To commemorate their quarter pounder’s success in Japan, Mcdonalds Japan has released into the wild (and into my tummy) a commemorative variant with bacon and bbq sauce.

Scrumptious. But there was this one thing that bothered me as I had my way with the quarter pounder. I found her buns a little small. I remembered quarter pounders to have bigger buns when I was living in Sydney.

Food portions differ from country to country. Do Mcdonalds’ burgers differ in sizes too?

Seriously, when did my life become like that. ^^. Is yours like that too? It doesn’t have to be a computer display, TV counts too you know.

In between typing today, I thought I’ll just give trackpad handwriting a go. It’s not enabled for Japanese inputs on Snow Leopard. If you want to use it or give it a whirl, you’ll have to enable chinese inputs. Although there’s a choice between traditional or simplified characters (traditional usually involves more strokes), if you intend to use this for writing Japanese kanji, go with traditional characters.

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As I was walking along the corridor today, my eye caught a glimpse of this logo. I’m sure it must have caught your attention too?

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My cinema display at the office was a little down ever since I got her. So recently, I asked her why.

She told me she needed a facelift.

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After visiting Odawara Castle, I spent the rest of that weekend at a Japanese inn (ryokan) and hot spring (onsen) in Hakone. Yukata, obi, towels and hand towels. Just some of the things you’ll definitely see at every ryokan and onsen.

Yukatas are provided for guests and it’s expected that while you’re there, you put that on. Easy to get in and out of when you go for a dip in the hot springs. I used to think nothing special of changing into yukata at onsens. But recently, the process of getting out of my everyday wear at onsens is becoming quite relaxing. Something almost ritualistic.

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Ever wondered how vending machines appear where they are? These delights are transported upright by truck. ^^.

It’s almost time for Christmas again. Decorations are being hung right now for the biggest birthday celebration of the year. ^^. Anyway, was in my local Starbucks and while I was waiting for the cute barista to fill up my tumbler, I took a peek at their christmas pickings.

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