My Birthday Present

On Saturday, my darling threw me a birthday party :D

As a present, he gave me exactly what I want! JILL STUART's mix blush #6! How sweet, he gave me a small pink bouquet along with it. They both came out nice in my keepsake photo :)

At night, my darling booked a restaurant called "SONO". They are famous for creative Japanese food and soba made of 100% buckwheat flour. Huge fried shrimps with tartar sauce were really juicy, chunky and yummy! Of course, their soba was fablicious. I loved the way they served the soba with fresh grated wasabi!!!

I really don't eat sweets for dessert (because my darling doesn't), but how happy to have a birthday cake in front of me :D Half each was too much, though. hehe.

I gave him back a lot of hugs and kisses :) Thank you!!!

BTW, the image at the top is me with my darling's Amazon Kindle. He put the Apple sticker on the back. Fake iPad?! haha.

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Full-Time Job Conflict

I work for the same company, 9-17 full time, for over 6 consecutive years. Even if I worked for such a long time, my opinion never go through. I sometimes get really frustrated if I'm asked to attend the meeting and give my opinion for that reason... Moreover, my supervisor is not at all enthusiastic. He always goes for the safe option, which is kind of disappointing. And now, he announced us that he doesn't have a hope in his current project... Of course, I have a lot to say for it because I don't want to use my time for nonproductive work...

However, yesterday, my friend at hula class told me I have to give up and think of just getting a salary. She used to say her opinion at work but gave up because it's just a waste of time. Also, she said going home at 17 is pretty advantage. Yeah, I totally agree with her.

Unfortunately, many of the big Japanese companies have seniority-based system, which salary and job position rise in accordance with age and length of service, so it's not a good idea to change a job. It just worsen my situation. Also, most employees at such companies overwork, which is not my style.

Why I remain at the same company is because I experienced hard time seeking a full-time job in NY after 911. I think I did tens of interns and tens of part-time job back then. That experience made me think changing a job just because you don't like is not a good reason...

Anyway, now my issue here is not changing a job...

But the girl told me that is not a good idea since the stable income is important. Right...

I will close my eyes for a while and turn down my enthusiasm. I know it's my temporary stuff...

What a birthday present!!!

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My Birthday and My New Year's Resolution 2011

Today is my birthday. I have no plan for tonight but hula dancing as usual. My darling said he will celebrate my birthday on Saturday, so I look forward to it :)

Well, I'm always busy, but why don't I stop for a moment and set my new year's resolution for 2011!

才色兼備

No wonder, I will set this as my goal. It's a four-character idiomatic phrase meaning woman gifted with both talent and beauty. This year, I met many women with both and realized they all spare no effort! In other words, efforts make them talented and beautiful!!! People say they are gifted, but why don't I always do my best?! Better than giving up! hehe :P

Anyway, I have 2 exciting plans for the next year. One is our new home and another is confidential at this moment! I hope everything goes fine, and mostly, I hope everybody including myself is healthy because good health makes me happy :D

Unfortunately, 2011 is my 厄年 (unlucky year). It is said spending big bucks can drive away evil spirits, so I hope it is the right time to buy new home!!!

Have a good day!

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