WOW SAPPORO!!!!!

Congratulations to all my friends in Sapporo. I am so happy for you all. It is a really exciting event for Sapporo to have a new champion!! I had many people ask me who I was going to cheer for. Many people know that the Dragons were my favorite Japanese team. But most all people know I lived in Hokkaido for a long time and love the city of Sapporo... So I thought about who I would cheer before the series.

Actually its complex. I kind of wanted Sapporo... BUT I am not a fan of Shinjo (Sorry to everyone who loves him.... almost everyone loves him I think...so don't hate me for saying this.) The reason I don't like Shinjo that much is because I watched him close while he played in the United States. I didn't think his play was very good. He seemed to be more about getting attention than about winning... so I was disappointed in him. But I don't hate him. I just think he is over-rated as a player. But of coarse he is a good player. So I am not a big Shinjo fan. Also, lately I am going to Nagoya very much. So I also kind of wanted the Dragons to win...

SO IN THE END.... I am very happy Sapporo won and I guess in my heart I wanted Sapporo...!! So thats my feelings... By the way my favorite Japanese player is Matsui.

Well,,, I finished by finals at school last night. I am really happy thats over. I did very well also and got better results than I thought I would. So I passed everything and have certified for basic. Now I will continue some training and get a higher certification next month. But the most difficult part is over for me. I am happy and very very relieved!!!

Its nice to be finished.

It's Juliana's Tokyo's Fault!!

I opened a box of old CDs I had. I have not seen these CDs for almost 10 years. So I was looking at all the music I haven't listened to in a long long time. I saw one CD of Juliana's Tokyo and thought..."Wow its been a long time... maybe I will put this in my car and listen to it while I drive to school today". So I did.
I got in my car and put in the CD. I started driving on the freeway and turned up the music loud. Its been a long time and I was remembering many things from that time in my life. I thought that the music sounded good and I am still not too old for this. I was happy and driving. Then all of a sudden.... I notice police lights behind me. I look down and notice I am speeding... really speeding... I couldn't believe it. I was listening to the music day dreaming and the fast music made me drive fast...!! So I got busted!! I pulled over and turned down the music. The policeman came and asked me why I was driving so fast... I didn't know what to say. So I told him I didn't know. I was just driving listening to music and found myself speeding.

Well the policeman looked at my license and then looked at me. He said, "Are you playing your music loud??" I said "yes a little I guess". He said, "Well turn it down and pay attention!! I will just give you a warning this time!!"

I was so happy to hear that. I didn't want a ticket... So the policeman left and I started again. I thought to myself, "This is all Juliana's Tokyo's fault!!!"

It was kind of funny but I did notice again later I was speeding still while listening to the music... I guess I need to put the CD away for another 10 years. By that time maybe I will feel too old to listen to it!!

Here is a nice halloween pic of this small vegtable stand with all the pumpkins...

I got back from school a few minutes ago. My classes are coming to a close and my finals are starting next week. So pressure time is here.

I have a 6 hour test next week on patient assessment and injury. The test will be a written and then hands-on practical test. Not really looking forward to it. Its going to be a long day. Then I have more practical tests coming up after that. Most of the book study is finished which is good. But now need to get some experience. So anyway I have been really busy studying for all this but its been interesting and I don't regret it. Since I graduated from high school I have found that I actually like to hit the books once in a while. I was a completely different person in high school... I guess a little wild...hehe.. But hey I had a good time in high school and don't regret that experience either.

Well... its Monday night and cold outside. Some stores are starting to actually prepare for Christmas... I can't believe it!!!

CONGRATULATIONS SAPPORO!!!

I was happy to hear about Nippon Ham Fighters in Sapporo. I think the people there must be so excited... Actually I am not a huge fan of Nippon Ham Fighters but of coarse I love Sapporo... so I have to cheer for them.... So I am really happy for everyone there.

On a sad note, my Yankees lost to Detroit in the Major League. So I was sad about that... I guess I have to say "There is always next year" again... I have been saying it for 4 years now...hehe..

At least football season is here and my Denver Broncos are looking good so far. Basketball is starting and I hope the Utah Jazz can have a better year... well its an exciting time for sports!!

Lovin the weather!!

I absolutely love this time of year. Its my favorite!!

Since coming back from Japan the weather is awsome. The fall air and changing leafs. I really love it. Yesterday I was surprised to look outside my office window and see how much the leafs have changed in a week. Here are the trees outside my office. It is peak season now to see the leafs. By next week the peak season will be over and the colors in the mountains will be gone. But October is by far my favorite month of the year!!

I am taking some time off work. I have been so busy and had so many things going on in my life that I will take some time off and relax and refresh. I am glad its happening this time of year. So I get a chance this month to enjoy the weather and all the sports. October is a busy time for professional sports also. We have professions baseball, football, basketball all going on this month!! So a good time to be outside and a good time to be in front of the TV....

Jet Lag Sunday

Well I got back last night from my business trip. My trip was absolutly hell. The worst trip I have ever had. I am really burned out today. Mentally and physically I am really dead. I wish I could have just stayed up in Hokkaido but I had to work too. Today is Sunday and I have jet lag. So I will just sit home and relax and be a couch potato. I am sure I will be sleeping on and off today.. I am about ready to fall asleep right now...hehe I have a lot of emails to catch up on so I will try to get some emails sent out also. So today I will just let down and watch some football and relax.