My first job was at Karmelkorn, you know, the flavored popcorn place in the mall food court? I was 15 and the owner was the spouse of someone my Dad worked with. It was a great job, I went after school and some weekends and was earning my own money. My parents co-signed for a … Continue reading Autumn Plans in the Making
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3 Years And Half A World Away
Apparently, it was three years ago today that I started this blog. Three years!? Really, it doesn't seem that long. The blog was born to document and share with family and friends our moving to Japan which I think I have achieved fairly well. With the digital age, we don't really have a bunch of … Continue reading 3 Years And Half A World Away
Not A Parent Approved Post – New Tattoo
Since 2012, the months prior to the move to Japan in early 2013, I have been plotting and planning to have a tattoo done while in Japan. I wasn't sure what it would be or where on my body let alone who I would go to for the work. This was more than a little … Continue reading Not A Parent Approved Post – New Tattoo
Diana’s Fit Club Diary.. Entry 5
Just a quick note on accomplishments this week so far... I said no to birthday cake at work and stuck to my no even after each person tried to convince me a small bite would be ok....AND it was an ice cream cake so extra hard to say no but I did it! (baskin robbins … Continue reading Diana’s Fit Club Diary.. Entry 5
We Put Our Tourist Shoes On
Last weekend the husband and I put on our walking shoes and went to a very touristy spot that we hadn't been to in our two years in Japan yet. While it is called The Raumen Museum it isn't really a museum per se. For 310 Yen we gained access to ramen love. The first … Continue reading We Put Our Tourist Shoes On
Spring Time Adventures
The first week of March I began feeling the crunch of time, time getting away from me. It marked the final year of our time in Japan. Everything from that point forward will be the last chance to do something (seasonal) while we are here. The last Cherry Blossom (Sakura) season: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I busted my … Continue reading Spring Time Adventures
Sakura Season 2015
Time again for the Cherry Blossom season. The flowers only last a week or two so getting out to enjoy them has to be timed right. It is the Japanese custom to picnic under the trees, they call this Hanami. A few people have spoken highly of a Temple not far from Yokosuka which has … Continue reading Sakura Season 2015
Japanese Progress Fail
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
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!
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