Happy Go Lucky Me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOnQd8RkmXM

When a man tells me he is happy when he can make me happy, well, I am happy that he is happy even if all I do is just allowing him to make me happy. But of course I would like to find a man with whom I feel happy when I can make him happy too. (Note: no sexual innuendo is intended or inferred here!)

Many of my friends work hard to save money. They know money can't buy them happiness, but they believe they can have security and freedom one day when they have enough money. So they decide to live for tomorrow, but they forget to live now.

And let’s face it, there is never enough money. They all want more. One of my older and wiser friends told me that it takes a lot of courage to retire from all the financial comfort and delicious power. Without the money, they feel inferior. Without the job, they feel naked.

I am not saying it's wrong to save money, mind you. I was an accountant for heaven's sake. Accountants are cautious about money. But I'm happy with what I have. And I don't covet what I don't have.

When I look at my friends, almost all of them are unhappy about something. I often feel the negative energy they exude. Sometimes I try to help them, but often I have to give up after a while and leave them to enjoy their misery alone.

In the meantime, I shall just stay positive. It’s really not difficult to be happy. Just think about all the Valentine chocolate you can eat next week! 

No Car No House

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_G4S8Kws8o

“With warm sunshine on my face


I look at the young guys around me

Every one of them is so girly

Having a house and a car is what women long for



Marrying the right person is our biggest wish

I am going to ask if you have a car and if you have a house


My mother will also ask you how much savings you have

If you have no car, if you also have no house

Hurry move aside and don’t block my way

I have a car and also a house


As well as RMB in the bank

If you guys aren’t even as capable as me


Don’t depend on me. I’m not your mother

You don’t have a car, and you don’t have a house


Don’t expect to get a beautiful babe into bed

You don’t need to pretend being poor, you only drive a lousy BMW
 


And you don’t need to pretend you’re a rich guy who can keep me as a mistress

You don’t have a car, and you don’t have a house


Yet you still want to get married

But if you are not well off


Why should I accompany you in your struggle?

You say I am practical. I may as well admit


You can call me a gold-digger and I won’t feel hurt

A man after all should be like a man


Without a car, without a house, forget about finding a bride”

One of my friends, the editor of my blog in fact, sent me this Chinese song about gold-diggers. Contrary to the common belief, most men are more romantic than women even though men are not exactly good at expressing their romantic feelings. Women are usually more practical,

Granted, women like successful men. But the definitions of success vary. It’s probably true that most women judge success in terms of cars and houses. And maybe that’s what drives some men to accumulate wealth (in order to get laid).

However, my definition of success is very different. In my opinion, as long as he enjoys his work and believes in what he does, he is successful.

Unfortunately many men don’t have this confidence, so they either try to make more and more money if they are capable and hard-working, or become busy resenting the rich men and trying to sleep with their beautiful wives if they are incapable or simply too lazy to make money.

I am sick and tired of tiptoeing around those men’s ego. Rich or not, I only need one man who is confident, happy, and most of all, behaves like a man.

You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-csibc6D34

I have many photographer friends. It sometimes makes me wonder if it’s an occupational hazard that they seem to have to sleep with everyone and everything. Or is it only this professional image they are compelled to maintain?

One of them likes to share the stories of his conquests with me. Perhaps he is just hoping I would finally come to my senses and realize what I have missed. However it only serves to further terrify me. Just imagine a walking encyclopedia of STDs!

So what makes a photographer seem irresistible to a girl? Surely it’s not the size of his camera or wallet. I know many people consider their job glamorous. But if you know what I know, well, let’s just say it’s not pretty at all.

Of course a girl feels flattered when a photographer approaches her and wants to take pictures of her. Not any other girls there, but just her. Ha, if only she knew how many girls before her had fallen into the same trap!

Wait, where are you going now? To the nearest shop to buy the biggest camera you can find??

I Just Called To Say I Love You

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwOU3bnuU0k&ob=av2e

I know I am picky. What can I say? I just choose my man carefully. But I don't think I am high maintenance at all.

Okay, I know many of my disgruntled ex-suitors will disagree. Of course the worst type is a high-maintenance girl regarding herself as low-maintenance.

But honestly, maintenance starts when you own it!

Many guys probably don’t know this, but all you need to get into a woman’s heart is to build the connection with her. The thing is, women need to feel the connection with their men, while men are capable of disappearing for days.

So usually men think women are just too emotionally needy and fail to form the necessary attachment for women to feel secure enough to surrender their heart.

You see, men just don't have the need to express their longings and feelings, even if you are everything they can think of when they are not watching football. However, women wonder how football could be more important than a short text saying, 'I miss you!"

So girls, if you are lucky enough to find a man who texts you everyday to say good morning and good night. Grab him while you can. He has been properly trained.

And when you both feel ready, he can then whisper that in your ear in bed every morning and every night.

Fat Bottomed Girl

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMnjF1O4eH0

I’m trying to blame my newly acquired few extra pounds on the winter. But the truth is, I’ve been to many excellent restaurants in Tokyo recently. I’m still too busy enjoying the good memories to start feeling remorse.

Japanese food culture is world famous. When you go to a restaurant in Tokyo, you expect to be fed professionally. The focus is on food and only food, especially at expensive restaurants.

So you see people tasting food and talking about food. But there are not many smiles around usually, not to mention loud laughter. It’s a bit like wine tasting sessions really. Japanese take their food very seriously.

Tokyo is for foodies and connoisseurs. But people seem to forget that food is not everything at the table. You also have your friend(s) with you!

I am a foodie too, but I also love a good conversation. If I have great company, I can appreciate the food even more. And I don’t mean just talking about the food, mind you.

When I host a party, I always make sure that everybody has someone to talk with. But when Japanese host a party, they make sure that everyone has something to eat.

I suppose it’s a tough decision. Everyone’s got only one mouth after all. To eat or to talk, that’s the question.

The Grass Is Always Greener On The Other Side

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIJxvzjXK_Q

One of my American friends suggested that Japanese girls prefer Caucasian men because of their idea of western chivalry. So now I am wondering what has caused this illusion in Japan. Do we have to blame everything on Hollywood?

Another friend told me yesterday that she believed western men made better husbands. She is a single Japanese CPA in her early thirties. I just told her to wake up.

No disrespect to her father, but her belief is probably based on her observation of the older generation Japanese men. Or perhaps she has really watched too many Hollywood chick flicks in which the main male characters are usually depicted as devoted boyfriends or family men, hence the chick flicks – women’s fantasy.

Granted, Japanese men have their faults, but if Japanese in general have stronger family values, shouldn't that make Japanese men better husbands?

However, I am not surprised that Japanese women find Japanese men disappointing. Hey, it’s a worldwide dilemma women are facing now, not only in Japan. And I am sure men also feel unsatisfied with the women they manage to find around them.

Now let's talk business. If we’ve established that Japanese women prefer western men for whatever reasons, there must be a market for mail order grooms here in Japan. I’ve already got a partnership offer to set up this business of importing Caucasian husbands to Japan. Quality guaranteed. All inquiries and transactions are absolutely confidential.

I might just have to be the first customer of my new business after all. Then I can also proudly advertise, "I am not only the president, I am also a client."

Mail Order Bride

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWOgNxa_cT0

Why do people look for marriage partners outside their countries? Is there really nobody local they find good enough to marry?

To answer these questions, we have to first look into the issue of yellow fever. Many of my male Caucasian friends have lived in Asia or dated Asian women. And after that, they are so spoilt that they just can't possibly go back to Caucasian women.

Their common argument is Asian girls have the family values that don't exist in the west anymore. Personally I think what they mean by “family values” is that the man is the most valuable in the family. I wonder why I have never heard any Asian girls consider Caucasian men excel at the "family values" thing.

Another popular belief is Asian women “keep” well. They usually look much younger than their age. It’s probably true. But unfortunately, I don’t think most Caucasian men have the same advantage.

Many of my friends also told me that Asian girls are more feminine and sexy. Well I happen to think Caucasian men are more masculine and sexy too, even if many of them suck at “family values” and some can look much older than their actual age.

I suppose that’s why we don’t see many Asian men looking for western women or vise versa.

However, international dating has many problems. Many on-line relationships fizzle out after a while, even before the first real date. And even if they manage to meet face to face, the next step will be a long-distance courtship, which has 99% chance of failing. And if miracle does happen and one party moves countries, there would be many potential problems such as cultural shock, language barrier, etc.

That’s it. To save everybody the trouble, I’m going to set up a mail-order bride business. I will be specialized in exporting Japanese women to any countries, no matter how remote they are. But of course it will cost more for places like Alaska or Asmara.

All my brides will have strong family values. They will look young, feminine and sexy. And I will also teach them English.

Sorry no refund, return, or exchange.