A Bit of Traditional Japan

Earlier last week, I went to the bookstore and spotted this store, a hakama rental shop. A hakama is a traditional style of dress that was originally only worn by men, but now is worn by both men and women. In particular, a lot of girls wear them for their graduation ceremony. I'm sure the aim of this shop is to get graduating students to rent from them. Some of the patterns are just so beautiful, I'm a bit jealous that they get to wear such lovely clothing during their graduation ceremonies. A part of me wants to rent one just for fun, but that would probably be a bit expensive.

Speaking of traditional uniforms, a member of my club recently came to the club dressed in her archery club uniform. Looking at it kind of makes me wish I had also joined a traditional Japanese sport.

But then I think of the work and practice that would be involved and maybe it's not worth it after all...

My First Resume

It took me a while, but I finally did it! I finished my resume and I handed it into the store today. I had to include a picture with it though, and I didn't really like the way it came out. Unfortunately the booths only allow for two tries so if you don't like either than you're screwed. I brought scissors with me to the train station so I could specifically cut the photo out and paste it to my resume. Many thanks to everyone who answered my questions about the resume while I was trying to figure it all out!

When I handed it in though it was a bit awkward. I couldn't find the guy I had consulted before and the manager of the store was busy with a client, so I handed it to the second girl working there. I tried to think up the keigo way to say "Is it all right if I give this to you?" but I couldn't remember it so I just used normal polite. But it seemed to be okay because after she confirmed I was really actually handing her a legitimate resume, she went and gave it to the guy. I really wish I knew his name, since he'll probably be the one interviewing me. We set up my interview for Monday at noon. I hope I can do well! I mustn't forget my visa though, just in case.

I asked him what kind of clothing I should wear, and he said that "normal" clothing is fine. Well of course this is Tokyo and everyone in Tokyo's "normal" wear is a bit dressed up, especially for a store like the one I applied to.

I bought myself these new eyelashes before I left. I've been wanting these for a while now!

Dolly Wink Nail Polish

I started a shopping service recently, and I've finally shipped off my first order just last Thursday! So, I decided I'd buy myself some new nail polish. I decided to go with lavender from Dolly Wink's line.

Unfortunately, I have to say I'm not really a fan. I found the nail polish to be super thick and it took me forever to put on and smoothing it out was near impossible! Speaking of impossible, it seems my camera is incapable of taking pictures of purple things. They all come out blue...so the picture above isn't really accurate of the color that came out.

The above is the actual color. So, my nail color came out a bit darker than that.

In any case, don't think I'll be buying Dolly Wink nail polishes again.

UPDATE (two days later): My nails are already chipping even though I added more topcoat. I am disappoint.