First Business Trip

Last Friday, my supervisor asked me if I was open to flying out to Boston on Monday. Yes, a whopping 1 business-day notice! Of course, I really had no reason to say no, so I went.

Man, I always knew that companies shelled out big money for their employees to go on business trips, but even me?! I only started for 3 weeks and I think the total for my expenses was about $800.

I didn't get to go for the heck of it though. One of the customers that I'll be working with is based out there, so I got to meet them and talk with them about the project. These guys make an awesome disposable surgical device that can move all sorts of ways inside your body. So cool.

Anyways, I was accommodated pretty darn well (I got 2 beds for some reason!) so I really can't complain.

On the way there, I had middle seat on the plane. You know that "worst-case scenario" story of the fat, sweaty, smelly guy next to you while you're in the middle seat? That was me. Fortunately, he was much bigger than me so I slotted in pretty well, strangely enough. Fate wasn't all that cruel though. The cutest girl on the plane sat next to me on my left. That never happens!

Boston seems like an an interesting place, but I didn't get to sightsee or anything, which is pretty typical from what I hear. Either way, it was sort of a 1-day thing. If SonyEricsson hadn't laid off 2000 workers, I'd probably be in NC right now too. I think I'm probably gonna have to leave my suitcase out. I'm headed back there in less than a month. *phew

HandMC

Two weeks ago, it was announced that Maaki, the lead singer of HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR (one of my favorite Japanese bands), will be leaving the group by the end of the year! Reason being because she's marrying a man almost 30 years her senior, so somehow, she has to quit her job. ヽ(ｏ`皿′ｏ)ﾉ

I'm disappointed to find out about this news, because I really like her vocals, which is a defining point for any band. HandMC will be auditioning for a new member, but it just won't be the same. However, to be fair, I'm sure I'll "get used to it."

But at least they're still working to release something for their fans before she moves on!

To show my support during this period of transition, I've been promoting their latest single, Hot Limit, on facebook. Below is a video, which is a homage to TM Revolution's Hot Limit video from 1998. TMR even makes a cameo appearance in the video!