Two years living in Japan and I struggled with shopping in town yesterday. The sales person was patient and we figured each other out eventually but it took a while. I knew a couple of Japanese words so she said "Oh speak Japanese?" I said only a little bit, to my embarrassment and dismay. Several … Continue reading Japanese Progress Fail
Category: Japanese Progress
Friendship Map
I have always had an itch for adventure, specifically moving to new places. Learning a new town, reinventing myself a little each time. It makes self awareness and becoming the person I want to be easier because every time I move I can make a change. Humans tend to settle in when they settle down … Continue reading Friendship Map
Eww Raw Fish!
When friends and family heard we were going to live in Japan for 3 years I had a mixture of reactions. Most were super excited and some said they would make the trip to come visit. Then there were a few who cringed and said "Eww Raw Fish! I would starve to death in Japan!" … Continue reading Eww Raw Fish!
2015 – Ready…. GO!
Well February has arrived and I'm happy to note 5 pounds have come off and I have just started going back to the gym. This is not a New Years Resolution kind of thing but more a re-focus and get back into the swing of things I was doing towards self-improvement prior to getting lazy … Continue reading 2015 – Ready…. GO!
Monkeying Around
I've been procrastinating the blog thing, not sure why but here we go! Solstice/Christmas time was amazing! It was pleasantly cold enough to wear coats, gloves and scarves which made it feel even more magical. Originally, our plan this year was to go to the Sapporo Ice Festival which is a long trip up North … Continue reading Monkeying Around
Opera and Steel
What started out as a concert and overnight stay at the hotel in Tokyo became so much more. The husband originally was going to go up with me on Monday afternoon, see the concert, spend the night then head home Tuesday but his work interrupted that plan and we adjust accordingly. He could no longer … Continue reading Opera and Steel
November-December 2014 Adventures Part One
Well hello, what have I been up to lately?.... After such amazing trips in October we were super excited to jump into November knowing we were heading to Kyoto, Japan for 3 days and just after returning home we jumped on a bus to the airport for a 12 hour flight to the U.S. to … Continue reading November-December 2014 Adventures Part One
October Excursions – Part 2
The last tour we were on went to Nanadaru Hot Spring and Joren Waterfall. Joren Waterfall has quite a history, it was created by a volcanic eruption many lifetimes ago and is located on the Izu Peninsula. To get to the waterfall there are about 150 steps which going down is not so bad but … Continue reading October Excursions – Part 2
October Excursions – Part 1
Fukiware Waterfall & Kokeshi Doll Factory: Located in Gunma Prefecture which is North and West of Tokyo, this was about a 4.5 hour drive with a stop in the middle for snacks and restroom break. Arriving at the Fukiware Waterfall. The first photo is a bridge … Continue reading October Excursions – Part 1
Typhoon Day Means Blog Day – Part 2
Part two of updating you on what all we have been up to lately. TOM TAM – This is my favorite restaurant in Kamakura, it’s run by a couple or three maybe older ladies and the entire place could almost fit inside my kitchen. Their food is always good and they are super sweet and … Continue reading Typhoon Day Means Blog Day – Part 2
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