Aahh… I suddenly missed the busy streets of metro manila.. The traffic jams that we encounter almost freakin’ week days.. Tricycle’s that race with big trucks and buses at c5.. hee^_^hee.. Yeah, I missed those.. Even the negotiations with the taxi drivers! ha! ha!
Here in Tsukuba, people seems afraid to make a noise… Well, I think its customary… Filipino’s are often loud people… While the Japanese always consider their neighbors, so that’s why they try to minimize their voices when they talk in public places. I know, there shouldn’t be a point of comparison… But it’s undeniable that, discipline is one factor why Japan is an industrialized country despite its geographic setting.
I wonder when will I experience such efficiency in public transportation in my country? LOL. Well.. Let's hope against hope!!
There’s another thing that I like about this country; their food packaging.. LOL! It’s really mouth watering.. Man, my diet!! =( but then again as a person who lives in a "constant state of dissatisfaction" I have things that I dislike here too..
First and foremost!! The weather! Argh! During summer, even when the sun is already up high, the wind still blows cold… And I hate winter too, it is awful.. It represents the death of everything! And now, it’s winter time again! How can I make the next four months better than they would be otherwise??? Guess, I would never get used to it. But as the famous line goes.. "gambarimasu!!"
Plus, the other thing that sh*ts me here is the cost of living… Living in Japan is quite expensive! Very expensive actually.. I’m trying to get along though.. hehe! Can you imagine just a fancy bling bling for your cellphone costs around ￥1,200!!! Goodness! I know, I know, they have a lower value of money compared to Philippines.. But man, it’s really expensive!!!
Saturday, January 31, 2009 |
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