Saturday, December 30, 2006
London, Paris, Prague
I am on a long break, writing this quick update in London (facing the Thames River as I am writing this). Have been here for a couple of days, including a 3 day trip to Paris. It is sort of like a dream come true, being able to visit Europe, especially Paris and in a few days, Prague. Paris is a lovely (as the British put it) city. I just love the street scenes; the omnipresent cafes, people always greeting/chit-chatting with each other, and the rich historical buildings. For you dessert/pastry lovers out there, you've got to check out Paul if you have not already. My encounter with Leornado da Vinci's Mona Lisa at Louvre Museum was nothing less than exceptional. I don't know how to put it, I guess she sorts of talks back to you when you look at this brilliant (also, as the British put it) work of Leornado da Vinci. Speaking of Leornado da Vinci, I was also fortunate enough to see this excellent exhibition of Leornado da Vinci in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Will start posting images from this trip as soon a I get back my films from the lab (which will be after I get back to Japan). Cheers, and Happy New Year to all!!! And, beat the Wolverines!!! <-- USC will be playing the University of Michigan Wolverines in the Rose bowl.
Friday, December 15, 2006
Monday, December 11, 2006
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Friday, November 17, 2006
Monday, November 13, 2006
flow
I am in Califronia! Was sent by my company to work here for about 3 weeks.
Drove down to Santa Cruz yesterday to take some shots and here is one of them.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
morning mt fuji
Woke up this morning and was quite surprised to see this mt fuji from my balcony. Up till this morning, mt fuji was still without her "white cap", but I guess the temperature has really gone down last night.
Friday, October 20, 2006
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Monday, October 16, 2006
Sunday, October 15, 2006
Japanese Style Name Plates
You will find this, or something similar enough, in every Japanese office and dormitory (as far as I know). It serves as a "status indicator", i.e. whether you are in or out. Finding mine in the picture should not be difficult.
Monday, October 02, 2006
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Our Deepest Fear
Saw the movie "Coach Carter" last night and would like to share something from the movie, which was taken from a Nelson Mandela speech, but was originally by Marianne Williamson.
(Note: I am not trying to preach here, you get the idea.)
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our Light, not our Darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you Not to be?
You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the World. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us, it is in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
Nelson Mandela 1994, Inaugural Speech
(Note: I am not trying to preach here, you get the idea.)
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our Light, not our Darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you Not to be?
You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the World. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us, it is in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
Nelson Mandela 1994, Inaugural Speech
Friday, September 15, 2006
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
street magician
street magician
Originally uploaded by jhtham.
This guy was making this dollar bill float in the air right in front of our eyes. It was quite impressive.
@Shibuya
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
mr. trainman
mr. trainman
Originally uploaded by jhtham.
Since I have got some complaints regarding the lack of color, here is one from the roll of Kodak slide film I just got back from the lab today.
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Friday, August 04, 2006
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