Yep, just another breakfast on this beautiful, sunny Thursday morning. Except I can’t read my nutrition facts. Sometimes I honestly forget I’m living on the other side of the world until I see or hear something that jars me into awareness.
Posts Tagged ‘Japan’
Good Morning
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged breakfast, food, Japan on March 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
It’s a Japan Thing- Cell Phone Charms
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged charms, culture, Japan on March 9, 2011 | 5 Comments »
So everywhere I go, men and women have charms hanging off their cell phones. Yes, you see these on occasion in America, but the majority of people here have these little charms dangling from their cell phones. Sometimes one charm, sometimes a bundle of like ten. It’s totally normal to see a businessman texting on […]
Food Adventure: Jackson Hole and My First Solo Train Ride
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Dan, firsts, food, Jackson Hole, Japan, misadventures, trains on March 8, 2011 | 2 Comments »
For lunch today, Dan took me out to Chofu, where his office is. It’s about 5 miles west of where we live. We went to a restaurant called Jackson Hole. It’s a restaurant that opened some time ago, and then was featured in Nana, an anime and manga, and has since gained much popularity. We […]
Food Adventure: Hole Hole and Mister Donut
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged donut, food, hole hole, Japan, restaurant on March 8, 2011 | 3 Comments »
So, while I’m living it up here in Tokyo, I want to challenge myself to branch out and try as many different restaurants as possible. There’s a delicious Ramen place by the apartment and I’d be completely content paying them a nightly visit, but I feel I should take this opportunity to put my taste […]
My Name is Laurel, and I Live in Asia.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Brent, Dan, Japan, Kana, moving, trains, travel on March 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I made it! Barely. But I’m currently blogging in the office of my 2 bedroom apartment that I share here in Minami Karasuyama (Setagaya) with my boyfriend. It’s snowing today! Dan and I left our hotel in Maui and headed to the airport with -my giant carry-on tote -his small but ridiculously heavy rolling suitcase […]
I’m Laurel!
Seattle resident with a love for running, hashing, baking, and being outdoors. Originally a journal for my family during my 3 years in Tokyo, Japan (hence the blog name), I now write about my every day life working at my local gym as well as nannying, running/fitness, as well as enjoying my hobbies.
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