Japanese challenger

It's been a way too long since I posted last time. It doesn't mean that I was spending boring days. I was just too occupied by many other things.



But now it's summer again! Odie and I are back in Zollikon..



with new Japanese guy!!

He is actually my new boss, who moved and joined the office since this April!!

This day was his birthday! I convinsed him that he should leave office early today and go swimming with me.

He had his "Lake Debut" with us last Sunday.



See this wooden deck on the water? People love to lie down on this deck and enjoy sun. Sun bathing on this deck is so comfortable, but the problem is that I have to swim back to the shore again in the cold water.

My boss didn't have any problem with it. Moreover, he dived from the deck many times before he gets completely dry. Unbelievable!!

In this moment, I felt that he is not a normal Japanese guy..



On the day of his birthday, as soon as we arrived in Zollikon, he dived from the platform!! The water is 19 degrees in temperature! I always slowly get into the water but he just dived! I was afraid he might get heart attack.



But no problem for this big Japanese man! He even climbed up to the higher platform..



and jumped.



Odie usually doesn't like to dive from head. Even when he dives, he jump from his feet, just like a frog. But this day, since my boss diving around like crazy, Odie said "now, I will go from head!". I think he said that from his pride as "waterman"....



and he did. But compare to the beautiful dive of my boss, Odie still looks like a frog.

My boss, continued being crazy and he finally went for a slide.



I've never seen someone sliding here, except children..

After having fun, we had coffee and a cake.



Odie and I sung birthday song.



It was such a beautiful summer evening. Gee, my boss, it seems like he doesn't have any problem adjusting to Swiss life style. Even Swiss people can't dive into lake he did. This summer, Swiss people will surprise by Japanese spirit!!


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Operabal Budapest 2009

Year by year, I have more fun in Operabal in Budapest. Four years ago, when I first time joined this fancy event, I even didn't have right dress.



I also didn't know how to set my hair:)
But now at least I know how everything goes. I'm totally relaxed than before..



The dress of my mother-in-law is getting powerful year by year:)



We always gather at Godzilla's house for cocktail before going party. These are the women team for 2009. Green dress represents "spring", Ursula, the pink one is "summer", orange skirt is "autumn" and my blue dress is "winter". People call me "ice princess":)



Men are in boring colours but look better in front of colourful Godzilla's art:)


Godzilla wore Keyboard-made cafus ring! It was a Chrsitmas present from us. We knew he will where them for Operabal!



So, an exciting moment of the entrance. As usual, there is a demonstration across the street. People play rock music and try to annoy the participants of Operabal. Which I think good performance:) Because of the recession, demonstration gave bigger impact than last year. I also receognize the affect of recession at the entrance. This year, there was no beautiful ice-made castle in front of the entrace.

But dance hall is beautiful as usual. What important is music and drink!


Four years ago, we just rash into this hall because we were almost kicked out, due to my unproper dress. Now I have one on the most PROPER dress:)

Opening ceremony. The performance of Debuetazen und opera singer are always impressive.



But what impressed me the most is this moment. A Chorus of hungarian National lied. Once the music started, everybody stood up immediately.. Recently, I deeply touched by the spirit of loyalty to the country. I cannot imagine Japanese being so loyal to our national lied.



After a beautiful performance of Debuetanzen, it's our turn to dance!

It always starts from a Walts. But Godzilla and Ursula are already dancing in their origianl style.





After we danced for a while, I was schocked!!



Oh my god!! Godzilla and Ursula are interviewed!! I rash torward them!!



Ursula is explaing about how dress, even where they from and what she does.. I"m sure she gave huge impact to Hungary:)



People might think that Operabal is such a classic party, but actually it's not. After 12 o'clock, even a main dance hall becomes as a rock'n'roll disco:) Three girls, getting wild:)



Even a fiance of my friend, joining this crazy dance session!



Once when Ursula has joined, our dance got even more agressive. Since Ursula's dress stands up a lot, we three drag attention of all:)



Ursula's dress is perfect for spinning dancing!



We danced until 3am in the morning. It was my fourth operabal but I've never stayed so late and never had so much fun. Of course, I had fun everytime but this year was again different. The more I got to know the culture, more fun the party is.. And a BIG THANKS to Godzilla who makes effort to organize the ticket every year!

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Happy new year from Lüsai, mountain in Switzerland! I'm speding second ski holiday in this small mountain village where I can enjoy snow boarding every day. Up to now, I haven't fall down from this classical lift.





Every year, I want to challenge something new. In 2008, my new achievment was Japanese blog which is succeful enough after 1 year.

Now I'm facing 2009 and hereby, I'm happy to introduce my new attempt.


Organic Beauty Solutions Switzerland


Online shop for organic cosmetics.

The shop is consisted in 3 languages and 3 currencies are availale which is Swiss Franc, US Doller and Japanese yen.

The purpose of this shop is to deliver natural cosmetics from Europe as cheap and as fast as possible.

In Japan, the demand of natural cosmetic increase but they are sold in double expensive price than in Switzerland. My goal is to offer these cosmetics in reasonable price and deliver them all over the world. Resident in Switzerland can also profit from my shop because you can receive the product without visiting drug store. The price is actually same as you buy from drug store so why don't you save your time and buy online? You can also find variety of products which you never can find all of them in one drug store.



So those who interested in health and narutal product, please visit my shop! Men are also welcome! Check some gifs for your partner and also for youeself. Men's product are also available.


I wish you and myself a happy, succesful new year:)

Party in drug store by Colombo

I had such an uique party last week..



Party in drug store!!
At least, in Japanese standard, no one can imagine having party in drug store:)



It is a drug store in our neighbor and the owner knows Odie for a long time.



Colombo, the owner of the drug store and a good consultant. When Odie was small child, Colombo often teased him, telling Odie that the helicoper flying from the hospital is his. Small Odie always believe that the helicopter really belongs to Colombo.



Colombo also gave Odie an advise when he wanted to become a self-employeed. He has been a good advisor.



A brother of Colombo is a professional singer! Having a party in drug store is already very unusual for me but they even offered guests a "live performance"!!



It was indeed amazing. I also met some people who was attending our engagement party 3 years ago. And they didn't know that I'm already living here for 2 years!! Well, now they know. It's also comfortable for me knowing nice people in neighbor.





So the party has continued. Last year, becauce of my German school, I was not able to participate. But this year, it was perfect oppotunity for me to get to know so many great people.



Especially, I'm now desperately in need of support from Colombo for my new business idea.
I talked to him in this regards and it seems like he will help me out. It's not yet confirmed but it would be nice if I can have a business partner like Colombo. I can leart a lot from him, who is experienced self-employeed.



This night, the drug store where I always walk by turned out to be a fun party venue. Who ever thought of it... That's why life in Switzerland is full of surprise.

Family event

Again, I had such a fun time with all the families of Odie. Once in a year, this huge party is held in Basel, hosted by a brother of Godzilla.



For me, it was a second time! I was really surprised, when I first joined the party last year because of this huge buffet! It is as beautiful as the banquet party in 5 star hotel!!



Upon I arrived, I was already totally excited for a fun day..!



This is really gorgeous!! In Japan, I've never seen such a selsction of cheese, even in a buffet in 5 star hotel!! (I always have to compare with 5 star hotel since I belong to it before..)



The bread, Zoft is also hugeeeeee and it's a handmade!!



Fruits are also part of the decoration and the guests can pick them up anytime they want..! This time, our friend from Japan, Morita san was joining and he was totally amazed. He was telling me every time " this is not possible in Japan!":)



,,,which one is Godzilla..? Godzilla and his brother are two youngest among their 4 brorhers and sisters. I can easily imagine how naughty they were..:)

So were eating and chatting whole time.



I also fell in love with this boy..



He likes playing with me and also with Odie.He was so cuteeee! I wish I have such a boy!



In the late afternoon, we went for a walk. "A Walk"? I thought it will be a quick walk. But it ended up as 1 hour long walk all the way to the main station!! Even an oldest sister of Godzilla joined and she walk together without any problem!! This is very amazing!! In Japan, nobody even think of letting 70year old lady walk so long!!



We also walk back to home.. The total distance we walk on this day is about 7km, I assume..



Back to the home, the party has continued..The room is light up cozy and comfy..



Time for dessert! Both cakes were yummy yummy.I already had enough chocolate but I was able to eat two pieces of cakes. Oh noooooo!



I also brought green tea cream with me. I knew someone will bring cakes so some cream to add on those cakes might be an idea. But it seems like I didn't put enough sugar in it.. Since Japanese prefer having less sugar in dessert, this cream was my taste, not for guests.. Next time, I will make something sweet or perhaps Avocado sushi is better..



Finally "Art contest" has begun!!



This is actually an art from the daughter of Godzilla's brother. Two daughters of him are both artist. Hmmmm it seems that Godzilla's relative have all "art" in their blood!



I really really love this family! They are not only kind but all fun and cheerful. I always feel comfortable in this family. Maybe it's also because they are always making effort speaking high German with me. I believe my German skill has been improved from last year so it was even more fun this time. But my goal is understanding Swiss German without having problem. If they can speak Swiss German to me (although I reply then back in high German) it will be even more fun!!
I'm very proud being one of the member of this family!