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Travel Phrases

Posted on January 14, 2015 by kmah88

This is a list of phrases I had ready to go last time… Not sure how helpful they will be this time considering I have forgotten 95% of the Japanese I learned. 😦  These aren’t the phrases you would think … Continue reading →

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Accommodations

Posted on January 13, 2015 by kmah88

Now is the time when I have to start looking into places to stay in Japan. We’ll definitely be in both Tokyo and Kyoto again, but since we haven’t narrowed down if we adding other stops and which those might … Continue reading →

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Going Back

Posted on January 13, 2015 by kmah88

I didn’t think I’d ever get to use this blog again, but guess what? Hubby and I are going back to Japan!! I could not be more excited. This time, we’ve decided to time it to see the cherry blossoms. … Continue reading →

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Colour Blind

Posted on December 29, 2014 by kmah88

In general, I am a fairly laid back person. I am quite particular about the way I like things and obsessive in that way, but when it comes to ‘issues’, it’s not often that I get riled up. There are, … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Christmas Movies

Posted on December 22, 2014 by kmah88

I’m supposed to be packing to leave at 5am tomorrow… Flying to my parent’s place for a super quick Christmas visit. But, I hate packing. So I made a list instead! These are the 10 best Christmas movies as determined … Continue reading →

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Daily Vignette: Day 8

Posted on December 18, 2014 by kmah88

unwrapped gifts Opened Christmas presents with Niecey and Oldest Nephew (and SIL and FIL) tonight via Skype since we won’t be at home on Christmas day. That’s usually our tradition. Wake up and have videos calls with all the sibs … Continue reading →

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Daily Vignette: Day 7

Posted on December 16, 2014 by kmah88

cupcakes I wish I was one of those people who enjoyed food. Instead, I have a hate/hate relationship with it. I hate food and it hates me. Who knows who is to blame for this psychological defect? Point is, I’m … Continue reading →

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Daily Vignette: Day 6

Posted on December 16, 2014 by kmah88

daruma It’s good to remind myself from time to time that I don’t give up on everything I attempt. Daruma dolls are a Japanese thing (read about them here, if you’re interested). When you get one, the eyes are blank. … Continue reading →

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6 Ways to Die

Posted on December 15, 2014 by kmah88

There are only 6 possible ways to die. 1. old age/peacefully in your sleep 2. “splat” (immediate crushing or severing – including gunshot to brain) 3. bleeding out (includes accidental dismemberment, stabbing, gunshot, and internal haemorrhage) 4. starvation 5. illness … Continue reading →

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Daily Vignette: Day 5

Posted on December 15, 2014 by kmah88

the nest Where I spend an unbelievably high ratio of time – sometimes called the fort, the tent, the cloud. Usually just referred to as my nest. It’s very, very comfy. (originally posted to wohngsikneuih)

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