Christmas is nearing and despite being in Japan I am feeling the ho ho ho. Last weekend put together a splendid cookie house, complete with Santa stuck in a chimney. Thank you MUJI. Taku and I also made it to the Luminarie in Kobe a few weekends ago. Chose the best night as it wasn't so crowded- only took 30minutes from Motomachi to the end of the path. Have also eyed some houses in the inaka with lights displays and planning to pop round and ogle them on Christmas Eve. Christmas dinner will be KFC style- did try to nab a whole chicken but the store was sold out so will make do with the regular secret herbs and spices. Special touch for christmas dinner is a 100yen lucky dip for everyone. Thank you 100yen heaven for yoyo's, novelty lighters, Winnie the Poo combs and plastic Minne Mouse cookie key chains!
Off to interview the local priest tonight. Very looking forward to it and glad to be back in the freelancing spirit again. It has been a long long time since I had any inspiration to write. Have been researching Buddhism and Shintoism a lot recently and feel a little wiser to the Japanese and why they tilt their head like a perplexed puppy when someone asks them if they have a religion.
And in true sense of the expression 'when you least expect it' another job offer has materialised. In a pickle now about what to do. But in the spirit of positivity I have decided to weigh up both options and if possible negotiate my way into the best situation for myself.
Don't know if I'll be making an appearance here again until the Year of the Tiger (though really should be this year after Mr Woods was exposed for his philandering ways, no?) so I will wish you a Merry Christmas and a much better year/decade ahead dear Blog.
Stay tuned...
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