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    August 22

    Got the call back!

    Sigh.
    Why? Since i went to Tokyo, I've waited for a loooooooooooooooong time to get the result of my job interview.
    I will head to Tokyo agian next week to meet executives as my final interview.
    Wish me a luck!
     
    Now to the different note.
    Workers at Canadian Broadcasting Corporation(CBC) are locked out.
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    For Japanese Readers日本人の皆さんへ。
    通常よく見るのは、会社と組合が話し合いをし、話し合いが決裂して、組合側が会社に対して行う「ストライキ」ですが、簡単に言うと会社が組合に対して行うのが「ロックアウト」です。
    雇用契約に基づいて契約しているCBCの労働者は組合に加入しているものが大多数で、現在その契約は切れており、また、新しい契約の為の交渉が決裂し、今回のロックアウトで組合に加入している労働者は放送局の建物に入ることができなくなるのです。
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    So, CBC is all about reruns, BBC News, and NO NEWSCASTS (exc. Radio one.)
    How this Crown corporation in a financial problem all the time due to the budget from the government can abandon the most important role: Broadcasting up-to-date information.
     
    Thanks to the several good people, the role of CBC will be replaced with new technology: PODCASTING
    I will try to contribute from Japan. Well, right now, Japan is fun to report!
    Election, typhoon, earthquake...
     
    I guess i should make this blog more Japanese friendly as well.
    August 10

    Interview in Tokyo. Part how many now?

    Interview in Tokyo. Part how many now?
    I did not Fuck up this time. Got up on time, left on time, everythings are on time. However, my dad has fever,so is my mom. Also, my throat is itchy and in pain. Well, i am fucking tired anyway so my immune system should be weak. Now next to me on the train heading to haneda, there is a fa. Not sure but she put too much make ups on her face. Is there anyone for me? Oh. I should base in narita for that then.

    Interview in Tokyo. Part how many now?

    Interview in Tokyo. Part how many now?
    I did not Fuck up this time. Got up on time, left on time, everythings are on time. However, my dad has fever,so is my mom. Also, my throat is itchy and in pain. Well, i am fucking tired anyway so my immune system should be weak. Now next to me on the train heading to haneda, there is a fa. Not sure but she put too much make ups on her face. Is there anyone for me? Oh. I should base in narita for that then.
    August 09

    Miss it. Miss them. Then, find it.

    Miss it. Miss them. Then, find it.
    I missed the gay pride in vancouver. Mark and Randy told me over the phone that group to see the pride is getting smaller. I am the one of the reason. I also missed the fireworks both in japan and canada. I terribly miss Mark, Randy, and Zsa Zsa and everyone. However, i found one comfort zone in Sapporo as well.
    August 05

    Old lady. Old beauty.

    Old lady. Old beauty.
    In the subway, 60-ish lady yelled at 3 girls in their vexy early 20's. "you are ladies. You should be ashamed of yourselves. Close your legs!" there girls are completely stunned but the did not get what she really meant. They thought their underweares are exposed. No! She wanted to tell them how to behave as a lady.
    In japan, there are less women who can behave properly. Actually not too many people can!
    Behaviors can tell people's class.
    We must listen to the old values even if great teachers don't have class.
    July 26

    Tokyo and Sapporo

    Tokyo and Sapporo
    I just finished 5 days trip to Tokyo for job interviews. I always tell my friends that every step you make makes you sweat. Living there surely make people cranky. But, since i came back to sapporo, i noticed speed of people's life is faster in tokyo than in sapporo. Now i do not know which speed is better for me
    July 21

    Cabbie

    Cabbie
    Today was not a good day. Overslept. Ran to the gate at the airport. Arrive to the interview almost or really late. I pay money to be taken to where i want to go. I feel like i was cheated.
    July 11

    Should i in back? Or maybe not. I eccent

    Should i in back? Or maybe not. I eccently found where my passion goes. Fashion, that is. I really wanna get into this industry but i don't have any experience with. This means it is almost impossible to get hired. So, i found the job which requires experiences i earned. I guess this would be best for me so that i can gain more skills. But, i am not sure, or excited about it. What you think?
    July 06

    Part time. While i'm looking for work, i

    Part time. While i'm looking for work, i can work as a part time temp staff. That is the best thing in japan. It would not pay well but it's better than nothing. Speaking of part time, i firmly believe i am only a part time lover material. Yes. I had the incident to remind myself.
    July 05

    It's all about vancouver! I was browsing

    It's all about vancouver! I was browsing the web. What i saw were pictures of vancouver. I miss it.
    June 29

    Back to Sapporo

    Back to Sapporo
    Not good to you according to your experience. This is what i was told during my job hunting. I wanna say this aloud. Try me! I applied that position because i thought this is what i can enjoy to myself. Take a chance! I'll give yo surprise in a good way!
    June 28

    On a cruise 2

    On a cruise 2
    It was not about Tom Cruise. It's about Keanu Reeves. There was a movie show but it was japanese sound track. I just can't watch english mother in other languages than english. Translations are very good to tell viewers understand what the movie is about. However, original sound has more unexplained information. When i watch French movies, i watch it with English subtitle. So, i will watch it later. This means i left 15 minutes after the show started. Then, took a nap, spent 600 yen for cheap noodle. Enjoy pictures!

    On the cruise 1

    On the cruise 1
    There is absolutely no connection to the land. I slept and slept. Here are some pictures of the ship.

    On the train.

    On the train.
    I got on "Tango Explorer" there are reserved seats but no one used. I had a nap and supper.

    On the way to Mizuru.

    On the way to Mizuru.
    There is always a sign which made me smile all the time. It is handwritten. With 4 bags, i walked 5 minutes and and i got sweat again. I just took shower before i left. Shit! Now, at Osaka station, i got into the train to Kyoto. It is jam packed! Upon arriving at Kyoto, i was on the mission. Yatsuhashi. This is one of the famous snack in Kyoto. Then bought dinner. Now i am in line for train.

    Last day in osaka

    Last day in osaka. There are too many things to do including packing, so i slept only 2 hours. Now, i gotta go to see someone for fun time. After the fun and cozy moments, i went to a city hall and submit papers regarding my move. Then i head to downtown to sick up my pay check. Then bought some stuffs then finally i am back to my apartment. I left 8:30 and came back at 5.
    I ran and caught the mail man who came to pick up my stuff. I was sweating like pig. After that, i pack up everything then left. Thank you, tiny room!
    June 22

    Released, Relieved.

    Released, Relieved. It has been a week since i stop working. I have been resting most me the time. Well, call me lazy, but my body really needed that. Now, i decided to go back to Sapporo for saving money in order to go back to vancouver. I do miss everyone in Vancouver but this is what i gotta do. With a little bit of financial security and happiness, i swear that i shall return!
    June 15

    Fw:

    Scorpio: Examine your own behavior before pointing fingers at others.**

    Ok. I think this is what i truely, honestly. 100% want to tell to someone.
    June 14

    Fw:

    Scorpio: Your desire for control will backfire if you try to manipulate others.**
    Hmm. Today, i should shut my mouth because i do not have any patient left.