In Tokyo *Day 1*

Finally I`ve reached my destination Tokyo Japan at 0730...upon reaching got to take a skyline train to Ueno, Asakusa road in Tokyo. Took me quite awhile to locate the backpackers inn aka Oak Hotel. Reached abt 11am, rested for awhile cos i cannot check in until 3pm. So i waited with nigel...loitering ard the streets to check out the area and lunch.

At 3pm, managed to get a room...its quite comfy and cosy...i really mean cosy..its like 2 steps from the bed i can reach everything...and the toliet is not huge either, but im nt complaining..its an experience and theres own bathroom..not commual ones..so its good.

We travel around by trains, our prinary transport...tokyo trains are moderately expensive.abt...360 Yen, but accessible and convienant. Just like Singapore, it can take us to anywhere we wanted to and it is also crowded with people during peak hours.

First Stop, Shinbuya! Its an eye-opener for me. A fashion and entertainment street where teenagers hang out *just like orchard road* There are too many shopping buildings for ladies..that u wouldnt know where to being with!! We entered this popular shopping building called 109. I've learnt that <109> is a termed used on Japanese Ladies who are tanned and fashionable and there is another grp of Japanese Ladies who were fairer and classy...I saw so many...and miniskirts also are popular. Another common sight is also ladies on motocycles with miniskirts...wow!
Oh..there is also japanese schoolgirls, hanging out the area after school..with their kawaii looks and...the common sight- high black socks with very short skirt.

Next Stop, Shinjuku! Shinjuku is a new core of city, a tokyo metropolis where people work in the offices located in this area. It is also a place where hotels, show rooms and numerous restaurants can be found. Easily be known as the "city hall" in Tokyo, Japan. Around Shinjuku station is a few major departmental stores like the takashimaya. Also, The Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is the oasis of Tokyo with beautiful flowers where beautiful trees and flowers grow throughout the seasons.
In Shinjuku, the entertainment area is Kabukicho. It is walking distance frm the Shinjuku station and this place offers alot of authentic food outlets, cinemas, games rooms and "authentic services"- the Red Light District. Happening huh...It was quite an experience for me, for a first timer in Japan..well its only the first day! Im sure there will be more to write within the next few days!

I've also learnt something today . Japanese are different. They greet they and are so sincere in whatever they may be doing! They are so humble that put me as a Singaporean to shame!!. Even a simple job such as giving out flyers, they give out the flyers with greetings and if one do not want to accept it, they will say "its ok, have a nice day" with a smile! "not like orchard road". This did not happen just once..in fact..its everywhere!
When i was purchasing some stuff, the promoter was also very sincere in providing me infomation i need and also kept thanking me for patronizing the shop.!
My point is that we don't see such services or sincerity in Singapore! not any more...and why? its because of the Singaporean's Pride! Singaporeans must learn to be sincere and learn some manners if they still want to be the best in the service industry.

Japanese Girls have nice features..and pretty girls are everywhere...that what i thought was pretty was common..well...perhaps..it may be a new environment for me.
well more to come..til then...

The Five Love Languages

My primary love language is probably
Words of Affirmation
with a secondary love language being
Quality Time.

Complete set of results

Words of Affirmation:		9
Quality Time:		8
Physical Touch:		5
Receiving Gifts:		5
Acts of Service:		3

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Unhappiness in relationships, according to Dr. Gary Chapman, is often due to the fact that we speak different love languages. Sometimes we don't understand our partner's requirements, or even our own. We all have a "love tank" that needs to be filled in order for us to express love to others, but there are different means by which our tank can be filled, and there are different ways that we can express love to others.

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Baybeats 2006!

Its been Great ! the past 2 days helping out selling band's merch like Hotcakes! and also getting my usual dose of Music! LIVE! Wanna thank The Velvet Teens for hanging out..and inspiring us.
A Vacant Affair did really well too...merch was going well! Long queues after their set and Girls was hanging around merch stall, hoping to get a glimpse with the Boys from AVA. Anyway, its been fun but tiring...late nights..etc. Well, can't really complained cos its once a year! One more day to the end of Baybeats 2006! Do check it out, if u haven! Electrico , Concave Scream and more! Peace Out!

-Tom