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Tag Archives: travel
Crash
It seems like I’ve posted less during my break from school than I did during the semester. What’s that about? Well, I guess I have been busy, for having been on break. I was back in Illinois for about a … Continue reading
Northern California Trip
Northern California Trip
Obviously You're Not a Golfer
From September 2009 – Northern California In the last month, I have missed celebrating the birthdays of my brother, my mother, and two of my sisters. To make up for it, last weekend I had the great privilege of going … Continue reading
One World
I’m back in Illinois for Memorial Day weekend, seeing family and trying to get some much-needed relaxation coming off a mind-numbing semester. Yuka and I have managed to enjoy each other’s company a bit, and we even got each other … Continue reading
Making Mochi
So Yuka called me this morning, and she’s back in the States now. She called me from … LAX. She’s a short drive away from me and we aren’t going to see each other before she flies out shortly after … Continue reading
Japan Trip – Conclusion
Our plans for ringing in the 2009 New Year were pretty simple and traditional: a nice family meal of homemade soba and more ***** (sukiyaki, a dish eaten nabe-style). My experience making the soba this time went much better than … Continue reading
More Japan Updates
We started off our week bright and early, catching a 6:30 train into Tokyo for Yuka’s Monday-morning Visa appointment at the US Embassy. I felt like telling her about online application for an Amazon.com Visa, which gives you a decision … Continue reading
Made it to Japan
After a flight that halfway through felt endless, but by the end felt as thought it had gone quickly (I know, I don’t get it either), I arrived at Narita airport Friday evening Once I arrived at the airport and … Continue reading