Early October update

October is finally here. I can see the Halloween promos in the store windows. The weather has been noticeably cooler with the exception of yesterday and today which have felt more like summer. Along with the change of seasons, there have been changes with me as well. I have officially been fully transferred as a Japanese employee. Previously, I was getting paid and everything going to my US accounts, but now I look forward to using cash more than my CC. It is just in time also, because I am starting to go low on the flow and unfortunately, a lot of places especially the small establishments that I go to during lunch time do not accept CC. So this is very good timing. I have moved desk locations again, by recommendation of the HR manager to a more social location in the office. Now I am starting to get to know a lot of the employees and have established a few lunch buddies which is great, but also contributes for my dwindling cash resource. I am starting to get more friendly with the HR guy, which I would have never imagined after the whole debacle that occurred earlier this year. As far as my work load, things are smooth sailing. There have been a few occasions where I lost a weekend due to working, this may also include tomorrow, where I am scheduled for a conference bridge in the afternoon for a production implementation. I am hoping that the event will go smoothly so I will be able to finish before my friend arrives to Tokyo, but with this position, its always hope for the best but prepare for the worst.

Later this month I will look forward in being a sports maniac. There is another soccer tournament scheduled and I have also planned to play with one of my co-workers and his team in Saitama. This will be the first time I'll be playing basketball in an actual team environment. All my other basketball sessions at the local community center consisted of just playing 2 on 2 or 3 on 3. So I'm excited to play a real full court game.

Other than that, nothing else really going on. I was requested to put more pictures, but I looked through my cell phone and did not find anything interesting. I promise I'll be more camera happy and post some pictures in my next entry. So please stay tuned!