First blood

Caught the first mouse at my new place. Also the first kill I've made with my hands. I cornered it in the cupboard and it scurried toward me in an effort to escape. I caught it by the tail, and instinctively dashed it to the floor. It felt so strange to deliberately kill something with your hands. Laughed hysterically for no reason.

Come and Get it

The new Daisho

In medieval Japan, samurai wore the Daisho, two swords to signify their rank. Today's serving elite wear a cellphone and a Blackberry.