God I am in an absolutely foul mood today.
It kinda started last night (for reasons which I'm not going to get into) and then that combined with a lack of sleep didn't get my day off to a good start.
Then when I got into work, it was one thing after another which just turned my mood even more sour.
Sometimes I really wonder if I've been tricked into doing things. Always giving so much and getting absolutely bugger all back in return.
And then I have so many other things to worry about - not to mention a million things that I'm seriously pissed off about and a few people that I am seriously pissed AT. And if you are wondering if it's you, then you probably have reason to think that and therefore, I probably AM pissed at you. If you bothered to contact me, I could let you all know for sure! :P
God I'm really looking forward to going back to the UK next week. Really I am.
I need a break.
xoxo
Tuesday, 10 July 2012
Monday, 9 July 2012
A True Champion
I got into bed at 10pm last night with the intention of having an early night.
I tried, I really did.
But I just couldn't forget that the Wimbledon final was about to start. I was just about to turn out the light when I jumped outta bed, turned on the TV, flicked to NHK....
.....and there it was.
Waiting for me! =)
I worked it that as long as the match didn't last for more than 5 hours, I'd be able to suffer the consequences today. That would take me to 3am, leaving me with just 2 hours sleep - tough, but a crap loada red bull would be able to sort me out through a shorter day at work.
So I got a blanket, spread out on the couch and started watching.
My god the atmosphere was electric - I wasn't sitting still for long I'll tell ya! The first game alone had me on the edge of the seat as Murray went up a break. He was playing incredible tennis in the first set and after he had taken it 6-3, I couldn't help but get SERIOUSLY excited.
Could he really do this?
No surprise that Federer came back and took the second. Then it started to rain. I was lying there on the sofa and even though I knew that they were going to put the roof on, I was looking at the clock wondering when it would all start again. Should I wait? Should I go to bed?
I held on for about 10 minutes or so when I realised that I just HAD to go to bed. It was already late and I wasn't gonna get enough sleep as it was. I'll tell you though - if play hadn't of been suspended for even that short time, I would have stayed up and watched the whole thing.
When my alarm went off this morning, the first thing I did was grab my phone and check online for the results.
I wasn't surprised that Federer won, but of course I felt gutted for Murray. I was hoping for a closer match as I was checking out the scores.
I'm downloading the game now and am gonna pick up where I left off last night. I watched the final moments and I know that I'm gonna ball when I see Murray give his speech! Gutted!
But Federer. 7 times Wimbledon champion, 17 Grand Slams. He is just stunning. An absolutely stunning player. I'm looking forward to seeing if he can add an Olympic gold medal to his collection - and I'll be rooting for him to do just that!
Tennis players have so much class and sophistication. Especially when you compare them to footballers! Their wealth is there to see, but it's not flaunted in annoyingly extravagant ways - the wives and girlfriends aren't dressing up in next to nothing and heading out for a night on the town in hope of getting snapped by the paparrazzi.
And if you were paying close attention to detail like me, I'm sure you noticed the insane SICKNESS of Federer's rose gold Rolex. CHER-CHING!!! That man is STYLING like no one's business!! He looks and plays the part of a true champion.
Congratulations!!
xoxo
I tried, I really did.
But I just couldn't forget that the Wimbledon final was about to start. I was just about to turn out the light when I jumped outta bed, turned on the TV, flicked to NHK....
.....and there it was.
Waiting for me! =)
I worked it that as long as the match didn't last for more than 5 hours, I'd be able to suffer the consequences today. That would take me to 3am, leaving me with just 2 hours sleep - tough, but a crap loada red bull would be able to sort me out through a shorter day at work.
So I got a blanket, spread out on the couch and started watching.
My god the atmosphere was electric - I wasn't sitting still for long I'll tell ya! The first game alone had me on the edge of the seat as Murray went up a break. He was playing incredible tennis in the first set and after he had taken it 6-3, I couldn't help but get SERIOUSLY excited.
Could he really do this?
No surprise that Federer came back and took the second. Then it started to rain. I was lying there on the sofa and even though I knew that they were going to put the roof on, I was looking at the clock wondering when it would all start again. Should I wait? Should I go to bed?
I held on for about 10 minutes or so when I realised that I just HAD to go to bed. It was already late and I wasn't gonna get enough sleep as it was. I'll tell you though - if play hadn't of been suspended for even that short time, I would have stayed up and watched the whole thing.
When my alarm went off this morning, the first thing I did was grab my phone and check online for the results.
I wasn't surprised that Federer won, but of course I felt gutted for Murray. I was hoping for a closer match as I was checking out the scores.
I'm downloading the game now and am gonna pick up where I left off last night. I watched the final moments and I know that I'm gonna ball when I see Murray give his speech! Gutted!
But Federer. 7 times Wimbledon champion, 17 Grand Slams. He is just stunning. An absolutely stunning player. I'm looking forward to seeing if he can add an Olympic gold medal to his collection - and I'll be rooting for him to do just that!
Tennis players have so much class and sophistication. Especially when you compare them to footballers! Their wealth is there to see, but it's not flaunted in annoyingly extravagant ways - the wives and girlfriends aren't dressing up in next to nothing and heading out for a night on the town in hope of getting snapped by the paparrazzi.
And if you were paying close attention to detail like me, I'm sure you noticed the insane SICKNESS of Federer's rose gold Rolex. CHER-CHING!!! That man is STYLING like no one's business!! He looks and plays the part of a true champion.
Congratulations!!
xoxo
Sunday, 8 July 2012
Lazy Sunday
After a boring day at work, I got back home, hooked my computer up to the TV and have spent literally hours catching up with Wimbledon.
I watched both the mens' semi-finals games.
I really enjoyed both games!! I was a bit disappointed that Djokovic got thrashed so easily, but you can't deny the pure genius of Federer's game.
It's gonna be such an exciting final. It's just crappy that I'm gonna have to wait for someone to upload it before I can watch anything but the highlights.
xoxo
I watched both the mens' semi-finals games.
I really enjoyed both games!! I was a bit disappointed that Djokovic got thrashed so easily, but you can't deny the pure genius of Federer's game.
It's gonna be such an exciting final. It's just crappy that I'm gonna have to wait for someone to upload it before I can watch anything but the highlights.
xoxo
Saturday, 7 July 2012
Go Murray Go!!!
I am SO excited about Wimbledon this year!!!
Why?!
Because for the first time in a whopping 73 (or is it 74?) years, a Brit has mad it to the final!!!
I am SO CHUFFED for Andy Murray! Whether he wins or loses, he has already achieved so much just getting there! It will be a tough much - Federer is looking in mighty fine form from what I've seen of the highlights but it will be good. I know it!
I would love to be able to watch it live but with the time difference and me starting work at 7am on Monday, that's just not gonna happen, but I intend to download it and watch it on Monday. I'm downloading the semi-finals as we speak. =)
One of these days, I'm actually gonna queue up for hours and hours and get myself tickets to the final so I can watch in person. I want to be back in the UK for Christmas next year, so it won't be then but maybe in a couple of years I'll make sure I'm back in the UK for the whole tournament.
Super excited!!
Even though I'll already know the result, I'll still be able to enjoy watching the game. And let's face it, Henman disappointed us for years on end - now the whole country is pinning it's hopes on poor Andy Murray's shoulders.
Wimbledon has always supported Federer. Apart from when he was up against Nadal or Murray, I've always supported Federer. He is such an exquisite player with such a beautiful and sophisticated game. I just hope it's a stonker of a final and goes for 5 hours like the Federer-Nadal final a couple of years ago.
Even if Murray loses, I'll still be happy that Federer won. I can't hate the guy - no matter how hard I try! LOL!
It's only a couple of weeks until I get back to the UK and I have to say that I am really looking forward to it! Not even just for the Olympic atmosphere, but I am gonna catch up with so many people and I'm looking forward to plonking my arse in front of the TV and watching it all happen just as much as I am looking forward to going to the stadium and just as much as I'm looking forward to sitting in the pub and soaking up the atmosphere. I'm excited about my trips to Wales and Ireland - places I haven't been since I was a kid. I'm excited about baking and cooking with my mum, going shopping, DRIVING and just lounging around without having to think about work, or study, gorging on British food.
What am I not looking forward to?
The flight, the insane cost of the underground, the crowds, the inflated prices in London and the Tube with no air con. THAT is gonna be AWFUL after being spoilt for 5 years with air conditioned public transport. At least it won't be as sweaty and humid, so that's always a good thing!
It's gonna be a good summer!
Excited!
xoxo
Why?!
Because for the first time in a whopping 73 (or is it 74?) years, a Brit has mad it to the final!!!
I am SO CHUFFED for Andy Murray! Whether he wins or loses, he has already achieved so much just getting there! It will be a tough much - Federer is looking in mighty fine form from what I've seen of the highlights but it will be good. I know it!
I would love to be able to watch it live but with the time difference and me starting work at 7am on Monday, that's just not gonna happen, but I intend to download it and watch it on Monday. I'm downloading the semi-finals as we speak. =)
One of these days, I'm actually gonna queue up for hours and hours and get myself tickets to the final so I can watch in person. I want to be back in the UK for Christmas next year, so it won't be then but maybe in a couple of years I'll make sure I'm back in the UK for the whole tournament.
Super excited!!
Even though I'll already know the result, I'll still be able to enjoy watching the game. And let's face it, Henman disappointed us for years on end - now the whole country is pinning it's hopes on poor Andy Murray's shoulders.
Wimbledon has always supported Federer. Apart from when he was up against Nadal or Murray, I've always supported Federer. He is such an exquisite player with such a beautiful and sophisticated game. I just hope it's a stonker of a final and goes for 5 hours like the Federer-Nadal final a couple of years ago.
Even if Murray loses, I'll still be happy that Federer won. I can't hate the guy - no matter how hard I try! LOL!
It's only a couple of weeks until I get back to the UK and I have to say that I am really looking forward to it! Not even just for the Olympic atmosphere, but I am gonna catch up with so many people and I'm looking forward to plonking my arse in front of the TV and watching it all happen just as much as I am looking forward to going to the stadium and just as much as I'm looking forward to sitting in the pub and soaking up the atmosphere. I'm excited about my trips to Wales and Ireland - places I haven't been since I was a kid. I'm excited about baking and cooking with my mum, going shopping, DRIVING and just lounging around without having to think about work, or study, gorging on British food.
What am I not looking forward to?
The flight, the insane cost of the underground, the crowds, the inflated prices in London and the Tube with no air con. THAT is gonna be AWFUL after being spoilt for 5 years with air conditioned public transport. At least it won't be as sweaty and humid, so that's always a good thing!
It's gonna be a good summer!
Excited!
xoxo
Thursday, 5 July 2012
Summer Is Here
The weather has been absolutely gorgeous over the last couple of days and I am just loving the heat!!
It might be humid, it might be a bit sweaty but it is WAY BETTER than a Japanese winter, so I absolutely refuse to complain.
The only thing I have to complain about is the damn air con!!
It is getting really hard having to work in a freezer every day. There is absolutely no need to be blazing the air con like that!! Even in the stores, it's literally like stepping into a room made out of ice. So unnecessary.
Even though it was a little tough last year, I still wish we were on a more hardcore saving electricity path!! At least then I won't be sat there shivering on the trains and at work....or even when shopping.
So cold.
So unnecessary - and it's only the beginning of July!! I hate to think what the air con is gonna be like next month when it gets SERIOUSLY hot.
*sigh*
Can't wait to get back to England and enjoy sitting outside in pubs and restaurants. I badly miss that in Tokyo!! And there are even more people that I realised that are gonna be in town when I'm back, so I am SUPER excited to catch up with everyone.
Not long to go now!!
xoxo
It might be humid, it might be a bit sweaty but it is WAY BETTER than a Japanese winter, so I absolutely refuse to complain.
The only thing I have to complain about is the damn air con!!
It is getting really hard having to work in a freezer every day. There is absolutely no need to be blazing the air con like that!! Even in the stores, it's literally like stepping into a room made out of ice. So unnecessary.
Even though it was a little tough last year, I still wish we were on a more hardcore saving electricity path!! At least then I won't be sat there shivering on the trains and at work....or even when shopping.
So cold.
So unnecessary - and it's only the beginning of July!! I hate to think what the air con is gonna be like next month when it gets SERIOUSLY hot.
*sigh*
Can't wait to get back to England and enjoy sitting outside in pubs and restaurants. I badly miss that in Tokyo!! And there are even more people that I realised that are gonna be in town when I'm back, so I am SUPER excited to catch up with everyone.
Not long to go now!!
xoxo
Wednesday, 4 July 2012
DOH!!
I got up this morning and was all motivated to go to the gym.
I power walked there in about 20 minutes, went to go in, reached into my bag...
...and realised I'd left my wallet at home!!
NOOOOOOO!!!!
If I'd just needed the membership card to get in, I'm sure it wouldn't be a problem that I didn't have it - they could easily just look my name up on the computer. But you need the membership card to lock the locker and even though I asked them if they could just give me a dummy one or something, they said no.
So annoyed. I was completely ready to get in the pool for some aqua.
And so I just turned around and power walked back home. Guess it's better than nothing at all right?
There's another aqua class later, so I could go to that one I guess. I dunno - I like going to the gym in the morning and there's loads of stuff I wanna do today.
We'll see.
xoxo
I power walked there in about 20 minutes, went to go in, reached into my bag...
...and realised I'd left my wallet at home!!
NOOOOOOO!!!!
If I'd just needed the membership card to get in, I'm sure it wouldn't be a problem that I didn't have it - they could easily just look my name up on the computer. But you need the membership card to lock the locker and even though I asked them if they could just give me a dummy one or something, they said no.
So annoyed. I was completely ready to get in the pool for some aqua.
And so I just turned around and power walked back home. Guess it's better than nothing at all right?
There's another aqua class later, so I could go to that one I guess. I dunno - I like going to the gym in the morning and there's loads of stuff I wanna do today.
We'll see.
xoxo
Monday, 2 July 2012
Productivity
I know that I work stupid crazy amounts, but I always though that it was fine coz I have like mornings or afternoons off.
But what I found today after my morning shift was that I was absolutely knackered for my Japanese class and then when I came home, I was just too tired to do anything. I put on some laundry, made some lunch and then plonked my arse on the sofa and haven't moved since.
Not the most productive way to spend an afternoon or evening.
From September I wanna work out a new schedule that actually incorporates some viable study time. I know that I have study time now, but to be honest, I'm too tired from work to give it the concentration that it needs. I need to actually work out a time when I can study productively outside of my Japanese class.
Especially since from September, I'm going to be hitting the study for JLPT Level 1!!!!
The gap between 2 and 1 is so insanely humungous - first attempt in 18 months but I know that it's not gonna happen. But if I can work out a schedule that will allow for some serious study then that would be great. I also wanna work my schedule around the classes at the gym so that I can justify paying so much every month.
I've been working the same hours for such a long time, that it's weird to suddenly change my schedule. But it'll be worth it if it means that I can exercise, study and do yoga. All I have to do is work out how to fix the schedule without scheduling too much on one day and still take home the same money. I thought about doing it so I can have 3 days off a week and still take home the same cash, but OMG I don't wanna put in those intensive hours 4 days a week - I'd go absolutely crazy!!
xoxo
But what I found today after my morning shift was that I was absolutely knackered for my Japanese class and then when I came home, I was just too tired to do anything. I put on some laundry, made some lunch and then plonked my arse on the sofa and haven't moved since.
Not the most productive way to spend an afternoon or evening.
From September I wanna work out a new schedule that actually incorporates some viable study time. I know that I have study time now, but to be honest, I'm too tired from work to give it the concentration that it needs. I need to actually work out a time when I can study productively outside of my Japanese class.
Especially since from September, I'm going to be hitting the study for JLPT Level 1!!!!
The gap between 2 and 1 is so insanely humungous - first attempt in 18 months but I know that it's not gonna happen. But if I can work out a schedule that will allow for some serious study then that would be great. I also wanna work my schedule around the classes at the gym so that I can justify paying so much every month.
I've been working the same hours for such a long time, that it's weird to suddenly change my schedule. But it'll be worth it if it means that I can exercise, study and do yoga. All I have to do is work out how to fix the schedule without scheduling too much on one day and still take home the same money. I thought about doing it so I can have 3 days off a week and still take home the same cash, but OMG I don't wanna put in those intensive hours 4 days a week - I'd go absolutely crazy!!
xoxo
Sunday, 1 July 2012
A Kick Up The Butt
Today my friend showed me this amazing video on Youtube.
It was about this guy who was told that he was never gonna be able to walk unassisted again. He ended up spending a lot of time at home and getting seriously fat.
And then he got hooked up with a yoga teacher who agreed to help him. With hard work and discipline, he lost something like 140 pounds in 6 months and ended up walking and running again.
So inspirational.
It really is mind over matter. Quite simply: Never. Give. Up.
Much easier said than done, but I've decided that a much more positive attitude to life is better than thinking about the bad stuff that could happen.
I really need to get into yoga. There are classes at my gym but they are rammed. And my friend said that there is never enough instruction. He has a DVD so we're planning to do it at my place.
How fun!
I've never done it before, so it might be a good idea to start out at home and then join the gym class when I have some idea about what I'm doing.
My horoscope as well was talking about the same kinda thing - how even though I may not have achieved a goal I wanted this time, it's not because I can't do it - it's because I'm not ready. It said that if I persevered and never gave up, then eventually my time will come. To be honest, it always feels like I'm waiting for my time to come. But hey, I'm gonna try this method out and see how it goes.
xoxo
It was about this guy who was told that he was never gonna be able to walk unassisted again. He ended up spending a lot of time at home and getting seriously fat.
And then he got hooked up with a yoga teacher who agreed to help him. With hard work and discipline, he lost something like 140 pounds in 6 months and ended up walking and running again.
So inspirational.
It really is mind over matter. Quite simply: Never. Give. Up.
Much easier said than done, but I've decided that a much more positive attitude to life is better than thinking about the bad stuff that could happen.
I really need to get into yoga. There are classes at my gym but they are rammed. And my friend said that there is never enough instruction. He has a DVD so we're planning to do it at my place.
How fun!
I've never done it before, so it might be a good idea to start out at home and then join the gym class when I have some idea about what I'm doing.
My horoscope as well was talking about the same kinda thing - how even though I may not have achieved a goal I wanted this time, it's not because I can't do it - it's because I'm not ready. It said that if I persevered and never gave up, then eventually my time will come. To be honest, it always feels like I'm waiting for my time to come. But hey, I'm gonna try this method out and see how it goes.
xoxo
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