Big shopping for us today.
After cemetery visit for prayer, MoonFlower and I went to nearby outlet mall for shopping.
She wanted to buy a new pair of glasses for daily use.

While she bought what she needed, I did the same for myself.
I needed new sandals for coming summer.
Current pair is about to be worn out and new pair needed.



Another pair but same brand one more time. It is Birkenstock.



Love this design… particuarly the side. Camouflage design. Cool, huh!

Drove my new car over 140 kilometers today.



Not bad… more than good… so far.
iPhone is connected to the car via Apple CarPlay.
That is interesting.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta was with me over 6 years…
New car just arrived today.
FInally.



Mercedes Benz C180 Coupe





Very "basic" Mercedes Benz. Not bad, huh.
Least luxury, hahaha.

Cafe record from past weekend.
Called "buik" located not too far from Omotesando Station.
After shopping in Saturday afternoon, we extended our walk into this place.

Yes, of course, it is MoonFlower's choice.



She selected quiche and my choice was of Nicoise-style salad.
I love both. I could have gone both ways.



Coffee was rather bitter.



After-meal dessert was pretty good.

Out cafe-visit was successful at least for the day! Another good place is discovered.
Will see what is next.
Any recommendation?

Cartier Ginza called me up and notified that the goods ordered got just in.
I thought that it would take as long as 3 months… in fact, took 2 months. Hahaha.
I come to have new strap with Santos 100 watch.



Before - worn-out blue strap… is now replaced and looks like:



After - with new strap. Cool, huh!

Love this new combination. Totally different look, don't you think?

Shopping at Yodobashi Akiba - home apliance superstore.



Vacuum cleaner needed to be repaired but in vain. Too old to fix. No aftermarket parts available.
Well, I bought this right after MBA - back in 2007. Over 12 or 13 years… this has been the only cleaning device home.
Now new one is needed.

MoonFlower is looking at new vacuum cleaner… and will see what to buy.



My shopping is done with this pair of shoes.
Yey, new sneakers!
Cheap one, though. Hahaha. Good… great buy.

For past several years, I had engaged with single client for single engagement.

Now, I have been working with how many different clients for which project???

Big change in my working environment.

This means B-U-S-Y.

Well, I should enjoy myself, at least, with such difference.
I have to talk and discuss with as many colleagues. My exposure in the firm is rising. Hahaha.

Big earthquake… not around me, though.
Occurred in upper north of Japan.
Hope there is no big damages or casualty.

Working late somehow today.
Had late evening sales meeting with pursue team of an opportunity.
I finally came home around 9pm. That is a bit late. Though, that is totally okay.

Another meeting took plate earlier today.
With a partner who is yet belonging to another entity of the same group.
He and I had a chance to work with each other for some client, recently.

So we decided to deepen some topic further together.
Today, topic was casual and still rough about how to collaborate.
This can be interesting.

We found each other in similar taste - both watch lover.
His collection is quite impressive. Much more than mine for sure.
Cool… that is another value-add and incentive to work with. Hahaha.

Returned home late… yet supper was surely ready.



Japanese meal - braised pork.
MoonFlower declared that it took her 3 hours to prepare this.
Oh boy… I should eat them up in silence…

Regular TV program is being cancelled due to earthquake… substituted by special report.
Oh boy. Hope that nothing really bad hit that area with earthquake.
Fingers crossed.

Yes, time has come… it is today!
I have signed the sales order sheet for a new car!!!



I am not disclosing the details of this… but will share what car / model soon!

After 6 years with Alfa Romeo Guilietta - now new era with totally new model is coming up.
Cannot wait!!!

Did I pay it all with cash?
Of course not. Cannot afford…
Had to rely on the auto loan. Not bad with 1.9%APR.

Car delivery is at the end of month. Yes, about 2 weeks or so.
In Japan, you can not drive new car away upon signing the contract due to registration and restriction.

Am really looking forward to a new car.

What brand?
What model?
What color?

You will see all soon.