Even though I don't start work until 2pm today, I still woke up at 9am.
Because if I didn't, I woudn't actually be able to do anything with my day. I have to catch the train at 12.20 to make sure that I get in on time (a ghastly, ghastly commute involving 2 transfers and a bus ride) so in retrospect, I still don't have that much time in the morning to do the things that I need to do.
And on top of that I'm absolutely knackered. I did not sleep well last night - at all. I'm not even sure why - I was in bed a little earlier than usual.I have a friend staying and he was knocked out because of jetlag and the fact that we'd been out for the best part of the day. And my eyes couldn't take any more studying so I went to bed as well. But now I feel like I've only had a few hours sleep because I woke up so early.
Speaking of studying, I bought some study books for the 2kyuu exam yesterday. And my God, I have got such a long way to go! I took a quick browse at the kanji section of last year's test, and of the 40 questions, I could only answer 6! But in all fairness, I haven't studied for it yet, so I think you can forgive me for that! I can't really start on a lot of them until I review the 3kyuu grammar, vocab and kanji and at least learn some of the 6000 words I need to learn! LOL!! It's mad scary and I'm really not sure that I can do it.
Hmmmm...
Think I might grab a quick 10 minute nap before I have to put on my make up and leave for work.
xx
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Sunday, 17 January 2010
Ugly Betty
I finally got a chance today to catch up with my online TV shows. I haven't seen anything for months!
And man, the end of the newest episode of Ugly Betty had me in tears!!!
Saying goodbye is something that we've all had to do so many times and trying to say goodbye to people that you really care about always stings, no matter how many times you've had to do it.
I had a really good natter with my friend in London yesterday. I hadn't spoken to her for ages and it was really, really great to catch up. We went to school together, we went to the same uni and we've lived together, had awesome house parties together, spent 4/5NYE together, partied hard together...you know there's always someone that you just feel so comfortable with? She's definitely one of those people.
I hope I get to see her this year.....where and when, I don't know, but I hope it happens!!
Miss you girl.
xx
And man, the end of the newest episode of Ugly Betty had me in tears!!!
Saying goodbye is something that we've all had to do so many times and trying to say goodbye to people that you really care about always stings, no matter how many times you've had to do it.
I had a really good natter with my friend in London yesterday. I hadn't spoken to her for ages and it was really, really great to catch up. We went to school together, we went to the same uni and we've lived together, had awesome house parties together, spent 4/5NYE together, partied hard together...you know there's always someone that you just feel so comfortable with? She's definitely one of those people.
I hope I get to see her this year.....where and when, I don't know, but I hope it happens!!
Miss you girl.
xx
Ouch!
I've done something to my knee!
It really hurts when I walk, go up and down stairs and when I kneel down. So that rules out me going to the gym today. I feel bad because I haven't been for a week! I hate throwing money away. But it's just not worth the risk of going and making it worse.
But it's OK - I have a lot of clearing up to do before my friend arrives!!! I can't believe how fast time flies - it feels like yesterday that he said he's booked his flight back here and now it's like OMG he's gonna be here in a few hours. Crazy!
Anyone else feel that January is like the slowest month of the year? It's absolutely dragging by and I remember feeling the same way last year. LOL I'm having one of those days where I start doing something and then start doing a billion other things at the same time without actually finishing anything.
Hope you're having a more productive Sunday than me!
xx
It really hurts when I walk, go up and down stairs and when I kneel down. So that rules out me going to the gym today. I feel bad because I haven't been for a week! I hate throwing money away. But it's just not worth the risk of going and making it worse.
But it's OK - I have a lot of clearing up to do before my friend arrives!!! I can't believe how fast time flies - it feels like yesterday that he said he's booked his flight back here and now it's like OMG he's gonna be here in a few hours. Crazy!
Anyone else feel that January is like the slowest month of the year? It's absolutely dragging by and I remember feeling the same way last year. LOL I'm having one of those days where I start doing something and then start doing a billion other things at the same time without actually finishing anything.
Hope you're having a more productive Sunday than me!
xx
Friday, 15 January 2010
And It Happened Again
Even though I got home in time to walk to the gym, I just couldn't go.
I'm exhausted.
That's the third time this month I haven't gone. I always feel guilty because I pay so much every month and to not go to my classes seems like I'm throwing my money down the drain.
But I figured that it was better to do that than to collapse or something during in a class. I never would've made it through 1hr 20mins of aerobics tonight - it's my favourite class because it's fast, energetic, and the instructor uses way better music than the others. So feeling the way I did when I walked through the door, I just decided to relax at home by myself. Which is probably a good thing because I will have a friend staying with me for a while so it's nice to have the place to myself.
So tired.
xx
I'm exhausted.
That's the third time this month I haven't gone. I always feel guilty because I pay so much every month and to not go to my classes seems like I'm throwing my money down the drain.
But I figured that it was better to do that than to collapse or something during in a class. I never would've made it through 1hr 20mins of aerobics tonight - it's my favourite class because it's fast, energetic, and the instructor uses way better music than the others. So feeling the way I did when I walked through the door, I just decided to relax at home by myself. Which is probably a good thing because I will have a friend staying with me for a while so it's nice to have the place to myself.
So tired.
xx
Thursday, 14 January 2010
Tearing Up
I'm keeping as up to date as I can with news of the Haiti earthquake.
Watching video footage on the BBC World News website had me tearing up so badly. Seeing all those people, bleeding and covered in debris all over the streets, sleeping among the dead in hospitals because they have nowhere to go....
To be honest, how can that NOT make you tear up? Or at least get a horrible feeling in the pit of your stomach? They were saying that Japan is overdue a major earthquake...if you were in the same situation as these people, I would hope that people in countries all over the world would be feeling compassionate and wanting to help.
I'm gonna be checking my bank balance and making a donation for sure. I don't think I can sit back and do nothing. All watching the news does, is make us aware of the situation. People are always saying that they wish they could help...well, YOU CAN!! Even the smallest amount is better than sitting on your arse and doing nothing...and after seeing that footage, I know I can help.
Have a heart!
xx
Watching video footage on the BBC World News website had me tearing up so badly. Seeing all those people, bleeding and covered in debris all over the streets, sleeping among the dead in hospitals because they have nowhere to go....
To be honest, how can that NOT make you tear up? Or at least get a horrible feeling in the pit of your stomach? They were saying that Japan is overdue a major earthquake...if you were in the same situation as these people, I would hope that people in countries all over the world would be feeling compassionate and wanting to help.
I'm gonna be checking my bank balance and making a donation for sure. I don't think I can sit back and do nothing. All watching the news does, is make us aware of the situation. People are always saying that they wish they could help...well, YOU CAN!! Even the smallest amount is better than sitting on your arse and doing nothing...and after seeing that footage, I know I can help.
Have a heart!
xx
Haiti
Have you been following the Haiti earthquake on the news?
I just watched a whole load of video footage and now my heart is just going out to all of those people.
I can't imagine what it would be like to actually survive a natural disaster on that scale and try to rebuild your life from scratch. I thought the same thing after the massive tsunami. Just seeing people suffering and screaming out for help is just awful and it's like I almost feel guilty for carrying on and getting ready for work when so much devastation is happening on the other side of the world.
Although I guess we all turn our back everyday. It's true that the majority of us remain oblivious to what's going on in the world everyday until something terrible happens and our attention is drawn to it via the media. Shameful. But sadly true.
It always reminds me of my goal to eventually do some charity work in the favelas of Brazil. Don't get me wrong - I never forget that it's something that I want to do, but it always seems to get pushed to the back of my mind as I'm trying to kickstart my career right now. But I promise I will do it. I don't know when, but I will.
I promise.
Take some time out today to think about all those poor people affected by the earthquake in Haiti. And then be grateful for what you have.
xx
I just watched a whole load of video footage and now my heart is just going out to all of those people.
I can't imagine what it would be like to actually survive a natural disaster on that scale and try to rebuild your life from scratch. I thought the same thing after the massive tsunami. Just seeing people suffering and screaming out for help is just awful and it's like I almost feel guilty for carrying on and getting ready for work when so much devastation is happening on the other side of the world.
Although I guess we all turn our back everyday. It's true that the majority of us remain oblivious to what's going on in the world everyday until something terrible happens and our attention is drawn to it via the media. Shameful. But sadly true.
It always reminds me of my goal to eventually do some charity work in the favelas of Brazil. Don't get me wrong - I never forget that it's something that I want to do, but it always seems to get pushed to the back of my mind as I'm trying to kickstart my career right now. But I promise I will do it. I don't know when, but I will.
I promise.
Take some time out today to think about all those poor people affected by the earthquake in Haiti. And then be grateful for what you have.
xx
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
Give Me A Break!!
My commute is long enough without being delayed by accidents!!
I've been really tired all day, and then when I went to transfer onto Oedo line at Yoyogi, I found out that it had been partially suspended because of an accident. So I had to go all the way to Ikebukuro, transfer, and then walk home from Ekoda station. That walk isn't that bad but it's absolutely freezing today and I was just pissed off at having to take a diversion.
And so once again, I got in after 10pm.
*sigh*
So tired. But there is always so much that I want to in the evenings, so I can't just kick back and do nothing. I'm trying to be in bed by midnight though, so I can at least get my 8 hours...not that it makes much of a difference! LOL!!
xx
I've been really tired all day, and then when I went to transfer onto Oedo line at Yoyogi, I found out that it had been partially suspended because of an accident. So I had to go all the way to Ikebukuro, transfer, and then walk home from Ekoda station. That walk isn't that bad but it's absolutely freezing today and I was just pissed off at having to take a diversion.
And so once again, I got in after 10pm.
*sigh*
So tired. But there is always so much that I want to in the evenings, so I can't just kick back and do nothing. I'm trying to be in bed by midnight though, so I can at least get my 8 hours...not that it makes much of a difference! LOL!!
xx
Sunday, 10 January 2010
Nooooo!!!!
I am seriously starting to show my age.
I'm used to being told that I look like I'm 21/22/23. Now I'm getting 27/28!! I think it's because I'm so tired and I have this massive dark circles under my eyes. To go along with the grey hair and wrinkles!
=(
This is so not cool - I need to do something about it asap! So I treated myself today to some expensive pampering goodies - I figured if I just wasn't so tired all the time, then I wouldn't look tired and then I wouldn't look so damn old! I swear it's since I started this new job - the commute is killing me...not to mention knackering me out. But I refuse to be all about work so I'm always trying to fit everything in and am always busy.
But I'm excited about tomorrow...because I'm going shopping for the first time since I moved! I know there will only be crap sale stuff left but just having the knowledge that I don't have to restrain myself from buying anything makes me so happy!!! Now I just have to decide where....I think I might start in Shinjuku and then hit up Omote-sando if I still have time. I won't be hitting the stores until like 3 or something because I have other stuff going on all morning. No rest for the wicked! *sigh*
xx
I'm used to being told that I look like I'm 21/22/23. Now I'm getting 27/28!! I think it's because I'm so tired and I have this massive dark circles under my eyes. To go along with the grey hair and wrinkles!
=(
This is so not cool - I need to do something about it asap! So I treated myself today to some expensive pampering goodies - I figured if I just wasn't so tired all the time, then I wouldn't look tired and then I wouldn't look so damn old! I swear it's since I started this new job - the commute is killing me...not to mention knackering me out. But I refuse to be all about work so I'm always trying to fit everything in and am always busy.
But I'm excited about tomorrow...because I'm going shopping for the first time since I moved! I know there will only be crap sale stuff left but just having the knowledge that I don't have to restrain myself from buying anything makes me so happy!!! Now I just have to decide where....I think I might start in Shinjuku and then hit up Omote-sando if I still have time. I won't be hitting the stores until like 3 or something because I have other stuff going on all morning. No rest for the wicked! *sigh*
xx
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