I spent this past weekend on the beaches of Rügen. They are not much like the beaches I have been to in the past, but the chalk cliffs are truly breathtaking. We left in the early morning on Saturday and were able to watch the sunset over the ocean from the beach where we camped for the evening. The "campfire traditions" that many of my friends ( Read more... )

It's pouring rain and rather than practice inside, my trainer has instructed me to take the day off. This was after, without warning, I was dragged to France as a spectator at the French Open. I do apologize if you've been attempting to get in contact with me. No sooner had I arrived in Germany than I was back on a plane ( Read more... )

How is it that I can come home with one suitcase and find myself leaving with two? I believe everything is packed, however, including appropriate summer clothing.

This month has gone by quickly; it's hard to believe it's nearly June.

My flight leaves late this evening - no doubt I'll sleep the whole while.

( Kirihara )

I agreed to do the advertisement for Mizuno and it was not the tragedy I had imagined it to be. They simply asked that I both bring my glasses and contacts when they did the photo shoot so that we could try both ways and that I be prepared for them to do hair styling and makeup. There is a first time for everything ( Read more... )

( private )

I suppose I forgot to mention earlier that I was going to be in Japan for Golden Week (as well as the majority of May). My apologies ( Read more... )

I'm not sure quite what to say. My team I was surprised to discover all of the old team at my door on Monday evening. I'm not sure how they managed to keep something like flying eight people to Germany a secret from me, but it was a pleasant surprise.

Everyone is still here; I understand they'll be returning to Japan on the first of April.

( Seigaku )

Festivities for Saint Patrick's Day are in full swing, here and have been since Friday night. Not a soul in the city has slept, I imagine. It's really quite... bizarre. Women are wearing shirts with a slogan, "kiss me, I'm Irish." There is green beer available almost anywhere you go. Irish food is being prepared in all the pubs to accompany said ( Read more... )

Happy birthday, Fuji. I understand you're four, this year. May you receive your heart's desire ( Read more... )