You know what is the difference between girls aged: 8, 18, 28, 38, 48, 58, 68?

At 8: You take her to bed and tell her a story.

At 18: You tell her a story and take her to bed.

At 28: You don't need to tell her a story to take her to bed.

At 38: She tells you a story and takes you to bed.

At 48: You tell her a story to avoid going to bed.

At 58: You stay in bed to avoid her story.

At 68: If you take her to bed, that'll be a story.

Diary dearest.

I couldnt tell you how awesome life had been for me in the past few months. Its liked bottled up happiness which had been missing for the past 3 years of my life. Its like stepping out of prison and everything seems so wonderful out here.

Rejuvanted breathes, brighter sights and heart beating with awesomeness.

I found back my original self, i could finally live as the person i always wanted to be. Life is finally in my control for once. No one to abide, no rules to follow and no cultures to practise.

No lust, no greed, just me and the heart i always wished to have and do great deeds.

I hope these days could last longer but they are ending today.

Cause tomorrow gonna be a new set of rules, new set of cultures, new adventures.

This time i will play my cards, play my game well.

Never fall into such vicious mental trap again :).

Freedom was not my choice, but choose the wave that you wish to surf and it will bring you to places.

Ciao.

Tenguyama Ski School

Greetings all hype skiers of Japan.

If you are thinking of making a holiday ski trip down to Hokkaido and is looking to learn ski at a mountain with minimal crowd and cost, you've came to the right answer here in this post. Tenguyama Ski School! Located just 30 minutes away from Otaru town, a convenient bus ride costing ¥210 will bring you directly to the Tenguyama Ski lift. You could enjoy the bird's eye view of Otaru as you ski at Tenguyama, horizons on the Sea of Japan is a breathing taking tranquilizing view to indulge as you ski.

Was a complete newbie to skiing, had never had any prior skiing experience but I could managed skiing from the top of Tenguyama in both the green and red zones within 3 hours.
You wouldn't believe if I told you that I learnt skiing from the World champion skier in 1969. Champion in whole of Japan in 1965 and 1966. His name is Mr Kikuji Takaeshi, now currently 74 but could ski better than any young dude you see on the alpines. More amazing was that I learnt skiing almost completely in Japanese, with my almost negligible knowledge of Japanese, I could understand the handling techniques and foot work taught. His years of experience both in Skiing and Coaching have proven that he was really professional coach even with the barrier of uncomprehending sign language between us. Patient and passionate in the sport, he guided me through the steps and proper procedures in turning, stopping, starting, getting on ski lift and getting off. His technique of shigoru gohen was suffice in building foundation for further manoeuvres.

Below is the breakdown in costing for your reference:
¥12,000 - 2 hr coaching
¥2,500 - Ski wear (Jacket, trousers, gloves and goggles) [Whole day]
¥4,000 - Ski rentals [Whole day]
¥2,800 - Ski pass [4 hours]

There was nothing published on the internet about this school in English hence hope this post can be a convenient guide for all English literate tourist whom might be considering going Tenguyama for their first skiing experience. In my opinion, the Ski rentals and passes at Tenguyama is considered one of the cheapest in Japan and they have challenging steep slopes for advanced skiers, a quiet and getaway place from all the big ski resorts.

If you have any queries on the lessons you can contact Mr Takaeshi at 090-8905-3081. He'll be able to converse minimal English so prepare a translator beside you to stand by :D.

I had a really pleasant experience with Mr Takaeshi and hope you'd enjoy his professional coaching too.

If you have more questions simply post a comment or comment on my tag box, will be more than happy to answer them.

Would the answer still be the same if you knew the real me?

Fortunate or unfortunate?

How would u measure being fortunate or unfortunate?

Fortunate to have met u, unfortunate that it wasn't the right time?
Fortunate to have this job, unfortunate to have this lifestyle?

Unfortunate to spend one more year, fortunate to understand more things in life?
Unfortunate to miss a train, fortunate to met a new friend who helped?
Unfortunate to be the only occupant in a hostel, fortunate that there was a party?
Unfortunate to have a rough start, fortunate to be stronger? 
Unfortunate that we lead a humble life, Fortunate that we can be closer to family?
Unfortunate that our job is demanding, fortunate that our family can have a more comfortable life?

There's a gazillion ways to get there. How we got there matters a little, how we see ourselves getting there makes the difference.

Family

With family comes a sense of belonging, reminds us of why we belong in this world.

It guides us when we are falling, remind us of what we were recognised for ever since we were little. Where warmth truly exist and where love never ends.

No matter how far we venture into our careers, how successful our lives have changed or how different our current values had shaped into the current environments or how much we had explored.
It comes down to 做回自己. Cause its where the true meaning of our lives really are.

This chinese new year.... I found back my roots, reminded what I was always seen to do. What my uncles and aunties, cousins and precious ones wanted me to be. Be a filal son to my family and be with them in times of need, :).

Seeing both of them growing old by day, while their arguements gets more and more childish.  My sis and I laughed each time hearing their analogy getting more and more comical.

This was also the time when we knew we had entered the reversal. Mummy and Daddy its your turn to wait for jie jie and me to return home from work for dinner :). Dont fuss over simple things such as how to wash a cup or how to cook a vege, cause it was just like how sis and I compete over a who to eat a dish first or who could spot our parents back home first :D.

When you fall sick, I'd remember how you had endured me when I was having my 8 bottles of milk every hour in the night, how I cried and cost you guys sleepless nights. When you asked for gift, I'd always remwmbwr the tough times we endured yet both of you still leave the best food for both my sis and I. When you are hospitalised, no matter how long it would be, I'd visit you every night to share the stories of my beautiful day so it cheers up your day, just like how u had brighten me up when I was hospitalised in many occasions.

Dad your my courage, mum you are my kindness and humbleness.
Thank you for raising us up, I am too shy to say this in person but someday I'd thank both of u in person. Let's try to remember these precious times we shared so they are not lost,

Dont worry Ma and Ba, Sis and I will take good care of you de.

I wish you enough..

“I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more.
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive.
I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.
I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye.”