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Hello everyone, Have you ever had any part time jobs before? I've had some jobs at a Takoyaki shop, a coffee shop, and a hotel. The most unforgettable one was working at Hotel Okura Tokyo as a room maid when I was young. Officially Hotel Okura is one of the top class hotels with five stars in Japan. On the other hand, there's a pleasant working place for me in those days. Many celebrities such as former prime ministers, politicians, business executives, musicians, novelists used to visit and stay there. Also staff members, chefs, front clerks, bell boys, waiters were so nice and most of them were from the local areas all over Japan after graduating high school, Baby Boomers. Our floor manager,Mr. T was middle aged guy from Niigata, wearing black tie and a cool black suit. His professional behavior and polite way of talking was really impressive. One day, Sammy Davis Jr, outstanding African American entertainer ,had stayed our hotel for a few days and then he came over our floor station and talked to our manager. Unfortunately as I was working then , I thought " I wish I could have his autogragh!" I just imagined he was walking, snapping and chanting ♪ti-kong ti-kong chiki chiki kong♪ just like on CM of Suntory Whisky. Even though I was just a part time worker. Hotel Okura gave us a wonderful opportunity to enjoy an international famous pianist’s concert at Heian-noma, the most luxurious banqueting hall at the hotel. Also I could have delicious lunch at the big cafeteria for employees FOR FREE! What a generous mind! In another word 太っ腹! My most favorite dish was Swiss steak with mushroom sauce. On my birthday, Our manager bought me a birthday cake made in Hotel Okura and all staff members on our floor celebrated me in a small lounge. I can't forget that cake's taste and what is more , the kindness and warmth of the people worked together at the hotel. My part time job experience at Hotel Okura in good old days still remainds in my heart.... Thank you so much for reading my lo--ng story. .. Have a look at Hotel Okura Tokyo's home page ↓ ↓ http://www.hotelokura.co.jp/tokyo/index.html ”Hotel California ” big hit in 1976 ↓ ↓ http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=7EhpyRjNNqs&feature=related Michael Jackson Sammy Davis tribute ↓ ↓ http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=5c8UI1Roxpo&feature=related Don't miss Michel's last pose! http://ping.blogmura.com/xmlrpc/8oh9bwaxb0yx |
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Your story is not long. It is very easy to read. You may have a knack for English literature like Agatha Christine. I enjoyed reading your stories. So long... |
Harry 2008/07/01 20:13 |
Hello MOKO! |
sora 2008/07/01 20:57 |
MOKOさん、こんばんは。色々なお仕事をされたんですね。また、Hotel Okura Tokyoでは、本当に貴重で素敵な体験をされたんですね。 |
ローズティ 2008/07/01 21:37 |
Hello Harry, |
MOKO 2008/07/02 08:39 |
Hello sora, |
MOKO 2008/07/02 08:48 |
Hello Rose tea(←May I call you like this?) |
MOKO 2008/07/02 09:08 |
Hi Moko! WOW! You were working at Hotel Okura, the five-star facility in Toranomon with such luxury and elegance. I've never stayed there so I wish I could stay at the very hotel at least once. I sometimes buy canned corn potage soup made in Hotel Okura, which really tastes good. |
Sapphire 2008/07/02 20:34 |
Continued |
Sapphire 2008/07/02 20:36 |
Hi Sapphire , |
MOKO 2008/07/03 08:12 |
Wow ! Were you wearing such a micro-mini skirt, |
MOKO 2008/07/03 08:30 |
Hi MOKO |
norako 2008/07/03 23:33 |
Hi norako, |
MOKO 2008/07/04 13:59 |
Hello Moko-san, |
TA 2008/07/04 18:12 |
Hello TA san, |
MOKO 2008/07/04 22:15 |
Alooha, Mahaloo, |
TA 2008/07/05 13:02 |
And I admire you writing your blog in English. I started both Japanese and English blogs two years ago, I now cannot afford to update the English one due to my busy schedule. I don't think it is worth seeing but if you are interested in it, please visit this address: |
TA 2008/07/05 13:03 |
Alooha TA san |
MOKO 2008/07/05 20:08 |
I started to write my blog since last September and |
MOKO 2008/07/05 20:27 |
Dear Moko-san, |
TA 2008/07/06 05:31 |
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