I go to rehab once a week. On the way back, I stopped by Yumemigaoka Soratos on the Sotetsu line for some shopping and tea. I found a slim frying pan that can cook rolled egg (tamagoyaki in Japanese) and salmon beautifully. I am a good cook from today. (Michiko)
I went to the Japanese antique shop “Semimaru” in my neighborhood in Zengyo. I had a chat with Baba-san. It was fun to look at the everyday items that give a taste of the Taisho and Showa eras. (Michiko)
Mel-san came to Fujisawa from Hawaii. We visited the grave and talked about various things, and we had an enjoyable time. Please continue to polish the Japanese you learned in Hawaii with confidence. Mel-san is working for the Hawaii State Government. (Michiko)
My favorite violinist is Itzhak Perlman. When I wake up in the morning, I listen to Beethoven’s Violin Concerto on YouTube while I get ready, and it cheers me up. Daniel Barenboim conducting the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. (Michiko)
I’m singing “A seagull is a seagull” by Ken Naoko while watching YouTube on my computer. I’m planning to enter a karaoke contest this summer, but I only practice two songs at home occasionally. (Michiko)
2024 was the 40th anniversary of the Honolulu Lights. The lights and exhibitions are put up after Thanksgiving and they are all lit up during the first week of December and are taken down the second week of January. Since it was the 40th Anniversary there was a much bigger display of lights. About 50% more than usual. There was even a miniature train that took people through the lights and exhibits for free! I hope it will be the same in 2025!