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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

INSERT TITLE: let us proceed!

Yesterday was a blast.

I bought an electronic keyboard for Shinobu-chan. It's a gift. I almost forgot to give it to her; that would've been totally embarrassing. And yes a computer keyboard is electronic. But I'm talking about a piano. It's a 61-key keyboard. I'm really clueless what to get her. It was a rush buy and I hope she likes it. I didn't want to miss giving her a present, as I recall that the last time I forgot to give a present to a birthday celebrant ended in a disaster. For my part, I felt terrible. And as sad as it sounds, I didn't have enough time to pick Shinobu-chan's gift either. Like I said, I bought the keyboard in a rush. I really really hope it becomes useful.

I've been planning the Christmas party as well. But I've been telling myself that I should let someone deal with it instead. When I remembered that Shinobu-chan's birthday is around the corner, I invited her mom and dad first. Initially, I've had a lot of difficulty finding them. I felt like a private investigator. Still I firmly believed that they should come. I recall that Shinobu-chan's parents weren't present during her last birthday. Clearly, Shinobu-chan want her parents to come -- better yet -- get back together. So I didn't stop looking even if I was struggling. Eventually, I've discovered where her dad work. I asked Shinobu's dad for her mom as well. And fortunately, both of them made it in the party.

The party was crazy. I got soaked from the last party game called command and conquer. I came up with that game. It's about two teams, throwing water balloons to the opposing team. But the challenge is, all of the players must be blindfolded except for one person for each team -- that player serves as the eyes and the commander. Fun, huh?

Shinobu-chan went to sleep around 11pm, while we continued with the party. The others slept on the couch and Kitsune-san was asleep with a bottle of sake while the karaoke machine was still playing. Oh yeah, Kitsune-san was still holding the mic. How graceful of her. We were all over the living room. It reminds me of the party that I had after finishing the autobiography. I slept on the floor by the way and my pillow was a stack of DVDs.

logged at 8:32 PM
SIGNED : Keitaro

Thursday, November 10, 2011

INSERT TITLE: who gets the part?

I went out for some coffee this morning. The streets are now getting filled with Christmas decorations. I thought: ahh... this is the life. My much anticipated break is just around the corner. My lectures end early. Final exams are still weeks away. And I can rest easy after lectures.

I shouldn't waste this break. It requires careful planning, just like our coming party at the inn. It's been settled that we'll have it in the apartment. Everybody's going to be invited. So apart from living expenses, we need money for the party and not to mention the gifts. Then there's also the New Year's party. I'm not really good organizing these things. I wonder who could help set it up. I'm sure there's someone who can make an awesome party.

logged at 2:33 PM
SIGNED : Keitaro

Monday, November 07, 2011

INSERT TITLE: this is what the season brings

When I heard the Christmas songs playing in the hallway, it brought me authentic smiles on my face. All that trouble from everything that happened, I feel like it's worth it. If life is all good then how can you still enjoy the good things in life? I mean, if there's no distinction between the difficulties and relaxation, how can I truly enjoy a time off?

I've managed to save some money too. Thanks to my work. Yes, work is exhausting and it's a drag. But it makes sense now. I can get a lot of things on Christmas. But it's not good to have money when you don't know where to spend them; or when you don't know what to buy. Having money can be frustrating especially when you're scared to spend them. I mean I don't want to regret buying something I didn't want. But what upsets me most is not being able to do anything at all because was too afraid. It's Christmas. We should do something.

Let's see. Since I was in the mood for Christmas, I asked everyone to gather around to meet for the Christmas party. We had talked about the price for the exchange gift. And apparently, we're at a stalemate whether to hold the party here or somewhere else. I vote here.

I love these moments. Mark my words. Because I think other people would get it as well. When you're in college, when there's no exam, no homework,no nothing, it's just great. I'm on my way to the final exams.

logged at 5:47 PM
SIGNED : Keitaro