So I was out shopping at Aeon last night for a gas range for my kitchen, and I noticed a girl near the entrance of one of the stores wearing a full-body Pikachu suit. I thought that was cute, and I was curious as to what kind of promotion was going on. It's not so uncommon to see people in weird character suits as part of some sort of promotion here - Japanese people love to play dress-up.
But as I walked closer, I realized she wasn't an employee. She was a CUSTOMER! Walking around in a full-body Pikachu suit and flip-flops! Just shopping by herself... not even acting embarrassed or silly, just kinda wandering around, window-shopping with a faraway stare like there was nothing unusual going on.
Japan kicks ass. :)
31 January 2007
28 January 2007
Adventures in the world of fashion
So... maybe it's good that I didn't bring a camera today -- you'll have to use your imaginations for this one. ;)
The story begins when Jen took me out shopping a couple weeks ago, in an attempt to help me give my wardrobe a makeover. I came home with quite a bounty of tops, bottoms, and even one accessory. However, I haven't had many chances to wear these wonderful new articles because I've been so busy with work and moving.
Tonight, however, I got back from work in time to go see "The Native Tongues", which is an fantastic "reggae band" based in Osaka. I put quotes around that because it seems like every show I see them play has less and less actual reggae and more and more pop, jazz, rap, funk, r&b, and metal, and only a token few reggae songs. :) Not that it detracts from the fun at all. They did a great fusion of US3's "Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)" and Bananarama's "Venus" that got the whole house on their feet!
I've seen this band perform several times, and the reason for this can be seen in the following Venn diagram, illustrating band membership:
But I digress. The reason I mention this is that tonight was at last an opportunity to wear something from my new wardrobe in public. I wasn't sure what sort of reaction to expect... a couple people complimented me on my shirt. A couple people were like, "hmm...", and then I ran into an ex-girlfriend. She came up to me from across the bar with a genuinely concerned look on her face, like she was worried about me.
"So, um... how come you're dressed like you're gay?"
Haha, thanks, Jen. :P
The story begins when Jen took me out shopping a couple weeks ago, in an attempt to help me give my wardrobe a makeover. I came home with quite a bounty of tops, bottoms, and even one accessory. However, I haven't had many chances to wear these wonderful new articles because I've been so busy with work and moving.
Tonight, however, I got back from work in time to go see "The Native Tongues", which is an fantastic "reggae band" based in Osaka. I put quotes around that because it seems like every show I see them play has less and less actual reggae and more and more pop, jazz, rap, funk, r&b, and metal, and only a token few reggae songs. :) Not that it detracts from the fun at all. They did a great fusion of US3's "Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)" and Bananarama's "Venus" that got the whole house on their feet!
I've seen this band perform several times, and the reason for this can be seen in the following Venn diagram, illustrating band membership:
But I digress. The reason I mention this is that tonight was at last an opportunity to wear something from my new wardrobe in public. I wasn't sure what sort of reaction to expect... a couple people complimented me on my shirt. A couple people were like, "hmm...", and then I ran into an ex-girlfriend. She came up to me from across the bar with a genuinely concerned look on her face, like she was worried about me.
"So, um... how come you're dressed like you're gay?"
Haha, thanks, Jen. :P
26 January 2007
Great Quote
Hey everyone... lots of news but no time to write it all. I just got internet at my new apartment, so I'll try to put some interesting stories up within the next week or so.
For now, I just want to share this sentence that someone wrote to me:
Hmm... I think that says something about my teaching abilities. Maybe I'd better stick with robotics. ;)
For now, I just want to share this sentence that someone wrote to me:
"you are best my englsi teacher foever!"
Hmm... I think that says something about my teaching abilities. Maybe I'd better stick with robotics. ;)
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