I am the luckiest man in the world : I have a girl who loves me, a mom that loves me, a dad that loves me, a brother that loves me, two sisters that love me, a cat that loves me, friends that love me, and I love me.

This morning I walked to the post office and picked up a package. It was a beautiful handmade sweater – created by Eriko! It is really awesome. I’m wearing it now, and I’ve been showing it off at work all day. I hope she’s OK, I haven’t heard from her in a few days.

Well, I just committed my first piece of work into the repository. I even got a little bit into the branch. Not a huge contribution, mind you, but a contribution nontheless. The postman delivered a little pink card indicating that a package was waiting, sender JJAPAN. My guess is that my sweet Eriko sent me something rather than the country but I guess I won’t know until I pick it up. Of course, they will try to deliver it again (why, I don’t know) so I can get it on Friday. I’m curious…

I called my sweet Eriko this morning, at about 3:30 AM (8:30 in Nagoya). It was wonderful to hear her voice, but it was a difficult phone call. She told me she sees everything in life negatively right now. I tried to comfort her, to cheer her up, but I don’t feel as if I was successful. I know a hug would have worked wonders, but how can I embrace her with words?

Alex and I went out for food at India Bistro in Ballard tonight. It was delicious and I am tired. Something about Indian food… I feel stoned. ;P I switch cubes with Joe on Friday and will start as a developer on Monday. I’m ready. With the way I’m feeling right now (zzz) I doubt I will call Eriko tomorrow morning. Looks like Friday morning. X)

Today I found out that I will be a developer at Isilon. I am very happy. Eriko is proud of me. X)