Dec.31 : New Year's Eve

I went to pay reverence at the tomb of my ancestor today. I swear for attain my dream. Next year, I bring off my work.

Dec.30 : I went back to my hometown.

I clean house today. After that I went back to my hometown by express bus. I ensconce my home. I grab a quick break..

Dec.29 : clean a desk

I went to my office today. I clean a desk till 2 o'clock. I shred the papers. I slimmed-down...

Dec.28 : get an award

My dept. meeting was called my boss. This meeting's agenda is changes in a staff, Dec. close schedule and announce of award. I heared "get an award" but I don't know the reason.. I get the job done.

Dec.27 : Meeting

I had a meeting this morning. I'm ill-preparedness for this meeting. I bring a issue.. I know I made a mistake.

Dec.26 : drinking session

Today, My Boss, My associate and I went to alehouse. We drink and eat till 3 o'clock... I went home in a taxi. I made a presentation material. I have not leeway.

Dec.25 : promise of Christmas

I watch a TV program "promise of Christmas 2007" today. I wish I get a ticket to this concert.. I have an affinity for Kazumasa Oda and his collaborative music.

Dec.24 : 100 Topics!!

Today, My blog make it to 100 topics. A lot happened till today, but I sticked at blog. When I think back, set into motion by Todd's home work, I wrote a topic "watch a HERO" first time. I see the benefit of continuing to write a blog.

Dec.23 : go to party

I go to my friend home party today. I meet my freinds in a long while, I'm happy to know that them were well. We talked about old days till midnight.

Dec.22 : tsubaki-sanjuro

I watch a movie "tsubaki-sanjuro" today. I remark on this movie "usual". Next time, I want to watch a same title on DVD but taken by Akira Kurosawa.

Dec.21 : going-away party

Today, I attended my previous department's going-away party in Ginza. This party attendances about 60 persons. I came round late for party but I spend a fun time with ex-associate. But I didn't get a free bonus gift of Bingo.

Dec.20 : Okinawa food restaurant

Today, Other department associates and I went to a Okinawa food restaurant in Ningyocho. We enjoyed meal and talking and drinking. I want to go Okinawa next year!! I need to refresh myself.

Dec.19 : feel cheated..

I come home now... I attended All Hands Meeting 00:30-02:00 today's midnight. Tomorrow, I'm going to attend WW tele-con..

Stick of collon.

Today, I received " stick of collon" from neighbor department associate. Usually, I bought sliced collon. Stick of collon is hassle-free and low cost than sliced collon. To kill two birds with one stone!!

Japan X League Final

I watched a American football game in Tokyo Dome today. This game Matsushita Denkoh vs Fujitsu, championship of Japan X League 2007. Packed stadium!! But I know American football rule "Touch down" only. I watch a touch down scene. I satisfying experience!!

Midnight Eagle

I saw a movie "Midnight Eagle" today. I can't speak about it if you ask me, "nihonchinbotsu" alike.
I'm obliged to peace in Japan. I keep safe my significant other when come under threat. Next time, I will see a movie "koizora"

Midnight Eagle

How to use of Picasa

I wrote how to use of Picasa yesterday. But I couldn't write English.. I hope for I can write a exposition of Picasa in English.

How to use of Picasa

1.下記Linkをクリック

Picasa

2.Picasaをダウンロードをクリック

3.Picasaを起動

4.ファイル→新規アルバム作成

5.アルバムの名前と日付を記入

6.自分のPCにあるPhotoを先程作成したアルバムにclick&dropする

7.作成したアルバムを選択してから、ウェブアルバムのボタンを押す

8.アルバムをウェブアルバムに送信する。(serverにphotoをupdateする。)

誰にでも見せて良いアルバムならば「公開」、限られた人にだけ見せるならば「非公開」を選択

9.Picasaの右上にあるウェブアルバムをclick

10.ウェブアルバムの一覧が見れます。Link addressが見たいアルバムをclick



11.このアルバムのlinkがわかります

Year-End-Party

My department's Year-End-Party held at sumo wrestler's restaurant today. I'm party organizer!! We enjoy eat a sumo wrestler's stew. And talk about each other. Everyone joyful looks and drink too much. Next Thu. and Fri., I will attend two another department's Year-End-Party...

Japanese hotchpotch boiled in kelp-based broth seasoned with soy sauce

I went to Japanese hotchpotch boiled in kelp-based broth seasoned with soy sauce with Ms. Annie today. We enjoy dinner. And I cried out.. Tomorrow, My department's Year-End-Party held a sumo wrestler's stew restaurant in Ningyocho. elbow-bending!!

777

I watched my blog today. Just on time, my blog counter display "777". I have a hunch something good is going to happen...

Holiday

Today, I spend a holiday. I clean down my room, washing clothes, and I received a package by express delivery. Around 4 p.m. , I went to department store. I bought a pair of glasses. Starting tomorrow, I transform " MEGANE DANSHI"

Meeting Room

I had 2 meeting schedule today. But first meeting extended, and I come late second meeting. I run to meeting room and I unlock a door. I overlooked this meeting room, all stranger!! blow me down!
I don't know, change meeting room.

Dec.9 -Sightseeing Tour Of Tokyo #2

Ms. Annie and I went to Sightseeing Tour Of Tokyo.

Todays schedule
10:40 Get off Royal Park Hotal
10:50 Suitengu
11:00 get on subway (go to Asakusa)
11:20 Asakusa
13:20 Lunch (Jojoen)
15:10 Ueno Park
17:30 Yushimatenjin
17:45 get on subway and JR Line (go to Akihabara)
18:00 Akihabara
22:15 arrive at Royal Park Hotal

Picasa Web Album

Dec.8 -Sightseeing Tour Of Tokyo #1

Ms. Annie and I went to Sightseeing Tour Of Tokyo.

Todays schedule
11:00 Get off Royal Park Hotal
11:40 Ginza
11:50 Kabuki theater
12:05 Jodo Shinshu Honpa Hongwanji
12:20 Tsukiji Market
13:30 Lunch (Sushi)
14:00 Hamarikyu Onshi Teien (Garden)
15:30 get on Yurikamome (go to Odaiba)
16:00 Odaiba
17:00 get on Yurikamome (go to Shinbashi)
17:40 arrive at Royal Park Hotal

Picasa Web Album

Dec.7

Today, I finished Nov. SOX Testing. When I finished testing, I had a mobile phone call from my boss. My boss said to me " Can you show up, Yaesu ? " My boss, my associate and Ms. Annie went to welcome party tonight. They ate Sushi. I link up them, and went to Karaoke till 5 o'clock...

Dinner with Ms. Annie

I had a dinner with Ms. Annie and my associate in my company cafeteria today. She chose a "Makunouchi set meal" She could chopsticks very nice. Of course, She was Chinese. I forget about it..

Ms. Annie

Today, Ms. Annie came from China for business transfer to my associate. She is 33 years old. I'm same age. Her role is purchase operation in Dalian. She said "I don't cook in my house. I eat a meel out every day" I don't understand it. I will go get a drink with my associate and her and I invite her year-end party. It's sumo wrestler's stew!!

Busy day...

Today, I'm busy day. Meeting move up, SOX Testing, and flooded with inquiries. I made a presentation material for meeting. This meeting attend WW business control manager now therefore all English. I acknowledge for this work and have a chance to use English.

Get a ticket

Today, Japan National baseball team secure a ticket to the Beijing Olympic Games. My heart is leaping for joy. I respect Japan National baseball team players because They under enormous pressure to win while Japanese national is sure of winning. Good Job, national team!!

Therefrom, I send a e-mail to WW Business control manager for conference call schedule change at daybreak. I felt uneasy because He will be able to understand my point. I check a e-mail in my office, I receive from his message. I am flattered because my point get through to him.

Hair salon

I went to a beauty salon for my hair cut. I felt unseasoned hair wash yet. After hair cut, I went to see a masseur in TEMOMIN. I felt refreshed my body and mind. I reset my mind for next week.

Dec.1

I went out for a party in Shinjuku. I met again him for a chance. He looked good and I was flattered. After a party, We went to a Karaoke. I spent a fun time with my classmate and him. I was favorably impressed by Sao and Ai's kind hospitality and Miki's tambourine. He and I went to home with same railway line. We came under threat in train. Let's talk about this the next time we see each other.

Free Lesson!!

I have lunch with my dept colleague and assignee. Suddenly, my free English lesson start!!! We talked about future SWG and New York life. (My boss has been to New York for overseas assignment..) I understood their topics but I speak English little. I respect my boss and I wish I could speak English well like him.

Real #7

I bought a comic "REAL #7". Real is wheel chair basketball story. I learned never give up from character and blessed with good health.

hatarakiman

I watched a TV program " hatarakiman". old self don't understand it, but I understand it now. I think that working need a passion.

Nov.27

I teach the accounting system and tool for newcomer today. accounting practices, make a voucher, accounting data extraction, etc.. I teach her it, and I remember a incident in accounting.

Nov.26

I went to meeting of business partner credit limit check. The credit limit logic was very difficult because SAP between Japan local systens interface requirement complicated contraption. but this requirement from WW business control audit. We have to act quickly.

TOEIC

Today, I take a TOEIC. This time, I take a seat in a front row. I can listen very clearly. I have the good fortune!! After TOEIC, I worked in my house.

Nov.24

Today, I went to department store after ELS lessen. I bought a present in gratitude for Todd. What I bought was secret.

Nov.23

Today, I work in my office because I have to explain about accounting practices change. I read a bushel of English paper and intranet home pages. I have to understand and craft a presentation. It is very hard but I stick to it.

Nov.22

I bought a book from Amazon.co.jp today. I often utilize for Web shopping. When I haven't time, It is very convenience.

sumo wrestler's stew

I put the feedbag on sumo wrestler's stew today. It tastes good!! My department's Year-end party hold in this eating house. I am party organizer!!

Nov.20

I get 3 movie ticket for nothing from newspaper store. I pay 4,383 yen per month. A movie fee is about 1,800 yen. This business model is very strange!!

Nov.19

I am listening English every commute time. In specie, music, audio book, vocabulary, conversation, etc.. My ear inure English.

Nov.18

I try 3 article for English study. First, oral reading. Second, vocabulary building. Third, English grammar. I keep moving forward.

Nov.17

I took a test at ELS today. I advance to the next level but I unconvinced result... I promise push hard study English and satisfy both of my job.

Nov.16

Tomorrow, I will take a examination for promotion at ELS. Do my best!!

Nov.15

I went to broiled meat restaurant after work. I broiled meat by "SHICHIRIN". That was a good meal.

Nov.14

I make a plan till this year end. Nov. and Dec. is busy existence. Thanksgiving recess (for foreigner), year-end party, Christmas etc.. I will enjoy holiday and after work!!

Nov.13

I receive a request from my boss about accounting practices change. Intended accounting practices were 40 pages of an A4 size paper and all English. It was kill two birds with one stone because I earns money and study English.

Nov.12

Newcomer came my department today. She is 24 years old. Next week, My department colleague teach the technical know-how essential for my department. My part is accounting system and SOX operation. I speed up the preparations.

Nov.11

I spend all day in bed sleeping.. I will switch to work mode tomorrow!!

Nov.10

I can't stop coughing. I was absent from the lessen at ELS. I lost perfect attendance. Next lesson is examination for promotion...

Nov.9

I was treated by an internist today. I can't stop coughing. Maybe bronchial infection because I have not fever and skeet. I need rest...

Nov.8

I do a work for previous departmental colleague today. I can't complain because it is national tax survey. My company tax accounting operation is very difficult. I can question whether really IT company.

Nov.7

Today, I went to My old boss's farewell party in Kayabacho. We dine at pub about 2 hours. I talked with another department person. I enjoyed the party. After that time, We went to Karaoke. I was not care to go Karaoke because I have been to Karaoke just other day. After 1 hour, My boss and workfellow and I took a taxi and went to bar in Akasaka (It's escape.) After 1 hour, I took a taxi and went to my home. Charge of taxi was about 15,000 yen. incur unexpected expenses for me.

Nov.6

I came home now. I went to pub with my boss. We talked about job. frame of mind, experience, learn about English etc. I respected him concept.

2008 calendar

2008 calendar go on sale in book store. I choices 2 calendar for my office desk and my room. Next year, Come on!! I want to use it at an early date!! It's a secret.

Christmas decoration

I went to department store today. There has already begun to emerge Christmas decoration. It's getting close to the end of the year. I want to good thing Christmas of this year!!

Nov.3

I'm sleepy. I came home 7 o'clock. zzz... I wake up 11 o'clock and I cleaning room till 14 o'clock. I like cleaning, wash a dish, a cloth, clean out the toilet, a buth... Today was cleaning day!

Nov.2

I celebrated my boss's official notification of appointment in a pub on Nov.3. Afer pub, We went to KARAOKE till 5 o'clock. I shocked generation gap!!

New organization

New organization effected Nov. 1. My boss moved other section. I was grateful for her. I don't know business control when I was in SW F&P. I keep working so that BC can.

consumption articles

I read a book. This book was written by Ryu Murakami. And I read JMM(Japan Mail Media). He is very toughness!!

JMM
http://ryumurakami.jmm.co.jp/

PLASTIC ERASER

I went to "LOFT" after work today. So I had found BIG PLASTIC ERASER(S-JUMBO)!! S-JUMBO was biggest in Radar series. I'd like to use before die...

Delayed arrival

There was signal failure in TOZAI-Line this morning. Many people waited for a train in nishi-funabashi station. A little while later, the train came. I rode packed train. I cried out before arrived at office...

I have a fever

I have a fever today. Assuredly I got wet by rain yesterday.. I go off today.

Dear Chikako

I was surprised that you were last present for ELS today. I'm very sad but I show respect your decision. This is fantastic farewell. Welfare and volunteer is Excellent. It's a good bet that your kindness is universal ability. Don't worry!!

I went to Chichibunomiya Rugby Field after ELS. Rugby match held in spite of the rain.
My company's team lose a game but I was proud of their efforts.

Oct. 27. 2007 (Chichibunomiya 19:00 start)
Ricoh Black Rams 9
IBM Big Blue 3

Next Match
Nov. 4. 2007 (Chichibunomiya 12:00 start)
Suntory Sungoliath vs IBM Big Blue

Finished Walkthrough Test

I finish PwC Walkthrough Test today. I explained Contract Review, Special Bids, Defered Income, Manual Amortization. And then, I heard change of organization on Jan 1, 2008. I have a lot to do. And Japan Rugby Top League curtain-up today. My company's Rugby team cross bats with Ricoh in Chichibunomiya Rugby Field tomorrow but the typhoon is approaching...

Over drugged

I had a bad cold and went to the clinic and so I took a drug just as prescribed. But I can question whether I have to take the many medicine. Health is above everything else.

Tokyo Motor Show 2007

The 40th Tokyo motor show held for pless today. Consequently, NISSAN announced New "GT-R"!! GT-R is representative car of Japan. Cool!!

AERA English

I bought "AERA English" today. Special topic was "Ways experts of English brush up their English every day" and "Strategy and Tactics for TOEIC Listening". I was interested in contents.

Dried curry

I cooked dried curry today. I have a sudden urge to cook it. That was a good meal!

For something completely different, I received result of a TOEIC today. I got high score than before it. I made it!

Favorite TV CM

This is my favorite TV CM script. I want sustainable capacity.

In rainy days, my chance to be home, be a fan, be a kid, be lazy, Problem is there are no rainy days. My life is never sidling. -Tiger Woods.

TV CM Link
http://www.mlmc.jp/wm300.html

Root of English word.

I study root of English word today. I am interested in structure of English word. I met nescient English word when I went in for TOEIC last month. I think that I need study root of English word. Next time, I guess mean of nescient English word.

1)PRE (=before)
predict/preface

2)CAPT,CEPT,CEIVE, etc. (=take,receive)
captivate/susceptible/perceive

3)DE (=away,down)
debug/decline

4)TAIN,TEN,TIN, etc. (=hold)
contain/maintain/tenant

5)INTER (=between,among)
interaction/international

6)MIT,MISS,MESS, etc. (=send)
commit/dismiss/message

7)OB (=against)
object/obstruct

8)FER (=carry)
proffer/refer

9)IN,IM (=in)
include/import

10)STAT,STIT,SIST, etc. (=stand)
consist/statue

11)MON,MONO (=one)
monarth/monochrome

12)GRAPH (=write)
biography/geography

13)EPI (=upon,besides)
epidemic/episode

14)LOG,LOGY (=say,study)
biology/dialog

15)AD (=to)
adapt/adverb

16)SPEC,SPECT,SPI, etc. (=see)
perspective/specific

17)UN (=not)
unavailable/unpredictable

18)COM,CON (=together,with)
company/compare

19)PLI,PLY,PLE (=fold)
apply/deploy

20)NON (=not)
nonsence/nonviolence

21)EX (=out)
exceed/exception

22)TEND,TENS,TENT (=stretch)
tend/tender/tension

23)RE (=again,back)
recite/regain/revice

24)PRO (=forward)
procedure/proceed/project

25)DUCE,DUCT (=lead)
produce/reduce

26)IN,IM (=not)
inconvenience/immoral

27)DIS (=apart,not)
disaster/dislike

28)POSE,POST,PONE, etc. (=put)
composite/expose

29)OVER (=above)
overcharge/overdue

30)SUB (=under)
subject/subway

31)FIC,FACT,FECT, etc. (=make,do)
benefit/effect/factory

32)MIS (=wrong)
misguide/miscalculate

33)TRANS (=across,beyond)
transact/transit

34)SCRIB,SCRIPT, etc. (=write)
script/describe

passed 60% of the half session.

I studied English at ELS passed 60% of the half session. My class have good ambience. I am grateful for my classmates and teachers.

THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION

I watched DVD"THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION" today. This movie's main character is Andy Dufresne. Andy escaped the prison by tunneling through the walls. He was mining the walls every day. He taught me "Never give up" and "act of faith"

He can speak Japanese!!

The webconference convened about my company's 3Q result today. My company's CFO come from U.S. but he can speak Japanese very well. I respect him because he try comunication for each other's. I wish for like him.

Audiobook

I resolved to listening audiobook in commute time every day. The audiobook title is "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff... and it's all Small Stuff." Japanese title is "CHIISAIKOTO NI KUYOKUYOSURUNA !" The book was written by Richard Carlson in 1997. I was devastated in work but I'm believing that hard work was necessary by essential for the growth of my life.

more and yet more..

I attended meeting with foreign associate today. About 1 hour, everybody using English. I could understand by half of content. I understand short of vocabulary and listening comprehension for me. I study English more and yet more effective today.

Steamed rice with green peas and galvanso beans.

I cooked steamed rice with green peas and galvanso beans today. This menu is very easy and low cost. The point is seaweed broth.

I have to attend Pre-Meeting for Business Partner Manegement tomorrow. This meeting chairman come from Republic of Singapore. I can't oversleep..

sleepy

I was very sleepy. About detail tomorrow..

Give a send-off party

I went to send-off party of my company's rugby team today. Japan Rugby Top League season-opening game start after 2 weeks. I will go to the game after ELS on Oct.27.

TOP LEAGUE Official site
http://www.top-league.jp/index.html

Forecast of 4Q 2007

I finished forecast of 4Q 2007 today. This forecast was less than budget therefore I created it very easy in this instance. Lucky me!

Golden Kyoro CAN

My associate got in Golden Kyoro CAN!! I was stoked because I saw it first time. My childhood dream was answered today.

ROCKY THE FINAL

I watched "Rocky The Final" on DVD today. Rocky is American dream story of Rocky Balboa. I make my dream reality.

quote a line..
It ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep movin' forward.

Battery

I got rental DVD on loan from TSUTAYA. The DVD title is "Battery" This movie was expressing the friendship of boyhood on baseball. I played baseball when I was a junior high school student. I remember at that time.

I enjoy cooking

I cooked seasoned steamed rice with vegetables and meat today. I cook a meal when I want to relax my heart. I heard how to cook about seasoned steamed rice from Miki yesterday. Thanks to Miki. Canned scallop is good taste in it.

I'm sleepy..

I work through the night for 3Q 2007 close out.. I'm sleepy.. Good night.

3Q 2007 Close!!

Today, 3Q 2007 account settlement end. But in my office now..

Tomorrow the inquiry should not have come..

in Trouble..

I came home just now. Today was very busy on the job because System trouble, get a feeler from everybody, and so on. But many people help me. I was thankful to associate.

Bargain sale!

Many bargain sales started last night because Yomiuri Giants got the pennant yesterday. But I can't go to bargain sale. I have to hard work in current week..

Instant Messaging

I am using Instant Messaging on the job. Instant Messaging is very difficult for me, because IM demand writing in English quickly, If message from foreign associate. I continue to try without quitting...

Eigoduke

Do you know "Eigoduke"? Eigoduke is personal computer software. Eigoduke can make that have a great time studying.

TOEIC

I went in for TOEIC today. Maybe I think that will get a positive result than before.

Structure of English words

I bought a dictionary for English study. This dictionary name is "Concise Dictionary of Roots for English Words".
-abstract from this dictionary-
Structure of English word : prefix (接頭辞) + root (語根) + suffix (接尾辞)

continue

con(=together共に)
tinu(=hold保持する,keep保つ)
保ち続ける->つながる

prefix|root|suffix
con |tinu |e

English word is analogous with Chinese character.

Farewell Party

Today, party is held because change position of our organization. New organization effect the role effective from Oct. 1. Probably, I am going to use English than ever before.

The catalog of BOTTEGA VENETA

I receive a package by mail from BOTTEGA VENETA. This package was FALL-WINTER 2007/2008 Collection. Product lineup is very expensive. More importantly, This catalog cost is expensive in case that buy.

NHK Special

Today late at night, My company activity is broadcasted by NHK. This program title is " Accounting and human affairs, to China" . I need to think about futures.

NHK Special (on Air Sep.27 00:30-01:19 ch1)
http://www.nhk.or.jp/special/onair/070903.html

Conference call

I have scheduled a conference call with Kuala Lumpur Accounting team tomorrow afternoon. I am host a conference call for the first time. I manage to achieve it.

Working at home

Today was compensating holiday but I working at home because PwC Audit in tomorrow afternoon. I get ready flowchart for Software Revenue process and SW SOX test of 3Q. I am obliged internet and my conpany's infrastructure because I can connect my conpany's network at home. Idle time, I customize my blog, do the laundry, clean down my room... I have such a productive day.

My breakfast & dinner

I began diet from Monday of last week. I consume soy protein with a sandwich or a dark chocolate at breakfast and dinner. My physical condition is very good.

AERA English

I bought AERA English of current issue today. AERA English is a good way of keep my motivation to study English. My push reading it.

Ginza!

I have a my dental appointment in Ginza. Many peoples on the street in Ginza. I don't like a people jam.

Work in Makuhari.

I work in Makuhari today. I was working in Makuhari till March. But I was moved off to another section. Now therefore I am working in Hakozaki . I meet distant associates. I am glad to find everyone in good condition.

Walkthrough Test

Tomorrow, I and associates with PwC auditors are going to execute Software Walkthrough Test in Makuhari. Software process is very difficult but I and associates should explain about key control point of Software Revenue process with the use of flowchart. This test is so tough work but I'm very happy because I don't walk into a crowded train!!

About a Boy

I borrowed a book from ELS last saturday. The book title is About a boy. I will finish up this book by the end of this week. Come to think of it, I had many looked at movie Hue Grant has done. Notting Hill (1999), About a Boy (2002), Love Actually(2003). Next time, I will see Music and Lyrics!

HERO

I take in the movie today. The movie title is HERO. This movie is a story about counsel for the Crown and peers. Central character's name is Kouhei Kuryu. Kuryu not give up the shoe. I was taught from him about Never give up.


HERO official website
http://www.hero-movie.net/index.html
HERO TV Drama
http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Hero