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( This is kind of a whole new meme now. )

I'm still slightly feverish but not wanting to die like yesterday.  I've got a cough now from all the chainsmokers last night but I guess that can't be helped?  Once Nikki leaves, I probably won't see any of those people anymore, or at least not as often which wasn't very regular anyway.  I don't know why she was all upset about people not coming.  I thought it was going to be a small gathering so that it would actually make a difference.  There was more people there than at any of the other parties they've had.  Sachiyo always orchestrates these things and puts together a photo album for people to write in as a leaving present.  The sad thing is, I don't think she would do that for me. :(

It's raining today so I can't do the rest of my laundry.  I could hang it up inside but it's going to take forever to dry without some sunshine and I don't want to cart it over to the laundromat to use the dryers.  I'm lazy, and I'm cheap.

I'm meeting Andrew at 3 for our furoshiki class and then we're going to dress up for classy Christmas dinner with Ariel.  I'm hoping my black dress still fits!  I haven't worn it since Canada.  I've lost a little weight since coming to Japan, I think.  Fingers and toes are crossed.

I never thought the day would come...

...when I can't get Britney out of my head.  And like it. 

One of my little black dresses still fits.  It's my favourite of the two, so that makes me happy.  I'm going to bring it along and maybe wear it tonight if it's not too cold.  Otherwise, all black with red shoes and earrings for my fancy dinner tonight.  I'm starving now so I should leave early and get some lunch before going to Harajuku for class. 

Andrew was kind of ho-hum about shuji class next year.  :/

AHHHHHHH I BROKE MY EARRINGG.  NOOOOOO!!!  Where is the super glue?!?  My favourite pair of studs. T_______________T

Days & nights like this

Furoshiki class was awesome.  I've tried all the patterns that we learned by myself at home as well as a few others.  I got complimented on my ma-musubi knots a lot.  She is such a nice lady!  I bought a new one to tie up books and tissue boxes. :)  I love studying cultural things like that.  Dressing up for dinner was great too.  Everyone looked so snazzy.  We ended up eating at some asian restaurant in the Shin-Maru Building in Marunouchi.  I wish I had more cause for going to that area of Tokyo -- it was really pretty with all the trees strung up in lights.  And I saw the old front of Tokyo station for the first time.  Too bad it's under construction.  :(  Highlight of the night: taking pictures in front of a Christmas tree.  Will post when I get them from various folks Facebooks.  But it made me realize I really have lack of nice going out clothes now.  And sexy shoes.  The red are nice, but I want nice sexy black patents.  Sigh.  Maybe I'll look in Marui tomorrow after sending money home.  Payday!  I've also got to look for stocking stuffers/presents for Justin, Ben and Takeshi.  Tama has to work so I don't have to worry about getting her anything.  I learned that Ben plays the piano (and is buying a keyboard soon) so maybe I'll be able to find a book of scores at the music shop tomorrow.  NEWS!?  HELLYES.  Or Christmas carols?

Now it's midnight and I should go to bed.  I have a sinking feeling I have three classes to teach starting first thing tomorrow.

It's 3 degrees C right now. *______*