Date: 6th Jan. 2003
Subject: RE: Happy New Year Ni Sen San (sounds like a bell :-)

Terve! Konnichiha! Hello!

Same as Vanessa said: "To all of Nacho's friends I know..." since there are a few names and addresses unfamiliar to me (as i may be unfamiliar to some of you... but not to all!! ;o)

big kiss from Finland!

Good idea instead of just sending a "happy new year" mail, giving out some news...

Well, mine are not that new after all... since i got the job at KONE elevators and moved to a bigger appartment with Helena (where there's room for visitors, by the way... ;o)

Life goes on smoothly, without major changes: my bank account always empty a few days after payday, and my smile always available (no drugs or alcohol needed! :o)

Ah yes! we've got a "new" second hand car, which we're planning to use next summer to cross Europe, from Helsinki to Vigo (north Spain). The idea is to take our time and see as many of our friends along the way as possible.

So i do hope our dates are so that you're still around when we drive by...

I've been taking some Cha-dou lessons, and helping out building a tea-room, in the most traditional japanese way... really cool... and slow!! Hope to catch up about it this year, since i have withdrawn a little in the past few months... the reason; another new musical project: i am taking part in "Do i hear a waltz?" as male lead role, Renato Di Rossi (http://www.finnbritplayers.com/oldsite/FBP_Waltz.html). We will only play 5 shows (in March), but it's great anyway...

And i think that's all from my side. Big greetings and best wishes to you all... Kotoshimo yoroshiku onegaishimasu!!

JAUI (HABI)