Atago-san

I suggested we go to Atago-san because of the Hakata Bay view from up there. Also I wanted to try their fancy matcha kakigori, and the fact that Atago Shrine is symbolic of fire protection. I've been in a fire, so yeah.

We hiked up there. Luqman was smoking all the way and I willed myself to not pant. With that kind of chain-smoking how the hell is he still so fit?

We went up to the shrine and I washed my hands per their routine, adding on my own face washing. I stopped in front of the water area and admired the fact that all religions advocate cleanliness.

The view was admirable. I bet sunset and sunrise here be pretty, because it's a hill facing the sea for sunset and behind it is the mountains for the sunrise. I'll come here again next time for those.

We went to the shrine's fancy Japanese cafe. Luqman had azuki mochi and hot tea like the old man he is, smoking again. I had the matcha kakigori with azuki bean that I wanted. It came with sparklers and it was a pretty summer. I took a video of it.

The bitter sweet of the matcha paired with the fulfilling azuki beans. There's a specific taste to their kakigori, salty a bit. And the ice shape. They looked like Christmas. I heard they're made from hot spring water or something.

Perfect summer.

Luqman paid for our tea. It was more expensive than our brunch. He asked me if I know of this place and their menu. I gave him a smirk. Of course, what did he take me for?

Today I had Green Mug with Mizah. I didn't want coffee lest I couldn't sleep until 2am again, so I looked at their non tea selection. Yeah their red tea is nice.. oh wait they have matcha.

"I'll have the matcha with cheese please."

Making LD official

It was super easy to get the Pengarah to sign my letter of posting in Lahad Datu.

"I don't really understand this but if you want to do it, then you do it. Thank you for serving the people here and in Lahad Datu. It's good that you want to be a lady who can cut."

"Actually my parents aren't really approving." I was referring to me going to Lahad Datu.

"Me too, I wouldn't let my daughter be a surgeon." He laughed.

"If you think this is something that you can do, then you do it. You will need the skills to pass through exams and do your best."

I left his office soon after. So jovial this Pengarah. Now what do I do with this letter?

I can never say that you don't care

"Did you get your umbrella? Don't leave your umbrella again."

"How are the trainees? Are they bullying you?"

"Are you home?"

"Did you meet your brother?"

"Did you get to post your parcel?"