The past few weeks have been crazy...
I've been going to lots of parties, art museums, and restaurants around Tokyo with friends here...
First, I went to an awesome "Taco Party" with all my American friends in Ikebukuro (Rachel, Jessie, Ren, Kendra). Then I went to a "Hat Party" hosted by my British friend, Toby (he's a lawyer/acupuncture practitioner... interesting combination). The week after that, I met up with Brendan (an architect from Sydney) and a bunch of his Australian friends for "Nomihoudai (all-you-can-drink) Karaoke" in Shibuya. This past weekend, I went to a "Swedish Party" hosted by my friend Helena (a fashion design student from Stockholm), who made the most amazing Swedish food ever! XD I LOVE MY FRIENDS<3
Sunday, I hung out with Izumi, Danielle, Anna, and Shiki in Harajuku.
Izumi is a graphic designer from Kansai (Nara/Osaka) now living in Shinjuku. Danielle is a journalist from London. Anna is a Public Relations businesswoman/model from Sydney. Shiki is an actor from Gifu, currently living in Harajuku.
This was the fiercest purikura we took, so I decided to share it:
Shiki, Anna, Izumi, Danielle, and Me XD
I also found the Tokyo-equivalent to Spa World (in Osaka) called
LaQua located in Tokyo Dome City. (In all honesty, Spa World is still superior, but this place comes in a close second with lots of nice spas, saunas, etc.)
I have a three-day-weekend coming up. I was hoping to go to Osaka, but I don't think I'll be able to make it this time :< I may visit the Kansai area in November or December though... maybe even spend the New Year there since I'll have time off from work.
My birthday is coming up on the 21st... I'm planning to have dinner with some friends in Ikebukuro on the 18th, then some of us are going out all night to Dark Castle to see the debut performance of Közi's new band, DALLE.
The weekend after that is Tokyo Decadance on the 25th, and then I'm going to Ren and Kendra's Halloween party on November 1st. XD
I love October!!!!!