Autumn Haiku

Hello people, I've done it again! Got my hair cut, with bangs! Just like what i did in 2008, except that, THAT was DIY and it looked terrible for 1 month after at least. Haha. This costs 4200yen but i guess i like it! The only problem now is that I probably won't be able to look like this after tonight. The service includes a "free" touch-up session within the next 2 weeks, meaning that when i go back, I can cut a bit more, get a shampoo, blow-dry & styling. Why did I cut my hair? I guess it was because I was fed up with how messy and out of shape my hair looked, especially when i compared to all the impeccable good looking people i see in this country. I can't afford to look shoddy, especially when I'm finally going to the Gaba office this thursday to sign my contract. I have to take a photo and record a video too. As such, a good haircut can't be better timed than this. I was extremely fortunate to meet a Japanese girl who lived in Singapore for 5 years at the hair salon. Which meant that she could speak an intermediate level of English! If not, it might have turned out to be a hairy disaster. She even told me that there's a Hainanese Chicken Rice shop near the local train station. Haha. She really loves loves loves Singapore- She seemed disappointed when I told her that I havn't visited the Universal Studios at sentosa. Aww, she's such a sweetheart.

Before I get ahead of myself, all of that happened at Kichijōji (吉祥寺). I headed there today for a wander around. There are so many salons there as it's meant to be an artistic district. It's brilliant for shopping too - many interesting shops and I think I will cultivate a love for cheap pre-loved clothes! It's really worth the money! I have acquired a 2000yen GAP navy blue with white trim trench/mac kind of coat. Ah... Yes. So besides the haircut and shopping, this place has tons of interesting bars and restaurants. Hopefully I will meet more people and find more friends to hang out there sometime soon, especially since it's only a couple of train stops from home.

Another attraction is the Inokashira Park (井の頭公園).Thankfully I found my way there and i got to see the colourful autumn leaves in their full glory. It's really beautiful. Its scenes like this that make me feel that the my suffering in the cold is worth it.