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Hello Pinky,
I'm Taamyu.
Hope you remember me lol.
I dropped into here to leave my and say hello
How are you?
I'm fine It's 17.58 of the 28th in Osaka, Japan, meaning it's 8.58 of the 28th in UK.
It's very windy today. The wind has been whirling since early in the morning
Where are you live, then? I know you are in England lol.
Hope you are fine and have a lovely weekend

See you
Taamyu

Hi Teamyu,so sorry it has taken me such a long time to get back to you.Just so busy !!! XMAS !!! Need I say more ??? I am not sure if you celebrate Xmas in Japan ,if not, lucky you !!!!The preparations here are horrendous !!!! I also have so many orders to complete at the flower shop,not to mention the holly wreaths I have to make !!! Enough of my moaning !!! Hope your well and do hope we get to meet up sometime this week.You Take Care.See you soon Love Pinky (Jackie is my REAL name)xxxxx

Hell Jackie
for my delaying reply as I've not been in good condition since last week and I also am busy writing Japanese 'Mouring Greeting Cards' to my Japanese friends, teachers... as I'm on the mourning time(my father died this Spring). In our custom, we exchange 'New Years Cards(postcard)' which reach on the first day of the new year(1st Jan.), but when we are on mourning time, we won't send them to anyone nor receive them, so we will have to send 'Mourning greeitng' to people in advance before they post their new years cards. I hope you'll understand what I mean. Recently most people send printed mourning cards, but as the number of the people is very few, I write them by myself(calligraphy) instead
I almost finshed writing, just the address are left.
OF COURSE I'LL SEND XMAS GREETING TO MY OVERSEAS FRIENDS!!

Japanese people enjoy Christmas as well even if they(we) don't know what Christmas is LOL. So, lots of lots of people go shopping and exchange xmas gifts as well
So, as you can easily imagine, people buy 'armful' flowers with the gifts...
I think Japanese flourists are very busy at the moment like you
Well, I hope we'll keep in touch
Take Care
Have an enough rest after working
Love,
Taeko(my real name)
XXX

How lovely to hear from Taeko xxx Sorry to hear you've not been well.I do understand about the Mourning Time, I am very sorry.I too lost my Father some few years ago,such a sad loss ,so I understand just how you feel xxx I too study calligraphy and enjoy it very much,when I find time of course.I always think handwritten cards are far superior to printed one's ,don't you? We must keep in touch.Hoping this msg finds you in better health xx Love Jackie xx

Hello Jackie.
I've been mental illness(like hysteria, stress pancretits, eating disorder...) since I came back to japan. And I'm on rehabilitation period. I'm very happy to say to you that I've almosr recovered that's why I'm here and speaking with you
Of course, the loss is sad, but to tell the truth, when my grandfather died 17 years ago, such a great shock I had as he loved me very much(my father as well). But I know my father's disease(cancers) and it was his life. When he died, his face was very peaceful without any pain, so I felt very safe with his peaceful dead face. If his face looked bad with agony, I might not be able to stand. You think I'm strange, but think, if he died with peacefull releasing from the pain, I think it's better than to live longer with pain. Of course, I try not to think of him very often, otherwise I cry out
Ha, ha, ha... Such a strange person I am.

I sometimes am surprised that you(English people) know calligraphy as you don't have many chance to see/do it. So, I'm happy if you know what it is like
Keep in touch please
Love,
Taeko
XXX

Of course I will stay in touch Taeko,I so enjoy our chats.My father too died of cancer ,so I understand exactly what your saying and I don't think your feelings are odd whatsoever !!! At school (a few years ago ) I attended what we call here a private school.Every girl HAD to write calligraphy.I remember very well ,having to sit there for WEEKS,JUST learning to use the nib of the pen hahaha.I do love it now,I think I was brainwashed into liking it Taeko hahaha.Do hope we speak very soon,and send my wishes to you for a complete recovery back to perfect health ,also my love .Take Care See you soon Love Jackie xxxxxx

Hello Jackie

I wonder if you misunderstand what 'calligraphy', which I use, is like... It seems that I made a big mistake to tell you..
I mean... I was doing 'Japanese/Chinese Calligraphy' instead of western 'calligraphy'
for you to be confused. But we don't use 'nib', but use 'Fude(brush pen in English maybe)' with Chinese ink. I hope this will make sense in English and you'll understand what Japanese Calligraphy is like.

I'm not in good mood, mental condition at the moment
This mental condition makes me uneasy and makes me very lazy But don't worry, I'm okay as far as this condition is concerened. I'll take regular medications, so I'm okay

Now... I finally finished sending Japanese Mournign Greeting to my Japanese teachers,friends.. (As my father died this spring, we have to send this greeting cards to Japanese friends, teachers, colleagues so that they won't send New years card to us which usually arrive on the first day of the New Year)
And.. all I have to do is to go to some shops to buy xmas cards, gifts and write cards, send them(my foreign friends).... I can't send them in time.

It's 20.05 of the 5th. The night has come.
But it was a lovely day today , I hope it will be fine day tonight, too

Take Care & Enjoy Yourself
I think your hands will be 'red' because of your work, so please take care of your hands and keep them warm when you don't work

Taeko

Hi Taeko,again my apologies to you for my huge delay in this reply.Yes I know Japanese calligraphy,more like painting I suppose is the best way to describe it,hope my description doesn't insult the fine artistry your work deserves credit for !!! I do so admire the script you use.The calligraphy I use is based upon the ancient Latin style,used by the monks,for illustration in books.Quite ornate but legible,if you know what I mean ? I was so sorry to hear your feeling under the weather still.I am sure your medication gives you some relief,and that is good,naturally,I know you must be longing for a complete return to health.Lets hope it happens very soon for you.I will say a prayer for you.Please do not be upset or offended Taeko if my replies in the next few weeks are not as prompt as they could be.....Just work !!! And Xmas !!! Please keep in touch.I will....Take Care Love to you Jackie xxxx PS I shall keep my hands warm,thankyou for your concern xxx

Pinky
Don't appologise for delaying. I know you are awful busy working now.
I also sorry that I haven't replied earlier as I felt a bit depressed. Now I feel better than last week.
Yeah, I have 'seen' your calligraphy before It's alos very but you may be very nervous when you 'write' it lol.
It's also very cold today. Gosh. My skin has become drier and drier... need a 'cream' for my skin lol.

I know you haven't enough time to be online, to don't worry your slow reply. I'm very SLOW WRITER as well lol.
Speak to you soon
Take Care of your hand and keep yourself warm
Taeko

Hi Taeko,made it at last hahaha Thought I NEVER would !!! So pleased to hear your feeling better,that is very good news !! So pleased you've decided to stay with us all here on h2g2,we would certainly miss you.x The weather in Japan cannot possibly be as cold as it is here in England at the moment,it is freezing cold ,and raining at this prescise moment !! Roll on summer !!! I'll write soon Taeko,keep on keeping well.Love Jackie xxxxx

Hello Jackie
Glad to hear from you
I think you are awful busy working at the moment

So, now, I'm okay
I sometimes feel depressed very much, and at that time I need medication . But I feel better than last year
I think I've become better since I joined h2g2. That's why I decided to stay here unless nobody contact me lol.

I'm having quite a quiet weekend as usual
It's really peaceful to be alone at home

Maybe I told you...it's getting colder and colder in Osaka As I have an allergy for the cold air, my nose turns into red nose in winter I can't stop sneezing and sniffling especially early in the morning

I haven't sent any Christmas cards to my overseas friends yet, so I have to send them by next Tuesday , otherwise they will reach my friends after New Year

I'll have a quiet Chrismas at home alone lol
But I'll meet my friend when we have a spare time soon

Well Take Care Jackie and Keep your hands warm Don't forget putting hand cream on your hands before go to bed

Have a jolly lovely weekend

See you soon
Taeko
XXX

Hi Taeko,lovely to hear from you.It's getting colder here too,wetter and much windier !!! ! Winter has certainly arrived.This is just a quick msg to let you know I'm thinking of you,I will write later.You take Care See you soon Love Jackie xxxxxx

Hi Jackie
What a lovely woman you are
Indeed, winter has certainly come to Japan as well
I slept the whole day this Sunday (ti's 19.23 of the 14th (10.23 of the 14th GMT)) lol.
I'll be going to bed again lol
I'll write you soon again, too
Take Care Jackie
Speak to you soon
Taeko
XXX

Taeko,how are you ? Seems like forever since I wrote to you last !! I am nursing a horrid cold at the moment,such a nuisance.I could do without it right now ,so busy with Xmas preparations and work....You seem much more cheerful Taeko I am very happy to say,and you only sleep when you need to,so your body must need rest.I will have more time to speak soon Taeko ,and I look forward to that..Please Take Care and keep warm Love Always Jackie xxxxxxxx

Hello Jackie

I'm very sorry for delaying my reply.
I've been tired for weeks But I'm okay now
Things are sorted out little by litte. I mean, I finshed sending my Christmas Greetings to my overseas friends, and finshed teaching kids(2 kids) English for this year's lesson yesterday

It's a very lovely day today. There is no
But as the weather forecast it will snow on the 25th
But I'll enjoy a quiet Christmas and New Year's period

After Christmas people are busy prepareing for the New Year's Day in Japan as we celebrate the first 3 New Year's Day more than Christmas. We were used to have very quiet and nice New year's Day with family, but people go out on the New Year's Day more often than the past.

Well...
I Wish You


A VERY MERRY JOLLY LOVELY FUNNY GROOVY HAPPY CHRISTMAS

and

A WONDERFUL PEACEFUL LOVELY NEW YEAR 2004


I'm very happy that I met you here

I do hope we'll keep in touch next year, too

Take Care, Jackie

Taeko

Oh thankyou for such lovely wishes Taeko xxx How very sweet you are.I send all the same back to you in Japan and I hope our friendship lasts a lifetime..Best Wishes for a happy holiday,and with this msg comes wishes of love ,peace and happiness for you Love Jackie xxxxxxxx Speak soon xxx

Pinky, Jackie, Pinky, Jackie....
that I'm very slow writer

Thank you for your thoughtful message. You are so lovely person

How are you? I'm okay, though I'm alone and sleep all day long
I decided when every 'public' meeting(doctor, friends..) finish, I would spend alone at flat and concentrate on MYSELF It will last the first week of January. I'll do whatever I want to
Ooooops, BUT I'll be online and come here

Are you still busy even after Christmas?
I hope you'll have a enough rest on New year's day.

Though I'm such a wierd person, please keep in touch with me next year, hopefully as much as we are alive LOL.


Taeko

I wonder if you have got a email address...

Hi Taeko,so lovely to hear from you as always.I had a wonderful Xmas thankyou,surrounded by family and friends,really lovely.I too will have more time to spend with you here in Jan.I look forward to it.I send my wishes to you for a HAPPY NEW YEAR,with peace love and happiness instore for you....I do have an e-mail address but I don't give it out on here.....SORRY,we must find a mutual friend and then we could work it out ....You Take Care.Speak soon Love Jackie xxxxx

Jackie
Glad to know that you had a lovely Christmas time
I wish your dream will come next year!!
Also You'll have a great year in 2004

To me, I do hope I recover as soon as possible so that I can see you there

Well, Keep in Touch, Jackie

Just in case, I'll let you know one of my e-mail address.
[email protected]
If you want to mail me, please mail to this address, then I'll rply from other mail address

Keep yourself Warm, Jackie

Taeko

Taeko,how are you ? So long since I have contacted you.Please accept my apologies.A very Happy New Year to you,may all your dreams come true.Thankyou for the address ,I shall be e-mailing you soon.PROMISE.My love and Best wishes to you.We MUST speak soon.Love Jackie xxxx