Kitty Montage
Originally uploaded by UlloaSullivan
So, for all you fellow UlloaSullivan cat lovers, here's an edited version of Cornflake and Miko doing what they do best - getting attention, eating and sleeping.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Kitty Montage
Kitty Montage
Originally uploaded by UlloaSullivan
So, for all you fellow UlloaSullivan cat lovers, here's an edited version of Cornflake and Miko doing what they do best - getting attention, eating and sleeping.
First overseas post received in Japan
I'm now back in Tokyo and dealing with the joys of unpacking and jet lag while getting caught up on work stuff.
One thing that made me happy was checking the mailbox for the apartment after arriving to find that, amongst the local junk mail advertising which local restaurant has the best Sushi and which new apartment building has the most beautiful gardens, I had received my first piece of mail from overseas. That it turned out to be a birthday card from Chuck and Janie was a nice surprise too!
Thanks for thinking of me, C&J - it's nice to know that it's not 'out of sight, out of mind' with you guys.
Rita - how could you let this happen? You're always so good with being the first phone call (regardless of time zone) on special occasions I have to admit to being a little disappointed in you.
One thing that made me happy was checking the mailbox for the apartment after arriving to find that, amongst the local junk mail advertising which local restaurant has the best Sushi and which new apartment building has the most beautiful gardens, I had received my first piece of mail from overseas. That it turned out to be a birthday card from Chuck and Janie was a nice surprise too!
Thanks for thinking of me, C&J - it's nice to know that it's not 'out of sight, out of mind' with you guys.
Rita - how could you let this happen? You're always so good with being the first phone call (regardless of time zone) on special occasions I have to admit to being a little disappointed in you.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Happy Birthday Bill
Just a quick note to wish Bill a very happy birthday. Hope you have a great day!
In case you're wondering, the picture was the first result returned in an image search on Google for 'Bill Leon'.
In case you're wondering, the picture was the first result returned in an image search on Google for 'Bill Leon'.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
European Update
Hi Folks,
We're back in the UK now after 10 days of running around southern Europe and eating lots of Italian food. We've had a great time, Italy was fantastic, Neil and Maya's wedding went great and the sea in Sardinia was 'Brilliant!'.
This is the first time we've had internet access since leaving the UK last Tuesday so I'm only just now getting the chance to upload photos and update the blog. There will be more to come over the next few days but in the meantime, feel free to check out the photos I've uploaded to the Flickr site.
We're back in the UK now after 10 days of running around southern Europe and eating lots of Italian food. We've had a great time, Italy was fantastic, Neil and Maya's wedding went great and the sea in Sardinia was 'Brilliant!'.
This is the first time we've had internet access since leaving the UK last Tuesday so I'm only just now getting the chance to upload photos and update the blog. There will be more to come over the next few days but in the meantime, feel free to check out the photos I've uploaded to the Flickr site.
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday To Me
Happy Birthday To Me
Happy Birthday Dear Craig
Happy Birthday To Me
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
The First Dance
Neil and Maya perform the first dance at the 'after party' on June 17th.
Congratulations to the Bride and Groom!
Congratulations to the Bride and Groom!
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Japanese Welcome
The Japan team threw a Welcome Party for me after hours on Friday night with beer, wine, sake, pizza, sushi, and squid jerky all on the menu. In addition, the NetSuite Japan ladies gave me a gift - a business card holder (an important accessory for Japanese business life) and a survival pack of 'just add water' food.
Over the course of the last four weeks I have been working hard at picking up bits and pieces of everyday Japanese - I can pretty much count now, although the number 8 seems to cause me problems, and I also know how to say that something is boring (Tsumanai). Oh, and I can also say 'I have two cats'. Of course, me being me, because I know how to say that I like to insert it into conversations every now again just for fun - the locals understand what I said but can' work out why I would say it. Great fun.
After the party, Hanako and Yuka took me out for drinks at a Salsa Bar. It was one of those surreal moments when you feel like you're in a dream sequence in a movie? It was definitely pretty strange looking around the bar watching dozens of locals concentrating very hard on their latin dancing - some wearing cheerleader outfits (and not just the girls).
It certainly wasn't tsumanai that night.
Over the course of the last four weeks I have been working hard at picking up bits and pieces of everyday Japanese - I can pretty much count now, although the number 8 seems to cause me problems, and I also know how to say that something is boring (Tsumanai). Oh, and I can also say 'I have two cats'. Of course, me being me, because I know how to say that I like to insert it into conversations every now again just for fun - the locals understand what I said but can' work out why I would say it. Great fun.
After the party, Hanako and Yuka took me out for drinks at a Salsa Bar. It was one of those surreal moments when you feel like you're in a dream sequence in a movie? It was definitely pretty strange looking around the bar watching dozens of locals concentrating very hard on their latin dancing - some wearing cheerleader outfits (and not just the girls).
It certainly wasn't tsumanai that night.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Michelle by my bed
I admit it. I got a little bit lonely at the weekend. After 3 weeks of crazy-busy-ness out here in Tokyo, I was able to take a bit of a pause and realized that with no more episodes of Dr Who waiting to be watched on the DVR, and most of the Europe trip arrangements sorted out, I was kinda on my own.
So, in between episodes of Heroes (I've nearly finished Season 1) I took a walk up the street to the local 'we've got everything' store and bought a photo frame. Then yesterday I printed out this picture at the office and took it home and installed it in the frame and placed it next to my bed.
Just before I turn off the night light I can now look over, look into Michelle's eyes, tell her I love her and wish her a good night.
Can you believe how romantic I am?
So, in between episodes of Heroes (I've nearly finished Season 1) I took a walk up the street to the local 'we've got everything' store and bought a photo frame. Then yesterday I printed out this picture at the office and took it home and installed it in the frame and placed it next to my bed.
Just before I turn off the night light I can now look over, look into Michelle's eyes, tell her I love her and wish her a good night.
Can you believe how romantic I am?