Simple Stimulants
May 23, 2003
It seems like I’m getting easier and easier to please these days. I went to my new Japanese teacher today. It wasn’t a lesson yet – just an interview of sorts and introduction. It’s been 7 months and here I am finally starting to take lessons. I felt pretty happy afterwards. I went to this little cafe called, and I quote, “Italian Tomato Cafe Jr.” I don’t know why it’s called junior but I’m pretty curious about the senior shop. Then I went to the 100 yen store and bought some small shit for my house, a new binder (B5 size… we don’t have those at home do we?) and some instant coffee and a block of cheddar cheese. Cheese is the new heroin.
So I got home and started cleaning up the mess I call home and finally got around to doing the laundry. It’s been two weeks since this place has been vacuumed and it’s looking kinda eoorrrllaauoirhg (that’s Japanese for “gross”). It’s amazing how satisfied I feel after getting chores done. It’s so simple, yet gratifying. Easy to do, yet, easy to put away for tomorrow. I have ten minutes before I gotta get downstairs and bring up the next load of clothes so I’m writing here.
As Dennis has said, it seems many people are having relationship problems. It’s sort of true on this side of the world. I’ve been hearing stories of X broke up with Y and so on. I guess that’s how things go. Once out of school, it’s a big change for everyone and sometimes relationships can’t cope with big changes. So if you are in a situation where a relationship is getting you down, well, you know, don’t be sad and stuff. Luckily (or not), me being in school or working changed nothing for Eri and I – the more important thing was me being closer. I have no idea how long I will be staying but I’m guessing for at least two years. Possibly more. I have no idea what to do with my life and being in Vancouver wouldn’t help either so I’m gonna spend some time here, learning the language, eating some damn fine cuisine, and doing the laundry.
If you or someone you know would like to acquire goods or some sort from Japan but have no contact, then send me an email. I’d gladly send it to you with only a 20% commission off the price. Free if you’re my friend in non-business transactions. Dennis, I think you’re in need of some tentacle porn aren’t you?
