Thanksgiving!

It was more like Thanksgiving month out here for us. I explained the American traditions to bunches of people and had a couple of friends over for chicken, mushroom stuffing, and mashed potatoes. It was all delicious!

Japan's Newest Police Dog, Momo! (momo means peach)

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Other Exciting News

I love my new candle holders. I don't like candles. I never use that stuff. But when I saw these in the daiso (dollar store) I wanted to incorporate them into my life. and here we are:

Treats from foreign lands

My friend Remi recently went to INDIA and brought me back some omiage!
(oh-me-ya-geh i.e. japanese word for souvenir)

It's weird to be reminded of how not-spicy most things in Japan are. And boy did these chips do the trick! SO hot! But completely delicious. My loot includes three bags of chips and some authentic chai masala! I can't wait to make it

Pumpkin Pie Party

Our friend Caleb made tons of pumpkin pie for a local agricultural event last weekend in honor of Thanksgiving. They put up a big sign advertising "Thanksgiving Food" and the pies sold out in a day and a half! (It was a two day event and barely anything was left for the second day)

The best part, for me, since I came on the second day and didn't get much pie was the TURKEY that Caleb made ON A GRILL.

It was soooooooooo good. And it doubled as entertainment, too! Every time we lifted up the grill lid to check on the turkey, dozens of event-goers would stop in shock and gawk at the spectacle of a SHISHIMENSHYO!! (that's what they call turkeys. it's also what they call mythological 7-legged birds) Needless to say a turkey is not a common sight out here. Oh how I miss cold cuts...

It got a little repetitive, there's only about one word they use for WOW and that's SOUGOUY!! (su-goy?) and they also make an onomatopoeia noise for surprise. but it was still good times!!

The turkey was also unbelievably delicious. As "volunteers" we got a bunch and it was grilled to perfection. Not dry at all.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Return of Maru Pt. 2

Favorite Fall Outfits

boots (present). Guess jeans $15. flannel print micro fleece from Uniqlo 2,000 yen.


yellow chucks 1,000 yen from recycle store, black leggings 500 yen from Uniqlo, plaid skirt 500 yen from recycle store, white button down from Target $12, navy blazer from Uniqlo 1,200 yen, yellow tie from the dollar store 100 yen :)

Brown ankle boots, 2,000 yen, guess jeans, $15, A&F shirt, $10, navy blazer Uniqlo 1,200 yen, patterned canvas bag from Target $10

shoes from recycle shop 500 yen. floral tights from Uniqlo 500 yen. jean skirt from Urban Outfitters $15. white tank from Target $5. Cream pleather jacket from Uniqlo 5,000 yen :(

Bret Eating a Pizza