This week has been fantastic. Sudden cancel of lecture on Wednesday pampered me to go out for shopping and I ended up doing some great autumn buys (I got a gorgeous pair of Italian short boots!). But most importantly I had several catching up sessions with my dear girls this week which unexceptionally accompanied darling food and a cup of chai latte.
Natsuko, with her new fairy hair. Lovable.
A smell of cinnamon and trivial conversation with girlfriend : I badly needed this.
Sunday morning I took part in charity walk for breast cancer campaign with Naoko and proudly completed 10km walk all around Kobe.
I didn't know that breast cancer is indeed the most common cancer among Japanese females; today in Japan one in twenty women develops breast cancer and its death rate has continued to rise unlike its decrease in US and Europe. Indeed I remember so well that we even learned about breast cancer at high school in Australia but here in Japan we seldom had chance to know what it is until recently ( though some trashy fashion magazines seem to be misunderstanding its concept and utilizing pink ribbon for their marketing purposes).
To tell the truth I was expecting more awkwardness and a stammer ; it was unusual enough having lunch privately with my brother's girlfriend whom I've met only once before. 15 minutes later we were however just two loquacious girls who never stop talking on boys and cheerleading ( we're both ex-cheerleaders!) with health-conscious salad lunch. We incredibly struck a chord with each other.
Dearest my brother, I think you're truly blessed.
By the way, it's time to appreciate hot coffee...recent insane climate is already making people impatient for boots and coat!
Past few weeks had been nothing but part time work. Spending 8 hours straight in department store everyday isn't as pleasant as I initially expected.
Rainy day off, watching fav movie with a mug of chamomile tea, no high-heels but barefoot. Feel so revived.
Even the tide was too low, Japan's top3 view still had an absolute majesty standing by itself. Bravo, bravo. 
Miyajima was purely a beautiful place. Needless to say as to Itsukushima shrine, but there seems to be also many historical attractions to discover in that small island. In the town you see lots of classic inns and adorable cafes, and thousands of momiji-manju confectioneries suffer you to choose the one right shop just for a souvenir;P.
...and tame deer may come up and harass you for food! They may be not as cute as they look;p.
Lovely September weekend for everyone!
In today's world it seems as if achieving peace is only one remove from war and there is indeed a rising social tide for bashing those people who simply plead for the world peace.
I have to admit that I have no real sense for how awful and merciless the war is; for me any of war related movies, documentaries and books I've seen and read had never been more than a history and when I mention war and peace I feel myself so lame. Facing to the remnants of Hiroshima tragedy, however, convinced me that we need no reason to claim peace.
I found a solemn silence but no peace from those traces of war in Hiroshima. The Stars and Stripes has never looked so empty to me on that day.
Before the summer starts this year almost every worker I've met told me that I should have a full blast during the holiday since this was the final big vacation I've got as a student. Without fail it has indeed turned out as one of the most amazing summer I've ever had. No more fears and hesitancy, and everything has become crystal-clear in me as if those bright summer days made it so. 
It was almost 2 weeks ago when Naoko, Akiko and I got all together. Despite how diverse each one's life has turned out today since high school, we are still connected like you wouldn't believe and have more fun together than you could ever imagine.
Akiko, always one of the kindest souls I've ever met.
Our early evening began with glasses of grapefruit juice and they kept us going through the whole night. You see, 7 years of friendship doesn't even need a cocktail boost to talk their little hearts out:).
...and here's my dearest birthday-girl. Happy (super-belated) birthday my babe! Every time I see you, you are growing more and more as a mother, a woman and as yourself. I am so proud to have you as my best friend.
Lotsa Kiss from miffy:)
Some of you female readers might know, L'OCCITANE launched its first cafe in the world in the center of Shibuya in May this year. Since I'm a bit of devotee of their products, I'd been longing to experience afternoon tea at this cafe if I had a chance to visit Tokyo. So there I was...
Cosy ambience+ divine afternoon treat+ wonderful company= happiest smile on me♥
My order: Iced earl grey tea with fruit salad and organic honey.
Chris's beautiful tart bejeweled with red berries...
Another great feature of this cafe was that you can almost command the view of Shibuya scramble junction if you are lucky to have a seat by the window ( though this fantastic location seems to have an apparent impact for the prices of food there;P). It was pretty phenomenal.
After seeing and soaking myself in diffrent cultures, life has taken on much more joy and meanings. There is much to learn, to discover and to savour. It's my hope here to share with you all the world I live, laughter and the thoughts I encounter everyday. Also for those who visit from overseas, you'll probably see a little more than sushi and Gei-sha.
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