I’m finally back home after being gone for over a week.  It feels nice to come back to a comfortable and familiar place.  As promised, pictures are coming.  This coming week will be REALLY busy for me.  After this week, I won’t have constant internet access for two months.  Therefore, I have to get as many pictures uploaded as I can.  A major change for my blog will also be happening in the coming weeks.

Here’s the first installment of photos.  It’s a collection of Harajuku fashion from Tokyo.  The Harajuku girls (and boys) are known around the world for their wild and crazy styles.  Their way of dress is also labeled "cosplay," or "costume play".  I think a lot of the tourist who took pictures of the cosplayers thought they were weird and freaky, and I overheard some making fun of them.  When I heard the ridicule, I’d think, "That’s laughable coming from someone wearing a sweat soaked t-shirt, khaki zip-off shorts, and Jesus cruisers (Birkenstocks).  You wish you had as much style as them."  I think the whole scene is really cool.  I admired their different outfits and would think, "Wow, I never would have thought to put those pieces of clothing together, but it looks great."  My favorite style was the "gothic lolita" look.  If you’d like to learn more, check this out:  "Behind the Scenes - Cosplay in Tokyo".