reunite Jin and Sun. That whole separation storyline has been dragged out for long enough. Jin always gets caught up in all this shit - it's about time something good happened to him!
xx
I've always said it was the best thing on TV. Of course, every drama has a couple of dodgy seasons, but damn, this season is just INSANE!!!
After 7 seasons, I can already spot some of the twists before they happen but what got me about this newest episode is how awesome a fiance Cole is!
I mean seriously, you find out that your fiancee isn't the woman you think she is and then you just turn around, just like that, and stand up for her and forgive her for everything...out of love. Well, he might not have forgiven her but he totally took control and dealt with her problems. Even though she had lied to him about everything...even down to her name. Incredible.
I just love, love, LOVE this show. Never a dull moment.
And I have to say that I am really enjoying the last season of LOST. Although, I hate this whole thing with Claire being the bad guy. It just doesn't suit her being all bad ass with her messed up hair and dirty face. Why are they trying to make her the new Rousseau? Or whatever that other woman's name was...you know, the French one? It's exactly the same! Yawn. They need to get over that already - especially now that her 'friend' is that black smoke thingy that looks like John Locke. I just wish that they would hurry up and reunite Jin and Sun. That whole separation storyline has been dragged out for long enough. Jin always gets caught up in all this shit - it's about time something good happened to him!
xx
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