Thursday, March 31, 2011

Happy Hour-Happy Dinner

It has been busy week for me, and I have not eaten very well.
I gained couple pounds, becuase of not eating right.
Today  I have some time to cook. Spicy Catfish soup, chicken breast
stir fry, and salad.  -Happy hour-happy dinner

Baseball season starts Today

Giants vs Oakland A's
2-1 good game Go Giants!!

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Sakura Gakuen Relief for Victim s of the Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan Event

I received the message from Sakura Gakuen
Please join the charity event.

"あらためて東北大地震チャリティーイベント『かえる』のご案内をさせて頂きます。
なぜ『かえる』か…粘り強く飛ぶ蛙は足跡をしっかり残す、タマゴが孵化する、
家に帰る、学校に帰る、日本に思いをはせる、 元にもどす、恩をかえす、
『かえる』は動詞でもあり名詞でもあり、沢山の意味があります。
震災の時のみなさんの思い、あなたはどの『かえる』でしたか?
『かえる』は人種を問わず、年齢を問わず、みんなの元気が出て、
「楽しかった~!」とニコニコ顔で帰宅するイベントにしようと思っています。
みなさんの御参加、お待ちしております。

4月10日(日)10時ー3時(雨天決行)
さくら学園にて
6650 Owens Drive
Pleasanton, CA  94588
日本を思う有志の人たち主催

このメールには下記の4ファイルを添付してあります。
御寄付のお願いに行って下さる方、
また地元コミュニティーにイベントを広めて下さる時に御利用ください。

1.ポスター2つ  (PDF英語バージョンとPDF日本語バージョン)
2.御寄付 v 願いのお手紙
  御寄付に対してのレシート(御自身で記入してもうらう式のレシート)
3.中高生がドネーションをお願いしに行く時の言い回し参考ファイル。

また下記の御寄付をお願いしております。
4月9日(土)3時までさくら学園で受け付けております。
***4月4日(月)から8日(木)まで4-6時のみの受付になります***
(さくら学園は春休みになります。)
フラットスクリーンテレビのような大きな物や重い物 は、配送日時を事前にお知らせください。

A. 子供用の景品
鉛筆やペンなどの文房具、歯ブラシなどの洗面用具、シールやオモチャ、お菓子 ,
上記に加えてもう少し豪華な景品。 
B. 大人用ラッフルの景品
ワイン、バスケット、ギフトカード、入場券、プリンター、フラットスクリーンテレビ、
iPod, iPad, Wii, PlayStation, ホテルの無料宿泊券、 航空券など。
C. バザーの品々 (新品、またはそれに近い状態の物)

また レストランによるお弁当、サンドイッチ、お惣菜のセクション、
 アート&クラフトsセールの個人ブースに空きがあります。 
こちらのほうも参加していただける方からの御連絡をお待ちしております。

御質問、お問い合わせはダグラスまいこまでお願いします。
皆様の大きなご協力、心より感謝いたします。
maiko_douglass@yahoo.com
(510) 579 - 3381


I would like to introduce KAERU a charity event, providing relief for victims of the earthquake & Tsunami in Japan. We aspire to bring back everyone's genki (vitality) at this event.  What does "KA-E-RU" mean?    K a-e-ru  has many meanings,  as a noun; it means frog, which keeps jumping and  leaves their foot prints behind when they come out from the water.    As a verb; it means to go back  (home or school ), return, hatch, think back, return thanks with respect, think of someone who is faraway especially in your hometown, etc.  As verb, ka-e-ru is  similar to the Latin prefix re- in the English language as seen in return, reverse or rejoice.  The emotions we felt, were individual when we saw the natural disaster in Japan on the news or talked to family and friends afterwards. Based upon what kind of relationship /empathy you share with Japan and its people your "KA-E-RU" may be unique however, we can all join together and participate in providing relief for victims of the earthquake & Tsunami in Japan.  please join us in helping and share our KAERU.

April 10th Sunday (even if there is bad weather)
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
At Sakura Gakuen
6650 Owens Drive
Pleasanton, CA  94588
Organized by Japanese Friends

There are 4 files attached to this e-mail, which you can use as guidelines when you go to ask for donations, or advertise about the charity event.

1. 2 posters (PDF ENG version and PDF JP version)
2. A letter to ask for donations, and also a receipt for those making donations.
3. Well mannered phrases when you ask for donations. (for middle school & high school children.) This is a great experience for them.

We are seeking donations for the following items below.  Please bring donation items to Sakura Gakuen  (address above) by Apr 9th 3:00 pm.  
***Apr 4th Monday through the 8th Thursday =====> ONLY 4-6 pm***
(Due to the Sakura Gakuen's spring break.)
Please let us know the date and time if you are delivering a  large and/or heavy  items such as a flat screen TV.

A. Prizes for children's games. Pencils and other stationeries, toothbrush and other toiletries, stickers, toys ,  snacks, and little more gorgeous prizes .
B. Prizes for Adults' raffle.  Wines, baskets, gift cards, entrance admissions,  printers, PCs,  flat screen TVs,  iPods,  i Pads , Wii, Play Stations,  free stay at hotels, airlines tickets, etc.
C. Bazaar items. (New or close to new condition.)

We still have space for restaurants to sell Lunch boxes/sandwiches & other foods.  We also have space with individual tables  for Arts  & Craft  sale .  We will look forward to hearing about your success in raising donations  and bring people to the event. 

Please contact me if you have any questions.
 We really appreciate your support from the bottom of our hearts,

Maiko Douglass "

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Happy Home/Happy Hour in San Francisco Bay Area: Happy Home -House hunting

Happy Home/Happy Hour in San Francisco Bay Area: Happy Home -House hunting: "Some buyers want specific type of house, and they keep looking until they found one they really like it. Each buyer has different wiseliest ..."

Happy Home -House hunting

Some buyers want specific type of house, and they keep looking until they found one they really like it.
Each buyer has different wiseliest and needs, I have been working for two families for while.
Mr and Mrs. ABC are ready willing to buy, however they cannot found what they want. They submitted couple offers, but two offers are out bet, and they withdraw one offer. It took them 6 months from beginning.  I know what kind of house they like and they want, therefore, we decided to cool down until
I find good one for them.

 Mr. and Mrs EFG are looking for house in San Francisco closer area from their current house. They do not speak English very well, and it is not easy to communicate at first. There are many Realtors who speak their language, but it look they like me. They do not want change a realtor. They do not even remember my name, but they know I am reliable. When I called yesterday to confirm house showing time and date, they do not even know my name, then I told Mrs. EFG "tomorrow a 1pm" she recognized me. They are waiting for me at 1pm today. Mrs. EFG knows what she is looking for. I showed them total of 50 houses in the area, but they cannot find what they want.    Bying house is "No Refund, No Exchange, No return" therefore   EFG family take serious to keep looking for houses.  I will see then next week at same time same day, until they find one.

Happy Home-House hunting.

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Happy Home -House hunting

Buyers know what they want, and what they are looking for to buy a house in today's market.
People can check houses by Internets, and know what they like and don't.
Home listings with pictures give us some kind of idea, but some of pictures are too good, and some of poor shot picture looks bad but it was very nice house in real.
One of my client loved the picture of the house, and asked me to show it. Then I took him to show the house he loved from the picture. The house itself was beautiful, there are huge cemeteries area in front of the house, and funeral house with cremation site by the side of the house.  We can see the funeral house from a bedroom window. Enjoy thriller with Micheal Jackson every night.  "Seeing is believing"

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Happy Hour


 



It's been raining for while, my dogs Bushi and Kina don't want go out but they are boring.
For me, I start writing blog, it is best time to write my blog.  I have Happy hour at home  start 7pm-11pm. I have to called  "KOTATSU(foot warmer table)", sit down and have nice foods and cheap wine.
That make me relax and happy after work.



Happy home/happy hour