Mar 30, 2007

DC Cherry Blossom
















DC cherry blossoms are in full bloom.
















This picture isn’t “Saigosan” of Ueno Park! (・ ・;)

Mar 27, 2007

Day1

I went to the language school for the first time today.
There were people of different nations in my class.
Italian, Brazilian, Korean, Chinese, Mongolian, etc…
What a international feel!
I enjoyed this class. (^0^)

Airport

March 20th 2007 ~Our arrival date in DC~

























[Washington Dulles International Airport]



It wasn’t more luxury than I expected…

Mar 26, 2007

The first time from DC

Hello my friends!
My computer connected at last to the internet today.


I write my blog from today.
And I’m going to study English at school from tomorrow.


I will attend a course on weekdays from 9:00am to 2:10pm.
(・・;)...


I'll do my best.

Mar 18, 2007

Departure

I’m leaving for DC with my husband tomorrow.
I’ll enjoy new life.
That’s exciting!


I’ll come back here when my computer connect to the internet.
See you soon! (^-^)/

National sport of Japan

I watched Grand Sumo Tournament at the Kokugikan in Ryogoku with my family last month.
















Sumo is national sport of Japan, but we went to watch it for the first time.
I planned that for my parents as celebration of 60th birthday, because they loves Sumo.
The sumo was very exciting, and we enjoyed that very much.

Recently, the yokozuna Asashoryu of sumo wrestler get a lot of publicity about the bout fixing allegation in the media.
But he was really strong, so I think that he isn’t in on the bout fixing.
Never mind! (^0^)/



Mar 16, 2007

Oolong tea cookie

My mother bought “oolong tea cookie” in Shanghai.


















The cookie is sweetish and flavored with a hint of oolong tea.
It’s pretty good!
I recommend it as Shanghai souvenirs.



Cute gift

My friend’s group ”Komaez” had a good-bye party for me last night.
“Yakitori Didoriya” in Kanda.

Foods tasted good!

Yakitori in saying Japanese is grilled chicken.
It’s my favorite food.

I got a gift from my friend!!

















The color is fancy and cute!



I like it very much, and I will use it in DC.
Thank you for a cute gift!!!








Corporative housing

I went to lunch at Thai food restaurant “Geuchai” with May yesterday.
Foods are very hot like real Thai food.


And then, I visited old co-worker’s house.




















Her house is corporative housing in the city.
It’s very nice, because it was designed to her family’s own liking.



Her family is enjoying urban life!

(^-^)☆



Happy white day

I got my favorite sweets from my husband on March 14th!


















It’s a "macaroon".

It has nobleness to the taste.
I’m very very happy...

We have remembered nostalgically the traveling in Paris.


Mar 13, 2007

Kind hearts

I won the lottery of New Year's greeting card this year.
What a second prize!
It is won only four per ten thousand.
The prize is a “local specialty”.
Yes! I was so glad to win it with my husband.
We selected "dried noodles of Nagoya city" for eating in DC.

But,,,I lost the card.
However I found it, I couldn’t find it.
I was crushed…

One day, suddenly a letter arrived in my house from a stranger.
There were only name and no contact address on it.

I opened it...

What a winning card!
I’m lucky!!!
I felt that a kind person found the card in station and mailed it.


















I’m profoundly grateful for a kind person.
Thank you for your kind hearts!!


Japanese family dinner

After the lunch party yesterday, I went to my family home.


I ate my mom's Japanese home-style cooking.
I tasted it enough, because I can’t eat it for 1 year. (;。;)







My father opened a bottle of champagne!
“Popping☆”
It’s dry and cool!

I’m so happy…
Thanks! mom and dad






Mar 12, 2007

Lunch party

I had a lunch party with my friends from high school today in the French restaurant “Brasserie Lecrin












We were full satisfaction from the lunch course”¥2,700”.




Although a wine price is low, it’s nice fragrance and very delicious.










After the lunch, we had a glass of wine in the cafe of the same building.



Our talking was endless!



My dear friend gave me a charm="Omamori” in saying Japanese.
Thank you!
I’m going to DC with care. (^0^)/






Mar 11, 2007

Bali souvenirs

I got souvenirs of Bali from my friend!

















She has gone to Bali to meet our friend for 6 days.
Our dear friend has lived in Bali from the end of last year.
She loves sea, and she is enjoying the slow life.
She is so lucky!







“Accessory pouch” from dear A

 I love vivid color!


“Back to nature bath salt~Champaka~” from dear M
 It’s fresh aroma!









“Candy Tamarin” from dear M
 Do I lose weight?








Thank you for your lovely souvenirs!



Mar 10, 2007

Her house

On Saturday, I visited my friend from high school.
She is a gung-ho career woman.

She bought old apartment recently, and she renovated it.

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Wall color is cute and interior is fancy!
I’d like to get my house also!
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[The present for her.
”It’s her favorite spirits”]
We had a pleasant time!

Happy day

On Friday, I was out of my house all day.
I went out of my house at 10:30, and I went to a ward office for submitting moving-out notification.
And then, I went to the lunch with old co-workers.

[The restaurant ”Diner Mate” that we often use]

The pasta cooking until al dente is delicious!
I have enjoyed the lunch very much.





And then, I went to get the international driving permit,
and I went to a beauty shop.


[My usual beauty shop"Tlico Hair"]

I became my favorite shortcut hair♪


And then, I attended the good-bye and my birthday party in Ebisu.
Although my birthday is next month, my friends from college days had the party, because I lived in DC next month.
I’m moved!
[The restaurant "火の音水の音(Hinone-Mizunone)"]

We were fascinated with the beautiful night view!























A birthday cake for me!
I' m very very happy!! o(^0^)o







I got a fancy gift from them!

[imo-shochu & kokutou-shochu (distilled spirits) ]

Wow!
The bottle label is written my name!!
I was all choked up…
Thank you for your loving gift.



I gave them earphones&microphone of “skype”.
Let’s have communication!



Mar 8, 2007

The other of pair glass

This wine glass is the symbol our friendship!






















My old coworker & friend ”may” writes the reason in her blog.
I’m glad that you read that. (*^^*)

Special gift arrived!

Suddenly, the special gift arrived in my house from dear coworker.
What there are in this box?

Let’s open!

Wow!! It’s the chocolate and the cheese cake!
I’m happy♪

















The following words are written on the box.
“A breeze carries the scent of Oregon.
Chef's memories of home come back with the taste of mom's cheese cake.”

What a dream!


I will eat these with my husband this weekend.
Thank you very much! (^0^)/

Italian in Daikanyama

On Tuesday, I went to the US Embassy with my husband for the visa application.
Until going, I had been nervous.
But I was relieved, because only we were taken fingerprints.


And then, I went to Italian dinner in Daikanyama with my friend.
Recommended restaurant ”Mikita “






( Above photos are quoted in this page)

From appetizers to desserts were really delicious.
Of course, the champagne and the deep red wine were also so great!

After the dinner, we went to the counter bar of the first floor.
We had a cocktail.

“Time flies when you are having fun.”

Mar 7, 2007

I leave the company


On Monday, it was termination date for me.
I was on the company for two and a half years.
Although I miss my dear coworkers, I will do my best in DC!




I got many gifts from coworkers!
I’ m so happy. (^0^)/
Thank you very much!!

I’m moved...

Let's speak English!

















STAEDTLER avant-garde light
That’s nice color, pretty pink!

Pencil case of leather made in Italy


That’s elegance!










Recommended book☆



Genuine stone pierce
That’s lovely!




And Then,

I attended the third good-bye party after final work!











We enjoyed the party together. (^‐^) o


Lovely flowers

This also is a present for me from coworkers.












I’m glad!☆☆☆I decorated the entrance of my house with the flowers.

Mar 4, 2007

Good-bye party ~The second time!~

It was the second good-bye party for me last Friday!
This time, I enjoyed very much eating and drinking with only young coworkers.
















I got the bouquet from my dear coworkers.
I’m so very very happy!












I decorated my room with these flower. It's very lovely show!
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