11 July
We went to Kamakura today. We bought the 1-day pass from Yokohama. We visited Engakuji, Hachimangu, daibutsu and made a de-tour to Enoshima. There, we can see sea & beach, people playing volley ball, surfing and sun-tanning.
On the way back, we stopped at Kawasaki for dinner. I went to the gym afterwards.
12 July
In the afternoon, I didn't go to church. I went to Shinjuku with Dimas to meet his friends (Kusuma Dewi and Natasya). We had lunch at the Mexican restaurant in Shinjuku. This is my second time having lunch in this restaurant.
In the evening, I met with my fellow IUJ MBA classmates. Total 13 people. We had dinner at Maharaja Indian Restaurant in Shinjuku. They are also doing internship in Tokyo. Two of them are doing interns in Barclays Capital.. and earning a lot!!!! Sugoi ne!!
2009年7月14日火曜日
2009年7月11日土曜日
Summer Internship @ TAC - Week 2
6 July
I intend to join a gym membership during my stay in Tokyo. At least, I have something to do at night. I went to Omori Konami Sports Club and asked for further details. Last week, I went to Kamata branch. I somehow preferred this Omori branch and finally decided to join the membership. It costs me 19,000 yen for two months.
7 July
I finally finished my first task in TAC and completed the manual and documentation... I am wondering what is my next task!
8 July
Today I started my gym membership @ Konami Sports Club in Omori. Orientation in Japanese!! OMG, another culture shock! i can only understand 60% of the whole orientation. When I don't understand, I pretend that I understand.. hehe... hai hai wakarimashita!!! So funny!! The machine and equipment are computerized... I can check how many reps and weight that I have done for the day, how many calories burnt, etc.. so advanced ne!!! Not sure if there is such machine in Singapore...
9 July
In the evening, we met Atri, an IUJ alum who is now working @ AEON Chiba. We ate at Mexican Restaurant in Shinjuku... A nice restaurant!
10 July
Life is as usual in TAC. At night, I went to the gym after work. Second visit to the gym. I tried to use the swimming pool but I was asked to leave the pool because I didn't wear head cap... In singapore, no one uses head cap while swimming... I dunno why it is a MUST in Japan... I am so ashamed...!!!!
I intend to join a gym membership during my stay in Tokyo. At least, I have something to do at night. I went to Omori Konami Sports Club and asked for further details. Last week, I went to Kamata branch. I somehow preferred this Omori branch and finally decided to join the membership. It costs me 19,000 yen for two months.
7 July
I finally finished my first task in TAC and completed the manual and documentation... I am wondering what is my next task!
8 July
Today I started my gym membership @ Konami Sports Club in Omori. Orientation in Japanese!! OMG, another culture shock! i can only understand 60% of the whole orientation. When I don't understand, I pretend that I understand.. hehe... hai hai wakarimashita!!! So funny!! The machine and equipment are computerized... I can check how many reps and weight that I have done for the day, how many calories burnt, etc.. so advanced ne!!! Not sure if there is such machine in Singapore...
9 July
In the evening, we met Atri, an IUJ alum who is now working @ AEON Chiba. We ate at Mexican Restaurant in Shinjuku... A nice restaurant!
10 July
Life is as usual in TAC. At night, I went to the gym after work. Second visit to the gym. I tried to use the swimming pool but I was asked to leave the pool because I didn't wear head cap... In singapore, no one uses head cap while swimming... I dunno why it is a MUST in Japan... I am so ashamed...!!!!
2009年7月6日月曜日
Weekend 1: 4-5 July
4 July
I stayed in my room the whole day. Rin came to my place to use Internet. Her shataku doesn't have Internet connection. Poor Rin! She stays in Kawasaki, just one stop from Kamata. Dimas came to Tokyo today and stayed in my place for one week.
In the evening, I went out to meet my friend (Dewi) who came to Tokyo last week. Shopping @ UNIQLO *there is a sale going on!! Dinner @ Kabukicho...
5 July
Today is the D-Day for JLPT. Three bright young Indonesian students *I, Dimas and Yulia began our adventurous trip to Tokyo Daigaku Komaba campus for the JLPT 2. We made some bento for lunch! Yes, yaki udon!!
After the exam, we met Joven @ Shibuya. She took JLPT 1 also. Sugoi ne!!
I stayed in my room the whole day. Rin came to my place to use Internet. Her shataku doesn't have Internet connection. Poor Rin! She stays in Kawasaki, just one stop from Kamata. Dimas came to Tokyo today and stayed in my place for one week.
In the evening, I went out to meet my friend (Dewi) who came to Tokyo last week. Shopping @ UNIQLO *there is a sale going on!! Dinner @ Kabukicho...
5 July
Today is the D-Day for JLPT. Three bright young Indonesian students *I, Dimas and Yulia began our adventurous trip to Tokyo Daigaku Komaba campus for the JLPT 2. We made some bento for lunch! Yes, yaki udon!!
After the exam, we met Joven @ Shibuya. She took JLPT 1 also. Sugoi ne!!
2009年7月2日木曜日
Summer Internship @ TAC - Week 1
This Monday, 29 June 2009, I started my internship at Tokyo American Club. http://www.tokyoamericanclub.org/
Day 1 - 29 Jun
On my first day, I was introduced to the staff in TAC. The member facilities there are very nice. There are plenty of restaurants, ranging from casual to formal; swimming pools, gyms, library, meeting rooms, etc. I heard from my boss that the joining fee is also very high. It is indeed a high-class club with many expatriates.
TAC office is located in Shinagawa area. This is a temporary office. They will move to their new building next year in Azabudai area. I saw the masterplan sketch. It is very modern and cosy!!!
From today onwards till 25th August, I will work in the Finance department, improving their processes and assisting in implementing the Abacus AP and purchasing module. My first assignment is to create a Microsoft Access application to automate the generation of AP import files to the Abacus system.
There is a staff canteen where all staff have their lunch there. The lunch menu served is delicious. Every day, I can eat salad, soup of the day, and the main meal. I think the taste is comparable to outside mid level restaurant. Of course it is 100 times better than IUJ Shokudo...
My feeling is just normal. Not happy and not sad. Isn't it my dream 4 years ago working in Tokyo? Now, I have realized my dream (although only for 2 months). I can experience commuting in Tokyo during rush hours wearing black suits. Isn't it cool? I can experience nijikai, drinking after work, etc. Isn't it great? Hm.... why don't I have those great feeling? It is indeed a great challenge working in Japan, especially Tokyo. The first and most difficult challenge is communication. If you don't know Japanese, don't go to work in Tokyo. You will suffer...!!! Trust me!!!
Day 2 - 30 Jun
Rin came to Tokyo and I met her together with Dimas for Dinner @ Kamata. She will start her internship next MOnday. She stays in Kawasaki, one stop from Kamata. NExt time, I will visit her in Kawasaki. Heard that there are a lot of interesting places in Kawasaki, e.g two cinemas, many shopping centers...
Day 3 - 1 Jul
Dimas went back to IUJ today and Jin Kai will come to Tokyo and stay with me temporarily. Rin actually asked me to have dinner together with Oscar, Ken and Josh. But, I can't make it because I have to fetch Jinkai at night.
ON this day, I showed to my boss my work so far to ensure that I am doing in the correct direction. I am scared that I misunderstood his instructions since he gave the instructions in Japanease. I can only understand 80% of his instructions. THus, I showed him the work-in-progress today. He was quite pleased and gave some suggestions for improvement. I will fine-tune the system again.
Day 4 - 2 Jul
I went to CFA Society of Japan 10th Anniversary Events, met a lot of great people working in Finance field... I am very ashamed of myself as I ran out of namecards. I should have brought more namecards. After the event, I and new-made friends went for nijikai. I reached home at around 11pm.
Oh ya. I met two Indonesian friends there. Minna sugoi people... I think I am the only student there. MOst probably the youngest there also. Initially, I don't want to attend the event already. I do not know anyone before the event. But, I don't regret it!!! Now, I make many new friends whom in future I may need to count on if I work in Tokyo next year. ^_^
Day 5 - 3 Jul
I almost finished my first assignment in TAC. Yep!! Weekend is coming. This Sunday, 5 July I will have my JLPT level 2. I don't think I can pass as I haven't studied at all.. Anyway, I will take it again in Dec later...
Day 1 - 29 Jun
On my first day, I was introduced to the staff in TAC. The member facilities there are very nice. There are plenty of restaurants, ranging from casual to formal; swimming pools, gyms, library, meeting rooms, etc. I heard from my boss that the joining fee is also very high. It is indeed a high-class club with many expatriates.
TAC office is located in Shinagawa area. This is a temporary office. They will move to their new building next year in Azabudai area. I saw the masterplan sketch. It is very modern and cosy!!!
From today onwards till 25th August, I will work in the Finance department, improving their processes and assisting in implementing the Abacus AP and purchasing module. My first assignment is to create a Microsoft Access application to automate the generation of AP import files to the Abacus system.
There is a staff canteen where all staff have their lunch there. The lunch menu served is delicious. Every day, I can eat salad, soup of the day, and the main meal. I think the taste is comparable to outside mid level restaurant. Of course it is 100 times better than IUJ Shokudo...
My feeling is just normal. Not happy and not sad. Isn't it my dream 4 years ago working in Tokyo? Now, I have realized my dream (although only for 2 months). I can experience commuting in Tokyo during rush hours wearing black suits. Isn't it cool? I can experience nijikai, drinking after work, etc. Isn't it great? Hm.... why don't I have those great feeling? It is indeed a great challenge working in Japan, especially Tokyo. The first and most difficult challenge is communication. If you don't know Japanese, don't go to work in Tokyo. You will suffer...!!! Trust me!!!
Day 2 - 30 Jun
Rin came to Tokyo and I met her together with Dimas for Dinner @ Kamata. She will start her internship next MOnday. She stays in Kawasaki, one stop from Kamata. NExt time, I will visit her in Kawasaki. Heard that there are a lot of interesting places in Kawasaki, e.g two cinemas, many shopping centers...
Day 3 - 1 Jul
Dimas went back to IUJ today and Jin Kai will come to Tokyo and stay with me temporarily. Rin actually asked me to have dinner together with Oscar, Ken and Josh. But, I can't make it because I have to fetch Jinkai at night.
ON this day, I showed to my boss my work so far to ensure that I am doing in the correct direction. I am scared that I misunderstood his instructions since he gave the instructions in Japanease. I can only understand 80% of his instructions. THus, I showed him the work-in-progress today. He was quite pleased and gave some suggestions for improvement. I will fine-tune the system again.
Day 4 - 2 Jul
I went to CFA Society of Japan 10th Anniversary Events, met a lot of great people working in Finance field... I am very ashamed of myself as I ran out of namecards. I should have brought more namecards. After the event, I and new-made friends went for nijikai. I reached home at around 11pm.
Oh ya. I met two Indonesian friends there. Minna sugoi people... I think I am the only student there. MOst probably the youngest there also. Initially, I don't want to attend the event already. I do not know anyone before the event. But, I don't regret it!!! Now, I make many new friends whom in future I may need to count on if I work in Tokyo next year. ^_^
Day 5 - 3 Jul
I almost finished my first assignment in TAC. Yep!! Weekend is coming. This Sunday, 5 July I will have my JLPT level 2. I don't think I can pass as I haven't studied at all.. Anyway, I will take it again in Dec later...
2009年6月28日日曜日
Pre-Summer Internship in Tokyo - Day 9
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. ^_^
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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