Changes is afoot

It's been months since I've updated this blog. A lot has been going on ... for starters, I'll have to say that I'm finally begining to get used to life here in Tokyo. Over time, I've begun to see that there are good things in this city as well. I've settled into a routine and work has become less stressful. I guess I've also begun to let go of the things I missed about home a bit too.

Speaking of work, I've just accepted the Systems Manager job. This is not because I am necessarily qualified, just that I am the only one on the team who is semi-competant and/or seems to give a shit. So odd, that in seven months time, I have taken my boss's job. My boss quit, which really was what set all this in motion by the way. He went to a hedge fund in HK to make more money and presumably retire early. Smart man.

Ryoko and the kids are good. They are in Okinawa at the moment visiting her parents. It's only been a few days, but I miss my kids. They drive me a little batty when they are here, in this small little apartment, but I sure do miss them when they are not here. Ryoko's brother, Hidetaka, was nice enough to make me a photo album of Keven the last time they were in Okinawa. Keven was 1.5 years old at the time. I look at it from time to time when I especially miss them.

Well, overall, things are OK. Not too much to complain about I suppose. Just trying to get the most out of this experience as I can, workwise and in other ways.