With all these Japanese banks making their advances into American banks, I predict Tokyo is going to be the New Wall Street! All the world’s biggest banks will be based here and Tokyo will be the world’s biggest financial center! I told my gaijin friend this and he remarked it’s “actually not nice … it’ll…
We Have A Buyer
After a week of stressful waiting, Lehman Brothers Asia finally has a buyer. Nomura, Japan’s biggest brokerage firm, bought Lehman’s Asia units. What this means for me? I’ll be again working for a Japanese company. We’re no longer a Wall Street company as all connections to New York will be lost (Barclays bought Lehman Brother’s…
Bring It On
Yes, my company is having problems. Yes, I’ll be at work tomorrow. Bring it on.
Dried Mango Alternatives
On my recent visit to the Philippines, I decided to go against the flow and not go for the tried-and-tested Dried Mango omiyage. Success. Top 3. Pastillas de Leche. It is very popular among the Indians. It seems they have something very similar, also made from milk and sugar. It’s also popular among the Chinese…
Highlights of my Philippine Trip
Sending the highlights from my last Philippine Trip.
Best Tennis Match Ever
Today, I just saw the BEST tennis match I have ever seen! Ever! Congratulations to Rafael NADAL for winning Wimbledon 2008! I think he deserved to win even if I was rooting for Roger FEDERER the whole time. Both played amazingly near-perfect tennis for the whole duration of the match, which could possibly be the…
10 11 21 31 41 51 61 71 81
That’s how I lost in today’s tournament. Final Score: 81. I don’t feel bad though. I gave it my best. My first serves were fine. My forehand was accurate. My backhand slice was ok. It just so happens he is better than me. Maybe a lot better than me. On to the next tournament!
Cheap Microsoft Office
I just got the DVD installer of Microsoft Office:mac 2008, which I bought for 3,150 yen through Microsoft’s Home Use Program and I’m not even excited to open the box! What’s wrong with me? Microsoft does not excite me anymore as it used to. I remember when Windows 3.1 came out or even Windows 95……
Saturday Is The Day
Saturday is the day I make my singles tennis tournament debut. I’ve put on a new outer grip, got me the company tennis shirt and replaced my strings – I’m all set. Can’t wait. Can’t sleep. I just hope I don’t lose 6-0 in my first match.
My Japan Story
8 years ago today, I took a plane from the Philippines to Japan. Who would have thought I’d still be here 8 years later. Of the 9 people I was with on that plane, only 2 of us are still here and yes, we still work together, seated almost next to each other. Here’s my…
I’m a Frustrated Architect
I always wanted to be an architect. Architecture was the first thing that came to my mind when I first applied for University. “There is no money in Architecture” was the common reaction I get when I consulted my family and friends during those times. If I were not an IT professional now, I would…
Enrico in Tokyo 