After returning from LA, I have to say Ebisu's mackerel was less fresh than last time and more disappointing. We also tried Botega Louie, an italian slice off LA, which in all opinion make mediocre pizza. I'll have to add my critique on Yelp. I never tried their ganache Cookies which other blogger's raved about or review-ers , can't recall. It's the economy. uh-huh. Got a sleeve outline done this time. Have to save up for January. This is a costly business. Was looking over the tattoo Yuji gave me sometime last year and the picture on facebook- which I detagged. I've decided against any photos of my body showing art-work on there. For now, I'm not sure if that's a good channel. But, back to the tattoo- the colors have faded from the few days after- . The experience at the shop this time was very memorable. I have to say the trip there always lightens spirits. The kirin is done, it will need a touch up of white and stuff, but at least its looking okay. I have a severe reaction to Red, though not uncommon- I feel like I will want to opt out this color if I can in future work to save my skin breathing space.

Recently Microsoft in an advertising and marketing ploy in cohorts with Burger King, released a Windows 7 Whopper with 7 patties. Beef is expensive in Japan, and these are being sold at 777 yen or 9$ a burger; needless to say a good deal . But its only for the first 30 customers. I wanted to post a comment left on CNN - for the spokeswoman who ate one of these burgers ( and helped boost CNN spotlight as well & the burger ! ). Her sentiments echo the very concerns myself and surely others must have felt.
--- left by Nina Medeiros
I find it alarming that this broadcast casually encourages the consumption of more than 2000 calories in a single meal when close to one out of every three people in The United States is overweight or obese. As a nation we continue to glamorize both excess and consumption with little acknowledgment of the cost. With upwards of $147 billion dollars spent on obesity-related health care just last year, we are starting to hear more truth about food, but until the media changes its attitude we will be a long way from truly beginning the fight against obesity. Obesity is a deadly disease. It is robbing people all over the country of living healthy and productive lives. Shame on Microsoft for collaborating with Burger King to dream up this excess. It seems they will stop at nothing to compete for dollar bills. What a shame that one of the most powerful media organizations in the world has chosen to reward them for it.

A Growing Pain inside,
lingers, festering over.
sadness is eating inside, drenching as water , seeping into thoughts.

Landscape
- Federico LOrca

By Mistake the evening had dressed in cold.

Through the mist on the panes
all the children
watch a yellow tree
change into birds.

Evening is stretched out
all down the river.
And the flush of an apple
shivers over tile roofs.

Revelations like (dogs) mad men howl around me, telling me their secrets, there are too many names to remember[ in this pack. ]

We also visited Hurricane Ridge. And oh yeah, the dog came with us. She is not allowed on trails. It was a pain really. Next time I'd like a few more adventurous campers, with us, so at least I can go on the trails. Keeping slim and fit, with a huge diet of fish, eggs, greens. I have grown even stricter with my diet. I asked for blow fish at this Japanese Sushi Restaurant, but they said it was out of season; winter is the best time, and she brought me Snapper which is popular in the Summer. But no one beats my mackerel sashimi from Ebisu. Period.

During the last weekend we sped off to the Olympic National Rain-forest. It is the only such rainforest in the country. Situated in Washington. We camped for one night near Sol Duc. There are some natural springs on a hike nearby, but my companions did not want to make the trek at night. Although I was more than eager to run by chance into a cougar or bear. There are not common sightings, but people do see them once in a while. The campground was nice, there are about 70 spots or so, and they get quickly filled during the summer seasons because of the temperate weather. I had some Black Butte Oregon beer. It was great in the open, wilderness. Washington has many scenic beauties within a very close range. It used to be mostly wilderness itself, and Bear Country is not too far off. Compared to California, I would have to say, all we have are idealic grounds for food. Here blackberries grow wild, in front of nearly all homes ,or at least down the corridors of highway, and people can be seen pickng them. That was my very first time camping, starting a fire, and even putting up a tent. We had three kids, around 19, 20 , and 21 years old, who were adjacent to us. I mingled with them, and we showed each other our tattoos and took in a few stories. They had a beer called Session black , which was good. And the caps have either Rock, Paper or Scissors. Was Fun. I think their names were Chris, Megan, and Dan. People out here are very friendly actually, mostly white; but very liberal I believe. A lot of people have tattoos. Either simple ones, like one-spot, or more elaborate. Very Cool. Heading Back to Los Angeles to finish up this last semester is a dread. That city has given me nothing but trouble, and I sincerely regret ever deciding to go there to study over three years ago.