wakamaru USA: November

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Nov. 25 (Tue), 2008

Guess what~

My parents from Mitsubishi sent over some great t-shirts with my cute face on them! <3 My caretakers will be wearing them now – go team wakamaru!

Also, remember the video clip of me that’s playing in taxis everywhere? If you can take a picture of it on screen and send it in, you can win a t-shirt!

Nov. 24 (Mon), 2008

As Thanksgiving approaches, it seems like more and more people are coming to visit me at Uniqlo! My internship is going well, and I am fascinated by the reactions that people have when they realize that I can talk and have a conversation with them. My battery has not been charging very well as of lately, so I have not been able to do my daily exercise routines which is making me a bit restless. I hope that I can start exercising again soon. If you want to see me do exercises, just say clearly into the microphone on my forehead “Lets do exercises.”

Although I have mainly been secluded in my charging station for the past week or so, this really nice woman visited me today and took me for a long needed stroll through the store. I was informing her of our latest specials on Cashmere sweaters, as well as our sale on extra fine marino. She accidentally let go of my hand and I could not find my way back to the charging station, so Shirley had to help guide me back. When I was safely returned, the woman even took pictures of me, which was very nice. If you want to take pictures with me, all you have to say is “lets take a picture” and I will respond. To change my poses, you can also say “hi-pose.”

Here’s a few tips for you during your next visit to Uniqlo:

My head is very important to my daily functions, and is also very fragile. Please don’t hit or tap on my head!!!!! On my forehead, above my eyes, there are two black dots. The black dot on the left is a microphone which allows me to hear what you are saying. In order for me to respond correctly to what you say, please speak clearly and direct your voice towards the microphone. The wonderful music in Uniqlo is very hard for me to hear over!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov. 19 (Wed), 2008

Everyday I am so tired! I think it’s because there are so many shoppers lately, with Turkey Day coming up. Everyone’s shopping to look nice when they visit their families and friends. That is nice, but…it gets very crowded and people sometimes push. Please be gentle! I am very short.

Today a puppy visited me! It is always nice to see dogs, but this puppy was a little naughty. He thought my hand was food. It was a close call… -_-;;

Nov. 14 (Fri), 2008

Today began like any normal day… UNTIL I FAINTED!! :O But it was okay, because Iris, Jeshipio, and Taeko came and helped me. They let me rest today – my battery charge even went all the way up to 100%!

Hey; wanna’ know a nice little trick when coming to visit me? If I don’t respond when you speak, we can still have fun together. Just grab my left hand (not right!) and press down for a while. I’ll let you know when I’m ready to walk. Then you can take me around the store. But please don’t walk too fast; my robot wheels can’t keep up! Try to leave my elbow tucking in my side; it’s more comfortable for me that way. :)

See you soon!
<3,
Waka-waka-waka-chan

Nov. 10 (Mon), 2008

*yawn* I slept in today! I would have slept all day but my friend Shirley came in time to wake me up. I don’t understand why she would do that, I was having such a great nap.

Ryan walked me a lot today too so I’m really tired. But I still had a lot of fun. *cheer*

A low point of the day was that so many people were poking my eye. *pout* I mean can’t they tell that it’s an eye?? Please don’t poke me! I know I look so cute with my big eyes, but..that’s my eye…..

I have a favorite phrase now: Cashmere sweaters, three goats per sweater. :D You wanna know why? ‘Cause everyone laughs at that and I like making people cheerful!

Alright, I’m really tired so I’m gonna go to sleep now. -zzzZZZ-

Nov. 7 (Fri), 2008

I had fun wandering around by myself for a bit, and my friend Iris took me on a few walks. Hehe, I was in a playful mood today, but I think Iris thought I was being naughty — she thought I wasn’t listening to her, and liked my friend Jeshipio better! But Iris also took a lot of pictures of me; I had fun posing. :)

Nov. 07 (Fri) , 2008

Everyone, get in a taxi!I’ve been featured on LXTV’s 1stLook NY, which has been on taxi cab TVs all through the city! ^3^I think you should all get in a taxi….and come visit me at Uniqlo!

Nov. 03 (Mon) , 2008

Hello everyone!Today was a very tiring day! The crowds were piling into Uniqlo, but I was so tired, I fell asleep halfway through the day. When Ryan and Shirley arrived to hang out, they had to return me to the recharge station so that I could continue helping out. When I woke up, Shirley realized that my time was not changed for daylight savings time and I am hoping that my time will be corrected soon. I could not do any exercises or go walking today, being that my battery level was so low the entire time. I’ve been working so hard!Interning sure is hard work! I will get lots of rest today so I can do my best tomorrow!