Plantronics Bluetooth Backbeat 903

I love my Plantronics Bluetooth Backbeat 903.  It’s a stereo bluetooth headset which I use with all my Bluetooth enabled gadget. The headset is comfortable to wear – as the earbuds are adjustable.  The sound itself is the best that I have heard from a bluetooth headset – whether I use it for music or phone calls.  I have tried and owned two headsets from other manufacturers, Nokia and Jabra,  and the Plantronics Backbeat 903 is the best.  Of course – like any good quality equipment --- the Plantronics equipment is more than twice the price of Nokia and Jabra.  Is the price difference worth it?  Definitely.

Charlie’s Grind and Grill

Upon landing in Manila, the queens picked me up and we were all  hungry and we wanted comfort food.  While I was in Tokyo they discovered Charlie’s Grind and Grill at Kapitolyo in Pasig.  The restaurant is co-located with a car wash.   It’s an interesting place with bathrooms not working and slippery floors – which I assume is caused by all the oil that spills from the food that is served.  So the surroundings are definitely not encouraging.  But we were there for the food.  We had Cheese steak sandwich and Chicken Burger.  I also ordered milk shake which completes my idea of comfort food.  All in all – the food was ok.  It was not spectacular – but it was good.

Passed Out in Tokyo

I checked out of the hotel early on Saturday morning so I can meet up with my family.  It was 5:00 AM Tokyo time.  As I walk out of my room – the distinct noise of someone’s snoring can be heard on the hallway.  I found that odd because the walls of the room are pretty much sound proof.   As my luggage and I walk towards the Elevators, I found where the sound was coming from:

There was a man passed out by the elevators and his snore was so loud it’s similar to the sound of a ship.   I can totally understand how someone can end up like him in Tokyo.  If this man’s week is like mine, business meetings would have ended up in dinners where alcohol is served liberally.  The Japanese men will challenge you to a drinking contest.   If you are wise – you will swallow your pride, be mindful of your limits and tell your Japanese host that you’ve reached your limit for the night.  I did have a lot of sake and Japanese beer – but I know that I had to work the next day so I kept myself hydrated while drinking the liquor.  I also told my guests that I cannot drink as much as they could.

Upon check out, I informed the Concierge that they have a man passed out by the elevator lobby of our floor.  He didn’t seem surprised.  I think he’s used to Gaijins finding themselves not being able to reach their rooms after a nigh/morning of revelry in Tokyo.