Girls only 3 day trip to Los Angles

Cute baaaby I encoutered during my LA trip. His parents were like..." you can take him, LOL."
Meeting this chunk was the highlight of my trip. Seriously. His onesis said, " I am the boss, when my mom is not around."

Sunset at the Manhattan Beach

Laguna Beach

Bath Tub at the Miyako Hotel! It got a deep tub, just like a ofuro at my parent's home.

Savoring Japanese ramen at Ofukuro in Gardena after work.

Aloha! I am back from the city of Los Angels. Having a girl’s only trip was such a blast. A and I agree that we sometimes need alone time.

I was so thankful for days off at Manhattan Beach. There is nothing like a driving along a coast in LA!!!!
I totally agree with Katy Perry!

“You could travel the world
But nothing comes close
To the Golden Coast.”

Checking out West Hollywood, driving Sunset Blvd And Rodeo Drive, and finally
Spending an afternoon at Manhattan Beach to wash all of troubles away…..
OMG. I don’t even know what to say.

Living in East Coast, for now, I just hope to find a little happiness in my morning tea with milk. I told A that I could live in LA, and he was like, “I told you so!.”

During my flight, I was reading “Eat pray love”.
OMG. I don't even know what to say about this book... it's that good. I'm sure many of you out there have already read it, but for those who haven't, "Eat pray love" is a great story about one woman's journey through... life. It's just that simple. Elizabeth Gilbert's amazing sense of humor. You have to read it to yourself.

What I would do this weekend

If I could fastforward 5 years from now..,,,
I would be sleeping in this outdoor bed, reading " eat, pray and love" while my hubby makes his pankcakes for me.

I would spend the late afternoon with our daughter, Arisa in our vegitable garden. I know I will have a girl. I just know it..

I would take a susset walk along Kailua beach, since we will be living only three blocks from there.
Then, I will prep for the outdoor dinner for three.

Julie and Julia

I have been thinking of " julie and Julia" lately a lot. The two reasons: 1) I got a cutest apron in the world for my bd from a sister in law and a Julie and julia dvd from my hubby.

I can't want to make bruschetta with tomato and basil in the apron for the dinner party coming up.

My 30th Birthday in NY

" It is great to be in 30's. we are older and wiser with more experices and inner strengh, which makes us beautiful" quote by my sister in-law. I totally agree.

I am sure that my 30's will prove to be the most fruitful, eventful and happiest decades. I have about 20 days to celebrate my bd month with A. A, you better take me out to someplace nice.

It was nice to be back at A's parents' house after like 3 months. NYC feels always refreshing, even though I can't imagine living there permenently.

A's papa told me all the stories from Taiwan, and listening to his story made me want to go there sometime soon. I want to see A's oji-chan ( granpa in Japanese) while he is alive.

Oh well..

I just want to settle donw somewhere I can feel at home. Maybe Hawaii or... ..........Hawaii!

Summer 2010 in Oregon

Here is my first blog entry in English. I am not too cofortable, but it is for you, readers in America, or wherever you are.

I am back from Oregon ! After spending 10 days in Oregon with my family and friends, I am back in D.C. I cried like a disturbed child at the airport, saying good-bye to my mom. It always sucks to say " bye" to her. It never gets easier. Anyone, tell me a tip.

The last two weeks for us have been the rollercoaster for us here in D.C .We have been travelling without rest. K started a new job, and A busy with his reserve unit. But, we are finally winding down, I hope.

Work, Life, Balance

This is something I have been pondering a lot lately. I have a small family to take care, only me and A. And A does a lot around the house. Navy trained him good, lol. But, I am asking, do you have a perfect job and life? And, if you do, I want tips people!

I am a bit overwhelmed these days, balancing work and life. It will get much harder, I know once we get kids !!

Just wondering how to spend our limited remaining kids-free days.

(Just in case you are wondering , I am not pregnant, yet. Stop asking, people.)

先週末について

Ikeaの子供コーナーにこんなに収納のいい棚があったよ。アレクサンドリアっていううちの近くで台風の後に散歩に行ったら木がこんな。。。

台湾料理

オイスターパンケーキとよくわからない青菜のガーリック炒め

先週末は筋肉まんさんのプロモーション（昇進）お祝いに台湾料理屋さんやって来たよ。なんといっても野菜が食べたかったのと、お目当てのオイスターパンケーキを目当てにしてこのお店に来ました。7時ごろになるといつも、行列の出来るお店なんです。

筋肉マンさん、おめでとう。こんな安いお店でプロモーションお祝いなんて、悪いわねー。

でも、お給料も９％UPしたんです、この人。自分でもびっくりしてました、さずが。普通３％とかですよね。

7月からはシニアコンサルタントとしてでなく、アソシエイトというランクとしていろんなプロジェクトに参加できるように妻は応援しています。

さあ、ハワイで家を買えるようにがんばろう。

筋肉マン妻は9月から日本語の家庭教師の仕事を見つけました。6歳の女の子で、日本に6年すんでいたアメリカ人。日本語が衰えないように、くもんのドリルの面倒を見て欲しいそうです。

Ka Makana モデルホーム見学！

実は今回のハワイ旅行中にもしかしたら9月からHawaiiに転勤になるかもしれないと筋肉マンさんから嬉しいニュースを聞きました。でも、可能性は60パーセントほどなので、まだまだ逆立ちして喜べない自分。キミニカカッテイルヨ、筋肉マンよ。

そんなうきうきな私たちはEwa Beachってところにあるラグジュリアスなお家は建ち始めたKa Makanaというコミュニティーに見学に行った。お家のお値段は口が裂けるくらい高かったですよ。

しかも、タウン（ホノルルのことをみんなタウンって呼ぶみたい。）まで45分はかかるので通勤が厳しい。しかーも、この地域の公立学校のランクがあまりよくないのです。

平日に行ったから、誰もいないく、ふざけた写真をいっぱい撮った。あとで防犯カメラを発見！

きっとオフィスの人は笑ってただろうな。

今回の旅行でいろんな地域でいろんなスタイルの家を見学したけれど、学んだことは。。。

１）ハワイの公立学校のレベルの低さ。ガーン。

２）質の良い公立学校のある地区のお家の価格はどれも高い。

３）ハワイのホームローンの金利が過去今最高に低い！本当に買いどきらしい。

以上でした。がんばってお金を貯めます。でも、子供もそろそろ作らないと。