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New job opportunity!

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While on a drive last week I went by a Japanese antique warehouse that was having an open house/exhibit. I stopped by and checked out what they had. The guy was American and his wife is Japanese, there were no other customers about so he stuck with me and showed me around and answered any questions I had about these beautiful antiques. My 4 year old son was with me and he put on some extra cute that day or something because the guy loved having him there, showing him the different temple gongs and actually giving him an antique house altar bell.

At one point I saw some very ornate large brushes on a pedestal so I asked him if those were kanji brushes, he got a surprised look on his face and asked how I knew that word. I told him that I've been interested in Japanese culture since 7th grade. My son's cute factor was quickly deteriorating at that point, so I decided it would be best to take him home and bring Marie back with me ASAP!

I went back with Marie 2 days later and he remembered my name and my son's name (Keith), I introduced him to my wife and let her walk about while I stayed by the front counter with the guy's wife (who speaks english) and her friend (who did not speak english). My tattoos were showing that day and she read them to me, she knew right away that Kieth's name was his and the other one belonged to my wife. Kieth was thirsty and asked for water (politely) when he was done I told him to say "domo arigato", after some coaxing we got him to say domo, then I told him to say "mehongoga wakarimaska" (speeld wrong I'm sure) and the two ladies erupted in happy chatter clapping their hands. :D

I asked the guy for a job on the spot, I knew he lived in Japan and his warehouse was here in California, surely he needs someone on the ground here right? Well he was quite happy with me asking and I'll start working for him in July when he returns :D

I'm so excited :D

Here is a link to his website

http://www.kodo-arts.com
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Congrats! Hope that things work out for you. Glad to see that watching anime all these years has paid off /no1
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That's fantastic! So would you be helping them sell the items? I bet it'll be fun! :vict
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Congrats!! :yay This is great news :) How exciting :)
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Congats on the job, NSP what awesome news! It sounds like it would be a fantastic place to work. =D
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That is so awesome!
Bravo to you for speaking up and snagging the opportunity! :bny
You'll do a great job, and hopefully enjoy the heck out of it too! :D
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He has this white silk samurai battle banner that is just stunning. Maybe someday I could get it for myself. I hope, I hope, I hope, I hope :D
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That is so cool! 8) I'm such a whimp that I'd never be able to ask someone for a job like that. :emb

I took a look at the website--very beautiful stuff!! Way more than my starving college student budget could afford, but still very beautiful. :)
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That sounds cool as hell!! Congrats on the
new opportunity. Damn, I wish I could go
there. I jus love Japanese antiques. Don't
suppose you can take some pics after you
start and send them to me via pm with prices?? :wink:
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Gonzai wrote:That sounds cool as hell!! Congrats on the
new opportunity. Damn, I wish I could go
there. I jus love Japanese antiques. Don't
suppose you can take some pics after you
start and send them to me via pm with prices?? :wink:
The link I posted has prices, and I can always take pics with my camphone :wink:
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Congrats! How lucky you'll be working with such beautiful things!
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Wow, how cool is that? That sounds like the ideal set-up for you, Phobo. Congratulations on a very neat opportunity. :D
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NSP, that sounds like a great set-up! How cool is that!? Wish you lots of luck! I visited the website and there are a lot of interesting antiques there. I hope it works out for you, and kudos to the cute son! :D :^^:

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Great news!! Always super nice to turn a hobby into a job, may you stay there for the rest of your life :D
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