約５年間、常夏の国に住んでいたのはみんなも承知のことだね。
常夏と言えば、わかりきってるけど、いつも暖かい。
年がら年中、クリスマスもＴシャツにサンダルでもＯＫの状態ということ。
ここに引っ越しをしてから、少しだけれど季節を感じることができる。
ありがたいことにここには農家の人たちが“市”（ファーマーズマーケット）に毎週来てくれるから、
そこにある野菜や果物、それから花なんかで季節を感じることができる。
来たばかりの８月中旬はいちご、トマトやキュウリ、オクラなんかが盛ん。
最近はまだいちご、トマトはあるもののちょっぴり品が悪い。
オクラなんて姿を見せてない。
最近は柿や大根、白菜、青梗菜なんかがいい感じ。
寒い日は４度～７度くらいで、外に出ると吐く息が白いこともあるの。
暖かくても、今は２０度くらいで、
シンガポールの最低気温が約２４度くらいだった私にとっては寒いーーーーー！！！って思うこともあるけれど、それでも、青空だったり、季節を感じられることに対しての豊かさ、、、、嬉しいな。
鍋やったり、おでん作ったり。。。
いい感じです。
2011/11/13
2011/11/10
Anti social?
Being anti social is your choice of you life - as long as you are happy.
But I still think that world works among people no matter what kind of crazy innovation you would make... Things are done between people.
And most of the time social situation is where the business is done.
You earn the trust, you find the true meaning, you got a clue during those social scenes.
People can also give you troubles, but also give you a hand.
It could be depending on how you behave.
Your can leave any kind of impression from any kind of your behavior.
Just look back yourself how you are.
How you eat, how you talk are the major thing that can leave an impression.
I know one man got a huge chance from how he put a set of chopsticks on the dinner table.
It could be just simple as a set of chopsticks, but it was more that he got.
Anti social is fine.
But see how you are at the same time.
Hope you all are smiling with someone!
But I still think that world works among people no matter what kind of crazy innovation you would make... Things are done between people.
And most of the time social situation is where the business is done.
You earn the trust, you find the true meaning, you got a clue during those social scenes.
People can also give you troubles, but also give you a hand.
It could be depending on how you behave.
Your can leave any kind of impression from any kind of your behavior.
Just look back yourself how you are.
How you eat, how you talk are the major thing that can leave an impression.
I know one man got a huge chance from how he put a set of chopsticks on the dinner table.
It could be just simple as a set of chopsticks, but it was more that he got.
Anti social is fine.
But see how you are at the same time.
Hope you all are smiling with someone!
2011/11/04
ロマネスコ
こんな野菜みたことある？？？
”ロマネスコ”っていうの。
カリフラワーの一種なんだけれど、イタリアの品種。
見かけはとんがってるくせに、味はまったくクセがない。
温野菜にしてほぼ毎日食べていまする。
ドレッシングはお酢を利かせた白みそドレッシング。
誰か遊びにこないかなぁー、そしたらロマネスコをご馳走しまーす！
2011/09/20
Sleep = Brain Development
Brain Development
Are you getting enough quality sleep?
I really believe in the idea of the connection between sleeping helps brain development and its the timing.
Are you getting enough quality sleep?
I really believe in the idea of the connection between sleeping helps brain development and its the timing.
2011/09/17
Be careful with Yellow sponge!
an article from USA Today
Maybe it's good time to take a moment what you see by which device...
Me? You know I am happy with any kinds of greenery in nature :D
Maybe it's good time to take a moment what you see by which device...
Me? You know I am happy with any kinds of greenery in nature :D
2011/09/01
Paradigm
I learned this new word "Paradigm".
When paradigm shifts, everything go back to ZERO.
Don't we all have this kind of experience?
BTW.... so sorry that I haven't wrote much lately.
I am trying to find quiet and peaceful time to concentrate.
When paradigm shifts, everything go back to ZERO.
Don't we all have this kind of experience?
BTW.... so sorry that I haven't wrote much lately.
I am trying to find quiet and peaceful time to concentrate.
2011/08/24
2011/08/21
2011/08/13
Power of the Sun
It's amazing how sunlight start playing so early in the summer.
Having the sun beam to the ground, plants and flowers, and mixed to become fresh air... We appreciate to the sun in so many ways.
My favorite one is the one makes me feel more calm and peace.
Have the blanket and sheets out and let them absorb a lot of sunshine.
I can sleep really well in the sunny happy smelled blanket and sheets - Believe me! It Will give you an excellent sleep.
It's sad that big cities and some countries never could enjoy it....
Oh.... sometimes "me" as in I tend to bring rain in stead of sunshine! Oh, well... ;P
Anyway, have a lovely day :)
Having the sun beam to the ground, plants and flowers, and mixed to become fresh air... We appreciate to the sun in so many ways.
My favorite one is the one makes me feel more calm and peace.
Have the blanket and sheets out and let them absorb a lot of sunshine.
I can sleep really well in the sunny happy smelled blanket and sheets - Believe me! It Will give you an excellent sleep.
It's sad that big cities and some countries never could enjoy it....
Oh.... sometimes "me" as in I tend to bring rain in stead of sunshine! Oh, well... ;P
Anyway, have a lovely day :)
2011/07/17
Moderate but sensitive...
I went for jogging in the neighborhood.
Running through the rice field, checking the height of its growth, smelling the air of the summer, enjoying the color of the sunset, admiring the stable mountain range....
Very moderate, but sensitive nature there is....
No wonder Japanese would be very sensitive.
Last two times, I was even encouraged by junior high school students and a mid 40Th lady who I don't know...
Simply they sent me the warmth of the encouragement.
I am appreciate how they are, how the community is.
I am glad that I have this Japanese sensitivity.
Running through the rice field, checking the height of its growth, smelling the air of the summer, enjoying the color of the sunset, admiring the stable mountain range....
Very moderate, but sensitive nature there is....
No wonder Japanese would be very sensitive.
Last two times, I was even encouraged by junior high school students and a mid 40Th lady who I don't know...
Simply they sent me the warmth of the encouragement.
I am appreciate how they are, how the community is.
I am glad that I have this Japanese sensitivity.
2011/07/10
シンガポール完全撤退！！！
アメリカに再度勉強のために行くって心に決めたのは、ちょうど昨年の今頃。
それから、学校の選定、アプリケーションの為のエッセイ作成やら、書類の取り寄せ。。。
仕事をしながらのこの動きがとっても精神的にも物理的にもとっても大変だったのは今となっては
遥か昔に思えてしまう。。。
更に今回の引っ越し作業が思いのほか体力的に大変で、、、
昨日、長岡に着いたものの、、、これまでに無いくらいの疲労のため、
恒例であった、帰国翌日のおじいちゃん、おばあちゃんの家でのランチにも行けず。
引っ越し、お友達とのお別れがどれだけ大きなことだったか、、、ご想像いただけるでしょう。。。
そう。４年８カ月のシンガポール生活。
キャリアコンサルタントとして出会った企業の方々、転職者の方々、
それから、一個人として出会った方、、、
多くの方に支えられた４年８カ月でした。
私がどんな御礼を言ったとしても、十分で無いと思うほどに
いろんな方がお別れ会を連日開催してくださり、、、
更に空港にまで見送りに来てくれる方まで。
本当にありがとうございました！！！
最後まで好きになれないシンガポールという国でしたが、
その地で出会ったお友達は本当に私にとって、かけがえのない方ばかりです。
お盆頃まで長岡に居ます。
それからはまた新たなアドベンチャーがスタートします！
楽しみです！
みんなとはどこで何をしていても、
いつかまた笑顔で会えると思っています。
本当に楽しい時間を共有してくれてありがとう！！！
Please keep in touch!!!
Love,
Naomi
それから、学校の選定、アプリケーションの為のエッセイ作成やら、書類の取り寄せ。。。
仕事をしながらのこの動きがとっても精神的にも物理的にもとっても大変だったのは今となっては
遥か昔に思えてしまう。。。
更に今回の引っ越し作業が思いのほか体力的に大変で、、、
昨日、長岡に着いたものの、、、これまでに無いくらいの疲労のため、
恒例であった、帰国翌日のおじいちゃん、おばあちゃんの家でのランチにも行けず。
引っ越し、お友達とのお別れがどれだけ大きなことだったか、、、ご想像いただけるでしょう。。。
そう。４年８カ月のシンガポール生活。
キャリアコンサルタントとして出会った企業の方々、転職者の方々、
それから、一個人として出会った方、、、
多くの方に支えられた４年８カ月でした。
私がどんな御礼を言ったとしても、十分で無いと思うほどに
いろんな方がお別れ会を連日開催してくださり、、、
更に空港にまで見送りに来てくれる方まで。
本当にありがとうございました！！！
最後まで好きになれないシンガポールという国でしたが、
その地で出会ったお友達は本当に私にとって、かけがえのない方ばかりです。
お盆頃まで長岡に居ます。
それからはまた新たなアドベンチャーがスタートします！
楽しみです！
みんなとはどこで何をしていても、
いつかまた笑顔で会えると思っています。
本当に楽しい時間を共有してくれてありがとう！！！
Please keep in touch!!!
Love,
Naomi
2011/05/12
Sunshine smile
I have been smiling and laughing a lot lately.
Come and see my sunshine smile!
If you can't make it to Singapore, then see me in Tokyo this weekend!
Come and see my sunshine smile!
If you can't make it to Singapore, then see me in Tokyo this weekend!
2011/04/24
Writing a letter
Writing a letter makes my time very precious.
The time to feel my heart is beating and thinking about me and others.
Recently, I have been getting few letters.
I've noticed that the structure, contents and even message were messed up = no logical development.
I know that sometimes it's fine not to be logical, when you just want to let other people know you are thinking of her.
In the movie 'Norwegian wood', Mr. Watanabe wrote to Ms. Naoko what he has been thinking and asking her to answer him whether he did hurt her.
Letters (emails and blogs too!) can be one way just like a love.
Readers would get different message than the writers message.
We all have to keep it mind that not to give up communicating to find out the true message.
Maybe we are way too used to it to have too many short messages.
It's good opportunity for you to take time to write on Sundays.
Have a nice weekend!
The time to feel my heart is beating and thinking about me and others.
Recently, I have been getting few letters.
I've noticed that the structure, contents and even message were messed up = no logical development.
I know that sometimes it's fine not to be logical, when you just want to let other people know you are thinking of her.
In the movie 'Norwegian wood', Mr. Watanabe wrote to Ms. Naoko what he has been thinking and asking her to answer him whether he did hurt her.
Letters (emails and blogs too!) can be one way just like a love.
Readers would get different message than the writers message.
We all have to keep it mind that not to give up communicating to find out the true message.
Maybe we are way too used to it to have too many short messages.
It's good opportunity for you to take time to write on Sundays.
Have a nice weekend!
Norwegian Wood / ノルウェーの森
I went to watch the movie 'Norwegian Wood' directed by Trần Anh Hùng.
Love is different to each person.
Love can't prove its value.
Each person just try to seek what he/she thinks it's love during one's lifetime.
Nobody is expected to have the same love.
Love is varied.
If you are comfortable with the love you receive, stay with it.
If not, then leave it.
No guilty.
Leaving may be a love too.
Love could be one way.
If you want to make it both ways, you respect and appreciate the other half's love it's style.
Love doesn't have to be matched.
There is no way to compare.
Do you wanna see me??
Do you wanna be with me??
It could be just that simple.
It could be just that a hope.
Don't you wanna see me??
Just wanna see you ...
In the movie, they expressed many kinds of love.
Innocence love, Game love, Physical love, Tolerate love, Responsible love....
It's all love they chose.
Everyone's love is different.
Some of the scenes were really beautiful and music was nice.
Still, I wish all my friends could understand Japanese for this movie.
Enjoy listening the music :)
Norwegian Wood
Love is different to each person.
Love can't prove its value.
Each person just try to seek what he/she thinks it's love during one's lifetime.
Nobody is expected to have the same love.
Love is varied.
If you are comfortable with the love you receive, stay with it.
If not, then leave it.
No guilty.
Leaving may be a love too.
Love could be one way.
If you want to make it both ways, you respect and appreciate the other half's love it's style.
Love doesn't have to be matched.
There is no way to compare.
Do you wanna see me??
Do you wanna be with me??
It could be just that simple.
It could be just that a hope.
Don't you wanna see me??
Just wanna see you ...
In the movie, they expressed many kinds of love.
Innocence love, Game love, Physical love, Tolerate love, Responsible love....
It's all love they chose.
Everyone's love is different.
Some of the scenes were really beautiful and music was nice.
Still, I wish all my friends could understand Japanese for this movie.
Enjoy listening the music :)
Norwegian Wood
2011/04/22
Communication level
As most of you know I am a recruitment consultant.
What we do is to try expanding candidate's opportunities and get them a job.
Sometime even the job scope and requirements are bit different / difficult for the candidate, I still try to introduce the position.
Why?
It would be a good way to know their personality bit, when they look at the JD (job description).
Responses:
1. He gives a glance at the JD and it's title and check the name of the company and say 'sure! I wanna try!'
My internal feeling →'Do you know what kinda job, Maaan!?'
2. He reads each sentences carefully, and honestly shares what he can't do but positively he would say that he will try learning and like to apply if it's possible.
My internal feeling →'Good communication / analytical skill! He knows what he can do and can't. And he would try and work hard for further achievement.
3. Reading fast to find what he can't do or things not qualified and then say 'I am not qualified for this position since I can't do this one skill they are requesting'.
My internal feeling →'Hellooo?''I already knew that would be bit difficult, but wanted you to show the positive / trying/ learning attitude!'
I think that can convert to their girlfriend relationships;
#1 man: He cares her appearance and what she wears!
Communication skill level: Animal, Physical basis.
#2 man: Well balanced man. He might not be able to get her, but she will feel that he is sincere and secure. He can prove himself trying to build stable relationship with her, not with his selfish desire.
Communication skill level: Human
#3 man: He reserves himself, but checks everything about her. Predict in negative ways, give up by himself without trying. This type of guy gives many good reasons not to try so that he can protect himself being hurt.
Communication skill level: Talking with his barbie doll at home or virtual fantasy girl.
Which one are you?
What we do is to try expanding candidate's opportunities and get them a job.
Sometime even the job scope and requirements are bit different / difficult for the candidate, I still try to introduce the position.
Why?
It would be a good way to know their personality bit, when they look at the JD (job description).
Responses:
1. He gives a glance at the JD and it's title and check the name of the company and say 'sure! I wanna try!'
My internal feeling →'Do you know what kinda job, Maaan!?'
2. He reads each sentences carefully, and honestly shares what he can't do but positively he would say that he will try learning and like to apply if it's possible.
My internal feeling →'Good communication / analytical skill! He knows what he can do and can't. And he would try and work hard for further achievement.
3. Reading fast to find what he can't do or things not qualified and then say 'I am not qualified for this position since I can't do this one skill they are requesting'.
My internal feeling →'Hellooo?''I already knew that would be bit difficult, but wanted you to show the positive / trying/ learning attitude!'
I think that can convert to their girlfriend relationships;
#1 man: He cares her appearance and what she wears!
Communication skill level: Animal, Physical basis.
#2 man: Well balanced man. He might not be able to get her, but she will feel that he is sincere and secure. He can prove himself trying to build stable relationship with her, not with his selfish desire.
Communication skill level: Human
#3 man: He reserves himself, but checks everything about her. Predict in negative ways, give up by himself without trying. This type of guy gives many good reasons not to try so that he can protect himself being hurt.
Communication skill level: Talking with his barbie doll at home or virtual fantasy girl.
Which one are you?
2011/04/04
中田 ＆ 前園 チャリティーサッカー
プレミア！とまで言われたチケット！
安い席で6ドルから高くて200ドル。
50分ですべてのチケットが完売だったと。。。
中田と前園がシンガポールで震災のためのチャリティー試合をしたのです。
日本はアルビレックスの2軍メンバーその他メンバーVSシンガポールのナショナルチームからの選抜メンバー。
この日に限ってなぜか異常に蒸し暑い。
同僚は上司命令で1時半から席取りに。。。
5時開幕って、私はマイペースに20分前着。
それでも、まだ暑い。
後半戦になって徐々に風がふきだして、、、
そんなころ、後半戦から出場の中田が見事に美しいゴール！！！！
素晴らしい！！！
スタジアム総立ち！さすがに興奮しました！！！！
ちょうど目の前にゴールがあって、
小さなスタジアムなので、とても近い！
プレーヤーのお互いの掛け声や、ちょっとしたことがすべて伝わるのがまた面白い。
安い席で6ドルから高くて200ドル。
50分ですべてのチケットが完売だったと。。。
中田と前園がシンガポールで震災のためのチャリティー試合をしたのです。
日本はアルビレックスの2軍メンバーその他メンバーVSシンガポールのナショナルチームからの選抜メンバー。
この日に限ってなぜか異常に蒸し暑い。
同僚は上司命令で1時半から席取りに。。。
5時開幕って、私はマイペースに20分前着。
それでも、まだ暑い。
後半戦になって徐々に風がふきだして、、、
そんなころ、後半戦から出場の中田が見事に美しいゴール！！！！
素晴らしい！！！
スタジアム総立ち！さすがに興奮しました！！！！
ちょうど目の前にゴールがあって、
小さなスタジアムなので、とても近い！
プレーヤーのお互いの掛け声や、ちょっとしたことがすべて伝わるのがまた面白い。
震災Charity Soccer in シンガポール
日本VSシンガポール
７対２で日本圧勝！
普通のサッカーの試合ではありえない数字よね！
だって、後半戦は小学生を出場させ、シュートを決めさせたり、
企業の社長がS$3,000の寄付をして、5分間だけ出場したり、
やっぱりチャリティーイベント！
海外に居るほど日本人ってこと意識するけれど、
これだけ多くの日本人が一同に集まるって、
シンガポール来て以来初めてかもなぁ～。
ヒデを間近で見れた上、募金もでき、これはかなり良い時間でした！
７対２で日本圧勝！
普通のサッカーの試合ではありえない数字よね！
だって、後半戦は小学生を出場させ、シュートを決めさせたり、
企業の社長がS$3,000の寄付をして、5分間だけ出場したり、
やっぱりチャリティーイベント！
海外に居るほど日本人ってこと意識するけれど、
これだけ多くの日本人が一同に集まるって、
シンガポール来て以来初めてかもなぁ～。
ヒデを間近で見れた上、募金もでき、これはかなり良い時間でした！
2011/04/01
NGO-ボランティア活動
マーシーリリーフ － シンガポールの非営利団体
ボランティアで日本を支援しました。
Mercy relief - NGO
I have been volunteering for Mercy relief Singapore.
NGO-ボランティア活動2
みんなが街頭募金から帰ってきてくれました。道端で会う私に誇らしげに缶を鳴らす子もいました。
Those who has been back from our volunteering, some of them were shaking their tin can to show off their contribution.
2011/02/13
Naomi and the beanstalk part-1
私の植物たち！ I am enjoying them so much lately...
ね、みて！アヒルみたいでしょー！
It suddenly came out till this height!
Naomi and the beanstalk part-2
なんて書いてあるかなぁ？
Would you be able to tell what's written on the bean????
前の写真の翌日にこの高さ！ほんと成長が急！
You wouldn't believe it's only one day after the previous picture!
Valentine roses
Roses- for Valentine's day?
Wait a min. you are not getting it in Bangkok!
CNN article
Aaaand it was interesting to know that Kenya is the major rose exporting country!
Enjoy reading!
Wait a min. you are not getting it in Bangkok!
CNN article
Aaaand it was interesting to know that Kenya is the major rose exporting country!
Enjoy reading!
2011/02/09
Happy Birthday Grandpa!
It is my grand father's 86Th birthday!
His profession was a photographer for a local news paper.
He always likes to try new things and keeps himself fit and healthy.
I spoke with him earlier today and he sounded good and even made joke of his birthday!
Happy Birthday Grandpa!
Safe drive and keep being healthy!!!
His profession was a photographer for a local news paper.
He always likes to try new things and keeps himself fit and healthy.
I spoke with him earlier today and he sounded good and even made joke of his birthday!
Happy Birthday Grandpa!
Safe drive and keep being healthy!!!
2011/01/20
Valentines
Companies and restaurants have started to promote their Valentine's specials.
Flowers (not Kiku!) are my anytime favorite :D
138 Robinson rd. #15-00 The Corporate Office
Singapore 068906
Oyasumi!
Flowers (not Kiku!) are my anytime favorite :D
138 Robinson rd. #15-00 The Corporate Office
Singapore 068906
Oyasumi!
2011/01/08
Saturday afternoon
I am listening Chopin, writing essay, hearing trees kissing each other in the wind.
As I know that this won't last.... so it makes me feel more appreciative.
Nice afternoon, indeed.
I might bake some cookies later.
As I know that this won't last.... so it makes me feel more appreciative.
Nice afternoon, indeed.
I might bake some cookies later.
2011/01/01
Happy New Year
Wish year 2011 has started fresh, more green, caring, a lot of love around you!
My plant is growing healthy.
Wishing you great health too!
Happy New Year!
あけましておめでとうございます！
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