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 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.

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?

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.

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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.

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?

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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.