Monday May 28, 2012

Tessa's past comments

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    Tessa

    The young man was not the father of the baby, he met the mother on a game site and began living with her in October. Reportedly he didn't like the baby.

    Posted in: 19-year-old parents questioned over alleged abuse of 8-month-old child

  • 4

    Tessa

    Although I'm sympathetic to the plight of little Aiko and her parents, I can't help wishing that the MSM would pay more attention to the plight of certain other children in this land. (Especially the ones in Fukushima.)

    And as far as I can see tmarie doesn't have any issues with that little girl. She does seem to have issues with the ridiculous institution that is raising her. As do I, and a few other people here.

    Anyway, get well soon Aiko-chama. I know a few parents who have made the emergency room dash, and I wouldn't wish their experiences on anyone.

    Posted in: Princess Aiko has pneumonia, agency says

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    Tessa

    They appear to be in their early teens. How can you possibly find that attractive?

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    Tessa

    I want to add, because I feel very guilty about my previous unwarranted rude remarks, that I myself was in care for two weeks at the age of 13, due to family problems. It was only a short time in my life, but it has continued to affect me since. My temporary carers were extremely kind and gentle folk, and in that short time I also met a few other people concerned with my case (such as teachers, social workers, counsellors, etc) who were also extremely kind and caring and clearly wanted what was best for me. However, it seems to me now that most of them simply popped into my life once, promised me the moon on a stick (or at least some semblance of happiness) and then disappeared forever. There was no continuity whatsoever. They came and they went, just like that.

    It was only two short weeks in my life, and it continues to colour my relationships even now. I am still plagued with issued of trust, security, and survival, even into my thirties, and I don't think I am ever going to be able to marry or have children.

    Please, if you are going to get involved with troubled children, even if you have the best of intentions, as I'm sure you do, then BE CONSISTENT (Fishy's post above had it right). Either show up regularly, or don't show up at all. Don't do this kind of work just to stroke your egos, or put brownie points on your CVs. Do it because you are here for the long haul.

    Thanks for hearing me out. I've never talked about this to anyone before.

    Posted in: NPO makes a difference for orphans by providing mentors

  • 0

    Tessa

    Okay, point taken. Sorry if I sounded nasty.

    Posted in: NPO makes a difference for orphans by providing mentors

  • 0

    Tessa

    Background checks?

    Posted in: NPO makes a difference for orphans by providing mentors

  • 0

    Tessa

    I reiterate: why are you doing something in Japan that you would never bother with in your own country?

    Posted in: NPO makes a difference for orphans by providing mentors

  • 0

    Tessa

    Yay, granddad!

    And while we're on the subject, allow me to re-post a previous comment about "ore-ore" scam.

    "Let me tell you about a case that happened to my friends, a sensible couple in their 60s. One day, out of the blue, they got a phone call from a "police officer" informing them that their daughter (a med student living in another prefecture) had caused a car accident. They were instructed to transfer some Y700000 into a bank account as soon as possible, in order to secure her release. Naturally, they demanded to speak to her first. Their "daughter" was then put on the phone, but was so distressed that she couldn't answer any of their questions, and could only sob and cry faintly, "mother, help me!" Still suspicious, they called their daughter's cell phone number but failed to get through (they later discovered that the scammers had previously made so many nuisance calls to her that she switched it off completely).

    In a state of panic, they called another relative to borrow some money. Fortunately this relative was clued-up about the "ore-ore" scams, and warned them to ignore the call and not send any money at all. Later on they managed to establish contact with their unsuspecting daughter, who had been out enjoying lunch with friends and had no idea what her poor parents had been through.

    Strangely enough, they didn't bother reporting this episode to the police - probably out of embarrassment - which leads me to believe that this kind of scam is far more widespread than is popularly believed.

    Be careful out there!"

    Posted in: 81-year-old man foils telephone fraud attempt

  • 0

    Tessa

    Orphanages, in western countries, are usually known as "residential children's homes." In the UK, 14% of in-care children - not necessarily orphans - reside in these homes (the others are in foster care). Money is a constant issue. The homes have been described by at least one committee as "joyless, even cruel institutions, warehousing the most problematic children until they get dumped out on the street."

    Posted in: NPO makes a difference for orphans by providing mentors

  • 0

    Tessa

    I think it's nice when well-meaning foreigners come here to tell the Japanese how to run things, but I kind of wish they'd look in their own back yards first.

    Posted in: NPO makes a difference for orphans by providing mentors

  • 0

    Tessa

    Might as well live!

    Posted in: Suicides can run up a posthumous bundle

  • 0

    Tessa

    Eri Kamimoto (pictured) took first place in the disabled division. She has a hearing impediment. Well done, Eri!

    Posted in: Poles apart

  • 0

    Tessa

    Speaking as a woman who doesn't especially approve of pole dancing, I think that this is an incredibly beautiful photo.

    Posted in: Poles apart

  • 0

    Tessa

    Actually, nails DO matter. I don't expect or want varnished nails on a potential date, but is always a pleasure to see a man who goes to the trouble of keeping his nails short, neatly clipped, and impeccably clean. Grimy nails are definitely a turn-off (imagine those hands on your body ... ew!). So Japanese males have a big advantage in that respect, if not in others.

    Too bad they don't spend as much time and attention on their teeth. Speaking as a foreign women, bad teeth are a big no-no, and may even reflect negatively on a man's intelligence level (let's face it, anybody who spends more money on his nails than his teeth is probably an idiot).

    Also, what's with the stupid haystack hairstyles? They look ridiculous. My policy is, if a guy looks like he spends more time and money that I do on haircare, then give him a miss, because he'll be too busy preening in the mirror to pay any attention to me.

    Posted in: Tokyo salon owners sound off on current state of male style

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    Tessa

    I believe it wasn't the natto and tofu that had the desired effect, so much as the fact that he cut out the rice. Grains are evil, folks! I've been doing the no-grain thing for several weeks now (yes, incorporating plenty of natto - two or three packs a day - and a little bit of tofu in my diet) and I feel great! My waistband feels looser, too. Kudos to Sanyutei for his weight loss, and his healthy gains.

    Posted in: Slimmed-down comic sings praises of tofu & natto based diet

  • 0

    Tessa

    If the subways are as safe as everyone claims, then why are there women-only carriages?

    Posted in: The butterfly in the subway

  • 0

    Tessa

    I went to a bank at opening time. I was the only customer in the bank. There were several windows open, so I went up to one of them ... only to be told "please take a number."

    I thought that was a bit strange.

    Posted in: What do you think of the banking system in Japan? What are the pros and cons?

  • 0

    Tessa

    I'm glad that smokers are a dying breed in Japan. I've been burnt twice on the arm by inconsiderate smokers waving their filthy cancer sticks about. On another occasion my brand new cashmere coat had a hole burnt into it when a street smoker dropped his ash on me. If I had small kids I definitely wouldn't feel safe about letting them wander about smoky city streets.

    Posted in: Make way for the Butt Police

  • 0

    Tessa

    And this is all in retaliation for how many killed in 9/11?

    Posted in: U.S. military says 77,000 Iraqis killed over 5 years

  • 0

    Tessa

    1. I had a date with a guy who made a point of ostentatiously fanning himself with his Kyoto Uni hand fan. We were sitting in a chilly, air-conditioned coffee shop at the time. First date was the last.

    Posted in: What makes Japanese women say, 'I never want to see that jerk again!'

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