Because I Live in Japan

Hey, friends and family - my cell phone *does* work, and it's the same number it's always been (starting 011-81-90 . . . ). If I'm busy, you'll hear my voice saying "Leave a message" (yadda, yadda). If I'm out of range (or something), you'll hear the voice of Japanese woman talking for a while explaining that, and then there will be a beep. You can leave a message after that and I'll get it. Just wanted to dispel the nasty rumor that my cell wasn't working :)