Lol, this picture is perfect, because I was trying to take a "proof of still being alive" picture that looked at least semi-flattering, but right as my webcam flashed, my neighbors did something really noisy and annoying, and so this picture was born XD. It makes me a bit sad that I probably make that face every time my neighbors are obnoxious (which is A LOT), but oh well XD;. And the sideways hat is for my own amusement, of course <3.

Let's see, let's see... what's been going on...

Ah! This last Sunday, I met up with Shinobu in Shinjuku. I normally wouldn't touch Shinjuku with a 10km pole, but I'd been feeling rather a threat to myself and all things breakable lately, so I thought it'd be fun to hang out with Shinobu, at least. And it was! We went on a shopping trip, whereinwhich I spend zero money, and I watched Shinobu spend over 55,000 yen. It was quite impressive, to say the least XD. She's a PRO, that's for sure, to do that much damage in 5 or 6 hours.

As for big news, today I put in my request to be considered for contract renewal with GEOS. I'm pretty sure it'll be renewed, as there's not exactly an abundance of teachers right now in the company... so yeah, another year. It's been pretty rough at some points, but the good parts have been too gratifying to just give up on now <3. PLUS I'M LIVING IN JAPAN, lol, like I'd give that up XD;. Of course I talked to my family first, but my parents were really supportive when I talked to them about it. I'll just have to wait for the official decision, and then keep working hard ^^.

Also, I bought the Arashi 2009 calendar... I think this picture speaks volumes for my thoughts on it:



That is all <3.