Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Monday, March 17, 2008
Yen ...T.T
Today went to spy a few money changers. omg,,,the cheapest i saw was Y100 = S$14.40!! OMG!~ Last sat was Y100 - S$1.39. US$ went super low again today!!~~ So, Yen went super high. They are correlated.
The US economy is in a very bad shape now and it triggles panics in worldwide's financial markets. It is time they wake up and stop being a debtor country. They had to borrow billions to finance their own economy and the war in Iraq. Got no $$ to pay out pension plans..Zzzzz
Last few days Bush still said "our country has strong fundamentals and our economy will bounced back stronger than before, just like 9-11". Is he sleeping? 9-11 dont need the US to pour so much $$$ into the financial system. It is a temp concussion. Now, the Federal government and FED is busy printing the $$$ to sustain the economy and bailing out near bankrupt banks. The more money they print, the more the US$ DEPRECIATES because these money have little value as they flood the market. No matter what the US government or Fed does now, it has very little effect to uplift the economy.
I feel sorry and angry for the poor and middle class Americans. Reading Bush's comments makes me pissed. I think now he just hope to faster finish his term at the end of this year and pass the messes to whoever who is taking over.
Cut rates again...
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080317/fed_credit_crisis.html
Yday saw a news report that an Indonesian mother, along with her 3 kids died of hungry coz they cannot afford it due to high inflation. They starved for 3 days before they die. It was so saddening. Arent we fortunate not having to worry about food? Time for some reflection...
Being lazy these days,,thinking hw can i minimise my lugguage. I hope to bring as minimal as possible..
Had found out today that the trip from Tokyo to Toyama for the Gazette's concert needs to change to a train in the middle. From the middle (some ulu train station) to Toyama station, it will cost me Y6000 for one way coz it is not under JR line. So, return trip will cost me Y12000 for a Y45oo concert??? Not adding my 2 nites hotel stay there??!!~ Bu shi ba? So, i have no choice but to inform my friend to sell away the 4/1 concert ticket. This journey will take about 4hrs. Sigh, this is such a nice place but tooo bad,,tooo expensive for me to go there,,,not forgetting the super ex Yen now. I havent change my money yet coz praying hard the Japan Finance minister will stabalise Yen soon (they mentioned about this on Sat). If it comes true, Yen will depreciate lower.
I hope to go to the 4/2 for the GazettE's Nagoya concert. It takes less than 2hrs from Tokyo and dont need to change train. Im asking my friend if this route can use JR pass. If yes, she will go and find the ticket.
Today a tohoshinki customer pre-ordered some toho's tour goods thru us. She said got many ppl selling it at forums but she still prefer to order thru VS. It is because she trust us. It was such a nice compliment.
Now im worried about the X tickets. The guesthouse said if the mail went missing, they are not responsible. Stupid rite??! Today met a customer and she said for such mails, can request for special courier svs and ask them to come at specific timings like 1-3pm. Like that, i dont need to stay at that place to wait the whole day. Had asked my friend to check if nearby her house got such courier svs?
Received my J-phone and the phone number last sat. My friend is so nice, she set everything in English and translated the instructions to English on how to register via phone to activate the pre-paid card when i reach the airport. Their pre-paid card is like a namecard with codes, not like ours, which need to insert the SIM card. The packaging is so eco-friendly~~ The phone (Sharp) is very similar to Sony Ericsson phones. It has email function,,i will test it out when im there,,lolz... like tat good, dun need to bring laptop everywhere.
The US economy is in a very bad shape now and it triggles panics in worldwide's financial markets. It is time they wake up and stop being a debtor country. They had to borrow billions to finance their own economy and the war in Iraq. Got no $$ to pay out pension plans..Zzzzz
Last few days Bush still said "our country has strong fundamentals and our economy will bounced back stronger than before, just like 9-11". Is he sleeping? 9-11 dont need the US to pour so much $$$ into the financial system. It is a temp concussion. Now, the Federal government and FED is busy printing the $$$ to sustain the economy and bailing out near bankrupt banks. The more money they print, the more the US$ DEPRECIATES because these money have little value as they flood the market. No matter what the US government or Fed does now, it has very little effect to uplift the economy.
I feel sorry and angry for the poor and middle class Americans. Reading Bush's comments makes me pissed. I think now he just hope to faster finish his term at the end of this year and pass the messes to whoever who is taking over.
Cut rates again...
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080317/fed_credit_crisis.html
Yday saw a news report that an Indonesian mother, along with her 3 kids died of hungry coz they cannot afford it due to high inflation. They starved for 3 days before they die. It was so saddening. Arent we fortunate not having to worry about food? Time for some reflection...
Being lazy these days,,thinking hw can i minimise my lugguage. I hope to bring as minimal as possible..
Had found out today that the trip from Tokyo to Toyama for the Gazette's concert needs to change to a train in the middle. From the middle (some ulu train station) to Toyama station, it will cost me Y6000 for one way coz it is not under JR line. So, return trip will cost me Y12000 for a Y45oo concert??? Not adding my 2 nites hotel stay there??!!~ Bu shi ba? So, i have no choice but to inform my friend to sell away the 4/1 concert ticket. This journey will take about 4hrs. Sigh, this is such a nice place but tooo bad,,tooo expensive for me to go there,,,not forgetting the super ex Yen now. I havent change my money yet coz praying hard the Japan Finance minister will stabalise Yen soon (they mentioned about this on Sat). If it comes true, Yen will depreciate lower.
I hope to go to the 4/2 for the GazettE's Nagoya concert. It takes less than 2hrs from Tokyo and dont need to change train. Im asking my friend if this route can use JR pass. If yes, she will go and find the ticket.
Today a tohoshinki customer pre-ordered some toho's tour goods thru us. She said got many ppl selling it at forums but she still prefer to order thru VS. It is because she trust us. It was such a nice compliment.
Now im worried about the X tickets. The guesthouse said if the mail went missing, they are not responsible. Stupid rite??! Today met a customer and she said for such mails, can request for special courier svs and ask them to come at specific timings like 1-3pm. Like that, i dont need to stay at that place to wait the whole day. Had asked my friend to check if nearby her house got such courier svs?
Received my J-phone and the phone number last sat. My friend is so nice, she set everything in English and translated the instructions to English on how to register via phone to activate the pre-paid card when i reach the airport. Their pre-paid card is like a namecard with codes, not like ours, which need to insert the SIM card. The packaging is so eco-friendly~~ The phone (Sharp) is very similar to Sony Ericsson phones. It has email function,,i will test it out when im there,,lolz... like tat good, dun need to bring laptop everywhere.
Had cancelled one night of temple stay. Actually booked 2 nites at 2 diff temples but decided to save the 1 night's lodging and go to the Sado Island (off Niigata) instead. Will stay here for one night. It is located at a mountain top and heard it's sunset is very beautiful.
http://www1.ocn.ne.jp/~nanaura/index.htm
This week will feed myself with lots of fruits coz i think i will get flu when im there. It is less that 20degrees. So, must beef up my vitamin C and immune system.
Friday, March 14, 2008
X-Japan's tickets..Late!!!!
Today, the ticket distributor (eplus) emailed all ticket holders informing them they will send all tickets on 3/21 instead of 3/16 as promised earlier..wth,,,now, i have to ask the guesthouse if they can allow or help me to receive the mail. This building has 4 storeys and are fully occupied. Perhaps they dont have this svs coz they have alot of people in the house?
I dont like to do it such way coz im afraid the mail might gone missing. Not sure if they have a reception or something near the door? If the postman drop it into their mailbox and they long time they didnt go open it? den i die le,,, i have to stay in the house/mailbox or entrace area on 3/26 and wait for the postman until he comes?! Tot to go shop and walk near the neighbourhood..but cant,,for the sake of X, so it is ok.
Had emailed the guesthouse to enquire about it. Btw, one of the house manager will go to the Ikebukuro station to wait for me. He looks like a typical J-guy, quite cute.
The first guy, his name is Kenta.
http://www.oakhouse.jp/jpn/house/kamiikebukuro/index.html
The X concert organisers are soooooooooooo afraid of ppl selling the tickets if they release it earlier,,so, they shortened the release date to 1 week instead of 2 weeks,,,Zzzzzzz I think the touts biz would be good at the venue? Scully got spy to catch them? Coz the organisers are very careful.
Things would be easier if my friends are going for the 3/28 but they are not coz need to work. It would be too late if they come to Tokyo fm Osaka after work. Her boss dont allow her to take leave,,Zzzz Another one can make it only on the 3.30..sigh
Hope i receive my tickets safe and sound.
I dont like to do it such way coz im afraid the mail might gone missing. Not sure if they have a reception or something near the door? If the postman drop it into their mailbox and they long time they didnt go open it? den i die le,,, i have to stay in the house/mailbox or entrace area on 3/26 and wait for the postman until he comes?! Tot to go shop and walk near the neighbourhood..but cant,,for the sake of X, so it is ok.
Had emailed the guesthouse to enquire about it. Btw, one of the house manager will go to the Ikebukuro station to wait for me. He looks like a typical J-guy, quite cute.
The first guy, his name is Kenta.
http://www.oakhouse.jp/jpn/house/kamiikebukuro/index.html
The X concert organisers are soooooooooooo afraid of ppl selling the tickets if they release it earlier,,so, they shortened the release date to 1 week instead of 2 weeks,,,Zzzzzzz I think the touts biz would be good at the venue? Scully got spy to catch them? Coz the organisers are very careful.
Things would be easier if my friends are going for the 3/28 but they are not coz need to work. It would be too late if they come to Tokyo fm Osaka after work. Her boss dont allow her to take leave,,Zzzz Another one can make it only on the 3.30..sigh
Hope i receive my tickets safe and sound.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
So Beautiful!~
http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/gallery/2008/mar/12/photography.travelbooks?picture=332909818
Didnt know Peru is such a beautiful country... i admire this photographer. He spent 25 years travelling around the world just to take pics of beautiful landscapes. He must be living in his dream.
Didnt know Peru is such a beautiful country... i admire this photographer. He spent 25 years travelling around the world just to take pics of beautiful landscapes. He must be living in his dream.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Anime Convention!~
Just spotted this event!~ i must go,,so kawaii,,lolz,,and can see Official Otakus!!~~
http://www.tokyoanime.jp/en/publicday/index.php
This site's banner promotes X-Japan concert too..coz the Anime convention and X concert falls on the same day. Perhaps overseas tourist like X too? Hope soo..
didnt chiong concerts,,just see who is having tour and shun bian go.. also want to watch a lady called Maki Ohguro. She has a powerful vocal..but toooo far for me,,sianz,,,, And Hirai Ken's tour only start in May,,haiz...
http://www.tokyoanime.jp/en/publicday/index.php
This site's banner promotes X-Japan concert too..coz the Anime convention and X concert falls on the same day. Perhaps overseas tourist like X too? Hope soo..
didnt chiong concerts,,just see who is having tour and shun bian go.. also want to watch a lady called Maki Ohguro. She has a powerful vocal..but toooo far for me,,sianz,,,, And Hirai Ken's tour only start in May,,haiz...
Glay concert
Was checking the map for Osaka Jo-hall (4/13 the Gazette's Grand Finale concert) and came across Glay is also having tour!~
Glay's concert - 4/23 (the eve before i depart)
http://www.nespa.or.jp/event/index.html
Glay concert is go there kai yan jie coz they always have such BIG capacity. So, must go feel it. Their songs are too commercialise for my taste.
Hope to go to B'z Live BUT the travelling will take me 6hrs,,i think after the concert, it will be late (8pm) and i have to take the feder train (1.5hrs) to JR Nagoya then 1.5hrs to JR Shinjuku. Wah, i think the darkness makes me panic. It is Really no joke in figuring out their train lines, except when you are in the JR Yamanote loop. Any place outside this loop is a nightmare.
Actually went to find Ayumi's concert tickets last weekend but all soo ex..above Y10,000. so it is way beyond my budget. For Koda Kumi, her live venue is sooo out in terms of venue. Like when im in Tokyo, she has live in Kobe...wah,imagine to and fro takes a total of 6hrs? I think after her concert, no more bullet train to tokyo le,,,i dont want to spend $ to stay there for a night...
Just now got a customer wants to buy Kat-tun, Tohoshinki and News concert ticket for May. Johnny's concert ticket prices are nightmares...minimum price is S$700 per ticket. So, had informed the girl, if she has this budget, then Maybe can still find...Maybe only coz the japanese pays for than this.
Vonnie, you are right. For the jrock shop, being able break-even a big issue. Oh yah, must have buffer funds too, just in case things not yet sold, the bills come liao!!~ Yes, a cafe is a good idea for jrock fans. Running a cafe is expensive too. I think F & B is a tedious area coz of long hours and in kitchen?! Retail is long hours but no kitchen..lolz..im a retail person,,XD Maybe will ask my j friend to come to Singapore to demostrate how to do a proper cosplay (She cosplays) and collect seminar fees from the mei meis,,lolz,,,ahahahah
You dont be moody ok? Lately, the weather made me feel my flu is coming back. Went ntuc to find grapefruits but all so ugly one. In the end, bought dragon fruits. It is rich in fibre.
Last time had a fantasy. If open the jrock shop, will ask the GazettE to be the guest for the opening ceremony. My fren said "siao arh!". Aiyah, fantasy no harm wat. Scully 1 fine day i have US$1 million? then., this will no longer be a dream..hahaha. If i really have this amout, would invite Yoshiki-SAMA.
Glay's concert - 4/23 (the eve before i depart)
http://www.nespa.or.jp/event/index.html
Glay concert is go there kai yan jie coz they always have such BIG capacity. So, must go feel it. Their songs are too commercialise for my taste.
Hope to go to B'z Live BUT the travelling will take me 6hrs,,i think after the concert, it will be late (8pm) and i have to take the feder train (1.5hrs) to JR Nagoya then 1.5hrs to JR Shinjuku. Wah, i think the darkness makes me panic. It is Really no joke in figuring out their train lines, except when you are in the JR Yamanote loop. Any place outside this loop is a nightmare.
Actually went to find Ayumi's concert tickets last weekend but all soo ex..above Y10,000. so it is way beyond my budget. For Koda Kumi, her live venue is sooo out in terms of venue. Like when im in Tokyo, she has live in Kobe...wah,imagine to and fro takes a total of 6hrs? I think after her concert, no more bullet train to tokyo le,,,i dont want to spend $ to stay there for a night...
Just now got a customer wants to buy Kat-tun, Tohoshinki and News concert ticket for May. Johnny's concert ticket prices are nightmares...minimum price is S$700 per ticket. So, had informed the girl, if she has this budget, then Maybe can still find...Maybe only coz the japanese pays for than this.
Vonnie, you are right. For the jrock shop, being able break-even a big issue. Oh yah, must have buffer funds too, just in case things not yet sold, the bills come liao!!~ Yes, a cafe is a good idea for jrock fans. Running a cafe is expensive too. I think F & B is a tedious area coz of long hours and in kitchen?! Retail is long hours but no kitchen..lolz..im a retail person,,XD Maybe will ask my j friend to come to Singapore to demostrate how to do a proper cosplay (She cosplays) and collect seminar fees from the mei meis,,lolz,,,ahahahah
You dont be moody ok? Lately, the weather made me feel my flu is coming back. Went ntuc to find grapefruits but all so ugly one. In the end, bought dragon fruits. It is rich in fibre.
Last time had a fantasy. If open the jrock shop, will ask the GazettE to be the guest for the opening ceremony. My fren said "siao arh!". Aiyah, fantasy no harm wat. Scully 1 fine day i have US$1 million? then., this will no longer be a dream..hahaha. If i really have this amout, would invite Yoshiki-SAMA.
Jamming studio with cafe
had dinner with Y last night. He said his dream is to open a jamming studio with a cafe. But it will need a whopping half a million (SGD$) coz he wants good quality instruments and mixers. He said local ones are lousy.. (he is a drummer and loves Yoshiki). He felt it is like an unacheivable dream coz it is tooo ex. I told him he is still young (22yo), so he will need to make plans to make it happen.
Then he ask abt my dream. Dunno why but i told him i still hope to open a jrock shop in Singapore. Told him about my concept and he said "wah,,i know hw to draw the "X" logo". I plan to put up that logo behind the cashier counter (the panel would be made of wood, painted black, with columns where i can insert acrylic shelfs by the sides). The shop would be in black and only the cashier counter is red. All cabinets would be made of glass, except the mag shelf (black waterfall shelf). There will also be a big LCD tv near the door, facing outwards, so fans can watch the tv outside and ppl who wants to shop can listen to the music inside. Also will have a mini section on cosmetics fm japan, those Gackt's hair gel (today someone asked for it), cosplay powders, contact lenses etc. All your cosplay needs XD
There will also be a special cabinet dedicated to X. These items are my personal collection, so it is not for sale. Hmm, den i must import Yoshiki wine and curry,,lolz.... and also watever hide plushies i can find...XD.
I think need SGD$100,000 for this shop..that is a conservative budget. If i want to sell those H,naoto, sexpot, putumayo clothings and VW accessories + double decker shoes..wah,,maybe need more than that.
Y is soo bad coz he said "if u sell all these branded items, your entrance must put "no money dont come in". Pls lah, I told him dun have $ still can come and enjoy the ambience. Afterall, Jrock is like a form of art to me. I would be happy if ppl enjoy the ambience. The manniquin will wear only the brands that i intend to sell. If got more budget, i will put the manniquin with moite (Mana) dress.
I remembered seeing a jrock shop in HK 7 years ago. That is the concept i would like to establish. Tat shop has an item tat i cannot afford. It is a SGD$300+ X japan old photobook. They had a wall full of X-Japan and hide's newspaper cuttings. Cool rite?? But they do not allow me to take pictures...
For the SGD$100,000. i think will take me 5 years.....hmm,,i shall work hard for it.
Hey Christine, i dont remember the girl who is a "hypocrite". Guess now when she sees her Hersy FC card, she wont think we are a bad site!!~ Come to think of it, such ppl do make the world a fun place. If not, everyone would be identical. How boring the world would be... Thats how i use to console myself when i meet mean or idiotic ppl.
"the Mother" cannot pay..she asked for me time while she waits for ppl (dunno who) to send her $. So, gave her the dateline till 31st march. Force her also no use....at least, she is sincere in raising the $.
Then he ask abt my dream. Dunno why but i told him i still hope to open a jrock shop in Singapore. Told him about my concept and he said "wah,,i know hw to draw the "X" logo". I plan to put up that logo behind the cashier counter (the panel would be made of wood, painted black, with columns where i can insert acrylic shelfs by the sides). The shop would be in black and only the cashier counter is red. All cabinets would be made of glass, except the mag shelf (black waterfall shelf). There will also be a big LCD tv near the door, facing outwards, so fans can watch the tv outside and ppl who wants to shop can listen to the music inside. Also will have a mini section on cosmetics fm japan, those Gackt's hair gel (today someone asked for it), cosplay powders, contact lenses etc. All your cosplay needs XD
There will also be a special cabinet dedicated to X. These items are my personal collection, so it is not for sale. Hmm, den i must import Yoshiki wine and curry,,lolz.... and also watever hide plushies i can find...XD.
I think need SGD$100,000 for this shop..that is a conservative budget. If i want to sell those H,naoto, sexpot, putumayo clothings and VW accessories + double decker shoes..wah,,maybe need more than that.
Y is soo bad coz he said "if u sell all these branded items, your entrance must put "no money dont come in". Pls lah, I told him dun have $ still can come and enjoy the ambience. Afterall, Jrock is like a form of art to me. I would be happy if ppl enjoy the ambience. The manniquin will wear only the brands that i intend to sell. If got more budget, i will put the manniquin with moite (Mana) dress.
I remembered seeing a jrock shop in HK 7 years ago. That is the concept i would like to establish. Tat shop has an item tat i cannot afford. It is a SGD$300+ X japan old photobook. They had a wall full of X-Japan and hide's newspaper cuttings. Cool rite?? But they do not allow me to take pictures...
For the SGD$100,000. i think will take me 5 years.....hmm,,i shall work hard for it.
Hey Christine, i dont remember the girl who is a "hypocrite". Guess now when she sees her Hersy FC card, she wont think we are a bad site!!~ Come to think of it, such ppl do make the world a fun place. If not, everyone would be identical. How boring the world would be... Thats how i use to console myself when i meet mean or idiotic ppl.
"the Mother" cannot pay..she asked for me time while she waits for ppl (dunno who) to send her $. So, gave her the dateline till 31st march. Force her also no use....at least, she is sincere in raising the $.
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