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Tuesday, 17 Mar 2009 | Views [609]
We received our first Japanese gift as a married couple! As you know, gift-giving is an integral part of Japanese culture. On the first floor of our apartment building, in a small room off the foyer, SKY Housing (a realty agency) just opened its doors.... Read more >
Tuesday, 3 Mar 2009 | Views [748] | Comments [3]
Just thought I would let everyone know that I have now received my new laptop! :)
However, no internet at home yet....
Sunday, 1 Mar 2009 | Views [656] | Comments [2]
Here's some great questions we got by email and figured if one of you had 'em, more of you were probably wondering, as well. Sometimes we're not sure what's of interest to people, so keep those questions coming! Q: Because the ocean is so ... Read more >
Sunday, 1 Mar 2009 | Views [537]
We had some time to go and explore American Village, a shopping/eating area near our neighborhood. Very fun! While we were there, we got to see a Okinawa dance and drum group. Check out the photos in the gallery. Some of those kids were r-e-a-l-l-... Read more >
Thursday, 5 Feb 2009 | Views [578] | Comments [2]
I had the day off of work so we spent sometime getting caught up on sleep and emails. However, back to the grind tomorrow! We even get our loaner car tomorrow. ...should be interesting wish us luck...we plan to print off some maps at the office. ... Read more >
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Wednesday, 4 Feb 2009 | Views [618] | Comments [3]
Forgot to mention while we were waiting outside of the apartment building office we noticed a number of cats, 3, wondering around the street...all of which were howling... for no apparent reason... We decided that's something you don't see everyday.... Read more >
Wednesday, 4 Feb 2009 | Views [441]
Ok less stuff taken care of today, but that's mainly only because it took so long at every place we went. 1. The problem for the day came mainly from setting up a bank account. Long story short they put the money in someone else's account instead of ... Read more >
Tuesday, 3 Feb 2009 | Views [474]
Ok...things are better than the day before... with the exception of my laptop is still broke. 1. We got almost all of the paperwork taken care of for the apartment. However, we still have a few more things to get taken care of there. 2. We finally ... Read more >
Tuesday, 3 Feb 2009 | Views [569] | Comments [1]
The island of Okinawa has a very different feel than Tokyo. More tropical. More green. Slower paced. There are a wide variety of trees and shrubs. Some needle-y, some leafy, none too tall. The cherry blossoms are as beautiful as everyone says. ... Read more >
Monday, 2 Feb 2009 | Views [804] | Comments [2]
To summarize the events of ...all of which are true... today 1. Backing up to the previous night Arielle's suitcase arrived in Tokyo broken. One of the latches is cracked and will no longer close. However, the airline is planning to either fix or ... Read more >
Saturday, 31 Jan 2009 | Views [676] | Comments [2]
Happy trails to you, until we meet again.
Happy trails to you, keep smilin' until then.
Who cares about the clouds when we're together?
Just sing a song and bring the sunny weather.
Happy ... Read more >
Friday, 30 Jan 2009 | Views [640]
As sit here watching the last of our stuff get moved into the truck to be put on the "slower" shipment. I bid my 50" tv goodbye in hopes that it too will make it to Japan in one piece. ...waits for a large CRASH... I think the hardest ... Read more >
Thursday, 29 Jan 2009 | Views [543]
Brandon's parents, brother Dustin, and Dick helped us move our furniture out of the apartment and into Dustin's spare room for storage Monday night. It was about 9 degrees outside as we loaded and unloaded the Budget truck. We were so incredibly greatful ... Read more >
Monday, 26 Jan 2009 | Views [659]
To speed up the progress of; accelerate. To execute quickly and efficiently To make less difficult: ease , facilitate . Idioms: clearpreparethe way for, grease the wheels, open the doorforto. See easy/hard . To increase the speed of: ... Read more >
Sunday, 25 Jan 2009 | Views [663]
We had such a wonderful week with my Mama! I was so glad she could come out and visit before we head out! Tough to see her catch the plane back to PA, but we're looking forward to seeing her on Skype soon. This weekend we attended a beautiful wedding ... Read more >
Wednesday, 21 Jan 2009 | Views [673]
I cannot wait to be able to relax for the evening and have a background like the picture below! - Brandon
Wednesday, 21 Jan 2009 | Views [694] | Comments [1]
...or is that "Life"? hehehe We spent this weekend with Brandon's friends (I am working on claiming them as my friends!) dress shopping (we're in Ana and Jesse's wedding this September) and watching sci-fi. A wonderful weekend! The girls ... Read more >
Friday, 16 Jan 2009 | Views [604]
I uploaded a new picture displaying just how cold it was today. Now I must run off and get ready for bed. :) - Signing off from the Frozen Tundra Brandon
Tuesday, 13 Jan 2009 | Views [886]
We're enjoying taking a break from our sorting and packing to enjoy a Honeybell. My parents were gracious enough to share the Honeybells with us this year. (You would know just how big a sacrifice this is if you knew how good these fruits are - the ... Read more >
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