Well, I did find my pills this morning. It looks like I dropped them at home and not in the office, like I thought. It had rolled under the bookcase, and I wouldn't even have found it if it wasn't for my toddler niece. Thank the heavens for child-proof lids.

Is everyone doing alright? It's rather cold outside, isn't it? I think it might snow soon, and the pond is freezing up. I hope they'll salt the walkways quickly, I already slipped today.

...maybe we can go ice skating on it again, hmm?

Oh! While I remember it - the new budget report is out. Please take a look.

I'm sorry to bother everyone, but I dropped by briefcase in in the reception, and it spread my things all over the place. I thought I found everything, but I'm still missing two important papers and a bottle of pills.

If anyone finds them, would you be so kind to inform me?
I really need those pills papers.

I truly enjoy looking at the trees outside the office window, watching how they change color. Sometimes I believe it looks like the trees are on fire, especially when there's a breeze. Maybe I should try taking a few pictures during lunch break.

It's still very early and I just came into work. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only person in the world who gets up this early, even if I know it's not true. It's just very peaceful at this time of day, and the office feels more inviting then staying at home.

Today seems to be a really calm day, even if it's a bit gray. I like the stillness, it's a nice change.

I will need to check those files today, Kotetsu-san, Kotsubaki-san. I should finish this before I go home, after all, and it's good to have it done early.

I bought this yesterday, it's it nice? I think it brightens up the office a lot.


Oh, reception? My brother is coming to visit today, so if anyone is looking for Ukitake Jyuushirou, please send him right up. He's probably wearing his hair over his face, and might trip and fall on things.

I kind of liked the little bit of rain this morning. It made the day more bearable.

I did stumble a little bit when I was on the second floor, so I really hope it will be fixed soon. It must be annoying to have the power switch on and off like that. I hope no one is prone to seizures?

Keiko is doing good, by the way. Hatori and his wife took her home from the hospital yesterday. She's eating and sleeping well.

Tech office, I need to ask if you have any external hard drives?

It seems I have lost a vast amount of files, due to an unfortunate computer problem.
If anyone at the tech support office could come and take a look at my secretary's computer, to see if anything can be salvaged, I would be most grateful.

As for recent events, i have to agree with Yamamoto-sama that the recent rumors have been a bit too personal. While I admit that I have some health problems, I assure you that none of them are contagious. Above all, our CEO is at the best of health.

Kostubaki-san, Kotetsu-san, I will be going out to lunch today. Please hold my calls and reschedule the meeting this afternoon. Thank you.

( Private to Unohana-san )

Nice day, isn't it? It's good to see that everything is as it should be.
The weekend is almost here and I hope everyone has some nice plans.

[Private to Shunsui]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHUNSUI~!


I hope you like them. I also got you unbanned at that local bar you like so much~! ♥

I'M AN UNCLE AGAIN!


Isn't she the sweetest thing you've ever seen?

Ha-chan Hatori e-mailed me the good news yesterday evening. They say everything went well, and they're really happy.
I hope Hikaru-kun is glad that he got a little sister!

They're naming her Keiko. It's a good name.

This was one of the best weekends in my life.

What on earth happened on the second floor? I really hope this does not mean we'll get water damage. Ishida-san, Tousen-san, please step carefully?

Regarding the rumors that are flooding the company, they are all rather ridiculous. While I do enjoy seeing people socializing, is there not a better way then to make up things like these?

I have two meetings today. Soifon-san, would you mind assisting me with the Chinese company?
I do not understand why the demand seeing a member of the board when we have a head of foreign affairs.

Happy birthday, Ise-san! I hope you'll have a nice day.
...and that Shunsui behaves.

I almost forgot what I was supposed to say with this post... ah, right.
Kotsubaki-san, Kotetsu-san, I'll need those files on my desk by lunch.

( Private to Unohana-san )

...do we have any more fans in the office? The AC is not enough and it's sweltering.

I have a meeting today with a Chinese company, but I think I have to cancel it. It's just too hot to have an hour-long discussion while wearing a suit.

The new company clothes policy should be that everyone are allowed to wear as little as possible.

...yes, we should go naked.

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[ooc: Someone's having a slight case of heat stroke >>; ]

So it's finally July, hmm?

The weather is just lovely outside... it feels like a celebration of returning to work.
I cannot believe I missed a whole month. It's so good to be back...

It's nice sit with the window open and hear the fountain splashing and the birds sing, today. It makes it easier to do your work. The papers sure has piled up, but thanks to my secretaries, it's not more then I can handle.

I hope the people from Vaizard Inc. are settling in well.
If there are any problems or questions, I'd be happy to answer them.

Today's schedule contains only paperwork, so I'll take it easy.
I'll look at the budget report, too, if it's finished.

Keep up the excellent work, everyone!

This place is so much more alive then that lonely apartment.

It's been far too busy lately. It seems we have a lot of work to do with the new company bought up and all the employees that need to be relocated. I think I'll need to go and talk to Komamura-san later today.

It's very, very cold outside. I almost wish I brought another scarf to work. I'm longing for summer.
It's always nice to be able to work with an open window and the birds singing outside.

...that reminds me. If anyone finds a little note with phone numbers on it, that's mine.
Seems I dropped it while going through my pockets for a coin to use in the vending machine.

Whomever is in charge of shoveling snow, please be so kind and do so before anyone breaks a leg. The bridge is a death trap and I swear we need railing.

At least some good news came today about the lawsuit.
There's been too much lawyers at work lately. (No offense meant, Tousen-san.)
I just hope things will calm down soon. ...and I hope Ishida-kun is okay.

As for the incident in the elevator, the customer is not suing and everything is fine.

Today I'm having another meeting with the spokesperson of Vaizard Inc., and if everything goes to plan, we'll be buying up their company soon. While it is slightly sad that such a good company is going to close, it will secure jobs for their employees. If they come to work with us, I hope we'll all get along.

They cannot be serious.



The phone has been under construction for years, what are they trying to pull?

If yesterday's weather was dull and gray, today is even worse.
The water outside might signal the turn of winter, of course, but it is still only january.
I would have wished for some more snow.

At least the flower pot makes the office feel much brighter.
Thank you so much, Ise-san.

I did not have time to make any journal posts yesterday du to a couple of meetings.
I must say that the Vaizard Inc.'s representative sure has a mouth on her.
I was almost worried that she'd take of her high heel and hit me with it.
I cannot say I don't understand her; their small company is almost bankrupt due to the popularity of SSI.
It's too bad.

She would not accept an offer to join SSI, unfortunately.
I suppose they have their pride.

Hueco Mundo Ltd. is still going strong, however.
I wonder how they manage.

Hmm. I think I'll use the storage room for a while.

I apologize for not coming to work yesterday.

I heard some rather confusing rumors. I do hope everything will turn out okay.
I'm sure the legal department is doing their best.

Shiba-sanKuukaku-san, how nice to see you back at work.

I have to cut down on the work today - doctor's orders.
Kotsubaki-san, I need you to cancel my lunch meeting with the Korean company, as well as the appointment with Vaizard Inc.'s director. I believe her name was Sarugaki Hiyori. I have to concentrate on the board meeting this afternoon.

The launch of the new product seems to go more then well.
I'm proud of the accomplishments of the company.
What would we do without our employees, hmm?

( Private )

Yare, yare... I really overslept, today. I've been tired lately.
Looking at the weather, I suppose I didn't miss much. It really is a gray and boring day.
I prefer snow over this. It's cleaner and nice to watch, even if it's cold.

I suppose my scedule is a bit skewed thanks to me pressing the snooze button too many times, but I believe I'll catch up. Fortunately, I didn't have any meetings today.

Oh! I read the Karakura Times on the bus this morning, and it said SSI is really flourishing.
I suppose that with all the deals closed, things are really looking up. Explosions aside.
Maybe I should cut that article in the newspaper out and put it on the bulletin board... it could be nice to see that we are doing well. Don't tell anyone I told you, but it might very well mean a raise for everyone~!

I'll visit the coffee shop later to get some tea and one of those cupcakes.
I think I might be addicted.

Completely unrelated spam: I learned to use the digital camera properly today!

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...maybe I should take better pictures then of my lunch.

It was my oldest sister's birthday yesterday, and we all gathered at her home, after work.
It's been a while since I've seen all my siblings at the same time, and I must say that time passes too quickly.

Hatori's wife looks healthy, and they are already arguing about what to name the child. Kiyoshi brought his boyfriend, and I'm not sure that Chiyo was very happy about that, but at least she did not say anything. It was a good kid. Even Satoshi has a girlfriend now, and he was really happy about it.
Apparently Natsuko is still single, but she's doing very well in school.

Unfortunately Hamori had to leave early, and Hiro only stepped in for coffee.
It's hard to collect the family, and even harder to keep them in one place.
Sometimes I miss the old days, when we all lived together.

Yare, yare... too much family babble.
Today I'm only working to lunch, then I'm leaving to a doctor's appointment... and since they like poking me so much, I believe it will take all afternoon. Damn needles.

Ishida-san, did you get the year-end report I emailed you?
It was acting up a bit, so I'm not sure it was sent.

Oh my, did you all hear that? I truly hope no one is hurt. Unohana-san?
It's been a while since something exploded over there. Last time we had to evacuate.
I hope we do not have to go that far, this time?

Yare, yare... explosions, and it's still snowing outside.
Rather eventful start of the new year, don't you think so?

Notes for the day:

08:00 - Meeting
10:00 - Finish the year-end report and mail it to Ishida-san
11:00 - Meeting
12:00 - Lunch
13:00 - Continue with the files that built up during my absence
15:00 - Archive the finished files

There's probably more, but these are the important things.

Kotetsu-san, Kotsubaki-san, please find the files on the Korean company for me?
I'll need it before the second meeting today, if you can find it.

Oh, and thanks to the maintenance for putting salt on the pond bridge.
It looked like it could be rather slippery otherwise, in this weather.

Saaa... a new year, and a new day at work.
I must say, work really piles up when you're on sick leave, and even more so now after the holidays. I'm glad I have such reliable secretaries, or the workload would be even greater.
Yes, Unohana-san, I'm taking it easy.

It's beautiful outside... the pond looks wonderful, and the snow covering the grass really makes the building look serene. I noticed there are no icicles hanging from the roof this year, though, but I suppose that is for the best. I wonder if it's possible to go ice skating on the company pond this year? It was rather nice last year, even if we did get some odd looks.

I have no meetings today, thankfully, so I'll try to catch up with my paperwork.
Urahara-san, I hope you have some of that lovely green tea stocked~!

( Private to Kotsubaki-san )