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Sunday, August 2, 2009

Eager

It’s August, just a month had passed the half-year, but it seems twelve months had gone by already. What’s left for the remaining 5 months? I don’t know, I can only wish for the better.

circulars

infinite paces
dyed strings pulled hesitantly
windows of chances

Last month, I accepted a job responsibility, way bigger than my current position. It was an offer I hesitated at first but if after reflecting and that I want a venue to further improve my professional career, it’s an opportunity. To this date, the pressure is continually increasing and this will never cease until April 2010, the project completion target date. In this regard, a monthly business trip to Korea is anticipated. If only I could find that umbrella owner during these trips, it will be doubly good.

I am also planning to take a much-needed vacation this October. First, I MUST since it’s my brother’s wedding and second, I will undergo a general check-up in order to find out the results of these frequent headaches. I underwent a medical examinations here already but I find it difficult to understand and the results and its difficult to express what I really feel. I am not fluent in Nihonggo and the doctors are not fluent in English. Go figure. During this vacation, I am looking forward also to witness our city’s Masskara Celebration, it’s a colorful event and a great photo opportunity.

Obviously, I won’t be granted a vacation anymore this December so I will be celebrating Christmas, my birthday, and New Year all by myself ---> AGAIN, for the nth time. Since staying in Thailand, I decided to have a birthday suit shot every year and this year I am planning to do it at Mt. Fuji for a change. It will be a chilling adventure, my 33rd birthday.

Whether all of this will happen or not, I will know the answers in five-month’s time. Happy thoughts until 2010.

/totomai
08/02/09

49 comments:

  1. happy and blessed thoughts for all ur anticipations to shine well enough!

    Muted Anticipations

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  2. I love your blog and the photos you present! Excellent b&wh shot in this post.

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  3. An arresting image - then your writing gave me the impression that the figure was walking througn alternate vortexes, futures...
    Welcome to Mono Weekly. I hope we don't have to wait until next year for your next picture.

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  4. @AD, thanks. :-) i needed that one.

    @Dagrun, I have to stitch them together. blog + photo. thanks for the visit

    @Aileni, perhaps uncertainties. thanks i will :-)

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  5. May the new challenge prove also to be a joy!

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  6. The unic and also more of the same :)
    I Like your photo!

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  7. @Sandy, it will. i can only hope....

    @Birgitta, thanks :-)

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  8. What a beautiful photo...I hope your new job challenge passes quickly, even though the deadline seems far off. One day at a time! So sorry about your headaches.

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  9. uy double celebration tayo sa winter..bwahaha.. para makatipid bwahaha..

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  10. @Sweetest, yes, its a big project. construction lol. even the hard hat cant stop my head from aching

    @aleng, oo ba. birthday suit ka din? haha

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  11. ligawan mo na yung nagkakacrush sa iyo na haponesa :D

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  12. Some chances in our windows can come with a high price...do you think it may be possible the pain in your head may partly be caused by work stress?

    Please give some of the joys in life to your self and the two most important things a person can give to their self is Time and having someone to enjoy the best life has to offer.

    Peace to you and all your loved ones

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  13. I am more than willing to "conceptualize" a winter themed nude photo ops for you toto! and next to the gyoza of the mountains of Yamanashi... we are your next best shot of having Fujisan as the background!

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  14. @Winnie, ayaw ko, manang e. haha tawag nila olive ako daw si popeye haha

    @Maggie, yes I am suspecting about it actually. so i am very careful now. thanks

    @Kuya Rad, sure winter nude haha. are you in Japan during holidays?

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  15. am sorry to hear about your bouts with headache John. glad you take a new responsibility, despite challenging, but i am sure it is a way for you to further grow.

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  16. @ms beth, been experiencing these headaches lately but its fine i guess. thanks again

    @regina, arigatou

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  17. I am sending you a lot of positive energy and hoping for the best. Some windows are meant to be open to chance, but isn't that what life is -- a chance.

    It seems to me you are doing your best to live it to the fullest --- today is all one can hope for. I so hate migraine headaches. Best wishes.

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  18. Thanks Amias, that was so sweet of you. i really need all the positive energies i can get inorder to counter these negative vibes.

    Arigatou

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  19. Just loved your photo. But i think this lady will soon "cross the line"...

    Just great!!
    from Anne in Norway.

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  20. hope everything is ok! you live a very interesting life and you are blessed! be well

    floreta

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  21. I trust everything will work out for you. I hope too that you can continue to take these beautiful photographs. They are stunning portraits. I like your work.

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  22. @Anne, maybe near the finish line

    @floreta, still okay i guess. still sane... haha how about you?

    @Abraham, cool name btw. Thanks, as long as my camera is in good shape i will continue taking photos.

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  23. Nice picture. The circles and designs work well with b&w.

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  24. Wonderful poem and picture. Sending you happy thoughts!

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  25. Thanks Bobbie. Yay for happy thoughts :-)

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  26. I like your fresh take on the "window of opportunity" idea.

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  27. Prayers for your headaches and stress. Your photos are so interesting. I hope you can get some answers on your health issues and that the wedding holiday will help.

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  28. Love the swirl of pavers and the lonely figure wandering the space in the centre! Quite a senstive, yearnin kind of image that complements your thoughts in this post!

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  29. @Sue, thanks :-)

    @Dee, hopefully that will help. I dont want to think about work during those days

    @GT, like lost in thoughts? thanks

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  30. Terrific photo! I'm sure you are more than up to the challenge of the new position. Good luck.

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  31. im with you on hoping for the best. time does fly so fast. sana wag muna...

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  32. Magnifique photo. It's my first visit on your blog. I like it very much..... coming back.

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  33. Love this .. all those circles .. well done

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  34. @bettyl, thanks i hope so. fingers-crossed

    @ate rya, ambilis nga lang ng oras

    @mia, thanks. see you around then

    @Daryl, thanks too

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  35. totomai,
    difficult indeed to have a thorough check-up when there is this language barrier... i think your headaches are just stress related because of the bigger responsibility which you now have...
    God bless!

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  36. @Mark, i can only hope :-) indeed, so both of us (the doctor and me) would resort to sign language haha

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  37. enjoy yr new blog... reflecting the changes within you... thanks for sharing your life... wishing you many blessings in your new venture, and healing for those headaches!!!

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  38. Very nice shot. I like all the designs in the floor, but the figure of the girl really makes the picture. Have a great week.

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  39. I love the photo; it segues so well into your current life choices and experiences. I wish you well with the project and am sending positive energy for your health. Looking forward to more news and poetry.

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  40. Good luck!! The photo is fascinating and syncs well with your words...

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  41. @piece of pie, thanks. those headaches will be gone if ill cut my head, lol

    @Clueless, a symbolic way, i think

    @gabrielle, thanks. i will as long as i am breathing and free of pain

    @TW, thanks :-)

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  42. Fascinating shot! I think one would have to have a clear head to walk across this floor - it's quite dizzying!

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  43. it will be a good thing is the lady crosses the line :)


    Anticipating, Your Reality

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