Yokosuka, Japan was cold and windy when we arrived in late February, windy and rainy in April and May, windy rainy and getting hot in June, miserably nasty hot in July, August and the first week of September. The last week or so has been completely bearable … Continue reading Relief is in Sight and Other Thoughts
An Open Letter to My Thighs
I got this format from another blogger, Rarasaur it's like AdLibs, fill in the blank style. So I Went Undercover has offered up this letter template for anyone willing to play along! Simply fill in the blanks (in bold) with your own words– a write an open letter to the world! It’s all supposed to be … Continue reading An Open Letter to My Thighs
Snack Attack – Corn Potage ?
The snacks this week were pretty interesting. The corn potage flavored chips were the oddest thing I think I've had here so far. The stick one was given to me by a coworker who loves them. Very strange flavor to me. … Continue reading Snack Attack – Corn Potage ?
Birthday Weekend
The best part of my birthday is that it falls around a 3 day weekend so I usually get three days to celebrate. Ok who am I kidding, I celebrate for about a week, I'll be honest. This year, our first in Japan was a really great time. It started out on Friday, we went … Continue reading Birthday Weekend
I write in … and >.>
Recently, it has come to my attention that I use a lot of ... and some gamer code emotes such as ">.>" in my blogging, comments and social media whatevers. For me the ... is a pause and often a deliberate pause for dramatic effect. I don't know if it works on the reader but … Continue reading I write in … and >.>
What $10 Will Get You
We went in to town to do a little shopping, needed odds and ends type things...sounds like a great job for the 100 yen stores! We ended up spending more for lunch (probably $20) then the shopping and we are awesomely happy with that. Lunch first, we stopped at a place by the Yokosuka Chuo … Continue reading What $10 Will Get You
Summer Morning in Yokosuka
The husband and I decided to go out into town this morning to find a little something for breakfast and enjoy being out before the heat sets in. We decided to finally try Tulley's coffee shop which we have passed by so often but never stopped in before. When you walk in there is a … Continue reading Summer Morning in Yokosuka
Stop Looking At Me!
Dear Fellow American in Japan, I wish to thank you for the self esteem check you gave me today. Wait, let me back up. This morning as I glanced at my wardrobe and considered a few possibilities I thought, hey! I'll wear a skirt today, it's been a while. I'll do the pretty thing. So, … Continue reading Stop Looking At Me!
Munchie Heaven!
The snack adventure this week was a delight to my taste buds. I have to mention the cheese flavoring in Japan. It is so different from our American processed cheese powder. The Cheetos and Cheese Puff snacks here are just so much better, it's hard to explain but the cheese is just awesome. YUM! Dark … Continue reading Munchie Heaven!
There is a Pill for That
PILLS PILLS AND MORE PILLS! The doctor thinks my sore feet are actually damaged nerves which is a symptom of diabetes in some cases so, of course he said I have a pill for that. You just take it three times a day and it should take care of the sore and cramping feet. Three … Continue reading There is a Pill for That
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