Working dinner tonight.
Though, was it by mistake???
Ended up at Cabbages & Condoms.

Yes, restaurant. Thai food.
2nd visit since end of last year. Remember???





Tiger!!!







Actually, foods are really good.
A bit tourist pricing… but okay.









All are real? Seriously???



Oh no!

Hi folks. What's up? Just done Tuesday… another 4 days to go. Oh boy.
Couple of things really irritated me today… but okay… some stress, though.
All day long… different kinds of meetings took place. Thank God, all were okay.

For dinner, I went out along with colleagues because we had some guests from Japan.
I was kind of late due to work and one was already gone back to the airport. Gosh! I wanted to see her!

Anyhow, showed up to Vienchan Kitchen located in Tong Lo area.



Restaurant with entertainment stage… obviously for tourists' place.
In fact, this was 2nd time visit for me. My friend took me over here long time ago.
Now I know where this place is. Hahaha.



Dance.



Khun Yasu surely joined. He couldn't resist… raised his hand for participation. Hahaha.



Aajan Hosoya followed. He had to get the touch of exotic Thai taste since teaching Thai students. Hahaha.



Finally, this fellow. Shiro.
He widely smiled since holding cute girl's hands like that.. Indeed joy.
Hahaha.

Good dinner… seemed a bit expensive. But I was treated! Thank you!

Day 1 - back to normal??? Resumed all project work for today…
Everything was flat… NOT SO FAST, folks. Things were not flat at all.
Better look around to seek for best alternative or whatever may be suitable… hahaha.

Project is in the middle of nowhere… it's up to us how to handle and which direction to go to. Hahaha.



Lunch is also back to normal. Cost me only 35 baht. Meaning only about 1 dollar or so.
1 dollar… yes, I mean 1 US DOLLAR. In Japanese yen, it's a matter of 85 yen.

Good saving… good food still, though.

At least I should deserve one good thing everyday! Hahaha.

Plus, I received an email from my immediate boss about the result of performance review recently done.
GOSH… in email???

Good thing was that it was the time I was drinking and eating with team members.
I was quite "numb" to whatever may be from him. Hahaha.
Good way to handle bitter things, right?

It is done deal. It is all about the past. Let's move on… need to move forward.
No alternative… just need to push the current project far as possible.
Wish me luck.

Now have to go "back" to Bangkok once again.
My "Season 5" in Bangkok now starts, huh! Hahaha.
Woke up around 6:30am for catching the 7:50 airport bus.

MoonFlower drove car up to the bus stop for me. Thank you!



Clear sky for nice flight!
Airport was very crowded… particularly at Thai Airways counters. Hmmm.
Took me a while to get check-in done.



Saw this old air fleet aka "Jumbo."



Old fleet means that NOT state-of-art equipment except colorful seat covers!
One big screen up front.
No seat-in-monitor for individual passenger.

Sucks!



And flight was full.
No beautiful lady passenger right next to me. It was a man.





Pork curry was my choice. Nothing new to me any longer. Hahaha.
The other choice could be of chicken. That is too - I know of the dish.

No excitement on the flight back to Bangkok.
Maybe 5th time really made me use to how things are in this country. Hahaha.
Wish me luck for this new season.

Today - good thing is that I didn't have major hangover. Hahaha.
Usual Saturday morning… probably more organized than usual.
Hit down to Shiodome with MoonFlower.

Our purpose - checking out the kitchen shelf (to be installed).
Panasonic has good line-ups and we wanted to get quotation.
Everything was smooth… didn't have to wait too long.

Initially I was told to wait for 60 mins. Turned out to be 6 mins. Pretty darn good! Hahah.
Shelf design and material used are determined. Quotation will be in mail to us in a matter of a couple of days.
Good dela.

MoonFlower has right to respond as final answer. Hahah.



Late lunch - at Tully's.



Walked down to Giza ward.
Went to Cartier for ordering something for me.
Yeah, my watch - Santos 100 XL Chronograph - I ordered replacing the leather belt.

Paid some money --- quite expensive… but within the expected range.

Surprise was that the goods is due in 3-4 months. Gosh, that long! Hahaha.
It's okay, that doesn't bother me much.
You know, I am not going to wear that Cartier watch for a while since I will be gone to Thailand for a while (again).



One last dinner with MoonFlower.
Wine bottle was open.
One is quite expensive… picked up in Bangkok a while ago.



Saint Henri Shiraz - Australian wine.
Surely different from usual French or even Italian wine.
Good experience.

Probably more fitting to winter season. Hahaha.





The dinner was closed with pizza delivered by Domino. Yeah, Domino Pizza.
It was pretty good!
Ate quite bit tonight. It's okay… I won't get another chance to dine with my darling wife until 2nd half of next month.

Now everything… all events scheduled are completed!
Ready for another Bangkok? Sure thing. No problem. Hahaha.
Next update - is definitely coming from Bangkok. See you folks then.

It is Friday… last working day in Japan for me… before very next BKK trip!!!
Time really flies… already last day? Gosh.
Anyhow, work is work. Right?

Now you can take a look at my attire for the day.
Still "Super Duper Cool Biz."
Hahaha.



Yes, wearing PINK! What's wrong with that???
FYI - I am not a gay… and I never like gay. Got it?
Hahaha.



Shirt and jeans are both from Tsumori Chisato.
Very cool, huh!



Tonight - I was with Kirk - long time friend since Atlanta era.
Remember of him???



Went to a tavern in Shimbashi for eatingJapanese stuff.







Don Perignon - in pink??? Hahaha.
Still Japanese alcohol!



Tavern was packed with (almost) all Japanese male.



I should hold pink drink, wearing pink shirt. Hahaha.
Good combination!



Then hit the road to Ramen noodle shop.
My usual place… called Sawa - but in different location tonight.





Very tasty… as always. Good stuff!
Better than any ramen noodle ever found in Bangkok! Hahaha.

Okay… one more day to go for me to "stay" in Tokyo.

It is Thursday!!! Wan paru hat in Thai.
It means I have only 2 more days to be around since I have to fly back to Bangkok once again.

Chai, iik krung (yes, again)

Yeah, I will fly on Sunday. Means that I can enjoy half of coming weekend???
I have to sacrifice my precious Sunday? Darn right…

Anyhow, today's attire. Cool biz of Ogakijin. Hahaha.



Vivid design shirt, huh. By Tsumori Cisato - my favorite designer.
In fact, I wore T-shirt and shirt over T-shirt… both were from the same brand.
Coincident? Hahaha.



Album "JPN" by Perfume - yes, TECHNO music. I like those girls for sure.


Another choice of music is by Maroon5.
Cannot wait very next album which is coming out on June 20th.
Recent single "Pay phone" is really cool.



Calm and rich music for study… MELLOW huh.

Rented those three CDs tonight and I have to return them by 10am tomorrow.
Good choice I made…

Surely, I wanted to take more music with me going to Bangkok.
Now I am more ready.

Hi folks.
I went to work, wearing totally casual… shirts bought last Sunday and jeans. Sneakers.
Serious? Is Japanese culture taking such malbehavior? Hahaha.

Wait. Should I really call it "malbehavior?"

No longer. Simply. Culture is changing here.
This year, guideline that the firm has drawn is a bit more casual than previous year.
Now jeans are okay. Not T-shirts, though. Hahaha.

Work was work.
I stuck with system's best practice all day long. At least still on track to the plan.
That's important… never behind the plan, right???

Anyhow, main event was of the dinner with friends.

5 friends got together… all are from previous company.
In fact, more were invited. Some couldn't make it.

Missing 2 particular fellows tonight.
They are newly wed… thus, marriage was the center of tonight's topic over drinks.
Too bad.. they were not with us tonight.

Well, we took a look at it in different way… still did talk about it with lots of laughs! Hahaha.
Too bad.. they couldn't make it… while we were talking about them!
Gathering with good and old friends is always "catch-up" and lots to talk about.

Am sure that this is for anyone… the same way.

No wonder that I ate more than I could… and drank more than I could…
Definitely adding some weight.
I will start working on that effective TOMORROW.

See ya!

Not much to talk about it.
It was rainy outside… thus decided to go in.
Seriously?

Yes, did work at home all day long.
Time wise - from 9:30am till 7:30pm.
Planned to go back on work after dinner… didn't happen!

Productive? Hmm, good question.
Did what I need to do… but I admit that I would be able to do that much quicker.
Well, it is okay.

Had some chat with friends in Bangkok… made me feel like I were still there.
Hahaha.
Good thing about it --- I still feel positive to go back!

No obligation (practically so but) I just feel like I would like to go back.
Good, huh!
I miss that place somewhat for sure.

Hi folks.
Week in Japan now begins!!! This means another start… "Cool Biz."
This is for light clothing for business in order to save energy during the summer.

Does that make sense to you???

Outline of Cool Biz is like we shall not wear tie or formal attire.
Less formal more comfortable under high temperature setting of air condition. Say 28 degrees.
Saving lots of energies by this efforts… led by the government for many years…

Thus, as per guideline set by my firm… I wear light shirts, jeans, and sneakers. Totally casual like weekends.
Guess what?

EVERYONE PUTS STILL FORMAL CLOTHES!!!

It was quite suicidal to me… because I definitely appeared moron!
Well, I didn't do anything wrong, though.
Darn it…

Well, do you think I would stop doing that?
If you know me in person… you know the answer.
I will not.

I will even accelerating how far I can go from here. Really!!!

Maybe I am now being called moron. Hahaha.





Came home late from work… about 9pm or so.
Good dinner, prepared by MoonFlower, was waiting for me.
Fantastic!!!

It was wonderful home made dinner and I ate SO FAST. Hahaha.

Too bad that I am surely going to miss this kind of food… every soon.
Another 6 days to go. Time is really ticking.
Sunday, I will fly (back?) to Thailand.

Did you enjoy your meal?

Big shopping day it was!!!
MoonFlower, her mother, and I went out for shopping as planned.
Got to newly-open outlet mall… not too far from where MF's mother lives.



"Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu"

Got there right after the open at 10am… not many people yet and parking space was quite open! Hahaha.



Good Godiva's white chocolate green tea. 530 yen.
I usually don't take this kind of stuff… but it turned out to be good stuff!!!
I may even try another time. Hahaha.



More and more people showed up and shopped around!
I bought three things.

One - Golf glove by Adidas. 970 yen.
Then, 2 chirts.



One in blue.



The other in pink.

Both colors are definitely my favorites. Still missing the third favorite one - the purple! Hahaha.
Good shopping day for me!
My stress is quite relieved. Do you see my point?

Long day… but I felt like was quite short. Hahaha.

Car is running as normal. Very good.

Yeah, photos from previous night… dinner at home with MoonFlower.
I opened the bottle of sparkling wine I bought at BKK airport…
It was Italian sparkling wine… quite popular brand called "MARTINI."

Have you had one before? Recommended… quite good cost- vs.-performance.





Quite reasonable prosecco it was.
Can be with any kind of foods for sure.





MF fixed something for two of us.





Good bread… I kept eating.



Lastly… not least MoonFlower's home made pasta.
Yes, it was carbonara. Perfect one she fixed for me!!!



And today… I went out for shopping.
To buy two things. AppleTV for my Thai friend… and SIM for my new iPad.
Yes, I bought them at Yodobashi Camera without any trouble. Good stuff.

I will see how the G3 connection out of my new iPad. Hope it turns out to be good one.

Late afternoon when MoonFlower came back from gathering with her friends… we hit the road to her mother's house.
Everything was smooth and flat until the time we went off the express way.
We suddenly heard big metal-squeezing noise from somewhere front side of the car.

I was quite afraid that the car gets broken down in the middle of road.
We stopped. Check the car… and found nothing.
Though, as car moved, the noise really came up.

Finally, we call the dealership for help.

After infant diagnosis by the engineer over the phone, least conclusion - "car is still drivable."
Assumption was that some small object got jammed inside the disc break.
Does that really happens? According to him, rare but still happens.

So we decided to drive up to that dealership for inspection.
At least we can get relief by doing so. Hahaha.
Took us another 20-25 minutes to get there… and noise was eventually gone right before getting there.

Inspection was done and the final answer was the same as assumption.
Wow, good news!

So we went to the house of MF's mother quite late because of that… was better than getting serious accident and the like.

Tomorrow, will go to newly-open outlet mall for shopping!!!

My day off didn't go as planned at all.
Hahaha. Let's laugh it away!
I was quite lazy… totally… all day long.

Woke up as usual, though.
Just slowly moved.
At least, I did the spending management report on my own. For personal spending.

At least, didn't reach the over-spending yet. Though, I should be careful.



I bought a case for iPad online… while ago.
Now I open the box delivered quite while back. Hahaha.
Totally blue.

My color?
Anyhow, the same blue as Smart Cover attached to my new iPad.
Very cool don't you think?



Just like this.



Now, old / 1st generation iPad is planned to go to MoonFlower for her use.
Hope she comes to a good understanding of how to use it.
Therefore, that iPad is totally refreshed for new use.

It was TG676 Bangkok for Narita. Today's flight was just like others… packed!
I sat in 26C - first row in the Coach Class.
My view was just like this.



Yeah, I faced the aisle of Business Class.
Heavy traffic kept me irritated! Hahaha.



Food was okay. I selected Okayu dish.
Didn't choose the omulet. Made right choice, though.



Such early flight didn't let me enjoy much since I mostly sleep in the flight.
Not major movies watched. Really.

Took airport bus and taxi to come home. I arrived around 6pm.
Long day… didn't do anything except moving from Bangkok to Tokyo…
It all made me quite tired. Fell to a sleep quickly at home.

Around 9pm, MoonFlower finally finished her overtime and came home.
Went out to dine for two of us tonight.
To new restaurant… we haven't been to. Called "Kashi Kashi."

It was quite good foods! Variety of food on the menu is still limited. Good taste, though.
Tomorrow I will take a day off for relax. Just as needed.

Finally came to the last day in Bangkok as far as the "Season 4" goes here.
Hahaha… season 4… means we have 5 to come up? That's exactly what will be happening soon!
Anyhow, I was busy on this last day for internal meetings.

After word, didn't spend much time with colleagues tonight.
I had an appointment. Yes, "phom mii nat leaw na."
My friend Tetsu - came over to Bangkok for business meetings.

So I went up to see him for dinner and some drinks.
He came along with his female colleague. Thus, three of us went to Thai restaurant in Ekkamai - Thong Lo area.
Quite good chicken BBQ! Ate too much. Hahaha.

Too bad that I "forgot" to take pictures tonight.
No proof.. but certainly I was with them! Hahaha.

Now I'd better start packing for going back to Japan…
Folks, see you soon!

Okay… only one day to go… tomorrow is the last day that I stay in Bangkok this time.
I will fly back to Japan on Thursday then.
When to be returned? Am I truly going to? NOT sure… it's up to my firm.

Anyhow, big surprise was under way… which I had no idea.



This phone strap was given to me today… from a female student of the class I taught last week.
Really?
Yeah really.

Important point… two things.

1st - She noticed of my nickname in addition to full name. In class I told them my full name… so she must check out my profile in the document which has nickname. Cool.
2nd - There are more than several instructors for the class… but it seems be that I am only one coming to get one.

Oh boy, I have secret admirer? Hahaha.
Not secret because I know who she is.
Then the question is whether she is serious? Hahaha. Doesn't matter. I am married. Hehehe.

At least I feel good about what I have done teaching the class.
Great experience for sure.

So I can tell that I have some fan in Bangkok. Good, huh!





Dinner took place at Germany restaurant called "Bei Otto" located on Soi 20.
It was team dinner… since coming to an end of Season 4. Yeah 30 day stay in Bangkok!
It was quite successful. At least I can say so…

Today we passed the exam given by the board members of client.
So now we are so relieved for sure. You know what I mean?
So relaxed now.

Tomorrow another and last working day in Bangkok then hit back to Japan day after tomorrow!
Cannot wait!

Woke up quite early… don't know why.
Maybe I am getting old. Hahaha.
Good thing about getting up so easy today was that I came to see my favorite actress coming on TV show live.







Manami Higa is my favorite for sure.
Rare to see her in live show… so it made me quite happy to come to see this!
You know what I mean…

Thus, I made a perfect start of the day… hahaha.
Now we have to finish preparing for tomorrow's board meeting… the biggest event during this stay.
Wish me luck!

Hi folks! How was your weekend?
Mine was quite flat… but somewhat fun, though.
I finally came to see this movie:



Yeah, Johnny Depp movie… Another movie by Tim Burton.
Dark Shadows it was.
Well, I heard that this movie was re-make of old TV series. Is that true?

Anyhow, I love the jokes that were from time difference of 2 centuries. Hahaha.
Perfect jokes by Johnny Deep.
The story was not that well written, I thought. Though, it was fun entertainment overall.

Not that disappointing for sure. Hahaha.

And went to Central Department store for this:



Bought new Rimowa suitcase.
Sky blue - I selected. Almost chose the gold… hahaha.

I just need to make my luggage lighter than before.
I always used large suitcase for short period of time.
This time that I fly back to Japan on coming Thursday, I shall have less pain from heavy laguage!

It's Saturday! Bangkok is as always so hot!
Isn't it rainy season jus ahead? Already here?

Whenever strong wind is around, I feel like it would rain soon. Hahaha.

Usual Saturday, I went to Thai lesson. Now I come to study how to write some letters.
Oh boy… it is freaking complex!!!
Combining con sonnet with vowel… and, on top of that, you have to add tone sign.

It is simply called "complex" or rather "crazy!" Hahaha.

So I have to practice. My Thai teacher gave me lots of homework while I am still busy for project!!!
Too bad. (Still great?)



Look at my awful writing!!! Is this Thai? Or random drawing of mine, huh???
Leave me alone will ya!
I do my best!

You'll never know if I come to be able to write Thai in beautiful way. Hahaha.
I never know either. (BANG!)

Some entertainment for the day…
I made a stop-by at Emporium on the way home…

Watched - American Pie Reunion.



Did I see 1999's American Pie (original)???
I bet that 2nd movie in 2001… I didn't see it for sure.

Why chosen that? Donno.
It seemed fun.

Was it fun?
Of course, it was American Pie… where lots of sex-related jokes.
You cannot take girl with you if she's not taking this kind of jokes as funny stuff.

Lots of dirty jokes! Loved it! Hahaha.
Entertainment just as needed for the day.

Recommended? You'd better be carefully review. OK? Hahaha.

Nowadays, project team members stay at client's office late… almost every night.
Tonight - Friday night wasn't exception.
We had to review some material and discussed project plan for coming weeks.

My "Season 4" in Thai is coming to an end… soon.
Next Thursday, hitting back to Japan!
I cannot wait!!!

Anyhow after long Friday… Shiro and Yossy decided to stop by to hit some balls.
I simply followed them.



Shiro is good at golf… perfect for Yossy who is now bring to start golf.



Yossy's 1st shot in his life???

I practiced some shots… but I am old as you know. My shoulders immediately aching!!!
The number of balls I hit… was around 10 or so. That was enough. Hahaha.

I am away from playing golf…
Though Yossy and Koji play golf now… then it would be really fun for all team members to play golf together.
Then I definitely join.

It was definitely fun experience to me.
I came to be lecturer of class at Thai-Nichi Technology of Institute today.
From 9am to noon for 3 hours… it was my SHOW. Hahaha.

I was quite nervous, though.
Because of previous class - Accounting when students showed much difficulty keeping up with the subject, I was quite concerned whether they could keep up and show some kind of sign for being interested.

My worry didn't need to last as far as today's class went.



Maybe I did a good job. Hahaha.



There were lots of smiles and laughs in the class.
3 hours seemed very quick and short.



Students never lost the intension listening up today. Thank you!!!
I am quite happy with how it went.










So everything went as pretty much planned.
All slides for the class were used as well.
My past weekend for the preparation is well paid off!!!



So I came to a big lunch after class. My reward. Hahaha.

Preparation was quite everything for today's lesson learned.
That's what I conveyed to students about making good presentation.
See my point? Hehehe.

How was your Golden Week???
I bet that those Japanese people who just finished series of holidays came to very hectic day today.
1st day at work after the holidays! Hahaha.

I know exactly how you felt about it! I have gone through that just like you. Hehehe

Today Thai's holiday. No work for me… except working home. Too bad.
Not directly involving in the project. It was about my lecture material.
Yes, my lecture time is just around the corner.

Thursday… this week!

I continuously working on the presentation material from previous night.
I decided to have single entertainment for myself today.
I went to nearby shopping mall to watch a movie.

Got there around 11:30am after my breakfast coffee.



No more Avengers. No more Battleship.
Today, "Lock Out."
I pretty much liked the preview.

However, the preview wasn't reflecting the story quite well.
I bet that so many viewers has same thought as mine.

Though, it was quite entertainment… lots of American jokes that you can laugh at.
Seriously. Lots of black jokes that many people cannot resist. Hahaha.
I liked that part a lot!

Story was quite flat…
Some American outlaw spy rescuing President's daughter.
Quite contrast, huh.

Story came to a big flip-over at the end. Though, not big surprise to me. Hahaha.
I am so used to the way American movies are.
Do you see what I am getting at?

Anyhow, still good entertainment. Fun for sure.

Costed me 240 baths. A bit more than last those two movies.
Different place, different admission fee? Yeah. Interesting.
Japan, the movie is always same price regardless to where you go. (almost)

It was 140 baths. Today it was 240 baths. Interesting, huh!

What's up? How's it going?
I heard that it is ordinary working day in Japan today… did you work? Or did you take a day off?
Whichever it was for you, hope things were okay with you all!

Woke up at normal time… it was holiday (wan yut) in Thailand! Yes, "Labor Day."
No project work today.
Thank God.

Lack of sleep for sure because went to bed late like 3am and woke up around 8am.
It's still okay… am enjoying my life as much!
Went to au bon pain for breakfast as usual like weekend.

Found who?



My friend was already held a seat for me! Hahaha.
He seemed to be kicked out from his apartment room because of maid service for cleaning.
Look at him, he still wearing pajamas-like.

Please take shower and get dress before going out to anywhere! Hehehe.



Took BTS train for movie!
It was quite important day because the opening of "the Avengers."
Yeah, long-waited American hero movie! Hahaha.



Since it was "wan yut (holiday)" here in Bangkok… tons of people came to theatre before me!!!
Long line it was for getting ticket.
Timing-wise, we selected normal movie, not 3-D version. I do not care much.

Do you?



"The Avengers" was fantastic American entertainment for sure.
However, if Iron Man were not part of the team, it would be not fun as much for sure.

I wouldn't even come to see that movie. Would you? Hahaha.

This movie seems to be only the beginning of the series because more than half of the movie spent "team building" among heroes. It means there is more to come.

Also, missing someone??? From Marvel???
Yeah, Spiderman. Will he be part of this??? Will see.

Also am wondering that there is no continuation of "Iron Man (3)" anywhere?
If no more, I'll get disappointed very much.
Anyway, fun day with fun entertainment. Just good for me.

Now I need to get back to work.
Tong ni phom tham gaan mak mak na…

See ya!