Life in Japan

Michael and I realized after we were married we didn’t really have any shared hobbies. Michael finally convinced me to play two different video games, Mario and Rayman. When new versions are released we always play through them together. We … Continued

Sometimes when foreigners return to their home country they throw huge liquidation sales, aka Sayonara Sales.  These are great times for us to buy things we want/need.  Recently a team member’s friend left for home and gave us a bread … Continued

We were really trying to hang onto our couch for another year, but as you can tell it was nasty. Even with a cover E was somehow able to find tons of little couch shreds all over. She of course … Continued

This past week we had incredible flooding in the city.  Unfortunately, Cathalain was in Southern Nagoya, where some of the worst flooding took place.  She was some how able to get home, but not without a lot of water hitting … Continued

The Pastor’s wife and I talked ourselves into going to Costco opening weekend. What were we thinking???!!! Actually we had a blast, but boy was it crowded! Welcome Costco! Nagoya has been waiting for you very patiently… The first three … Continued

In July some friends and I went to a craft fair.  At the craft fair I picked up two leather book covers.  Unfortunately leather working is not my specialty so like all wise people I mailed them to mom.  She … Continued

Costco is almost open…one more month!!

This week I went to a craft fair with the Pastor’s wife and a friend who has been bringing her daughter to some of the church outreach events.  The convention hall was packed, but I was the only Westerner in … Continued

There are times when I think Japan is really a cool place to live. In Japan there are about a zillion vending machines and I saw the new summer cola flavors have been introduced. Every year companies test new flavors … Continued