Lows...

Job hunting can be a cycle of highs & lows. Last week was a high with all the possible opportunities presented to me, not to mention the interview I got with one of the top Web Marketing companies here in JP. Although it's still Monday this week, I haven't gotten any good info yet...No interview scheduled so far. What I can do tonight is finish my Japanese CV and send it out to my agents.

On the other hand, I want to make my exit an honorable one, and even though I'm really looking for a new start with another company, the daily operation at work provides a good avenue to make a statement to people who have done injustice to me. That I'm still here and standing tall!

We however should be grateful for what life gives us...I'm truly grateful for.

1. the good and kind words of my girl friend Kazumi who's been there for me during the recent lows of my career. Thanks girl for the encouragement and your belief in me, and for introducing me to Grant.
2. for the support, time and listening ears of two more girl friends Mika & Aki. They're in fact more emotional and angry than me...all the better because I end up smiling and at the same time silently crying for the unsolicited support. Thank you so much.
3. for Tonette's kind words and mention of me in her blog. I've seen her recent blogs and my Gosh, Anton is so cute & Ton looks great, by the way...So nice to read such good things.
4. for Taka, his support, his time and his unpredictability(which sometimes freaks me out!). But most of all, for reminding me that I should still be doing my best, even though I'm leaving soon, and I now realize that I should leave my honor and pride flying high.
5. for Shimizu family and for their loving and kind presence.
6. for Masaya who's shared my thoughts, and helped me with my Japanese CV and for being my ICQ buddy most of the time hahaha.
7. for Lanye's good news..I can't tell what it is yet. But it is really good :) I kind of envy her.
8. for Yoshi who's done so well interfacing for the entire IT team. 助かったよ！
9. for the new PRFs that came in for Q3 IMC. without these, it would prove a challenge to make a statement.
10. for my dentist's assitant Chikaku who painstakingly cleaned my teeth one by one and so now I'm ready for orthodontics.
11. for my derma who's been nice and whose making my skin glow and more beautiful.
12. for Gold's Gym sauna and jacuzzi - these two things are really really wonderful stress reliever (and even eraser!). Also helps me keep a healthier and nicer skin :)
13. my hair stylist Shuto-san who's really friendly and who sent me a nice postcard. Best of all for a very practical and yet fashionable hairstyle. Thanks!
14. for the Pounds and TW Dollar Bills I stucked in my appointment booklet. Last week was really financially tough! Ahahhaa.. They helped me get through the week.
15. for my agents Shibuta-san, Ando-san, Grant, Brandon. Thanks for lifting up my spirit and introducing new jobs for me...

Without even thinking so hard, I got 15 goody smiley points! See, it's really not so bad at all.