I hate rain.

I should start a hate list because I can't remember everything that I hate.  For one, I hate rain.  Well, that's not entirely true.  It's quite calming and rather refreshing to sit on my aunt's deck or front porch in the early Spring and listen to the rain falling with a good book.  Even today would be nice; I could stay inside and listen to the rain splashing in the puddles and air out my apartment (and maybe find the source of that god awful fucking smell in the kitchen) but nooooooooo.  I have to out in the rain and walk to work.  Not approved. 

Let me rephrase: I hate going out in the rain.

I woke up at 5:30 this morning to a fucking bitch of a storm (luckily no water leaking in my exhaust vent this time) but it's calmed down to a steady misty drizzle.  At least I won't be completely soaked to the skin by the time I get to work. 

I need to invest in a laundry basket.  It always seems like I have so much laundry to do, mere days after doing it, but I think its just because it's all over the floor, making it seem like there's more than there actually is.  And I should start putting my clothes away when they are dry instead of leaving them in a pile on my drawers.  There are a lot of things I should and shouldn't do... maybe I should make a list of those too. 

The One Love PV is out today, I'm in the midst of downloading it.  Some funky CG watercolour look this time.  I really wish they would go back to the bright colours (pre-Happiness) but that style suits the mood of this song at least.  Jesus, could the message be any clearer?  They are on the top of a wedding cake.  Subtle, boys.  Very subtle.  They filmed it before Nino and Jun cut their hair but after Ohno so everyone looks good.  Not my favourite video by any stretch but it's sweet.  Even the words, from what I can understand of them, are pretty for a love song. 

I'm nearly finished JPod.  I put it down for the weekend, I just don't feel like reading at home.  I do most of my reading when I travel (when it doesn't give me a headache) or at work.  I've got about 50 pages left, I'll probably finish it today.  I know that I have 5th period free... I think I have 1st off too?  I can't remember.  3 lessons again today, probably going to start doing verbs with the 1st years. 

Maybe I should leave now... it's 7.42am and I can go grab some breakfast and take my sweet time.  Maybe even take the bus.  If I can get there before the one before the 8am bus then I will wait and not feel rushed.  That fucker is never on time, and even less when it's raining.  What's the fucking point?  It only has to come from the station which is two blocks away, I don't understand.

I should clean this weekend (again).  I don't know why but Japan is so dusty.  I'm not surprised that the kids clean daily because after a week, everything in my apartment has a layer of dust on it.  I should go get a duster or something and clean, go through my clothes and get rid of shit.  Should also get an iron and maybe a toaster this weekend.  Although, I don't know where I could put a toaster over... I might have to move all my vanity stuff.  Where?  Hrm... good question.

I wonder if my neighbours can hear me

When I watch Himitsu I piss my pants with laughter.  This has been the best show yet.  XD  I'm quite impressed that they have managed to keep the same level of awesome each show, if not exceed the previous week.  Although, WTF is with the flashy set?  I'm still not clear on that. 

I thought it was going to be another bum episode when Aiba came out with his Ageha segment again but it got a bit better when Jun jumped on the bandwagon and they took this fucking scary chick from Yamaguchi-ken dressed up like Princess Barbie around Tokyo.  I will never ever understand Gal fashion and the amount of money you can (and inevitably will) spend on things.  Although you can get your DS pretty tricked out with bling for a couple hundred bucks. 

AND THEN.  XDDD  Sho and Ohno went and got certified to be child minders.  Certified.  They went and took the course and the test and got a certificate stamped and sealed with their names on it.  I'm impressed.  Sho and kids is seriously the cutest thing I have seen ever.  They went to the house of this actress (I think... she's in the entertainment world some how) and took care of their nearly-2-year-old daughter for the afternoon.  I don't know who was cuter, little Koharu or the boys.  I didn't really see Ohno do much, but damn, Sho has a way with kids.  It makes me wish I had been able to babysit more cuz I do actually like kids and can handle them well.  I should tell the elementary school I want to do some art classes with the kids and not pack my schedule so tight next semester.  :D  I want them to teach me calligraphy! 

Another one to download for the collection. 

Speaking of Ohno doing nothing... I watched the Johnny's Sports Festival 2003 today and got the urge to run around and get sweaty.  It's been 2 months since I went running, that one time.  I want to go again!  I should go and splurge on some Uniqlo shorts because running in sweats (even cut offs) in this heat and humidity is a death wish.  I was a bit disappointed because even Sho, the sports retard, scored a few goals in the soccer game but I didn't see Ohno do anything.  Except for make weird faces at the camera in the background.  That takes effort too, I guess.  It happened in October (around the Health and Sports Day holiday, I guess?) so I should keep an eye out for that and try to go this year.  :D  And also look into some Reysol or Giants or Tigers tickets.  I should organize that with Nikki and Amanda.  That would be so fun!  And I hardly ever see them anymore... 

I need to stop watching Himitsu on TV because, as wicked as it is that I can post a recap of it right away, it gets me pumped and buzzed on the sheer stupidity and rainbows so that makes it hard to fall asleep.  I wanted to write a bit but it's already 11 and I may or may not go out with Chelsea tomorrow so I should get rest.  Also going to see Andrew's host brother play a gig on Saturday and I need to make some room to study.  Yes, that's right.  I said "study".  The Kanji Kanken is in 2 weeks and though I am quite impressed with what I do know, there's a shitload that I don't and I need to practice.  If I flunk, it was only 1500 yen, but I have only ever failed one test in my whole life (grade 7 math?) and I kind of want to keep it that way.  Andrew and Ben planned their official housewarming for the day before... I'm not sure Andrew realized or not.

Finished JPod.  Go read it.  Now.  Srs.