Free souvenirs, anyone?

[seiji]

I could put this in the Japan board for Japaneseishness or RWPW for randomness, but I decided to put it here for maximum exposure. :innocent:

Brief story: my year in Japan ends in one week. I have approximately 50,000yen in leftover scholarship money (cash!) to squander before I leave. I'm very good at spending money on myself, but I've been doing that all year...:frypan:...and the guilt is starting to catch up to me.

SO! To ease my conscience (and also because I really love buying presents for other people!) I will buy a small Japanese souvenir for anyone willing to give me their shipping address. Okay, I know my mere presence on the internet makes me five times more likely to be a child molester than not, and you'd have to be some kind of moron to give out your address to random people online. If you'd prefer to chat or Skype first or something, I can do that. If you'd rather I give you my address so you can mail me yours, that works too. I just need to know ASAP if anyone is actually interested.

RULES!
--I'm not buying stuff for anyone who's already in Japan or is scheduled to arrive within a year. I'd prefer to buy stuff for people who have never been here and aren't likely to come soon.
--The whole point is to buy Japanesey things you probably can't get in your own country. My first thought is always the ubiquitous cellphone charm in some kind of Japanese or Kyoto design (Hello Kitty dressed as a geisha, scraps of kimono fabric, Chinese zodiac animals, etc), but it could be anything small, cheap and shippable.
--Price of the items will depend on number of people.
--You don't all have to get the same thing.
--It's a gift; you don't have to pay me back! :)

Yes, I really am serious.

[Candyvan Stan]

Wow. That's probably the nicest thing I've ever read on the internets - buying stuff for complete strangers.

Way to go, you very generous person, you. You just instantly made yourself one of the most popular users of this forum. Good luck with this.

Wouldn't you rather use it yourself to buy some awesome new clothes, though? You probably worked hard for that scholarship money.

[Kass]

Ooohhh... The offer of scraps of kimono fabric is seriously tempting for a quilter. Must fondle fabric...

It is extremely nice of you to offer this to strangers. I hope everyone who gets a souvenir pays it forward.

[h2orowe]

I still need to give you my address for the Go!Go!7188 wrist bands >_<; need to ask my grandpa for that address, but I'll probably be gone for a while tommorow.

[seiji]

Wouldn't you rather use it yourself to buy some awesome new clothes, though? You probably worked hard for that scholarship money.
I have too many new clothes to fit in my suitcases. I have no idea where I found so many clothes that fit me in Japan. You don't even want to know how many socks I bought this year. And shoes. And scarves. And hats. And I want another yukata...:box:

The only thing more fun than shopping for me is shopping for someone else. :clap: Just ask Joey!

[Daishikaze]

its a very tempting offer, I'm at a loss as to what I would ask for though

[Xuande]

Mmm. I'd love some Unagi Pai (http://www.shunkado.co.jp/unagipai/unagipai_top.htm), but I don't know how well it'd stand up to the rigors of shipping.

[Jetsetlemming]

I'm tempted too, how about I just say "anything"? :P

[seiji]

Actually, Xuande, I'll be in Athens in a couple of weeks. I'm not sure where to find unagi-pie, but I can look around for it. :innocent:

A few ideas off the top of my head:
--something cute with maiko/sakura/momiji/kingyo/Shinsengumi/zodiac animal on it
--a folding fan...from the 100yen store!
--a "handkerchief" (washcloth) with your name embroidered in kana
--stationery, postcards
--strange dried fish snacks, things that taste like green tea or cherry blossoms
--tabi socks :innocent:
--manga
--origami paper or scraps of old kimono/obi
--something made from chirimen (silk or rayon crepe, a popular souvenir from Kyoto)
--a protective charm from a temple
(edited out the more expensive ones...I didn't really expect so many people! No worries, though. :))

If you want to sacrifice all prerogative to me (muahahahahaaaa), just specify "girly", "manly", "neutral", "Kyoto-ish", "edible" or something like that.

[anver]

I'm tempted. A neutral-manly protective charm sounds very awesome.

[Jetsetlemming]

so PM you our addesses? :P I think you're really a spammer! :o NOOOOO!

[seiji]

PM, MSN, email, Skype...I could give you my cellphone number if you want to make an international call. :P

*SPAMSPAMSPAMSPAMMYSPAM!*

[Kenshin]

O.o Wow, so, all we just need to do is PM you our addresses?

If so, then... PM sent. :P
(Something manly and, er... whatever. I can't decide.:innocent:)
And, of course, a big thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you in advance. :D

[El_CJ]

You're my freakin' hero!
I would *LOVE* a neutral, manly protective charm. Or maybe something to hang on my wall. But probably the charm.
I'm Adding you to my MSNs so I can give you my address!

[Daishikaze]

Can you describe what a Protective Charm looks like? I mean is it a piece of paper or a wooden carving?

[seiji]

O-mamori (protective charms) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O-mamori) vary by type and temple, but the most common type is a small pouch made of colorful tapestry, containing a piece of something with a prayer written on it (you just have to trust it's really there, since opening the pouch destroys its power). The specific power of the charm (traffic safety, studying, love, wealth, safe birth, etc.) and/or the name of the sponsoring temple is written on the outside. They're about the size of a keychain, and some are designed to be cellphone straps.

Other styles I've seen include a small gold coin (for wealth), a reflective magnet for your car (for traffic safety), a metal card (for safe travels), and a stylized key on a chain (symbol of Inari, god of the granary and all the wealth contained therin). I like the Inari key-charm necklaces, myself. :)

[Unknown]

Wow!
This is so nice of you.
I'll PM you right away.

[The Divine Comedy]

This is so nice and generous of you! I shall PM with a tiny request, should you not object. ^^

[Xuande]

Actually, Xuande, I'll be in Athens in a couple of weeks. I'm not sure where to find unagi-pie, but I can look around for it. :innocent:

A few ideas off the top of my head:
--something cute with maiko/sakura/momiji/kingyo/Shinsengumi/zodiac animal on it
--a folding fan
--a "handkerchief" (washcloth) with your name embroidered in kana
--stationery, postcards
--strange dried fish snacks, things that taste like green tea or cherry blossoms
--tabi socks :innocent:
--manga
--a popular cd single (maybe)
--hair accessories
--origami paper or scraps of old kimono/obi
--something made from chirimen (silk or rayon crepe, a popular souvenir from Kyoto)
--a protective charm from a temple

If you want to sacrifice all prerogative to me (muahahahahaaaa), just specify "girly", "manly", "neutral", "Kyoto-ish", "edible" or something like that.

Wow, I'd really appreciate it if you could do that. If not, tabi would be cool if they make them large enough to fit someone who wears an American size 12, or, if not, something Kyoto-ish would be neat.

In return, when you get back to Athens I can treat you to a meal of what food my meager means can afford. Taco Stand, maybe, or Gyro Wrap? :hat:

[mugen]

you are a hero

[seiji]

Men's 12 is 28cm, no? I do believe I can get tabi that size. With kabuki masks on them. :D

I'm not a taco person, and I've never been to Gyro Wrap...is Cold Stone still around? :innocent:

[sushi]

wow thats really nice to buy stuff for people you don't know :joytear:
i can't think of anything to ask for >_< (something manly XD )
I'll pm you now! :clap: :clap:

a big thanks in advance

[Xuande]

Men's 12 is 28cm, no? I do believe I can get tabi that size. With kabuki masks on them. :D

I'm not a taco person, and I've never been to Gyro Wrap...is Cold Stone still around? :innocent:

Cold Stone is still here. We also have a new Ben & Jerry's downtown.

And, yes, judging by the formula on Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoe_size), a US men's size 12 is about 28 cm.

[Firefly]

I wouldn't mind something, and your kindess will be returned graciously. I'll PM you on MSN later. :clap:

[Tibs]

Oh I want a present 8|

Do you ship to UK? :D

[Duke Luke of Juke]

I'd like a mute Japanese super-model, if you can manage it.

[Stephy]

Wow. That's probably the nicest thing I've ever read on the internets - buying stuff for complete strangers.

Way to go, you very generous person, you. You just instantly made yourself one of the most popular users of this forum. Good luck with this.

That is very nice indeed!!! \o/

It is extremely kind of you, seiji. It is fun sending gifts out to people, isn't it? I have spent all together about 130 dollars on op9ers XD I like it when they are happy with the stuff I buy them. I actually still want to get Firefly something back (though she refuses) and Ellie something nice. I have to think of what they like.

[/|/@/|/@し]

I'm just posting to join the people saying how nice that is!!

Aww. That really made me smile seeing this post because it's not common I see people just doing things for complete strangers, 'specially if it involves money!

Nope, don't want anything.. I can get most stuff at shops around here and I don't even live in Japan... I hope you have a nice/safe trip for the rest of your stay!

[seiji]

Oh I want a present 8|

Do you ship to UK? :D
I've already got Holland and Venezuela, so why not?
I'd like a mute Japanese super-model, if you can manage it.
Porn mag from Family Mart, okay. But I need your address. :watson:

I'll probably bring these home and mail them from the US so the postage doesn't slay me. Everything so far is pretty small and light (except that porn mag), so that's not a problem yet.

I'm going to put a 24-hour lock on this so I can start shopping tomorrow. Except it's not exactly 24 hours. We'll say 12 hours from now, whatever time this is in your zone. If I don't have your info by then, I'm moving on without you! :hat: I'm on MSN and Skype right now and probably will be occasionally throughout the day.

[c-rex]

I'd like to request that you buy a round of beer, whiskey, coke or whatever you drink for your buds over there before you go. That is always a good use of money. If you need to chalk it up as a gift you can toast to me, than I claim to have been toasted to in Canada, America, Japan and three European countries.

[ZaichikArky]

You are a very nice girl ^_^. Can you just get me a postcard? lol. It's okay if you exclude me since you don't know me very well, though :p. Anyway, i will PM you my address!

[seiji]

I'd like to request that you buy a round of beer, whiskey, coke or whatever you drink for your buds over there before you go. That is always a good use of money. If you need to chalk it up as a gift you can toast to me, than I claim to have been toasted to in Canada, America, Japan and three European countries.
My buds left last week. :meh: If you like, I will buy myself a bottle of nice sake in your honor.

[Daishikaze]

My info is sent

I was wondering, are their any tiny statues like a Tanuki or Kitsune or something you could get cheaply?

If not I guess I'll go for a protective charm

[japanat]

And, yes, judging by the formula on Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoe_size), a US men's size 12 is about 28 cm.

Wikipedia is wrong. I wear a 9 1/2, which is a 27 or 27.5, depending on the maker, here in Japan. A 12 is around 30 or bigger, I think....(usually don't think, actually) edit2: 30.5 on this site: http://www.i18nguy.com/l10n/shoes.html#adult

You could think about giving people the little turtle charm for their wallets (about 1/2in long, supposed to bring fortune when carried in the wallet - hasn't worked for me so far..).

Go to Daiso 100yen shop. The best quality of all the 100yen shops, and some (a few) good things for souvenirs.

edit: BTW, you're too cool, doing this for strangers. Come back to this forum, after you head back Stateside, huh?

[Nights_into_dreams]

Wow...sooooo generous <3

I'll take a love protective charm, if you could manage it.

I will give you my secondary address soon.

[seiji]

Wikipedia is wrong. I wear a 9 1/2, which is a 27 or 27.5, depending on the maker, here in Japan. A 12 is around 30 or bigger, I think....(usually don't think, actually) edit2: 30.5 on this site: http://www.i18nguy.com/l10n/shoes.html#adult
In "Japan sizes", yes, but socks are measured by centimeters, not shoe sizes. According to this and numerous sites (http://www.asknumbers.com/ShoeSizeMensConversion.aspx), US men's 12 is a little longer than 28cm.

How about anyone who wants tabi socks just stands on a ruler to see how long their foot really is?

And 100yen shops do have suitable souvenirs, but I would feel cheap.

[japanat]

All I know is that socks marked "sizes 25-27" are pretty snug. Although that may be because my feet are pretty wide...

[seiji]

Official list of people whose personal contact information I have harvested for my own fell purposes (:innocent:):

anver: o-mamori, not girly
Daishikaze: small figurine of a tanuki or kitsune, or o-mamori
Donut: necklace/pendant, not girly
El_CJ: o-mamori, not girly
Ellie: something cute
Firefly: something cute (no address yet)
Fujin: something manly and/or funny
Jetsetlemming: manga, manly
Kass: o-mamori, girly
Kenshin: something manly
Lazarus: kitsune mask if possible (no address yet)
Mugen: cool Japanese chopsticks
Nights_into_dreams: o-mamori, not girly
Riinuka: tabi socks, white or black
Shylilsweety: something Hello Kitty
sushi: something manly
The Divine Comedy: something cute and geisha-y
Tibs: anything EXCEPT A BOMB
Unknown: o-mamori, girly
Xuande: unagi-pie, or tabi socks
ZaichikArky: postcard...

Since the protective charms (o-mamori) are so popular, people who didn't specify something else are likely to end up with one. I'll go to some temples tomorrow, so you technically have about 8 hours right now to change your mind.

Oh, and I checked the join dates of anyone I didn't recognize to make sure nobody joined just to beg favors. :P

[Kenshin]

Porn mag... *drools* er... 「えっちなのはいけないと思います!」
Ahem...
Hehe, something tells me that the ones with "something whatever" will all get o-mamori. :P (which sounds cool, after all. All we got from our chinese "sister" were chopsticks, a huge pack of cigs for my dad, t-shirts, and a fan...>_>) Although a japanese super model doesn't sound bad at all...:innocent:

[c-rex]

My buds left last week. :meh: If you like, I will buy myself a bottle of nice sake in your honor.
Fair deal. Saki and me have a rocky history, but I guess in Japan you have to go with the local favorite. I'll toast you tonight.

Mads, somethingh geisha-y? Bored with France? ;)

[Druid]

most likely

[seiji]

O MY WHAT HAVE I DONE?!

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/3886/omiyagetk3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
^ Everything but the manga and sake becaue I can get those across the street tomorrow.
(not pictured: stuff for myself :D)

Shinobi01, cama, charchar123, I got you guys too. I actually found everyone's first choice :) except Xuande :meh:. If the pile looks a little big, I ended up with a few extra things because I bought some cheap things and then found better ones later. I guess those go on a first come basis to anyone who missed out on the orders yesterday.

I'm not going to tell you any prices so there will be no hard feelings over whose present is specialer than whose. You all got what you asked me for. :P
I think I'll ship the mask (maybe the manga) from here to save space in my bag, but everything else I'll probably carry back to the US unless you really want a Japanese postmark on it.

P.S. LIN I STILL DON'T HAVE YOUR ADDRESS D:

[Jetsetlemming]

I got a japanese manga from seiji today. Thanks. :) Actually, my mom got it first, opened it, and actually started flipping through it. Luck was on my side, as she only flipped through a couple pages, and started from the back like it was a western book. :P Thank you, seiji! (though the content does creep me out a bit. Flowers planted in live people's brains? o_o)

[seiji]

Actually, my mom got it first, opened it, and actually started flipping through it.
o shit! :box:
Yeah, that's a...weird...series.

Sorry to everyone else, but I think I'll be too busy with school starting to get the rest of this stuff in the mail before the weekend. Must go buy some bigger envelopes...

[The Divine Comedy]

Thank you much! I shall look eagerly at the mail (within reason, of course, considering your school busy-ness). :D

[Soli]

Nooo, I missed it?! :gloomy: *Tries not to cry*

[Mysticalmelody]

I missed it too? I think?... Seiji that's really nice of you to do that.

[dama rei]

ahh, I'm too late!

This was very kind of you

[Black Dog]

鉢巻きが欲しいお願いします:japan:

A hachimaki with the kanji "闘魂 on it.:ninja:

[Plekto]

There is some thing I've never EVER run across in any store in the U.S., yet I had one somehow years ago.(gift from a friend) A Japanese Abacus. It looks like the normal one except that it's arranged in a 1 and 4/5 arrangement(no placeholder piece(s)!) I suspect that it's probably easy to find there for next to nothing. Even shopkeepers in Little Tokyo look at me with a blank stare when I mention it. It's obviously a specific Japanese word, but one they've never hear of before. :)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soroban

[seiji]

Guys...I'm not in Japan any more. :box:

[seiji]

I'm pretty sure I have a cute little rainbow spinning top I could send you...

[dama rei]

I'm pretty sure I have a cute little rainbow spinning top I could send you...

ummm.. uh ... that sounds pretty cool//

[seiji]

Assuming I can count postage correctly, the following people should be getting envelopes in the next three to seven days:
anver
cama
charchar123
Daishikaze
El_CJ
ellie
Fujin
Kass
Kenshin
Mugen
Nights
Riinuka
Shylilsweety
sushi
TheDivineComedy
Tibs
Unknown
ZaichikArky

I have not forgotten you, Donut, but I misplaced your item for a while. >_>; I found it now, so I'll get it out to you soon.
Firefly, GIVE ME YOUR ADDRESS OR I'LL KEEP YOURS FOR MYSELF! :gangster:

A few people expressed interest in something after the deadline, but I didn't pay too much attention to them. :innocent: I think Solitudity, Mysticalmelody, and dama rei were the only ones who didn't request something specific I can't get anymore. I have a few little random things (mostly cute girly things and some little toys) left over. If you guys are still interested, make sure I have your address.

[ellie]

Ooh I'm excited, Seiji! You're the sweetest. . .I'm looking forward to getting mail whee!!

[h2orowe]

=3 Have you forgotten little Joey?

[Unknown]

Thank you so much seiji! <3
I can't wait!

[seiji]

I forgot little Joey...on the list! I mailed yours. :innocent:

[Kenshin]

Yaaaaay!
*waits patiently...*
...or not. :innocent: I want mail, I want mail, I want mail, I want mail, I want maaaaaaiiii..! *gets hit by random person*
Ow... alright, I'll stop...:box:

Seriously, thanks a lot, seiji! ;) Now, what shall I send in return...? :watson:



(slightly off-topic) Actually, I -apparently- got mail earlier today, (a few games I bought off eBay) but, since I had them sent to my uncle's house, and he's on vacation, the post office refused to deliver it...:( Hopefully, he'll return in a week or so, so that won't happen to this one. :D

[Jetsetlemming]

...=\ I never thought of sending seiji something in return besides a thank you here on the forums. :( I feel like a jerk now.

[Daishikaze]

Thanks alot Seiji, if there is anything you want from Switzerland, let me know and I'll see what I can do.

[sushi]

yay post :clap: i like post.

thanks again seiji.

[h2orowe]

I forgot little Joey...on the list! I mailed yours. :innocent:
=3 Yay! Bwahaha. If I ever go on foriegn exchange to Europe, I will bring you back something friggin' amazing. Like.. a reindeer, or a sauna.

[seiji]

Dude, I would SO love a sauna. :D

Anyone who wants to send something back (and I'm not asking for anything!), keep in mind most of this stuff cost around $5 USD or less. Don't hurt yourselves. :innocent:

[The Divine Comedy]

You should SO ask Joey to bring you back a reindeer... and ride it to school. :yes:

And there are fun presenty things coming!! *dances with yay and huggles seiji* Well, if I scrape up some money and something vaguely unique, I'll send something to YOU. :P

[Soli]

A few people expressed interest in something after the deadline, but I didn't pay too much attention to them. :innocent: I think Solitudity, Mysticalmelody, and dama rei were the only ones who didn't request something specific I can't get anymore. I have a few little random things (mostly cute girly things and some little toys) left over. If you guys are still interested, make sure I have your address.

:eyepop: If you have anything left over and you're sure you don't want it, send it to me! Please!

If you PM me, I'll give you my address. :D

[Riinuka]

Ohhh!!!!!!! *will be at the mailbox across the street 24/7 now* PACKAGE!!

....x333 *plots to send return gift*

[I Monkey]

:eyepop: If you have anything left over and you're sure you don't want it, send it to me! Please!

If you PM me, I'll give you my address. :D

Me too me to me too!!:D Darn it! I missed it!(I don't come to general discussion very often). So nice of you to do thiss!!
I live in Holland! If you want me to send you some weed...:p hahah just kidding:p

[seiji]

Okay, so it seems I can't count postage. :box: Half the ones I mailed myself came back to me today. :duh: They should be fixed now and back on their way...
Added Donut, too. :)

[Tibs]

SEIJI I LOVE YOU <333333

I got mine this morning. It's the most awesome gift ever. Thanksthanksthanksthanksthanksthanksthanksthanksth anksthanksthanksthanksthanksthanksthanksthanksthan ksthanksthanksthanks

Everyone else can expect silly photos later. >:}

[ellie]

YAY THANK YOU SEIJI!! I got my gift in the mail yesterday, it is so cute! I love my Hello Kitty cell phone charm. I am going to go & get you something to send back to you, too!

[Riinuka]

SOCKSSS!!!!!!!! I wore the black pair already! Thank you!!!~! Pictures soon, now that I can complete my entire photo-setup. Tabi were the last thing I needed! (bought a yukata and a random happi a while back, and I have geta.)

x333

[The Divine Comedy]

Oh my gosh! I got it today! It's so beautiful!! *huggles seiji like woah* Thank you!!! :D

[Donut]

Many thanks for the gift!

You shall be receiving a written thank you note in the mail as soon as I sit down to write it. :)

Once again, thanks! It is great!

[mugen]

I got the gift today. It's really nice! I made a video while I was opening it today, so when I get the audio fixed and when the size is smaller than 100 mb(183 now), I will post it on youtube for all to see.

P.s. you can expect something in return. Thanks very much!

[cama]

I got my gift today! Thank you very much!! :kitty:

[4letterwords]

Yeah, Im sure Im going to be doing something like this too... I got a full ride plus 11,000$ for 10 months... I dunno how to spend a thousand plus dollars a month... Especially when tuition, dorm, books and food is all paid for... I think Ill get a nintendo DS lite.

[Kannon]

Hell yeah! The DS Lite rocks, but I know no one with one, so never get to multi-play any of my games X_x

[Unknown]

I just got my gift today.
It's so pretty! Thanks again for the Protective Charm.
^_^

[Kass]

seiji, it arrived today and it is lovely!! Thank you!

[Myrsilus]

I just wanted to let everyone know that my gift came in recently. It's great.

It's a tiny golden poop thing.

[ellie]

. . .Tiny golden poop?

[seiji]

I just couldn't leave Japan without the lucky poop. :D

[Shamu]

Wow, I really missed this by alot... :boggled: :gloomy:
It's very cool of you to that for people though Seiji ^^

Speaking of sending gifts and stuff, are we doing Christmas cards again this year?

[The Divine Comedy]

I remember doing it for Valentine's Day, but not Christmas. I could branch out! :O :)

So, are we?

[MeneerDijk]

Yes! Christmas cards rock! Or maybe send around christmas socks :D

[Unknown]

Yes! Christmas cards rock! Or maybe send around christmas socks :D

:innocent: I really like that idea.

[The Divine Comedy]

Christmas socks... :rofl:

That is a highly awesome idea... I wonder if I could find some with turnips on them for Matt XD

[ellie]

Yay just like last year! ...except this year I will have more people on my list!

How 'bout a Halloween thingie, too? Cuz I like mail.

[seiji]

Did somebody say "socks"? :innocent:

[The Divine Comedy]

Possibly...

>_>

<_<

*hides the bushel of socks behind her back*

[seiji]

I got a letter from ellie! She sent me a cute magnet of the University of North Carolina mascot, which is almost treason for a UGA student. :D Good thing UNC isn't in the SEC or it'd probably be illegal for me to put that magnet on my fridge.

And Xuande bought me ice cream! Now I've met somebody from the internets irl! :O

[Xuande]

The tabi fit just fine =) Now I just need to find a pair of geta that will fit my big feet...

Hope you enjoyed the ice cream! It was nice meeting you.

[ellie]

I WANT TO MEET SOMEONE FROM HERE IN REAL LIFE!! I am jealous! Haha. Well, at least you don't go to Duke or something, that would be real treason for you to have a UNC magnet, then! I know someone at UGA! Dude, are you like not on facebook wtf?

[seiji]

Dude, are you like not on facebook wtf?
NEVAR! :D

[sushi]

Received my gift today:)

thanks >_<

[charchar123]

Thanks SO much! I just got it in the mail today. Unfortunately... I got too excited and ripped the package a bit too much and the omiyage envelope tore a little on the top =\. Anyways ITS so cute! I even took pictures of it

(everything together)
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/1885/cimg0020xl2.jpg
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/1885/cimg0020xl2.jpg

(paried up with my otsuka ai cd.. more neko!)
http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/9137/cimg0021df9.jpg
http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/9137/cimg0021df9.jpg

[anver]

Got mine today.
Thanks a lot, seiji.
I'll send out the Giger cards (or something better) out as soon as my elevator stops spilling blood.

[Stephy]

I WANT TO MEET SOMEONE FROM HERE IN REAL LIFE!!


Ellie, you... me... meet NOW! :karate:


I got your gift Seiji. Very cute. ^^ I hung it up on my key chain hook so I see it everytime I turn on the light or shut it off or whenever I walk out of my room.

Hello kitty ftw!

Thank you very much. :)

[Kenshin]

I got a call from my uncle at noon:

Him: Hi, [Kenshin]? How are you? Do you have a friend in the U.S. called [Seiji]?
Me: (Yaaaaaaaay, I got mail, I got mail!) Umm... Yup. Why do you ask?
Him: I just got mail from her today, but I though it was for me.
I gave Seiji my uncle's name and address since I was moving.
Me: Um... really? Thanks!
Him: You're welcome. By the way, I opened it.
Me: O_O (Oh shit! I hope it's not porn, I really hope it's not porn... wait, what am I thinking?)
My aunt in the background: And I'm keeping it!
Me: (Phew.. it's not porn.) ...what is it?
Him: Come by later and you'll see.
Me: >_>... alright. I'll go there later. Thanks again.

Now I'm just waiting for him to arrive. Thanks a lot, Seiji. ^_^
I'll post pictures as soon as I get it. *still thinking what to send*

Edit: Finally! (and no, it wasn't porn.:innocent:)
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/2383/imagen028od1.th.jpg (http://img152.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imagen028od1.jpg)http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/4122/imagen029df8.th.jpg (http://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imagen029df8.jpg)http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/3355/imagen003gk2.th.jpg (http://img246.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imagen003gk2.jpg)
(excuse the crappy cellphone camera...)
Again, thanks! *starts handwriting something...*
Edit #2: I just read something about exchanging Christmas cards. I want to do that as well (didn't get to send anything last Christmas...:()

[Daishikaze]

got mine a long time ago, I would have said so sooner, but the lightning Bolt killed my Computer and it took forever to get everything sorted out with my Insurance.

Seiji, Thank you very much, it was exactly what I wanted. I'll see if I can find something suitably Swiss to send you in return