Jim of The World ©

Ronald Jenkees ft. Mihai - Throwing Fire remix

2010-11-01T20:57:00.000-07:00

Sun Red 天体戦士サンレッド

2010-09-11T21:10:00.000-07:00

I finally found a Japanese cartoon that is comparable to Aqua Teen Hunger Force: Tentai Senshi Sun Red. It takes place in Mizonokuchi and bascially revolves around the super hero, Sun Red, who actually is an unemployed asshole, fighting off the villains, Florsheim, who are productive members of society.

Walking Across America

2010-07-26T19:47:00.000-07:00

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New Friends

2010-06-19T18:30:00.000-07:00

Been a while since I wrote anything up here, so I thought it would be time for pre-summer update..... Haven't really been doing shit but studying and working. Good Stuff...

Rainbow Bridge

2010-02-07T19:54:00.000-08:00

The Rainbow Bridge over Tokyo Bay from Ariake/Odaiba

No Man's Land

2010-02-07T19:45:00.000-08:00

The French Embassy in Tokyo moved into a new compound back in November and a team of artists was brought in to transform the old building into a work of art. My girlfriend and I went last weekend to check it out. It was pretty cool. 'No Man's Land.' Check it out before they wrap up on February 18th....

Fuji from Kuji

2010-02-07T19:32:00.001-08:00

Yesterday I took my new bike for a ride through my old neighborhood, Kuji, and got a great view of Fuji-san. Good stuff.

Snowmageddon??

2010-02-07T19:19:00.000-08:00

It's not exactly 'Snowmageddon' like on the East Coast, but this much snow is fairly rare in Tokyo. It is the most snow since I have have been here. That was last week and now it is already back to normal, save the few spots in the shadows that haven't melted.

Bubb Rubb & Lil' Sis

2010-02-06T21:59:00.000-08:00

The Progenitor

2010-02-02T08:04:00.001-08:00

My grandfather as a young lad (standing). circa 1917.

taking advantage of swedish furniture

2010-02-02T06:00:00.000-08:00

You can't beat the 150円 hotdog set or the free drink refills. Ikea rocks. Now they just need to make quality furniture....

Tropical Paradise?

2010-01-11T07:47:00.001-08:00

This is for all you who watch the movies and believe Florida is some kind of year-round sun romp. Right now it is much warmer in Tokyo than in my hometown.....

Mini-snowmen. Ocala, Florida

Frozen fountain.... at noon. FSU, Tallahassee, Florida

New Year Eve 2009/New Year 2010

2010-01-02T08:38:00.000-08:00

For New Year's this year I decided to forgo the quasi-traditional party at MUSE in Nishi-Azabu and do something more orthodox. The original plan was to go Meiji Shrine in Yoyogi Park, but at the last minute we decided to go to Zojo Temple under the Tokyo Tower and it was the right choice. We met up with 3 friends, Trenton, Jason, and Akira, at 9pm at Hamamatsucho Station and walked to the temple to check out a quick rehearsal before heading back to Ale House 82 to grab a few drinks before the actual countdown. The drinks were good, and we managed to get seats.... next to a group of touristy looking types (they will be mentioned again). At 11:15 we headed back to the temple, which had become quite crowded for the countdown. All were in high spirits at midnight, the balloons were released, people cheered, and then rushed into the temple to pray. It was a relaxed stampede that got hairy a few times, but we made it through and after, enjoyed a few a beers and amazake at the temple. Around 2am we headed back to the station and parted ways with the guys. As we climbed the stairs so we get up the platform to the Yamanote line we hear some yelling, go to check it out, and find some crazed "touristy looking" type of chick sitting on the platform screaming "Do I look like an alien!?!?!?" while sitting with her legs spread out to about 135 degrees and waving her arms like an octopus (she did look like an alien). Then we realized that she was one of the girls who was sitting directly next to us at Ale House 82. She was with her boyfriend acting an ass on the platform and he was getting really embarrassed. He was saying, "Babe... Babe... Are you OK?" Then she started yelling, "Take me to the police!" Things were getting out of hand and there was a large crowd forming. At that point the boyfriend started with, "What the f*ck are you talking about?" and the girl tried to run away but she was drunk and was falling down so he grabbed her arm which caused her to fall on her back against a big pipe. More crazy screaming ensued, after which the train came and she tried to get on it, but the dude grabbed her arm because she was falling again.... and again she fell on her back halfway on the train. All the people on the train thought he was beating her. She went limp in protest as he was literally dragging her off the train back onto the platform. I usually like watching meltdowns, but this one was probably the most unnerving I have seen in awhile. Other than that experience it was a very fulfilling New Year's celebration. Welcome Year of the Tiger!

Christmas 2009

2010-01-01T05:04:00.001-08:00

We left out cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and the reindeer.

all moved

2009-12-29T00:14:00.000-08:00

I am all moved in to my "new" digs in Youga. I say "new" because the place is probably 30 years old, but very spacious and about 30,000円 cheaper than my old place in Futako. The added bonus is being neighbors with Karl Louis!!

The shirt of the Century!

2009-12-29T00:07:00.001-08:00

女性に優しいサイズです。

I found this shirt while fighting my way through the Don Quixote in Shibuya last week. It was begging to be sent as gift to my Swiss friend Gabriel. Translation: "It's a good size for girls."

溝口の駅長Mizonokuchi Stationmaster

2009-12-29T00:02:00.000-08:00

The New Stationmaster at JR Mizonokuchi Station
JR溝口駅な新しい駅長

sunset over Mt. Fuji 富士山の夕焼け

2009-12-28T23:51:00.001-08:00

A silhouetted Mt. Fuji from Futakotamagawa Station over the Tamagawa River
多摩川に架かる二子玉川駅からの富士山のシルエット

the views never get old

2009-12-06T06:42:00.000-08:00

some rocking views of Tokyo from the Tokyo Tower courtesy of the girlfriend

Like father, like son

2009-12-06T06:35:00.000-08:00

Rudy G. Sr. & Rudy G. Jr.

Ghost Buster

2009-10-24T22:45:00.000-07:00

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around Tokyo

2009-10-12T07:18:00.000-07:00

some terrible graffiti

Miyamasuzaka, Shibuya
宮益坂、渋谷

Takeshita, Harajuku
竹下、原宿

246, 用賀、世田谷区
246, Youga, Setagaya-ku

@ the batting cage

2009-10-12T07:16:00.000-07:00

Ray of Light

2009-10-08T08:49:00.001-07:00

Mary Blair

2009-09-22T07:57:00.000-07:00

Went to the Mary Blair exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo today with the girlfriend courtesy of one of my students who works for the Ghibli Museum. Good stuff.

People of Walmart/Ricky Tic

2009-09-22T07:46:00.000-07:00

I was recently tipped off to a new photo blog, called People of Walmart by father, which is effing hilarious. While I was perusing through the pics of the PoW one them jumped out at me through the youtube website drawn on the back of his rockin' jean jacket.... His name is Ricky Tic.

Captain Hardworker

2009-09-14T17:24:00.000-07:00

Mike Barnett passed away today. The world has lost another great soul too early....

Mr. Barnett and my mother had started working for Hillcrest at the same time and mom often said that he was the only reason she stayed in special education. He was loved by students, teachers, and parents alike.

Please say hello to my mom for me, Captain Hardworker. The world already misses you.

-James

27

2009-09-07T22:29:00.000-07:00

Jiro and I had our annual birthday party at the Pink Cow in Shibuya this year. I was pretty fun, but not that many folks made out due to the approaching typhoon. Anyway, it was good times.

今年オレと次郎は渋谷のPinkCowでオレたちの誕生日パーチィをした。　楽しかったけどちょっと静かな。

Simple Jack

2009-08-29T22:15:00.000-07:00

With elections coming up, local Kawasaki politican, Daishiro Yamagiwa (山際　大志郎), took time out to do his Simple Jack (Ben Stiller) impersonation from Tropic Thunder.

多摩川花火

2009-08-29T22:00:00.000-07:00

Tamagawa Fireworks Festival 2009
多摩川花火

A day(s) at the beach

2009-08-29T21:57:00.001-07:00

Kamakura Beach
鎌倉
August 2009

The 酔っ払い Dude

2009-08-29T21:18:00.000-07:00

I saw this asshole on the Yamanote Line this past Friday evening. The saddest part was that is was only 10pm, not even all that late... What a waste of life....

先週の金曜日に僕は山手線にこいつを見た。10時ぐらいにだけだよ。ちょっと早いこの負け犬はねぇぇ。。。　超ジャマ。。。

Drinking in Wendy's

2009-08-23T20:45:00.001-07:00

Jiro and I partaking in a lukewarm Sapporo brew while waiting for our burgers at the Wendy's on Centergai in Shibuya. 　皆はこのオレ達が好きだぞ。

Gabriel The Tank in Tokyo

2009-08-23T20:35:00.001-07:00

Gabriel's summer visit ended my push for sobriety with 9 days (nights) of drinking. It also set a new record for me: partying with a friend in 7 countries; the USA, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, South Korea, & Japan. Big Ups for making the trip, Der Chef vom Dienst!

Summer Update

2009-08-23T20:20:00.000-07:00

Well, summer is winding down and I haven't put anything up here for awhile, so here goes....

Summer was fun and is still hot. Gabriel came to visit, which kicked ass. Went to the beach a few times. Had a few fireworks parties. I guess not much actually happened due to my limited budget, but it was still a good summer. My birthday is coming up in a week. Chaos will ensue.

Mabry & Nana

2009-05-31T06:38:00.001-07:00

This photo of my sister and grandmother was taken on the day of my mother's funeral service. It is one of my favorites.

Jimmy & friends!

2009-05-31T06:37:00.001-07:00

A night at Hooters!

2009-05-31T06:34:00.000-07:00

me, Brendan, & Mike Ramos
Spring 2005

Typical Japanese Overreaction

2009-05-31T06:28:00.000-07:00

This episode...... the H1N1A influenza. I took this picture upon arrival at Narita International Airport in Japan. Passengers were not permitted to get off the plane until everybody had been "screened." ** Note that some of the 'bio-suited' health inspectors have no hoods or goggles. **

Views from North/Central Florida

2009-05-31T06:13:00.000-07:00

Paul Joseph Leslie, Sr.

2009-05-30T21:44:00.000-07:00

I never thought I would be able to see my grandfather as a 3-month-old baby, but I guess stranger things have happened in life....

2009 NBA Eastern Conference Champions

2009-05-30T21:43:00.001-07:00

Ph.inally D.one!!!!!

2009-05-30T18:51:00.000-07:00

My sister graduated with her Ph.D...... finally! She is really relieved that the whole thing is completed because she had to go through Hell to get it. Congrats, Mabry!

Mabry's Dream

2009-05-30T18:47:00.000-07:00

My sister's email about a recent dream. Not exactly MLK Jr. caliber.....

"i had a dream that you had a mullet and we were running around with michael in some freezing, prehistoric cave. it was sort of hundreds of years ago, except we were talking on cell phones. you were calling michael "chapter 12" and you were "chapter 10.2". each of you had taken out a loan to go drinking (while drunk) and michael was freaking out because he just realized it.

no more naps in a hot apartment. totally groggy."

Kung Fu Jesus for Safe Sex

2009-04-11T04:40:00.000-07:00

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花見 2009 @ 砧公園世田谷

2009-04-07T16:40:00.000-07:00

A Blast from the Past

2009-04-07T16:37:00.000-07:00

Helene's Farewell Picnic; 代々木公園; 2008
Nikki, Yours Truly, Nils

God Almighty action figure

2009-02-21T06:07:00.000-08:00

A musing from 2008 into 2009

2008-12-31T02:59:00.000-08:00

私は木陰の中に住む。そこの生活はゆっくり流れて、好きです。

Watakushi ha kokage no naka ni sumu.
Soko no seikatsu ha yukkuri nagarete, suki desu.

I live in the shade of the tree.
There, life passes slowly, and I like it.

-Jimmy Bones 2008

Severe Autumn Weather

2008-10-17T05:31:00.000-07:00

Extreme Weather Alert: Meteorologists Predict Intensely Brisk Autumn

Crear Green

2008-10-05T06:06:00.001-07:00

Japanese People are nuts

2008-10-05T06:05:00.000-07:00

James Bond in Florida

2008-10-05T05:43:00.001-07:00

Who knew Ian Fleming ever heard of Ocala and Silver Springs. These bits come from Live and Let Die.

The Passing of Paul Newman

2008-09-29T05:36:00.000-07:00

Paul Newman, one of Hollywood's best actors & most generous philanthropists, died last week. I always liked Mr. Newman's work, especially The Sting, with Robert Redford, but he always meant a lot more than that to me. He dedicated his life to being cool, but more importantly, to helping others, especially children. Spaghetti sauce was also a forte of his. The world will miss you Mr. Paul Newman. You will be welcomed where you are going now.

Fall is coming....

2008-09-23T05:49:00.000-07:00

Frat Party

2008-09-23T05:36:00.000-07:00

The General hosted his annual frat party at the Tama River this part weekend. We got drunk by the river and it felt like being in college all over again.

Kickboxers

2008-09-19T20:26:00.000-07:00

Karl Malone on Louisiana

2008-09-19T20:21:00.000-07:00

Karl Malone on Aliens

2008-09-13T18:54:00.000-07:00

Karl Malone?

2008-09-13T18:50:00.001-07:00

This is a video I came across on Youtube when I was looking for a Karl Malone clip. I guess it is some British family's home video set a the Gorillaz song. It is kind of lame, but I also thought it was pretty cool. I am not really sure why.

Crazy storm over the Tama River

2008-09-12T00:18:00.000-07:00

Some amazing views from my apartment

2008-09-11T23:51:00.000-07:00

26 years old

2008-09-11T23:37:00.000-07:00

First off I have to say that I never thought I would live this long, but...... I did. Jiro and I had our birthday parties together again this year, but we did something different because hip-hop parties at IBEX are getting old. So, we started the party at a nice little bar called Ale House 82 then moved to Sam & Dave's for the remainder of the evening.

Power Nap for a Power Ranger

2008-09-11T23:26:00.000-07:00

Karma

2008-08-26T07:46:00.000-07:00

Sometimes doing nice things actually does pay off. I wrote in here that I had found a wallet containing roughly $600 a few weeks ago. Well, I got a letter today from the owner and he sent me 10% of what was in the wallet. I have to split that with English Paul, but it is still free money.

Cam's Birthday Party/Rebel Yell

2008-08-26T07:32:00.000-07:00

Cam's birthday party in Akasaka

Rebel Yell in Akasaka

MOV: Tamagawa Hanabi 多摩川花-火

2008-08-17T22:34:00.000-07:00

Saturday was the big Tamagawa Fireworks Festival, but for the third straight year there was a rain scare. As it turns out for the third straight year the weather miraculously cleared up and it went off without a hitch. We messed around by the river for a while, then chilled in front of Talkies until the fireworks started.

We got invited by one of Miho's friends to go to a party on somebody's roof in Futakotamagawa. It was cool, but I was pretty drunk by then so I don't remember much.

The after party was at an izakaya in Futakotamagawa and then Miho & I headed back to chill with the crew at Talkies before we headed home. We decided to go for a walk later on that night and I fell out of a broken chair.

MOV: Miho's Obon Visit; Pt. 1

2008-08-17T18:20:00.000-07:00

Miho came up to Tokyo for the Obon season last week. She came up for 4 days and the first and last days we didn't do much, but the second and third we went all out.

Friday morning we woke up and went to Shibuya for lunch then to Kudanshita for this year's Yasukuni Shrine event. Yasukuni is an extremely touchy subject in East Asia and, as such, there were hordes of ultra-nationalists, liberals, and, to hold the line between them, riot police. I had always heard amazing stories of insanity happening there and we saw a little (e.g. old dudes dressed in historical military garb, ultra-nationalist militants, etc....) but didn't get much in the way of physical confrontations.

After Yasukuni, we headed to Nishi Shinjuku, a.ka. The Skyscraper District, for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Headquarters, or Tochō, to see some good panoramas of the Tokyo Metro Area during good weather.

Next, we head back towards "central" Central Tokyo for Sakura Damon to have a look a look at the National Diet (Assembly) Building.

From the Diet we walked to the Imperial Palace, Kōkyo, Gardens and through to Tokyo Station to catch the Chūō Line back to Shinjuku.

We had earlier decided to come back to the Tochō after dark to get a better view of Tokyo at with a nearly full moon. It was spectacular and to top it off there was a massive thunderstorm brewing in the distance somewhere north of Mount Fuji.

After all the events of the day we were pretty tired, but no ready to give up, so we headed back to Futako Shinchi and met up with English Paul for some drinking and karaoke in Mizunokuchi.

Talkies

2008-08-17T18:17:00.000-07:00

Darts at Talkies in Futako Tamagawa with the Futako Shinchi crew.

The Boys of Summer

2008-08-08T13:32:00.000-07:00

Things happen. I think I am going to get back into writing this journal. Life sucks sometimes. Goerge Orwell always writes short sentences. Life is always cool. It was his rule to always use simple words and less of them. I can respect that shit. Dee Underwood and I found a wallet with 60,000yen in it tonight with no ID and still turned it in. Doing good keeps the good times rolling. Before that we witnessesed a bike crash and some other bullshit. Life is full of karma that you overlook sometimes, but it is always there. You just wait. West end girls do dudes like me...... I am an East end boy.

back to summer bbqs

2008-08-06T05:13:00.000-07:00

Sunday afternoon the Sunset Drive gang came over for a small bbq at the Tama river. All good fun guys!!

Kumiko's Last Stand

2008-08-02T18:02:00.000-07:00

My old buddy, Kumiko, is leaving soon for Australia, so, naturally, we had a farewell party. It is sad to see her go, but she is going to be with her boyfriend, so best of luck to the both of them.

Goodbye and goodluck Kumiko!!

Futako Matsuri

2008-08-02T17:37:00.000-07:00

Once a year the Takatsu-ku local government closes down Oyama-dori(street) from Futakoshinchi to Mizonokuchi for a Matsuri festival. Highlights include bands, dancers, mikoshi, crazy good food and a million drunks roaming the streets and lurking in the alleys. Paul I met up around 3:30 to head out (which was actually directly in front of my building). Once in our groove, we made our initial lap to Mizo and back with some eats and a few beers before my Italian friend, Taziana showed up with one of her friends. Paul went home then Tazi, her friend, and I made another round to Mizo. Paul came out again after that and my landlord bought (stole) some beers for us. We ended up at the river around midnight drunk as skunks. It was a good day.

Paul "Dee Underwood" "uumKay"

Satan came to party and spilled some blood

Sleeping Douche

2008-07-26T21:36:00.000-07:00

This D-bag was drunk and sleeping in the rain outside my place last night. What a jack ass.

Cocktails & Dreams Happy Hour Vol. 5

2008-07-26T21:24:00.000-07:00

Bartending is fun.

It's been awhile...

2008-07-14T20:34:00.000-07:00

It's been awhile since the last time I wrote anything up on here. So, I thought that a small update would be in order. Summer time has finally arrived and it is getting hot and humid in Tokyo, which I was eagerly awaiting. I have started promoting a monthly event called "The Birth of Electric Sheep" which is basically all live art performances (music, paint, dance, calligraphy). Next week Jiro and I are bartending at IBEX Tokyo again and that should be fun. The bad news as of late is my knee(s). I seem to have a torn meniscus in my left knee, and potentially a worsening one in the right. The doctor told me to rest for now, but I will probably need surgery in the near future. Peace.

Niigata Nights

2008-05-24T22:29:00.000-07:00

I haven't been doing the whole blog thing for awhile but I finally around to putting up some stuff from the last month or so. I went to Korea for Gabriel & Jena's wedding which was great, then when I came back to Japan I head up to see Akira in Niigata. Summer has started and I am getting ready for the busyness. I started doing promotions with a friend for art/culture events and I will be posting more info about that up here in time. I am also getting into Japanese school and planning to help Paul out with his BBQ traditions this summer. Bis dann.....

Daegu, S. Korea

2008-05-24T22:03:00.001-07:00

Walking in Memphis with 2 feet off the ground

2008-05-17T10:41:00.000-07:00

I heard it from the horses mouth tonight: 'Get busy living or get busy dying.'

Two old cousins in one great photo.

John & Jacob Leslie

The Birth of Electric Sheep

2008-04-13T08:29:00.000-07:00

The Birth of Electric Sheep @ Club Ever, Aoyama

produced by Mika

Reporters getting their comeuppance

2008-04-11T08:37:00.000-07:00

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Sakura Scenes 2008

2008-04-06T07:19:00.000-07:00

Crazy-looking sleeping dog

2008-04-06T07:11:00.000-07:00

Tough Guys & Flowers

2008-04-06T06:57:00.000-07:00

Francisco & J.Bones under the sakura at Yotsuya

I haven't been writing very much on here because I have been so busy on the weekends recently going to hanami parties and enjoying the blooming sakura. I was invited to 10 hanamis this season and was able to attend 5; not bad considering how much I have been working. Today I attended my final hanami of the year and wrapped up the spring out-door party sessions. Summer is coming soon....

Sakura & Fuji

2008-04-02T07:09:00.000-07:00

Sakura & Mt. Fuji

The Tokyo Apache

2008-03-22T08:20:00.000-07:00

Saturday, I went with Misuzu for my first bj League (that's 'basketball japan League' for all you pervs) game of The Tokyo Apache. We had center-court, 3rd row tickets and we won by nearly 20 points over the Niigata Albirex BB. And to top everything off we got to see Kobe Bryant's dad, Joe 'Jelly Bean' Bryant. He is the head coach of my new home team, The Tokyo Apache.

The Ginza Tiger

2008-03-21T12:05:00.000-07:00

The Ginza Tiger
Wildcat. RATATAT.
jimBo Rose. 2008.

Happy Easter

2008-03-21T07:47:00.000-07:00

more welcome photos

2008-03-18T07:36:00.000-07:00

Greetings from sunny Antigua

2008-03-18T07:20:00.000-07:00

Beautiful Kami in Antigua

A day at the park...

2008-03-16T07:33:00.000-07:00

After my basketball team's tournament today Misuzu and I went to Kinuta Park and some asshole bird shit on my neck. It was a good balance for the immaculate weather.

The General's Birthday

2008-03-16T07:21:00.000-07:00

The Genenral, Teppei & his wife, and I have started a new birthday celebratory tradition of eating at this small Korean restaurant in Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku and going to karaoke afterwards. We ate too much and drank too much. It was a blast!

Sore Thumb

2008-03-16T07:04:00.000-07:00

Friday, my office had a welcome party for me and farewell party for my bosses secretary, Ishii-san. It was at a really nice restaurant so I felt like a bum the way I was dressed. Note to self: No casual clothes for ANY work related recreational activities.

Don't touch my bone!

2008-03-16T07:03:00.000-07:00

Gen is back

2008-03-13T10:56:00.000-07:00

clockwise from me: Gen, Junko, Mayu, Kayo, Super Ichiko

Ready for the cheesy line?? The picture isn't the best quality, but being with old friends is. OK, now that that's over with, Kayo organized a small gathering of old NOVA friends the other night in Shibuya for dinner with Gen. He is back in Tokyo for a few weeks after travelling around Europe and the Middle East for a months. He is going back to San Fran for a month then heading back here again. It's always cool to see old pals.

Nothing in life is free?

2008-03-13T10:46:00.000-07:00

Paul introduced me to his tailor friend, Suichiro, up in Mizonokuchi a few weeks ago and I went and got measured up for some shirts with all the fixings, customized everything: pockets, collar, cuffs, buttons, thread color, pattern, and even my name embroidered on the sleeve. The thing is that when I went to pick them up my name was on the cuff. I wasn't even upset all because it looks pretty cool, but Suichiro apologized profusely and I got both shirts for free, with two more on the way and he knocked ¥6,000 off a suit of this season's new mohair that I am getting tailored up for Gabriel's wedding next month .

Rountine Way

2008-03-13T10:19:00.000-07:00

These are some of the pieces Helene put together for her project/exhibition last summer entitled, Routine Way. Her purpose was to capture the feeling and essence of the Tokyoite commuter coming home to the suburbs after a long day in central Tokyo. All the models wrote captions for their series' in their mother tongue and then Helene used an instant translator for 'genuine' translations into French, Japanese, or English to get the true effect of fake Tokyo. My caption read:

I am a guerrilla, a soldier of fortune. I leave the battlefield in search of a comrade, a piece of tranquility. I find nobody and I find nothing. I find myself sinking into an abyssal loneliness many leagues below the surface of sanity. Situation: Normal (All Fucked Up). Outlook: Grim. Next deployment: Back to the front line at the same time tomorrow. War is Hell.

I leave the battlefield in search of a comrade, a piece of tranquility.

私はりょうゆうの静けさの部分を求めて戦場をのにす。

I guess working for NOVA for so long really put me in the pits....... I am glad I work for Oracle now.

Club Ever

2008-03-13T09:57:00.000-07:00

I have been spending an awful lot of time with Helene recently; I think "Frenchness" is starting to soak into my bones. Last week Helene's boyfriend, Nikki (a.k.a.Westwood), hosted a party at Club Ever in Omotesandou with 6 DJs, Esie, and a live painting session. I felt like I was in Hansel's party place in Zoolander with all the artsy people in there.

The BJ League?!?!?!?!?

2008-03-13T09:54:00.000-07:00

One of my friends, Misuzu, has the hookup for free tickets to Japan's professional basketball league, The BJ League (Basketball Japan League). The name always throws me off.

Miho's Orange Flower

2008-03-13T09:49:00.000-07:00

Miho