Camp and Facebook

I go back and forth about facebook sometimes I love it and sometimes I wonder why I even look at it. However, I went to overnight "jew camp" my entire childhood. I believe it to be my favorite place in the world. All this week they have been uploading pictures to facebook and it has been so great to see pictures from my childhood, espically after Katrina I do not have any or very little. I can't believe it has been 16 yrs since my last year of camp. My last year of camp I was 16 and lived on a Kibbutz where 20 16 yr olds lived for two months in the woods with little to no supervision. It really was one of the best experiences of my life. I miss camp everything was so simple and you had your whole life ahead of you. Today I am happy about facebook and happy to know there are hundreds of others that feel the same about this place in a random ass town in Mississippi. In August, I will be taking rosalind there for the 40th anniversary. I am so excited I will have to drag Debbie and Dave. Anyway back to Japan, I have done nothing at work and the weather is shit. Tonight, I am going to the officers club with Angela and Eko. Tommorow, I am going to Tokyo to finally stay at the capsule hotel, and Sunday I am having brunch and staying at Angela's house because we are waking up at 6 AM to go Super Bowl Brunch before work. By the way, I will be home for Mardi Gras!!!!

Zushi and Sumo

On Friday night, after a very thrilling week of work, I went over to Angela's to go to Chilis to celebrate her big award she had gotten that day. However, not to much fun could be had as I am not drinking nor eating anything fried till Ashley's wedding. I have lost four pounds so far and a million more to go. After the big Chilis excursion, I went home to watch Ugly Betty. I rented the entire first season even though I have seen the second and the third. It is a very entertaining show. At least I can say this experience has definitely helped me catch up on shows I always wanted to watch, but never had the time. On Saturday, I got up and decided I needed to see the beach. I had a general idea where the beach was, got on a train, and walked around till I found it. It must be wind surfing season for the Japanese. It was pretty, but very cold. I did nothing that night, but continued watching my show. On Sunday, I signed up to go on a tour to watch the National Sumo Championship. It was interesting for like 10 minutes and I was dying from boredom after 5 hours of Sumo. Today, I am back at work for another fun filled week of nothing. I really want to go to Ho Chi Minh. I have been planning the trip, but really should not go due to lack of funds.

Sumo 2009!!

They are very sexy with their gaint boobs and their asses hanging out.

Today, I went to the National Sumo Championship game!

It is now wind surfing season in Japan.

Zushi beach is only a 20 minute train ride from my apt. It was so cold.

It's cold and I have nothing to do

It is so cold here. I have spent the day looking on the internet at old camp stuff. I really love that place. This week I have done nothing. Having nothing to do only adds to my desire to return home. I am not sure I can afford to go on another trip. I mean I can afford it, but it may not be the wisest thing for me to do. If I went on another trip it would be to Ho Chi Man, Vietnam. I guess we will see. As for this weekend, I have no real plans other than Sunday I am going to the national Sumo tournament. I am excited about that. Friday, I will rent videos and Saturday I may go over to Angela's house. Well I want to be home I do I am tried of this place.

I heart Hong Kong

On Thursday, I returned back to my apt after being gone for a week and I had the flu. My apt is so cold and not the place you want to be when you are sick. I felt like death and hoped it would not ruin my trip to Hong Kong. Friday, I woke up and knew there was no way i could go to work. However, I was going to Hong Kong with the flu. Around 1 PM, I made it to base to catch the bus to the airport. I was feeling icky, but managed to have a very nice plane ride. I watched two movies Nights in Rodanthe (can't spell) and the Other Boleyn Girl. I liked both. I got off the plane where there were lots of shady taxi drivers trying to get me to take an overpriced ride, but I managed to find a hotel shuttle for a reasonable price. I got to the hotel, small/little dirty, but nice and went to bed. The first day I had scheduled a tour of the city. It was good where I saw the major points of Hong Kong and that evening I went to night market. The next day was my trip to Macau where I had scheduled a jump off the world's tallest bungee jump. The whole way to Macau I was unsure if I was going to go through with it. I got to the tower, signed in, paid, and was brought to the observatory on the 61st floor. I waited and watched people jump until it was my turn. They brought me to the landing after strapping my ankles together and walked me to the edge. When I went to the edge, I did not want to jump, but it was to late. The instructor told me what to do and I tried to listen, but was to scared. They counted till three and I am not sure if they pushed or you just fell, but 2 seconds into I thought I was going to die and then it became fun and then scary again when you are hanging upside down because you can feel your feet slipping. I did it and am glad, but would never do it again. It is a cool story and I have a DVD of the whole experience. After, I took to the ferry back to Hong Kong Island, went to another night market, and went back to the hotel. I had a great time, but don't know if there will be any more trips as I am broke.

Hong Kong 2009!!!!!

It is still scary for me to look at.

Having my free beer after my big jump!

I got a certificate and lifetime membership for jumping off the world's tallest bungy. I would never ever ever ever do it again, but I am happy I did it once. Also, they did spell my name wrong, but I swear it is me.

I jumped off this!!!!

A turtle was in the bathroom at the place where I got a foot massage. I realized I hate foot massages, but not cause of the turtle.

A little sad, but this is me taking a picture of myself at Victoria Peak which is a tourist spot overlooking Hong Kong.

The shrine was filled with incense. I could barely breathe.

Shrine in Hong Kong

After the bill, at least I look pretty!

The hotel where three drinks cost over a hundred dollars.

Tomato/Garlic

Tonight, I am meeting Eko at Tomato/Garlic, I may have slight obsession with that place. Last night, no more baking, but went to Chilis with Angela. I love staying on base. Today I am not feeling well, my chest hurts and I have a cough. I suspect I am slowly dying of boredom from my job. At work I did nothing, but managed to leave for two hours to have a mani/pedi. I had one client and now am trying to sneak out of here in order to go the gym. Tomorrow, my vacation at Angela ends and back to riding the bus. However, I leave for Hong Kong in two days!!!!

I made cookies

Since, I have been staying at a house I decided to cook for myself. Well I made chicken/pasta frozen from a bag, but it is a start. I guess I was in the cooking spirit because I baked chocolate chip cookies and not from the pre made tube, but an actual mix. I was amazed I don't cook and the cookies came out delicious. At times, this place is so boring that learning how to bake has become appealing to me. Today, I did nothing. I am quite good at entertaining myself with the internet for 8 hours a day. I did have a client, but nothing to exciting. Tonight, we talked about going to Chilis, but I think I want to cook maybe cupcakes. Also, I made sure to bring them to work as to not eat them later. Well I go home Thursday, but it has been nice staying on base and with Angela I have been getting to work on time. However, I must go pack for my adventure to Hong Kong.

My expensive trip to Tokyo

On Friday, I watched TV with Angela. We watched House Bunny which was hilarious. On Saturday, I woke up, went to the gym, and Angela/I made the trek to Tokyo. I had not been on a train since I had been back to Japan. Of course, the trip started off expensive because I left my inhaler at her house. After a 20 yen cab ride to my house to get my other inhaler we were off. There was no problem finding the New Sanno hotel. It was very nice. We started off the evening by taking a taxi to the Park Hyatt Hotel. It was the nicest hotel I had ever been too. We went to the 52nd floor to the New York bar where part of the movie was filmed. It had the most amazing view Tokyo. Not that you weren't aware of this, but Tokyo is massive. We sat down and had three drinks. We tried not to look to shocked when we got the bill which was over 100 dollars. We were unaware of the 20 yen cover charge per person that was discretely on the bill. After, we took a taxi to the gay district in Tokyo. It was really nothing, we went to one place with another cover charge that we were unaware of until we got the bill. After, we headed over to the Roppongi district. The Roppongi is a place where most foreigners hang out in Tokyo. We went back to Club Fiesta where I had been once prior. It had 35 yen cover charge, but you got three drinks with it. After, we explored the streets of Roppongi and went to several different places. We got back to the hotel very late and the next morning got up for brunch. Sunday, I did nothing, but watch more TV. It is very nice hanging out at someone's house. On either Tuesday or Wednesday, I will be back in my teppee, but at least I have Hong Kong to look forward too.

Look what I am going to do

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No bingo for me

Last night, I tried the Italian Gardens restaurant which means I have officially tried every restaurant on base! It was ok, but after I felt really fat and had to go work out. In addition, Angela had the cleaning bug and went home without going to bingo. However, the plan is to go next Thursday before my Hong Kong trip. Anyway, I walked to the Nex before the gym and found a pair of Coach high heels that were so awesome that I bought them and quickly return them because they were 125 dollars. I need all my money and although it was sad I return them. After, I went to the gym and walked to Angela's in the cold. Today, it is freezing and thank god I am sleeping at her house and not my tepee. It was supposed to snow last night, but it didn't. It is a very icky, dark, and rainy day. Tonight, we got invited to a party on base with the George Washington crew, the ship with the nuclear weapons on it. However, we have to go to bed early as we got a hotel room in Tokyo at the New Sanno hotel. It is the military hotel that is right smack in the middle of Tokyo. The game plan is to get up, try to check in early, have a fun dinner, go have a drink at the Park Hyatt Hotel (where Lost in Translation was filmed), hang out in the Roppongi, brunch the next morning, and after the Imperial Palace. My game plans have not been working out lately so hopefully all this will happen. I hope you have a nice weekend.

Not much to say....

Tuesday evening, I had fun and a delicious meal with Eko. On Wednesday, I went to work and spent most of the day planning my trip to Hong Kong. Also, I started planning my next trip to Hanoi, Vietnam. However, my funds are running really low and I thought I could use my miles, but I don't have enough. However, I may have enough to fly first class upon my return to New Orleans. I feel that would be so worth it seeing that for my return flight here I sat in the middle for 12 hrs. Anyway, after work Angela called to see if I wanted to go to Chilis. Did she even need to ask? Her husband has gone to Guam for the week and I invited myself over for the next week. However, we did say we would reevaluate o Sunday to see if we were annoyed with one another. Today, I had a meeting and continued to plan my trip/started planning my next trip. I am going to find the money to go to Hanoi. Tonight, I won a card that lets me play bingo on base for free and the grand prize is 10,000. So keep your fingers crossed because I really need the money for Vietnam.

Lazy weekend and today

All weekend I was sick, but I discovered my love for Ugly Betty and she kept me occupied most of the weekend. Friday night I did nothing and Saturday I got up went to the naked house, which I will never go on Saturday afternoon again way to crowded. I swear people were having to make room in the pools of hot water gross and just slightly uncomfortable. Saturday night, I was supposed to go out with Eko, but it was cold and I was sick so I told her I was staying in. On Sunday, I met Angela/Dave for brunch at the officers club, which I had never been too. It was so delicious and while I am here I hope to become a regular on Sundays. After brunch, I went to the movie on base another thing I had not done yet. I saw Marley and me, it was my only choice and I liked it. After, I went to the gym and home. Monday, I went to work and began planning my trip to Hong Kong. I am going by myself. Since I am such the world traveler I feel confident to travel alone andI have no one to go with me. I am very excited about it. I was going to stay in hostel, but even I am concerned about that. I am going to stay in hotel in the Wang Chi district on Hong Kong Island. I spent the whole day looking at hotels and places I want to see. I am definitely doing a tour the first day. Anyway, I spent my whole day looking at stuff on Hong Kong. After work, I went to the gym and to TGI Fridays because I had a coupon for a free meal. The Jack Daniels chicken is delicious. This morning I could not bring myself to go to work and I called in. I know I have been off work for almost a month and called in on my third day back. I was really tried for no particular reason and I knew people knew I was really sick. I slept till 3 and got up went to a different convenience store to get a snack. I tried the spaghetti sandwich my new favorite food of Japan. Tonight, I am meeting Eko at Tomato/Garlic for dinner and am excited to go there. Tomorrow, I am going to work. I promise.

The 7/11 that I go to everyday.

It was even more gross looking in person.

I think it is pretty, but I don't want to eat it.

How about a fish snack?

I heart fish eyes!!

A Japanese gas station, it looks to complicated.

One of the few trash cans on the street. Look how everything is divided, even with the pictures I still get it wrong.

My favorite restaurant in Japan!

I wanted to show you the sushi roundabout restaurant. I took some shrimp and quickly took the picture.

Public toliets are gross, but eastern public toliets are even more gross.

Just fasicinated with random things

This girl disturbs me because she is dressed up all sexy and advertising for the gambling place I am pretty sure she is 12.

Back on Blue Street...

Being sick here sucks

I am still sick. I went to the naked house which I had never gone to in the day and it was packed. I went because I thought it would make me feel better, but was uncomfortable with what seemed like hundreds of naked Japanese women. I stayed for about 15 minutes and went home. I want Rosalind to take care of me. I have never been sick here and hopefully this will be my last illness in foreign country. Anyway, I am suppose to meet up with Eko tonight, but I know that is not a good idea. I never have any fun when I am sick and out. However, I wish I spoke Japanese so I could order food. It looks like I will have to make the trek to 7/11 for dinner. Oh, how I wish I had food. Tomorrow, I am not going to the Tokyo waterfront, but am suppose to meet ang/dave for brunch then I may try to see the Imperial Palace. I guess it all depends on how I feel. I miss you.

The Japanese sit to watch the parades. Can you image that at Mardi Gras?

They have a section of Tokyo Disneyland dedicated to New Orleans. Their Royal Street looked like the real thing.

I got to ride my favorite ride at Disney, Big Thunder Mountain or what I like to call the runaway train ride.

In front of the castle with Angela/Dave

I must admit I only got this because it was shaped like a heart, but it was good too.

It's a small world was sang in Japanese and decorated for Christmas.

My Minnie hat a wise purchase because it kept me warm and a cute purchase because I look so cute in it.

New Years Day 2009 at Tokyo Disneyland

NYE, Tokyo Disneyland, and the Flu....

On New Years Eve, I went over to Angela/Dave's house where we started off the evening at the Mongolian Buffet, very cool you put meat, veggies, and sauce in a bowl and if you guess the weight of the bowl your meal is free. I was off, but it delicious. We proceeded over to the Chief's Club where it was us and old men with an old man band. They had prizes and I won a gift card and a card to play bingo next Thursday for free. The grand prize for bingo is 10,000. We stayed at the club till midnight and then had to put my friend Eko whom had way to much to drink in a taxi home. I was sick, knew I was going to Disneyland, and had very little to drink. The next day, we got up very early and went to Disneyland. It was a lot like Disneyland in CA. I rode my favorites like Space Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain and enjoyed New Years Day hanging with the Japanese. We rode rides, ate a lot of junk, and I even got to stroll down Royal Street as they have a New Orleans section in Tokyo Disney. I was sick at Disney and even sicker today. I have a runny nose, headache, chills, and feel overall icky, but I came to work. Tonight, I rented movies and plan to sleep. This weekend if I feel better I am suppose to meet up with Eko, go to dinner with Angela/Dave, and I planned a little trip Odiba which is the Tokyo waterfront. Have a great weekend!!!