January 24th - KARAOKE !!

Standing up at 5 o'clock in the morning really isn't my thing. I had slept so badly because I was nervous and I just wasn't tired. This morning, I went to the test centre and did what I had to do. I don't think I ever did so badly on tests: it was horrible. I didn't have enough time and I just guessed a lot. But really, it's Ok. I don't need to send in the scores: I will see how (low) I've scored and then simply decide.

After my SAT, I went to Yukiko's house. She was busy practicing for the tea ceremony, so I joined. I really love it, it calms me down and everything is just so peaceful and appreciated. She had set an interview up with the family I'm going to tutor at that night, but I already had an appointment with Anna, so I couldn't go to the interview. I will next week, though. I had to leave the practice session early because I had to be at Fuchu at 3 o'clock to meet up with Miyo.

Miyo picked me up with her car: I love her car! All the cars are great in Tokyo, actually. They are all really big and pimpish, loves it. Anyway, we went to the hair dresser to cut my hair. It was just too long and damaged, so the dead ends had to go. The hair salon looked nice: all lime green with apple green. Miyo tried to translate all the thing I wanted with my hair (and more importantly, what I didn't want!!). So the hairdresser began, and I was SO nervous, oh my god. I'm not scared of doctors or dentists, but I am so afraid of hairdressers!! I thought it was too short and she straightened it kind of housewives-style. I wasn't happy with the result, also because I had to meet Anna later on. I'm sure it will look just fine tomorrow, I just need my curls back!

Miyo and I didn't have time to drink a cup of coffee because I had to be in Roppongi at 7 o 'clock. But just when I stepped out of the car, Anna called to cancel. Whatever. So Miyo and I went out for dinner in a really cute, nice restaurant. We ate a lot delicious food! We had so much fun, really, this was the best evening in Tokyo so far. After we ate, we went to a Karaoke bar!! This was my first time, and it was AMAZING! I always thought there would be a room with bright coloured lights and microphones, but it was just a simple room with sofas and a table. We both had our own microphone and there was a major collection of songs we could sing. I knew all the English songs, but Miyo didn't so we just sang the songs we both knew. And we also did some solo songs. It is so much fun!! After each song, the computer gives you a score.. I scored the highest with my solo performance of Single Ladies by Beyonce. I was proud of myself!!

By the way! Makoto phoned me to tell me he had 2 free tickets for Disneyland!! Oh my god, I am so happy with that! I have to go before the end of this month, so Miyo and I will go to Disneyland on Wednesday!! So exciting!!

I had an amazing night, Miyo and I had so much fun and she really is my best friend here. I'm supposed to have that photo shoot tomorrow, but I haven't heart of anyone, so I guess it's cancelled. I want to sleep now because I have been up from 5 o 'clock and I am exhausted!!

Take care!

x Steven