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My diary, writing about my creative cooking and award-winning recipes created for food companies and recipe contests in Japan. Most of my recipes are in Japanese, so I will translate them by request! Also, I write about hot and interesting food products and restaurant food in Japan. Plus, I write about my travels. Don't miss it ;)
Recently, I bought JVC Victor's high quality inner-ear headphones because my bling-bling ones didn't fit well in my ears and I felt uncomfortable listening to music... These headphones were released on June 6, 2010 in Japan and awarded the Visual Gr (read full article)
I know I don't have to carry all my reward and club cards but what if the need arises?! Therefore I carry around those cards just in case... I used to keep them in my wallet but my wallet finally overstuffed. So, later, I moved all those cards into (read full article)
Last Saturday, while my darling and I was at the bridal salon, we heard a thunderous sound outside. We were just about to leave the salon, so we felt a regret that it was raining outside... But later, we found that the sound was caused by a huge ca (read full article)
Good question! Kym posed this question on her post yesterday. I always think what I wanted to do NOW but I haven't actually thought about where I'll be in 10 years. Let me think... ME - In 10 years, I am a loving wife ;) Hope to have a child (a g (read full article)
This is the last moment I wore my heart shaped loop pierced earrings. I mean, I lost one side few minutes later... This photo was a clue, but I couldn't find it even if I went back the way I came since that time :( Actually, this is my second time t (read full article)
I like the word "happy". Simply because the letters look happy with double "P"! Also, the way it's pronounced is happy. I feel joy from the word. I feel uplifted. It gives me courage. Makes me feel positive!!! I don't think we have an exact word fo (read full article)
I've been searching the Net for new postage stamps and found new Hello Kitty postage stamps again!!! The theme is "Expo 2010 Shanghai China". I love heart-shaped stamps ;) Glad to find two hearts per sheet this time!!! BTW, postage stamps featuring (read full article)
My darling found a duck shaped clouds in the blue sky. Can you see it?! Yesterday was a national holiday, Marine Day (third Monday of July). This weekend was sunny with blue skies but pretty hot and humid (high 95)! Almost daily, it is too hot to wa (read full article)
When I visit NY, what I always feel myself compelled to purchase is dish soap!!! I guess that's the curse of my hobby (cooking) :P This year I found DAWN on sale at c99! Believe it or not, it costs about 4 bucks in Japan!!! Palmolive is also sold at (read full article)
Rollerball-type eye serum is now hot in Japan!!! CLINIQUE's NEW All About Eyes Serum De-Puffing Eye Massage is something I really wanted to get in NY :D This instantly cooling rollerball helps massage away bags, refreshes and hydrates puffy eyes on (read full article)
Every year, I get something from COACH when I visit NY because they are three times expensive in Japan!!! This year, I bought "new COACH POPPY APPLIQUE TEE" and "new POPPY POP C COLLECTIBLE LARGE SPOTLIGHT" which came with free "LOVE POPPY Bangle/Bra (read full article)
Have you checked out Apple iPhone 4 already? It was just released today in Japan. iPhone 4 is the world’s thinnest smartphone! With a revamped design and features, Apple iPhone 4 is the big upgrade from iPhone 3GS! I bought my iPhone 3GS last year (read full article)
Do you know PhotoFunia? PhotoFunia is an online photo editing tool that gives you a fun filled experience. You upload any photo and just wait to see the magic. It automatically identifies the face in the photo and let's you add cool photo effects an (read full article)
Have you seen this video already? His name is Uchida Shinya, used to be a professional magician but now working for an ad company in Japan. Isn't it cool that he created magic tricks with the iPad?! He posted this video (original video without Eng (read full article)
How often do you get a massage? Me? Maybe once in a year. I really felt tired on the weekend, so I went to get a massage near the station with my darling. Hands On give you a massage based on bodywork system (整体). Your masseur will stretch out (read full article)
Yesterday I got a haircut (after 6 months) because I thought my hair was too long. But do you think my hair is too short now?! Or my hair trimmed too straight across the bottom?! Damn... I decided to cut little bit shorter than usual but I guess that (read full article)
This morning my Micro SD Adapter broke. Actually it kept on saying that the card is LOCKED, so I tried to unlock it. But first of all, as you can see in this image, you can't tell which way to unlock the card! Damn product!!! So, I tried the either w (read full article)
Last night, I had dinner with my ex-colleague in NY. We talked and agreed with each other that every goal can be reached if you hope and wish strongly. Sometimes, I feel discouraged thinking that my efforts are not rewarded, but thanks to that fruit (read full article)
"Write down your dream...a dream so BIG you haven't told anyone, not even yourself." This was a question from Kym. Good question! I was just thinking of my dream recently... To be happy can be one but that answer is unclear since it makes me wonder (read full article)
This morning, I saw an interesting story on TV that most overseas tourists said they were amazed by customer service in Japan. Yes, I agree! Salespeople in Japan are dedicated to making people feel welcome. They always smile and listen to the custom (read full article)
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