This morning, I went to TAC to familiarize myself with the route. Tomorrow I am going to start my internship. I don't want to be late tomorrow!
I met my IUJ friends (Dung, Joven, Chin, Dimas, Karn, Minh, 7 of us) for lunch @ Hanamasa Ginza. This is the 6th time I visited the restaurant. I went to this restaurant first time 3 years ago when I travelled to Japan on tour. The tour guide brought us there.
1,200 yen.. all-you-can-eat.. yakiniku! I think it is worth the meal ^_^
Then, I headed to IFGF Narimasu. This is my second time going to the church. ^_ Made many new friends there. It was to my surprise that there are a lot of Medanese (Indonesian who originates from Medan, my hometown).. ^_^
Ok.. it is now time to cook dinner...Menu for today's dinner: Sausage Fried Rice
God has really opened a way for me... Thank God... I can now manage my finance for SHanghai exchange program. ^_^
2009年6月28日日曜日
2009年6月27日土曜日
Pre-Summer Internship in Tokyo - Day 8
In the evening, Dimas and I went to meet Netty. She is leaving Japan tomorrow morning (11 am flight). This is really the last dinner with her.
We met at Asakusa Senso-ji, and took our farewell photos there. We ate okonomiyaki @ Asakusa. This is the same restaurant as the one that I had during MIF Tokyo seminar.
Bye, tante!!! We will miss you.
See you again in Jakarta...
We met at Asakusa Senso-ji, and took our farewell photos there. We ate okonomiyaki @ Asakusa. This is the same restaurant as the one that I had during MIF Tokyo seminar.
Bye, tante!!! We will miss you.
See you again in Jakarta...
2009年6月26日金曜日
Pre-Summer Internship in Tokyo - Day 7
I stayed in my room for the whole day, finishing my freelance work and the Rosy Business HK TVB Drama...
I finally finished watching the drama.. Nice drama !
I finally finished watching the drama.. Nice drama !
2009年6月25日木曜日
Pre-Summer Internship in Tokyo - Day 6
I visited a friend of mine from Waseda Business School who will be going to CEIBS for exchange also. I went to Waseda University to meet him. Wow, the university is nice!!!! It reminded me of Tokyo University... Very cozy, friendly, clean.. ^_^ A very typical Japanese university. ^_^
It was to my surprise that my friend is about same age as me (only 10 days different). ^_^ Hm... how do I describe him?
1. Of course 100% Japanese.
2. Very hardworking.
He finishes two-year Waseda MBA curriculum in one year. He is taking 13 subjects this semester. Apart from that, he has arubaito.. I am wondering how he can survive and juggle with all these things... Sugoi ne!!!
3. Friendly - we can chit chat for almost 3 hrs. We met at 12.30 and I left there at 3.30pm..... Lots of things to talk ^_^
Oh yeah... Before I went to Waseda, I went to Roppongi to collect my China visa. I was stopped by two policemen, asking me to show my ID.. I was quite surprised.. What was wrong? Later, I found out that in the train, there was a notice saying that police was on high alert. There may be some fugitives... Something like that.. It was written in Japanese. I just guessed the meaning... And, why Roppongi and not other stations??? Later, I also found out that Roppongi is the place where almost all the foreign embassies are located. Something must have happened. I can't be bothered to find out more, because I couldn't understand the notice.. ^_^
Anyway, another impression of Tokyo living style... The transportation is "damn expensive". I spent around 1500 yen today just for transportation.. That is equivalent to Rp, 150.000 (SGD 22) just for train transportation... My gosh!!!!! I can go bankrupt if I go on like this..... Tomorrow, I have decided to stay in my room the whole day, do my freelance and prepare for my internship ...
Oh gosh, I just realised that I haven't visited the internship company yet... I need to find out how to reach there, so that on my first day, I don't need to worry about the direction... Alamak.. I should have done that this afternoon on the way back....
Maybe, I will do it on Sunday or Saturday...
It was to my surprise that my friend is about same age as me (only 10 days different). ^_^ Hm... how do I describe him?
1. Of course 100% Japanese.
2. Very hardworking.
He finishes two-year Waseda MBA curriculum in one year. He is taking 13 subjects this semester. Apart from that, he has arubaito.. I am wondering how he can survive and juggle with all these things... Sugoi ne!!!
3. Friendly - we can chit chat for almost 3 hrs. We met at 12.30 and I left there at 3.30pm..... Lots of things to talk ^_^
Oh yeah... Before I went to Waseda, I went to Roppongi to collect my China visa. I was stopped by two policemen, asking me to show my ID.. I was quite surprised.. What was wrong? Later, I found out that in the train, there was a notice saying that police was on high alert. There may be some fugitives... Something like that.. It was written in Japanese. I just guessed the meaning... And, why Roppongi and not other stations??? Later, I also found out that Roppongi is the place where almost all the foreign embassies are located. Something must have happened. I can't be bothered to find out more, because I couldn't understand the notice.. ^_^
Anyway, another impression of Tokyo living style... The transportation is "damn expensive". I spent around 1500 yen today just for transportation.. That is equivalent to Rp, 150.000 (SGD 22) just for train transportation... My gosh!!!!! I can go bankrupt if I go on like this..... Tomorrow, I have decided to stay in my room the whole day, do my freelance and prepare for my internship ...
Oh gosh, I just realised that I haven't visited the internship company yet... I need to find out how to reach there, so that on my first day, I don't need to worry about the direction... Alamak.. I should have done that this afternoon on the way back....
Maybe, I will do it on Sunday or Saturday...
2009年6月24日水曜日
Pre-Summer Internship in Tokyo - Day 5
Four things happened today that will make me remember:
1. On the way back from supermarket, I waited for around 10 minutes for the traffic light. This is not a normal traffic light. It is a traffic light for train. There is a term in Japanese, but I forgot. In the middle of the road, the poles will be lowered down to block other car and people from crossing, while waiting for the train to pass through. Guess what? 10 minutes are not only for 1 train, but for 5 trains. Gosh... Japan's train system is so efficient... 5 trains can pass through in one go!!
2. Few days ago, I bought a rice from the supermarket. It is called "Musenmai" 無洗米。Rice that does not need to be washed. Another efficient thing from Japan!!!! I admire this country a lot! I tasted the rice. It tastes good!
3. I checked the garbage collection in my apartment downstairs. It is so organized. You have to separate combustible and non-combustible garbage and put your garbage in a specified plastic bag and put it the specified bin.... For big items, you have to call a number to dispose it. I believe you have to pay money to dispose. So organized!!! Another thing to admire in this country...
4. Rental futon! I have never known that we can rent futon, or even other electrical appliances..! The main reason behind renting all these items are the garbage disposal. It will be very cumbersome to dispose big items.. Thus, the renting/ leasing service is common in Japan. So environment-friendly.. Another bravo point for Japan!
1. On the way back from supermarket, I waited for around 10 minutes for the traffic light. This is not a normal traffic light. It is a traffic light for train. There is a term in Japanese, but I forgot. In the middle of the road, the poles will be lowered down to block other car and people from crossing, while waiting for the train to pass through. Guess what? 10 minutes are not only for 1 train, but for 5 trains. Gosh... Japan's train system is so efficient... 5 trains can pass through in one go!!
2. Few days ago, I bought a rice from the supermarket. It is called "Musenmai" 無洗米。Rice that does not need to be washed. Another efficient thing from Japan!!!! I admire this country a lot! I tasted the rice. It tastes good!
3. I checked the garbage collection in my apartment downstairs. It is so organized. You have to separate combustible and non-combustible garbage and put your garbage in a specified plastic bag and put it the specified bin.... For big items, you have to call a number to dispose it. I believe you have to pay money to dispose. So organized!!! Another thing to admire in this country...
4. Rental futon! I have never known that we can rent futon, or even other electrical appliances..! The main reason behind renting all these items are the garbage disposal. It will be very cumbersome to dispose big items.. Thus, the renting/ leasing service is common in Japan. So environment-friendly.. Another bravo point for Japan!
2009年6月23日火曜日
Pre-Summer Internship in Tokyo - Day 4
I stayed in my room for the whole afternoon after going back from exploring area around JR Kamata station. Again, shopping for groceries, toiletries, and daily needs. There is UNIQLO in the Granduo Shopping Centre (just above JR Kamata station). There are many restaurants in the shopping centre...
Nothing special happened today. Eflyer, Facebook, msn...
In the evening, I started watching this Hongkong TV Drama "Rosy Business". Nice setting and story.
I did try to study for my JLPT.. but I am really in no mood to study. ANyway, I have given up on the exam. Ready to fail... ^_^
Nothing special happened today. Eflyer, Facebook, msn...
In the evening, I started watching this Hongkong TV Drama "Rosy Business". Nice setting and story.
I did try to study for my JLPT.. but I am really in no mood to study. ANyway, I have given up on the exam. Ready to fail... ^_^
2009年6月22日月曜日
Pre-Summer Internship in Tokyo - Day 3
This morning, I went to China Embassy in Roppongi to apply for study visa for my exchange program to Shanghai... I am going to Shanghai maybe on 26 or 27 August 2009 for about 4 months. I will be studying in CEIBS (China Europe International Business School) for 1 semester.
In the afternoon, I went to have lunch near JR Kamata station. I bought groceries from the supermarket nearby. What puzzled me is the inconvenience when paying for the groceries.. I bought vegetables, meat and some snacks. I have to go to three cashiers to pay. One for vegetables, one for meat, one for snacks. Isn't it redundant? They are under the same supermarket, just different sections. I wonder why they implement such a system.
Finally I am back to my room....took an afternoon nap.. woke up and found out that there was a freelance assignment for me... So happy!!!! AT least there is a side income now.. BUt, I am still worried on my financial needs for SHanghai exchange. Although I don't need to pay for tuition fees, I still need to pay for accommodation and living expenses.
I have few Japanese yen left in my bank account.. maybe enough for me to tide over two months in TOkyo.... Chin told me that the internship salary will be credited to my bank account quite late (about 2 weeks late).. I will be receiving my first month July salary in Aug.. and my second month Aug salary in Sep (too late.. I have to leave for Shanghai by end Aug)..... Furthermore, my Matsushita scholarship will remit money only in Sept for 6 mths....
SO, where will I get the money to survive in Shanghai?? I don't know and I will just keep believing in God. God will make a way when there seems to be no way!!
When I come back next year to IUJ, I will have lots of money in my bank account... Isn't it good? Berakit-rakit dahulu, berenang-renang ke tepian... Of course, it is good.. but I will suffer in Shanghai. LOL... I have already thought of a backup plan.. ^_^ I still have Singapore credit cards. Luckily, I didn't terminate my credit cards. I can still use them in Shanghai. Anyway, I will keep believing in God! I believe miracle will somewhat somehow happens! And.. it is happening.. So far, I have two freelance assignments already.. ^_^ Thanks God!!! Yes, He will make a way...
Another good news today... I just checked my grade for Spring Semester... Yes, I made it again to Dean List (GPA 4 out of 4). This is the third time I made into the Dean list. That is, for the whole academic year, I made it to the Dean List for three consecutive semesters. Thank God! All these are the gift from God... I am quite surprised that I can achieve GPA 4.0 this semester. I thought I have neglected my study a lot (due to intensive CFA level 1 preparation). I am quite pessimistic in getting good grades this semester.... But, anyway, God is good!!!! Nothing is impossible when you walk with God!
I have already given up on JLPT 2. I will retake it again in Dec in Shanghai. I have no mood to study now....
In the afternoon, I went to have lunch near JR Kamata station. I bought groceries from the supermarket nearby. What puzzled me is the inconvenience when paying for the groceries.. I bought vegetables, meat and some snacks. I have to go to three cashiers to pay. One for vegetables, one for meat, one for snacks. Isn't it redundant? They are under the same supermarket, just different sections. I wonder why they implement such a system.
Finally I am back to my room....took an afternoon nap.. woke up and found out that there was a freelance assignment for me... So happy!!!! AT least there is a side income now.. BUt, I am still worried on my financial needs for SHanghai exchange. Although I don't need to pay for tuition fees, I still need to pay for accommodation and living expenses.
I have few Japanese yen left in my bank account.. maybe enough for me to tide over two months in TOkyo.... Chin told me that the internship salary will be credited to my bank account quite late (about 2 weeks late).. I will be receiving my first month July salary in Aug.. and my second month Aug salary in Sep (too late.. I have to leave for Shanghai by end Aug)..... Furthermore, my Matsushita scholarship will remit money only in Sept for 6 mths....
SO, where will I get the money to survive in Shanghai?? I don't know and I will just keep believing in God. God will make a way when there seems to be no way!!
When I come back next year to IUJ, I will have lots of money in my bank account... Isn't it good? Berakit-rakit dahulu, berenang-renang ke tepian... Of course, it is good.. but I will suffer in Shanghai. LOL... I have already thought of a backup plan.. ^_^ I still have Singapore credit cards. Luckily, I didn't terminate my credit cards. I can still use them in Shanghai. Anyway, I will keep believing in God! I believe miracle will somewhat somehow happens! And.. it is happening.. So far, I have two freelance assignments already.. ^_^ Thanks God!!! Yes, He will make a way...
Another good news today... I just checked my grade for Spring Semester... Yes, I made it again to Dean List (GPA 4 out of 4). This is the third time I made into the Dean list. That is, for the whole academic year, I made it to the Dean List for three consecutive semesters. Thank God! All these are the gift from God... I am quite surprised that I can achieve GPA 4.0 this semester. I thought I have neglected my study a lot (due to intensive CFA level 1 preparation). I am quite pessimistic in getting good grades this semester.... But, anyway, God is good!!!! Nothing is impossible when you walk with God!
I have already given up on JLPT 2. I will retake it again in Dec in Shanghai. I have no mood to study now....
2009年6月21日日曜日
Pre-Summer Internship in Tokyo - Day 2
Today is Sunday. I woke up quite late... around 9AM.. GOsh!!! I normally wake up at around 7am in IUJ...
Maybe because I was too tired yesterday, plus it was raining outside, making it more comfortable to sleep...
I was contemplating whether to go to church or not... I have not been going to church (Urasa church) for very long time. IN 2009, I only went there once. I stopped going there because I didn't understand the whole session as it was conducted in Japanese.
This time, I found two Indonesian church in Tokyo, GIII (http://www.giii-japan.org/id/home) and IFGF GISI (http://www.ifgfjapan.org/tokyo/). I went to GIII last Dec once during my transit from MIF Kansai Seminar. This time, I wanted to attend IFGF GISI.
Yep... I finally decided to go to IFGF GISI. This was my first time going there. The church is located in Narimasu. Very far from Kamata. It took around 1.5 hrs (680 yen) to reach there. I arrived on time!!! 2.30 pm teng..... the session starts!!!
I didn't regret going to this church. It was nearly the same as the one I usually attend in Singapore (Bethany Church Singapore), from the charismatic songs, the praise, the worship, everything.... It reminds me of Singapore... Oh.. I missed Singapore....
The session lasted for 2 hours. Following that, there is one hour networking and sharing session. Here, I made a lot of friends (mostly Indonesian, but some Japanese).
After the church, I went to watch movie with my newly made friends. We went to Shinjuku to watch Transformer 2. Great movie!!!! Superb!
Maybe because I was too tired yesterday, plus it was raining outside, making it more comfortable to sleep...
I was contemplating whether to go to church or not... I have not been going to church (Urasa church) for very long time. IN 2009, I only went there once. I stopped going there because I didn't understand the whole session as it was conducted in Japanese.
This time, I found two Indonesian church in Tokyo, GIII (http://www.giii-japan.org/id/home) and IFGF GISI (http://www.ifgfjapan.org/tokyo/). I went to GIII last Dec once during my transit from MIF Kansai Seminar. This time, I wanted to attend IFGF GISI.
Yep... I finally decided to go to IFGF GISI. This was my first time going there. The church is located in Narimasu. Very far from Kamata. It took around 1.5 hrs (680 yen) to reach there. I arrived on time!!! 2.30 pm teng..... the session starts!!!
I didn't regret going to this church. It was nearly the same as the one I usually attend in Singapore (Bethany Church Singapore), from the charismatic songs, the praise, the worship, everything.... It reminds me of Singapore... Oh.. I missed Singapore....
The session lasted for 2 hours. Following that, there is one hour networking and sharing session. Here, I made a lot of friends (mostly Indonesian, but some Japanese).
After the church, I went to watch movie with my newly made friends. We went to Shinjuku to watch Transformer 2. Great movie!!!! Superb!
2009年6月20日土曜日
Pre-Summer Internship in Tokyo - Day 1
Yes, the day has finally arrived. I have moved to Tokyo today 20 June 2009. My internship will start on 29 June 2009, one week from today..
I took the bus from Muikamachi and arrived at Ikebukuro at around 2.30pm.
The journey in Tokyo starts here...
First, I went to Create Shared House, the house agency, to settle my apartment contract. After settling the contract, I headed to Kamata to check-in to my apartment. The apartment's name is Refre Kamata. It is located in Shinagawa area (2 mins walking from Keikyuu Kamata station and 12 mins from JR Kamata station).
I took the bus from Muikamachi and arrived at Ikebukuro at around 2.30pm.
The journey in Tokyo starts here...
First, I went to Create Shared House, the house agency, to settle my apartment contract. After settling the contract, I headed to Kamata to check-in to my apartment. The apartment's name is Refre Kamata. It is located in Shinagawa area (2 mins walking from Keikyuu Kamata station and 12 mins from JR Kamata station).
And here are some pics of the apartment (25.8 sqm):
(with balcony)
(toilet)
(bathroom and washroom)
(hallway)
(bed)
(with small kitchen, fridge, microwave and tableware)
They provided everything from tableware (spoon, chopsticks, kitchen utensils, pan, pot, rice cooker, hair dryer etc). This is good!!!! I don't need to buy them and don't even need to worry how to dispose them during check-out).
This is my Day 1 in Tokyo! It is a tiring day after travelling from places to places with my big 29 inch heavy luggage...
2009年6月17日水曜日
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