Wednesday, November 29, 2006

The day before yesterday, I decided to go find this figurine for my friend. But when I got there, the store was not opened yet. So, I decided to venture around instead of going home and going back to the store again. And without a doubt...like the usual, I got lost AGAIN. I'm really good at getting lost. Not the best thing when one does not know the language of the country. Being sure that I was lost, I decided to ask for directions. As I stepped off of my bike to ask for directions, I fell. Not to mention that all this was in slo-mo. When I stepped off of my super bike, my foot got caught in this tunnel. My foot fitted perfectly into that tunnel, so I got stuck. Thus, I fell off my bike...slowly....as the guy who worked at the gas station witnessed the entire process. With a grin on his face, I wanted to dig a hole for myself. But getting home was more important because I had a class that day. God bless, I found my way back to my apartment :D Yah, getting lost has become a ritual for me. I'm better with the subway and trian system.

As I headed back to the toy shop, a man (the owner, I presumed at the time) walked out. Good thing I caught him right on time, because he was about to leave. Apparently, they close on mondays. The character for Monday in Japanese is actually Sunday in Chinese. Thus, I thought they were closed on Sundays. Anyway, the man was kind enough to open up the store for me even though he was heading out. He didn't have the figurine I was looking for but he said he would look around for me! So kind of him. ANNNNNND....last month, I went there to ask them if they had Marukochan (a Japanese anime character). The woman at that time made a phone call to ask someone if they had any Marukochan toys in stock. However, they didn't have any. So, I asked this man..and it turned out that it was his wife who called him to ask about Marukochan and he remembered that someone asked for it. He reached over the counter and gave me a Marukochan keychain! A PRESENT for me!!!! Unbelievable...I was really touched. That definitely brought a smile to my face. A few weeks ago I got free tea leaves..now a keychain :D I feel special! A gift from the heart is priceless. I like being a foreigner! Haha...

6 Comments:

At 1:26 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

ooo free gifts! it's better than Canada :L
don't worry..I think you'll get used to the place and won't get lost soon ga la! =]

 
At 3:52 PM, Blogger pink said...

maybe one day you'll get lost, and a gorgeous man will come to your rescue and help you find your way home. It'll be so wonderful! Then the two of you will some how continue to randomly bump into each other during your stay in Japan, and each time will be more SUGOI than the last. And one day, he'll ask you to marry him, and he'll come over to Canada with you and you guys will start a family. And no worries, you will overcome the language barrier because love speaks for itself! And, he'll have a super hot, white-washed cousin that you will introduce me to, and then I WILL LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER :)

 
At 5:38 PM, Blogger R said...

lol, i know what u mean. i got a free stuff from Okinawan shopkeepers too.

falling off your bike though...i can SO see that happening hahaha. over n over n over again...*splat*!

 
At 7:08 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

oh my goodness LOL
but that's a great story! yay happy endings!! =D
awww i miss u <3
no one else comes to scarbz to have lunch (or any meal for that matter...) with me =(
u are truly one of a kind!!

 
At 9:41 PM, Blogger Mike said...

different continent, same anna

 
At 5:48 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Anna,

That store owner sounds really cool. Hope you get that figurine you are looking for. Do you ride your bike around a lot in Japan? I love biking. It's snowing here today!!! Hope you are having a good time.

Ben

 

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