Monologues (This is how I live lately...)
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1/12/2004
I now have a new job in Tokyo. I work as System Engineer at Comex Japan. Check also my personal web site here.
6/30/2003
Okinawa Days are all over, my friend. I am about to be back
on track again here in Tokyo. I quit my last job and now got a new job in Tokyo.
4/27/2003
Hi all. I forgot to say that I actually made myself back to
New Hampshire during my stay in Kansas. I visited Manchester from March 14 to 16,
staying at Holiday Inn on Elm Street. Basically the main purpose of visiting there
was to go back to the places I used to go. I rented a truck on 15 and visited my
memorial trails such as 99, GWT and Carington Farm in Hooksett, SNHU (NHC), St.
Catherine's Cathedral, Black Brimmer in Manchester. I also met some of my old
friends in the town again. The town looked a bit different to me because of the
increase of new residents since. It also had some new buildings but it didn't really
matter to me. Anyway, it was still the town I grew up and I was very happy that I
was back there.
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4/4/2003
I have returned to Okinawa.
2/15/2003
I went to see George Strait at his show at Kemper Arena in Kansas City last week.
I've been a GS fan ever since I saw the film "Pure Country" and had
heard about this opportunity on a country music station here earlier. As soon as I
knew about it, I thought that I could never miss it. Fortunately I was able to
get the ticket for the upper level seat before it was sold out. The show at the
arena started with the opening guest named Tammy Cochran. I was surprised to know
that this cute blonde country singer was not bad at all, although I did not know her name.
The opening show was over and there was only one main event left for us.
Everyone looked so excited that they waited for his appearance, calling out
his hame loud. So did I. At the same time, the number of audience was quickly
increasing. When there was an annoucement to introduce him on stage to the crowd,
everybody knew that he'd come out. "George Strait"!
I enjoyed the show a lot. The one thing I regret, though, is that he did not play my
very favorite song "I Cross My Heart" Probably, he has done that so many
times on previous shows...

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2/2/2003
Finally, I have arrived in Kansas, U.S. It is just great for me to be back in this
country, although this state is totally new to me. It's a bit different here from
New Hampshire so that it might take time to get used to everything around this area.
Anyway, I know I have to call up my friends around the East Coast area just
to let them know I am in this land. The plan of visiting Kansas came true because I
was sent by my company in Okinawa, mostly funded by the government. I arrived here
with other co-workers on Jan. 30. We are going through the training program at
Kansys, Inc. located in Olathe. I am going to stay in the town called Lenexa until
the first of April. You can reach me at ksugihara@kansys.com
or (913)894-5220 (ask for me).

Me in front of Kansys, Inc, Olathe, KS |
1/11/2003
I am in Okinawa now. My first impression on Okinawa is that the weather is very
different from that in Tokyo. It is really warmer here, although we're still in
January. People here are very different too. There are natives, people
from the mainland, those from the U.S. and others. Not to mention, many American
bases are situated in thise island. Since my jobs keep me busy, I do not really have
time to relax now but hope to settle down here soon.
1/6/2003
Happy new year! Here are updates for the ongoing story. My departure date for
Okinawa has been set to January 8. That is not so far away. So, I have to
finish up packing and will turn this off soon. That means that I will not be able to
use Internet to update this website until everything is set right back. Sending me
an e-mail is okay since I have that on my keitai (cell phone). Anyway, this is
going to be the last update in the next several days. See ya!
12/24/2002
The stories on my next job and a plan visit to Kansas have been developed. I was
informed today that the projects on the bases will be delayed because of the preparations
I will have to take prior to my departure for the Kansas training. Anyway I feel
excited about the possibility that I will be back to the U.S. again.
12/21/2002
The stories on my next job and a plan visit to Kansas have been developed. I would
be soon moving to Okinawa. I've heard that it is an island full of sandy beach
resorts, tropical forests and great foods. Don't forget that it has got a lot of
American bases, too. My first project at the company in Okinawa will be a project in
an American military base. I will be working there constantly until I am sent to a
company in Kansas for training in February. The final decision on training in
Kansas, whether that happens to me or not, is going to be given to me sometime in January
but I am one of the most potential candidates for it. If sent to Kansas, I will be
staying in Olathe, Kansas from February to March. I have never been to Kansas state
before so that I would definitely love to meet new people and find a new aspect of the U.S
there. It seems that Olathe is just by Kansas City, Missouri. Unlike NH, it is
geographically located inland. If that happens, I should be making a new tribute
page for Kansas later on, who knows?
12/13/2002
I got a call from SAM'S IT today regarding to my employment.
According to the information given, the schedule has changed a little bit. I
am supposed to start working in Okinawa first, for a few months from January, next year.
The plan for training in Kansas has not been confirmed but I would highly likely be
sent there later on.
12/12/2002
I have received good news today, regarding to my next employment.
SAM'S IT, whose headquarters is located in Okinawa, Japan, has told me that they
decided to hire me from January next year. If I start working at the company, I
would most likely be sent to Kansas, US for a few months starting from January next year
for training and after that, I will be located in Okinawa to work for projects there.
I would be working in Okinawa for at least two years. This whole story is not
fully confirmed yet, as there are other options, even at the same company but it is very
likely that this will come true. Wait for updates on that
12/7/2002
11/22/2002
As for my job at MF, I called it
a quit today. I did not really like working for them, because the position I
was assigned to did not require my expertise and I felt a lot of my skills were underused.