Hi , my name’s Geoff.

I’m from Sydney, Australia. My background is Korean, but the Aussie within always seems to come out.I miss Sydney’s beaches and beautiful weather, but Tokyo has been a pleasant surprise. Wish the weather was better, but the lovely people you meet in Tokyo distract you from focusing on the negatives.

In Sydney, I was waiting tables in gay bars and practising wrestling maneouvres, dreaming to be the next ‘Hard Gay’, Say! Say! Say!, Hoo!!! Everyone has dreams. Even unusual ones. Before that I was working at some internet company called Ya(Hoo)! (once again, the ‘Hard Gay’ connection). I was working as an Editor, checking content to a lot of unusual websites listed on Yahoo! Australia. I would have to say one of the best companies to work for worldwide, but it was only a stepping stone to what I really wanted in life. Aside from being ‘Hard Gay 2’ or ‘Harder Gay’, I dream of becoming a successful copywriter. I always seem to preach the excitement factor of working in the Advertising industry, and to be in a position to write ads to change peoples views is a powerful tool to have. One I hope to obtain, soon……

On the Japanese front, this is my fifth visit to Japan. I hope to gather as many ideas about everything that is good in Japan, to inspire me creatively and also help with my other business interests. But a personal interest I hope to conquer, will be to find and taste as many delicious desserts in Japan. Please join and help me in this search. And when you come to Leafcup, please tell me your favourite cake shop(s).

On my iPod playlist:

Hakata Torimon - a golden piece of heaven from Fukuoka
Isetan, Shinjuku - check out the cakes, especially Sadaharu Aoki
Paul Bassett - for a good Caffe Latte