I parked my bike in my $42\/month parking spot and walked to Muji to buy a couple of glasses to replace the one I broke the other day. Then I planned to get some pillows at Tokyu Hands. I debated about buying an ironing board at Muji. It was a table top type board and I just didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t know if it was practical. As I was getting ready to head to the up escalator, I heard, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Jon!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Busted again! This time it was my boss. He had been to Tokyu Hands after looking at his apartment and deciding maybe it was time to clean.<\/p>\n
I had hoped Tomo would help me shop for cleaning supplies. But it is hardly fun. I remember now that when I lived here before I lived in a serviced apartment. So I never really actually had to clean. Oh. Therefore I didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t really have any product knowledge. My boss inspired me though to at least get some cleaning supplies. I mean, he can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t speak a word of Japanese or read a single character so if he can do it so can I. But that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s what I mean \u00e2\u20ac\u201c some times it is the simple things that can be difficult. Almost paralyzing. How do I know this is the right product? How do I know it is safe? What if I mix it with something accidently? That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s why I bought Tide when I bought laundry detergent. Because I knew it. I chose Pax Naturon. I guess I probably bought it because it has English on the label. I quote, mistakes and all, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Naturon is soap series.(natural ingredient) for new families who care for nature and health.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d OK, sounds good. I care about nature and all. For the shower<\/a> I got \u00e2\u20ac\u0153\u00e3\u0192\u2018\u00e3\u0192\u0192\u00e3\u201a\u00af\u00e3\u201a\u00b9\u00e3\u0192\u0160\u00e3\u0192\u0081\u00e3\u0192\u00a5\u00e3\u0192\u00ad\u00e3\u0192\u00b3\u00e3\u0081\u0160\u00e9\u00a2\u00a8\u00e5\u2018\u201a\u00e6\u00b4\u2014\u00e3\u0081\u008d\u00e3\u0081\u203a\u00e3\u0081\u00a3\u00e3\u0081\u2018\u00e3\u201a\u201c\u00e2\u20ac\u009d I knew that \u00e3\u0081\u0160\u00e9\u00a2\u00a8\u00e5\u2018\u201a was a bath so I was in good shape. And now I am reminded that \u00e6\u00b4\u2014 means clean. I got a similar product for the toilet<\/a>. Hey, peace and nature. What more can you ask for? They look safe and friendly!<\/p>\n While I was riding around I was struck by what a cool experience this is. Yeah, I complain about work and sometimes the job can really get me down. That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s the same anywhere. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m out of the hotel though, making it on my own (with a ton of help) in this foreign land. That I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been to about 30 times .. but STILL!!! It remains an interesting experience.<\/p>\n I was talking to friends today. Something about my upbringing tends to steer the converstation to, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153What\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s the weather like there?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve grown out of the, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153What time is it there\u00e2\u20ac\u009d question. But now it is, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153How much is gas? Really? Wow.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d And they have a Prius. And their response is, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153What\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s the dollar at?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d It is a different world these days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Today I woke up with no plan. That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s good and bad. It can lead to sloth and lethargy. I succeeded in napping again before actually getting out of bed. I decided to take the mamachari out for a spin and check out the grocery store in the nearby area. I wasn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t impressed with the store … <\/p>\n![\"Shower](\"http:\/\/www.triplefstudio.com\/yokoso\/images\/showercleaner.jpg\")
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