Life's short and boring...

So last week, I had the same lady who had high expectations. Since I had some basic knowledge of skating, she always asked me to do basic things like I should already know what they are. She would skate up to me and say, "work on swizzles and holding-strokes, I'll be right back." Because I'm just a beginner who pretty much skated for an entire season without any guidance, so I'm like, "WTF?! What's a friggin swizzle?! *dumbfound* A what stroke...? Hey, help me out, I have no idea what you're talking about." Her method is "listen to me and do it and I'll be right back." It doesn't help that she doesn't pay attention to our mistakes or even corrects them. I understand her, she needed to teach two classes at once because the second instructor had personal problems and was away for two sessions. Leaving her to watch two classes.

So today, the other instructor finally returned. His name is Adam and he's my new skating instructor. Apparently he's the crazy technical guy who wants everything to be perfect. He's a drill sergeant when it comes to posture and technique. He won't let you move on to the next lesson until you've mastered your current lesson. Miki was jealous because she prefers Adam. Miki got stuck with that other lady because Miki's in a different level from me. Miki told me that Adam is good because he works with everyone individually to perfect every detail.

Today, Adam kept picking on me because I don't hold my arms out for balance, I don't bend my knees, I don't skate with my feet together, I don't stroke properly, and I slouch. He made me do a whole bunch of ridiculous exercises because I lacked basics, understandable because I'm untrained. Besides being a crazy neat-freak, Adam's a cool instructor. I look forward to future sessions.

I've been taken to work again...
While at work. I was really bored and started looking up drama series to watch. I was in the mood for a Yokoyama Yu drama, I haven't seen him since "Yukan Club."

I really like Yokoyama Yu, he looks funny(in a good way) and he's very silly. I like hearing his ever-so-rare cheesy Chinese. Yu also does the best/funniest manzai acts I have ever seen. I was looking up both new and old dramas. I found one.... but... I was a little shocked. I ended up finding... I found yet another "Hey Say" drama with the same kid, Yamada Ryosuke. That boy shows up in everything I watch and he's on the cover of almost every magazine I look at.

This drama is called "Hidarime Tantei EYE." I spotted it because Yokoyama was on the cast list. I know for a fact that Yokoyama never gets major roles, but even though his roles are minor, he still plays a significant character. Anyways, Yokoyama gets killed in this drama and Yamada's character gets an eye transplant from deceased Yokoyama(they play brothers) and now he gets weird visions of what events led up to Yokoyama's death. I haven't watched this drama yet but I was like, "noooooo they killed off Yokoyama, oh wow Yu's gone downhill since Yukan Club." So... the debuted Johnny plays a dead guy with a minor yet significant role and the Jr. gets the lead role... Can't blame them, Yamada Ryosuke's got a good amount of acting experience and he's adorable. I remember from a while back, he had a minor role in "One Pound Gospel." That was one interesting drama, but I couldn't take it seriously nor could it's silliness hold my attention for long... because it was just another "Kame" drama and it felt a bit repetitive. Moving back to Hidarime Tantei EYE... I will attempt to watch this new detective drama, also because "Meitantei no Okite's" subs are taking forever and "Shibatora" refuses to let me obtain it. But yeah... this boy... Yamada Ryosuke... is everywhere...

Until next time... Hey... anyone have any j-drama recommendations???
I could really use some, I need to watch something during my rare freetime.

I need to stop watching "We Got Married?!"
Crown J and his Atlanta obsession...

I've been suber busy lately! I almost have no time for LJ either. I need to be quick about this because I'm still at work, but I need to go into Chicago today, because of my insane schedule.

6/5   Santi and Chian's wedding
6/5   Catering for their wedding
6/6   Return to Batavia for work
6/7   Return to Chicago
6/8   Wondergirls/2PM concert
6/9   Go to work in Batavia
6/9   Commute back to Chicago
6/10 Skating lessons
6/10 Go to work in Batavia
6/16 Commute back to Chicago
6/17 Skating lessons
7/26 Leave for Japan...

My work schedule is still undecided. My feet are already bruised from working so much. Well, I need to work to have some spending money for Japan, even if it means I'll get lots of blisters. I'll work hard and try my best!

Regarding the wedding tomorrow, Miki went to go check out the banquet kitchen and I heard the landlady was really snippy about letting Miki use the banquet kitchen. She was concerned for liability issues and whether Miki was a professional or not. She kept saying she won't let non-professionals use the banquet kitchen. Really? She thinks Miki isn't a professional?! In order to handle food at all, you can't hire just anyone. Caterers need to have licenses to cook. Miki is a licensed and insured cook, she went to culinary school lady!!! That lady just took one look at Miki and said, "uh, no!" My guesses are... Miki forgot to mention that we are licensed under "Prangtipaya Inc." and the fact that we do own a restaurant. If that doesn't scream professional, then that lady is beyond stupid!

While all the wedding planners were over there, they were trying to haggle for a lower price to rent the banquet hall. Chian really wanted the price to be $1000, but the lowest that landlady would go is $2000. Someone made a comment that Santi refuses to admit that his fiancee is cheap. Chian's mother overheard and said, "NO... you no cheap, you rich... in mind!" Miki then said, "but I'm really cheap! I'm always on low budget!" Chian's mother kept saying, "Nooooo... you rich in mind!" Miki replied, "yeah, but I'm poor financially." Happiness within yourself is what makes you rich, not the amount of capital. Imagination goes a long way too. Chian's mother is awesome.

More about the wedding. I remember hearing stories about Santi's days as a model. He was really a model. He was in a lot of ads and magazines. I think I saw him in a "Johnny" magazine before, meh... it could've been my imagination(then again, it was confirmed). One of his modeling jobs was for "Levis." I only heard about one, but he's been in many things. I wonder what he does for a living now... Well, I'll get to see him tomorrow anyways. I wish Santi and Chian a long and happy marriage, best of luck to the happy couple!

Now... I must return to my relentless busy schedule. Oh, and I need to gather more intell on Japan.

I was really tired from hanging out with Jason all day yesterday, so I passed out and didn't write last night. I'll write about tomorrow later.

I'm really freaked out right now.
Class starts at 1pm
Today is the first day of class... for skating school. I'm nervous! I don't know how well I'll do on my evaluation. The instructors need to see what level we are before placing us into a class.

Okay... so what do I know as far as skating.
   -push off
   -skate forward
   -pin-point turn
   -pressure scrape
   -basic brake
Gah! That's all I know! All the students there are going to be half my age, wow do I feel old.

For sure, Miki and I will be put into different classes. We skate different styles, it'd be awkward if we were placed into the same class. Miki's style is technical, mine is aggressive. Miki said that because I already knew basics, my lessons would begin on crossovers right away. Well that's good, I would prefer not to practice pushing off for two weeks, because I already know how to do that.

I can finally get my revenge on Mike for torturing me for all of last skating season.

I'm so scared of my first day!!!
Wish me luck!

My old customized AAA skates actually broke a while ago. The buckle clasp broke and my skates won't keep my foot secure anymore because of it. The actual buckle mechanism broken too, which makes it difficult to tighten my skates. I use recreational hockey type skates, so I never really need to lace mine up like Miki's figure skates.

Like I said before, I prefer speed over showing off. Skating fast is just as peaceful as skating slowly. It's quiet, there's no one around to tell you what to do, and it's a nice feeling to let the cold air hit your face. When I skate fast, everything around me becomes a blur... I can easily imagine just myself on the ice, I'm free to glide around without worries. Skating is very soothing, it's a good thing skating will cure just about anything for me. Random fact for today, I just found out that there are a ton of ice rinks popping up in Thailand because of the Korean and Japanese Olympic medalists for ice skating. I found it a bit ridiculous because Thailand has never participated in any winter sport competition and they never will. I'm only laughing about this because they CAN train for winter sports(even though it's summer all year round), our teams can head a few miles up north to China and train there (China gets snow, Thailand doesn't), but they choose not too. They have the sudden urge to get into winter sports now?! It's a plus for me because when I visit, I can bring my skates. I can go skating at "SUB-Zero" or at "Siam Discovery." Building ice rinks in a place where the people have never seen ice in a large mass...

Well, here are my new wonderful skates I ordered that finally arrived.

These are really nice skates!!!
They actually fit right. My previous pair of skates were one size too small. These skates cost a bit more than my old ones, but it's worth it. They're nice and wide, perfect for my wide peasant(rice field farmer's feet) feet. These "comet" model skates are built to last, the actual blades are supposed to be more "indestructible" than my old skates. I don't believe that lie, but if they meant the carbon steel is of higher quality, then that makes sense. The blade on my old skates have nicks and chips in them. Having any deformity on the blades is actually dangerous because the blade balance and surface friction is thrown off. Does anyone think I'm dumb for buying my new skates at pretty much what is now the end of skating season?!

I might finally get to learn how to use an advanced brake and possibly crossovers!!! Miki suggested that I take lessons. I then argued, "hey wait a minute!!! I would be the only one in that class who would be wearing hockey skates, everyone else would have figure skates!!!" Miki then said, "good point! But that's why there's also a special class that teaches hockey basics, like drills, braking, protective skating and crossovers!" I wouldn't want to get into hockey, but I'm definitely interested in learning the different brakes and techniques. I will finally be able to take revenge on MIKE!!! I WILL FINALLY LEARN HOW TO USE THE ADVANCED BRAKE!!!

I only went to school for a short while today, since finals are done with, I don't really have to go to class. I hung out with one of my friends, we chilled in the computer lab. I showed her the first episode of "Delicious Gakuin." I started her off on the first part of episode 1, but she wanted to read her fanfics so she forgot I opened the page for her. I pointed out to her that the cabbage guy is awesome because he has super powers! As most people usually are when they first watch Delicious Gakuin, she was very confused and was culture shocked, it was her first dorama, she had never seen one before. Not only that, but Delicious Gakuin is a really fast paced show, a lot of stuff goes on at once, so she was quite confused. She kept asking questions, I tried to answer them as best as I could without revealing any spoilers.When the principal made his appearance, she was even more confused, she paused it and asked me, "The principal's a cow?! Please tell me the principal is really a demonic cow statue!!! Come on, there is some demonic forces at work here!!! The principal is totally a demon, THE EYES GLOW!!! Is he even human?!" I answered, "NO! No demons in this show(although questioning Rouma's savage nature  towards hunger), the principal is not a demon! That cow shield/statue thing is a multipurpose recording device, surveillance camera, and intercom..." But my friend... "Are you sure???" *suspicious glare*  Yes I'm sure, but he doesn't make an appearance until much later.

Anyways... dinner...
I had a very simple dinner today, because no one was around to make me anything and there wasn't really anything in the fridge to eat. I ate what my mom left me which was unagi and rice with a side of seaweed salad.

Does anyone know how long mochi lasts??? I have a piece that has been sitting in the living room for almost a week, still in the packaging, unopened. Oh well I don't care, I've eaten almost every type of mold, I have a high bacteria tolerance, I can eat anything without getting sick. I'll try to eat that mochi tomorrow if I don't forget. I just hate the idea of wasting food, which is why I'm not picky at all.

Marvin said he was going to pick up his ACen badge on Thursday, because he wants to beat the Friday wait. I gave him the opening time, I hope he gets there early enough to register quickly. I'm guessing I won't even see him at school tomorrow. Good luck Marvin! See you at Acen and no I will not charge you for hanging out in my hotel room, I'm only mean and overcharge my roommate for hotel since my roommate doesn't pay rent for staying in my room(at home). Haha! We could all get together and watch "Ai no Mukidashi." But we'd need to chase the kids out of the room first. It would be me, Jason, Marvin, and Isabelle. I'm hoping Samuel won't crash our movie night.

Until next time, bye for now.