Until one is committed there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: That the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way. Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.
Monday, October 30, 2006
Friday, October 27, 2006
Glitterball 2006
Your target: Velfarre nightclub, Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan.
Your mission: Infiltrate. Consume beverages. Take no prisoners. Dance.
Your codeword: Glitterball, 2006.
It only happens once a year!
It's Metropolis' annual Glitterball Halloween party.
Tokyo's international community descends upon Roppongi's cavernous Velfarre for dancing, free food and drinks, mingling with the Glitterati, charity (portion of ticket sales benefit kid's charities) and my favorite part, dressing up to the nines. Dress up! Loved it as a kid, love it as an adult.
Miss Ai went hardcore military as a member of the ultra-elite special operations unit, Delta Force. Alias: Alpha 6.
Me: channeling Audrey Hepburn from Breakfast at Tiffany's. That's a knitting needle painted black with a cigarette impaled on the end.
Other costume highlights: zombie coed, human chandelier, many Jack Sparrows/pirates, Austin Powers, members of the clergy, power rangers, pimps, greek gods, ghouls, goblins and gypsys. Take a look.
Your mission: Infiltrate. Consume beverages. Take no prisoners. Dance.
Your codeword: Glitterball, 2006.
It only happens once a year!
It's Metropolis' annual Glitterball Halloween party.
Tokyo's international community descends upon Roppongi's cavernous Velfarre for dancing, free food and drinks, mingling with the Glitterati, charity (portion of ticket sales benefit kid's charities) and my favorite part, dressing up to the nines. Dress up! Loved it as a kid, love it as an adult.
Miss Ai went hardcore military as a member of the ultra-elite special operations unit, Delta Force. Alias: Alpha 6.
Me: channeling Audrey Hepburn from Breakfast at Tiffany's. That's a knitting needle painted black with a cigarette impaled on the end.
Other costume highlights: zombie coed, human chandelier, many Jack Sparrows/pirates, Austin Powers, members of the clergy, power rangers, pimps, greek gods, ghouls, goblins and gypsys. Take a look.
Check out those abs
Capoeira dancers delighted the audience with their acrobatics and rock-hard abs.
dude was ripping up the dance floor
Contrary to popular belief, old Japanese dudes can and do live it up in Roppongi.
Inimitable Don
It's a bird... It's a plane... It's Metropolis' Movie Man, Don Morton!
He goes to the movies so you don't have to.
Mr. Morton took the stage to MC the costume contest portion of the evening.
He goes to the movies so you don't have to.
Mr. Morton took the stage to MC the costume contest portion of the evening.
Alpha 6, pay attention please
After your seventh free beer, it's hard to keep your eyes on the camera.
Suzy Newsy, Jordo and Kong!
The MetPod team representin'.
Suzy "Alpha 6" Newsy, Jordo "To Die For" (he's a die... singular of dice... get it?) Cheung and... and... Kong, is that you?
Suzy "Alpha 6" Newsy, Jordo "To Die For" (he's a die... singular of dice... get it?) Cheung and... and... Kong, is that you?
The Village People...?
Updated for the new Millennium. You got your Indian Chief, your French Maid, your Navy SEAL, and your purple fro. Now recruiting cowboys and construction workers.
wigs, helmets, headdresses, goggles, glasses
There is no such thing as a bad hair day at Glitterball. Mmmm, so funky.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Friends 4 Eva
Despite numerous inter- and intranational changes of address over our family history, we are blessed with friends that have lasted through long distances and long stretches of time.
(Mostly this is due to Miss Ai, social butterfly of the family)
From neighborhood friends in Nijigaoka to neighborhood friends in Seattle and now back to city friends in Tokyo, Y has been a part of our lives for 22 years or so. She and her husband T came over to the new digs for tea on Sunday afternoon, and brought over the most delicious gateaux chocolate fondue set from Henri Charpentier.
(Mostly this is due to Miss Ai, social butterfly of the family)
From neighborhood friends in Nijigaoka to neighborhood friends in Seattle and now back to city friends in Tokyo, Y has been a part of our lives for 22 years or so. She and her husband T came over to the new digs for tea on Sunday afternoon, and brought over the most delicious gateaux chocolate fondue set from Henri Charpentier.
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Dawn Blush
Early Wednesday morning, looking east toward the sky above Tokyo Disneyland, turning from pitch black to blue to a hazy grey-violet.
Sunday, October 15, 2006
May the Schwartz Be With You.
I love yogurt.
I love Yogurt, wise and kindly allocator of the Schwartz in the movie Spaceballs, too, but right now I am talking about the cultured milk product. I truly love it. And in Japan, it is SO MUCH BETTER than in the States. Must have something to do with the ultra-pasteurized milk used in the US that zaps all the subtle flavors out along with all the germs.
And you know what tastes great with yogurt? Kabocha. No joke! Great flavor, texture and color combination. Try a vegetable curry with lots of kabocha, topped with a dollop of creamy plain yogurt.
I love Yogurt, wise and kindly allocator of the Schwartz in the movie Spaceballs, too, but right now I am talking about the cultured milk product. I truly love it. And in Japan, it is SO MUCH BETTER than in the States. Must have something to do with the ultra-pasteurized milk used in the US that zaps all the subtle flavors out along with all the germs.
And you know what tastes great with yogurt? Kabocha. No joke! Great flavor, texture and color combination. Try a vegetable curry with lots of kabocha, topped with a dollop of creamy plain yogurt.
Friday, October 13, 2006
kabocha purin
I didn't make this, but I wish I did. Does it not look delicious??
As my friends and family know, I have a weakness for kabocha. I can eat it every day (an do) and be happy. Texture, color, flavor, versatility, vitamin A--this squash has it all. Is it the perfect food? Could be.
Next post: my other food obsession, yogurt. Stay tuned.
As my friends and family know, I have a weakness for kabocha. I can eat it every day (an do) and be happy. Texture, color, flavor, versatility, vitamin A--this squash has it all. Is it the perfect food? Could be.
Next post: my other food obsession, yogurt. Stay tuned.
Monday, October 09, 2006
Sunrise II
Lately I wake up at around 4am every morning, make a cup of coffee, do a little writing or reading, and watch the most stunning sunrises from my balcony. Is this really Tokyo? The last time I remember seeing a horizon as gorgeous as this was in New Mexico, or maybe from an airplane. The weather has been perfect the past few days, sunny and breezy and dry, like a perfect Seattle summer day.
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