A nice, lazy thanksgiving. I got out of bed at 10; Eriko followed about 30 minutes later (she had woken up several hours earlier and eaten, however). We really didn’t do anything outside of the house besides a quick trip (by me) to Safeway for some eggs. Instead, Eriko worked on the baby’s vest and I worked on the computer, read, organized files, and watched TV. We watched “Reading Between The Lions”, which is a very creative reading show (on PBS) that Eriko enjoys. We watched a little of the latest Transformer’s cartoon but I was definitely dissappointed. We also watched Everybody Loves Raymond and Finding Nemo (which was nice, since we had gone to the ice show just two weeks ago). Eriko’s mom called at one point and I answered and had a brief conversation (which was pretty cool). Eriko made Japanese-style waffles (more like pancakes) with a cream sauce for dinner – they were delicious and filling. Eriko’s hungry again and soon we’ll head for bed.

1. choosing status over results
2. choosing popularity over accountability
3. choosing certainty over clarity
4. choosing harmony over productive conflict
5. choosing invulnerability over trust

Today was a busy day, but I don’t remember any of it. (Of course, this entry is written several days later). I do remember coming home for a nice lunch and spending a relaxing evening with Eriko. I read a management book that my boss lent me and got all fired up about work. Sleep was a little more difficult but not impossible.

Today was a very relaxed day. At work, Jane and I purchased donuts for the team and a few of us spent the first hour or so gabbing. I really didn’t get anything done (and I’m not positive anyone else did either) before the whole team left at 11:30 for lunch and bowling. It was our first “team building” exercise and was fun. Everyone enjoyed an activity on the company, and the timing was good. Scott and I left work early (about 3:30), stopped for coffee, and then I was home. Eriko was surprised to see me so soon and we spent the afternoon and evening hanging out and working on our hobbies (crocheting, computer, reading, napping, TV). With the desk in the living room, we can spent lots of time near each other without necessarily doing the same thing. I enjoy it and I think she does too. We spent some time talking and laughing before bed, since Eriko seemed to wake up when the lights went off.

A busy day. I woke up early (5:45) and studied Japanese before heading off to work. I came home for lunch and had a good time with Eriko. Work was really busy but I managed to squeeze out for my regular lesson with Hideki, which was good. My conversation is still not great, but is getting better. After work, Zack came over to help me test for current from the distributor. He cranked while I held a wrench and looked for spark. Well, my procedure was slightly flawed as I never saw the spark – but I felt it! We spent the next few hours gabbing while Eriko crocheted. After Zack left, Eriko and I watched ‘The Office’ on his recommendation. It was funny for me but difficult for Eriko to understand. Sleep came quickly.