Random RumblingsMarch 27, 2009 11:32 pm
Somebody at work came up to me and said they saw me on tv a few days ago, and after a quick search, I found where.
Can you see me? 
And so, I got tagged. On Facebook, of all places. Anyhoo, here goes:
ANGER:
Q: Who did you last get angry with?
A: An angry drunk, who insulted my friends, my family and called me of all things, a coward who’s too pussy to start a fight with him. And to top it off, he suddenly headbutted me and smashed my nose. I really, really, really wanted to go Fiore on his ass… but the mission came first.
Q: Weapon of choice?
A: Swift kick to the nether regions.
Q: Would you hit a member of the opposite sex?
A: If I have to.
Q: How about of the same sex?
A: Oh yes….
Q: Who was the last person who got really angry at you?
A: Probably my wife.
Q: Pet peeve?
A: Stupidity.
Q: Do you keep grudges?
A: I’ll forgive, but not forget.
SLOTH
Q: What is the one thing you’re supposed to do daily that you haven’t done in a long time?
A: Go jogging. My job sucks.
Q: Latest time you ever woke up?
A: 6pm.
Q: Name a person you’ve been meaning to contact, but haven’t
A: Mom.
Q: What is the last lame excuse you made?
A: Who? Me? I never!
Q: How many times did you hit the SNOOZE button on your alarm clock today?
A: Three times. The last one is my dogs barking because they need to go for a walk…
GLUTTONY
Q: What is your OVERPRICED beverage of choice?
A: Coke from Mac’s. At a cost price of $0.08 per regular drink, inclusive of cup, lid, straw, ice and actual drink, for a sale price of $1.20. I know, because I’ve worked for the Scotsman for four years.
Q: Meat eaters-White or dark meat? Vegetarian-Vegan or not?
A: My motto is: “Never Refuse Food”.
Q: Greatest amount of alcohol you’ve had in one sitting/outing/event?
A: Two bottles of wine, two beers, half a bottle of whiskey, half a bottle of vodka and a Graveyard, but not in that order. There was probably more after that, but I don’t remember…
Q: Used a professional diet company?
A: Huh? Whatzzat?
Q: Do you have an issue with your weight?
A: No.
Q: Sweet,Spicy or Salty foods?
A: See motto above.
LUST
Q: How many people have you seen naked (not counting movies/family)?
A: I plead the Fifth.
Q: How many people have seen YOU naked (not counting family/Doctors)?
A: I plead the Fifth
Q: Have you ever caught yourself staring at the chest/crotch of a member of the gender of choice during a normal conversation?
A: Yes.
Q: Have you “Done it”?
A: Yes.
Q: What is your favorite body part on a person of your gender of choice?
A: I look at the overall package. But if I have to pick, I’d go with nice hair.
Q: Have you ever been propositioned by a prostitute?
A: Nope. Been accosted by pimps many times though.
GREED
Q: What’s your guilty pleasure store?
A: Bags and Books.
Q: Rich or Famous?
A: Rich. It may not buy me happiness, but it buys things that make me happy.
Q: Accept a boring job if it means MEGABUCKS?
A: Hell, yes.
PRIDE
Q: Most proud of what accomplishment?
A: Got my wife to marry me, despite my character flaws and all.
Q: What one thing have you done that your family is most proud of?
A: I have no idea.
Q: Annoyed by finishing in second place?
A: No, so long as I finish.
Q: What’s one thing that you have yet to do but would like to accomplish in your life?
A: Kids.
“FACEBOOK” ENVY
Q: What item (person) of your current FACEBOOK friends would you most want to have for your own?
A: Cheryl & JE’s beautiful old house in Sweden.
Q: Which of your FACEBOOK friends would you want to go on “Trading Spaces” with?
A: None. I’m happy where I am.
Q: Of all your FACEBOOK buddies, which one do you envy the most?
A: None. I have Zen.
FINAL QUESTION: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DEADLY SIN?
A: Gluttony. I love to cook and I love to eat. Probably will die of heart failure soon.
Lunch today was at one of the restaurants in the world which we really like; the Straw Hat Cafe inside the Studio Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Japan.
As it was the last time round, no pictures were allowed inside the museum, but it is always a joy to ramble through the museum and explore the nooks and crannies. The special exhibition this time round was Petite Louvre, a collection of the famous art works in the musée du Louvre in miniature reproduction.
I bought me a damascus steel knife from Tsukiji market!
I’ve gotten a knife from these guys previously, and was actually just visiting the place again to look at the shiny sharp things when the patterning caught my eye. A quick check with the boss confirmed my suspisions and immediately turned into a purchase.
As susual, they took the knife for final polishing and sharpening once the deal was struck, but this time they actually asked for my name so that it could be carved onto the blade!
It’s not a sword, but perhaps one day….
TravelMarch 7, 2009 11:12 pm
We touched down early in the morning, and spent most of today getting our the wifey’s shopping done. I’m not saying anything, except that Burberry Blue Label in Harajuku is a scary, scary place…
While over at Harajuku, we stopped by first at the Meiji Shrine to enjoy the green surroundings before braving the hustle and bustle of Takeshita street. By happy coincidence we came across a traditional wedding in progress.
It was interesting to see something new and outside of our culture. The bride was very pretty. The Miko not so much….
The first thing we noticed when compared with our earlier trip two years ago, is that there seem to be a lot more doggies this time round. Just in Harajuku alone we saw four dachshunds (expected, given thier small size and the equally small typical Japanese apartment) and two full-sized Poodles (which was very unexpected). There were even folks with dogs on leash in the supermarket, at the train station and at the temples. Did pets get more accepted in the last two years here?
Musings aside, we’re very glad to be able to take this holiday, even though it’s a short one. I foresee work will be killer for the both of us this year.
Audio/Visual UpdateMarch 5, 2009 10:30 pm
I’m not much of a metal fan, but there are exceptions:
I wonder if there’s tickets left…. and also if my hearing will survive the experience?
Travel 8:03 pm
Been working too hard for too long.
We’re heading off to Tokyo for a few days starting tomorrow.
See you guys next week!
