Computer crash

Exactly two days ago, my computer crashed probably due to a virus that somehow creeped into my computer. So for two days, I haven't been able to access my email box and my bookmarks in internet explorer. Really bummed out about this. There are two things that are problems for me. First, I'm a new Windows user and second, I don't read Japanese kanji characters that well. I have always been a Mac user and this is the first time I switched. My partner suggested switching to Windows as there are more applications and softward that are compatible. I have to say though, that it sure is difficult getting used to the Windows controls. It seems as if there are additional steps involved in doing everything. Another thing is that I never encounter viruses during my Mac days. I'm thinking maybe I should revert back to using a Mac after another year with this computer. About learning Japanese characters, that's another thing I planned on doing a long time ago, but it seems as if I just keep putting it off.

My partner has been working on fixing my computer since last night. Hopefully it should be in working order by tonight.

Weatherwise, it's been a beautiful day today. Other than the fact that it's extremely humid and hot, it's no different from being in Singapore I guess. I won't complain though because the skies were clear and after several typhoons, this weather is a pleasant welcome.

Tonight will try to get my AGEL website finished for my Japanese distributors. Again it's taking me a very long time in getting this tedious job done, because of the Japanese characters and all but hey, someone has to do it right?

This coming Tuesday, I train a new recruit at my home. Let's see if he becomes a leader.

The OBON holidays

Today is the last day of the OBON holidays in Japan. OBON is our summer holidays here in Japan. It is a time when everyone returns to their hometown to pay respects to their relatives that have passed away. The fact that my family lives in Hawaii and the other fact that I have no dead relatives in Hawaii, there is no reason for me to go back home. However it does get kind of lonely as all my friends are gone. Last weekend I went to Tokyo DisneySea with my partner and had a wonderful time. Here are some pictures that I took with my cell phone camera. Oh, we ended up buying annual passes! It cost us 40,000yen each but hey, we deserve it, don't we?

Outsource Secrets

This is just too cool.

These guys are giving away a great package
called Outsource Secrets by Mike Filsaime
and Carlos Garcia.

I just listened to it and it was awesome
and I wanted to share it with all of you!


OutSource Secrets

Finally got myself to the gym today

I finally got myself to the gym today. Why is that such a big deal? Well first of all, the weather sucked big time. Second reason is because I had a serious panic attack two weeks ago at the gym during, of all things, my warm up exercises! I was hardly breaking a sweat. It was the first panic attack I had this year. I felt faint, dizzy, nauseous and my heart was racing. I ended up leaving the gym in about 5 minutes and hopped on the train, where my attack got worse. I had to get off the train because I really felt like throwing up and I didn't want to faint in front of everybody. I got off and sat on the bench. I called my boyfriend at work just in case something happened to me. I always think that I might die so I wanted to tell him I love him. How dramatic can I get? Sheeesh! Well, I decided to take a leisurely stroll back home and it took me about an hour. I had to take a nap after that and it took me about three days to totally recover. I swear, what the hell is wrong with me?

So ever since that incident, I was scared of going to the gym again, fearing another attack. I'm glad that I went today. I knew my friend was going to be there so I felt better. I took a pill to prevent any attacks from happening just in case, and I made it through my workout. I did lighter weights than usual and skipped the aerobics class.

Well there is one thing I've learned about myself and the attacks. I noticed that when I get really stressed out about something, it triggers a more intense attack. I was working myself really hard...,maybe too hard. I guess finding the right balance is crucial for anybody, including myself. For some reason, I thought I could push myself, which I did...ended up staying up until 4am every night for two weeks working. That was not a good idea.

Tomorrow is another new day and another opportunity for me to become a better person.

Time goes by...so quickly

I can't believe how quickly time passes. I just made 40 yrs old this January and it's already August? I thought I just turned 40 last month! What does this mean to me? It just means that I will be 41 in less than half a year! I can't say that I'm happy about getting older, but he that's just life right? So I just have to eat healthy, exercise on a regular basis and keep my skin youthful by using the best in skin care! Strangely enough, I do look younger than a year ago so it must be the STRIVECTIN I've been using for the past two years. Well, it had better work as it claims to be better than BOTOX. Well, I'm satisfied with the results. Hopefully it's not just temporary and my face doesn't dramatically fall with gravity as soon as I turn 41.

Going on to a different topic, I joined a business forum today called WAHM. It's a forum for "work at home moms"! I stumbled upon it by accident and realized it after I registered. I felt so awkward as I am NOT a stay at home mother, but more like a stay at home dad, with no kids! The only kid I have is my partner of 6 years. But for some strange reason, I felt so comfortable there and more so than any other forum I've ever participated in. Maybe it's because I'm gay and I can relate to everyone there. No talk of sports or cars or beer! The topics are more my style like dieting, shopping, husband problems...it's really enjoyable and I can't help smiling just thinking about how funny it is. I never though I would be making friends online with work-at-home mothers. This may be one of the most enjoyable experiences I've had in recent years.

My online marketing is going well and I am starting to learn quite a lot with results to show! I always thought online marketing was too much of a hassle to learn. Fortunately for me, I found this site, which has been the only information that has really given me results. I am extremely grateful to have found this site. I don't really remember how I found it, but I'm just glad that I did.

Today was a really hot day here in Tokyo. Yesterday, summer had officially started in Japan. Yes, summer is finally here.