ChanomiTalk

This morning I discovered one of the great things about going to a restaurant by oneself. Normally, eating alone is a boring experience. Not to mention, people tend to stare and outwardly pity the poor person that is sitting solo. This can make the solitary diner feel disconcerted or even embarrassed. However, if you go almost anywhere for breakfast in Waikiki, especially on a Sunday, invariably everywhere is packed with people. In fact, there is typically a very long line full of unhappy couples or larger groups that can’t get any seats. The only exception to the rule of having to waiting an excessively long time to find a seat for breakfast in Waikiki is to arrive alone and take a seat at the bar. Today, it was quite a treat to have the opportunity to walk right past a line of a hundred people and plop down in an open seat.

Today is my third Japanese lesson. After my Japanese lesson I will go to my friend’s house to hangout and then we will go to club after.

For quite a few years, Japanese food has been my favorite food. I love fish and seafood and it is often used in Japanese cooking. Also, there are many different types of Japanese Cuisine that are available. One type that I really like is the many types of noodles. Somen, Soba and Udon are staples at my house! Of the three, my favorite is plain, cold Udon. It is very easy to make and one can add many different items to it. I find that it is especially good on a hot day. When I have just Udon noodles I rarely add anything to it. Just eat it as is and I am sure that you will find that it is both very delicious and filling!

赤木さんは大学でかなり先輩でした。
長年、スイスで、ヴァイオリン演奏と写真撮影をしています。
今回の写真は、これです。

Frau Münster
フラウミュンスター寺院です。
ここにはシャガールが作ったステンドガラスがあります。
手前の川はリマット川です。

Tomorrow I’m going on another eight-hour roadtrip down to Virgina to pick up my nieces. It’s not the first time but since it’s the second time I’m going in less than a month, I’m a little hesitant. The drive varies depending on traffic. The last trip took me up to seven hours one way! I hope to leave early this time to avoid traffic. The good news is it’s a Sunday, and there is usually less traffic early on Sundays. If I’m lucky, I can make it to Virginia in three and half to four hours one way. The bad news is tomorrow also happens to be Father’s Day, so there is likely to be more people on the road. The drive might be up to five hours coming back. I would spend the night in Virigina, but I have to get back because I have to go to work on Monday morning. I would also like to celebrate Father’s Day with my dear husband and daughter. I may make it back with just enough time.

ハローキティ、キティーちゃんが、海外でも人気があることは知っていましたが、ここハワイでもすごく人気があるように思います。もしかしたら、日本以上にファンが多いのでは？と思うくらい、至るところで彼女の姿を見かけます。また、日本では見なかったデザインや商品もたくさんあり、発見する度に思わず笑みがこぼれます。:)キティーファンの一人として、これはとても嬉しいことです。:)

ちなみに、ここに載せた写真は、結婚した際に、主人のお友達からいただいたぬいぐるみと、先日主人が買ってきてくれたクッキーです。大切にしたい、そして、味わいたいと思います:)

This past Tuesday was Kamehameha Day. Kohala is the only place in the state of Hawaii that celebrates with a parade on the actual holiday. My friend, Serena, & I worked very hard all weekend long. Each day we traveled into the mountains to pick liko and various ferns to create lei po’o (head leis) and lei a’i (shoulder leis) for the Island of Hawaii’s Pa’u Riding Unit. Each island is represented with the island color and flower. The island of Hawaii is represented with red and the lehua blossom which comes in various colors of red, yellow, peach, orange, and even white. Each island also is represented by a princess and her attendants. Kamehameha Day is very special in Kohala because it is the birthplace of King Kamehameha, who was the first to unify all the Hawaiian Islands.