K.P. does japan

I'm not a big fan or anything, but I really enjoyed this. oh japan, you are special.

orange

I swear my hair isn't as orange as it looks here!  but I did lighten and cut it last weekend. 
took these purikura last night after seeing the new pirates of the caribbean.  I had low expectations, and thought it was entertaining enough ;D

inu and neko of bali

whether swimming, manning shops, eating offerings, riding on motorcycles, sunbathing, or just plain begging, I love these little creatures.

thursday in tokyo

metropolitan art space
hot onigiri
cafe  らぶきょう
suuuuper cute dogs
jewelry space 素今歩
pigeons in trees
and seeing hello kitty on the train !

winter アイス

our winter hibernation is nearing it's end (thank God,) but we sure have enjoyed some quiet weeknights in, eating sweet treats on our electric rug, watching Californication.  Here is a delicious treat we ate recently - - little mochi covered ice creams~  Manju really wanted in on the action; he really does act like a dog sometimes the way he begs for people food!  

what a wonderful birthday. 

and how crazy is this . . .  it was the 4th one I've celebrated in Japan!

My day started early when about 40 third graders sang me *happy birthday* after class.  So sweet!  then some of my co-workers wanted to take me out to for a lunchtime slice of cake at a cafe that overlooks the bay; what a gorgeous day it was for that; and such a surprise!  then my parents called at the perfect time after lunch (it can be so challenging with the time difference,) it was so good to hear their voices.  to end my perfect day, we ate dinner at my favorite restaurant, oro di napoli.  then did some celebratory purikura shots; one booth we chose made us look a bit off, as you can see...

happy December 12月

I can't believe it's December ~  Let the holidays begin ! !

we'll be in sunny California from December 19 to January 3rd.  Can't wait!

little things around our home

knowing how small our space is by western standards, and the fact that our living here is only temporary, I have decorated with little things that we can either say goodbye to, or will fit into a suitcase eventually; the latter will make the trip back to California with us next year. One new little thing I gifted myself, in the upper left, is a tape dispenser that's shaped like a mix tape!

ねこ (= ^ . ^ =)

mini halloween pumpkin muffin topper, new muji 2011 calendar, and manju's new nap spot. 

happy ハロウィーン weekend !

inside a pretty little pink box

Got a little surprise from a special someone earlier this week : D  I had been using the same old wallet for many years, and was browsing for a new one... and somebody was paying attention!  I am a lucky girl!
here's manju enjoying enjoying the ribbon from the box...

m e o w !

meowmania:  click here

via gatorpoder

purikura

Japanese cats

ねこちゃん! んやん meow meow

picked up these stamps the other day...

..and aren't these stickers adorable?!  I planning to give them away to my good students

happy st paddy's ~

I celebrated with a matcha tea latte yesterday ~

stayed up late tonight to prolong my weekend.