Life in Japan

Hello. Long time no see!!! I am so sorry that did not write any blog for a while... I had some reasons, and I am in JAPAN now. It is a long story, but I will be back to U.S. soon. I miss U.S. so much and my friends in U.S.

I have many stories which want to share with you, and start to write my story little by little........

Before I want to share my story in Japan, I just want to say that Thank you very much for everyone who always helps and supports me. I cannot say how I should say Thank you, but I really appreciate everyone who always thinks about me. Thank you and Love you so much.

My birthday was last month, October 4th. I supposed to celebrate my B-day with my family friend in San Francisco, but I needed to come back to Japan before my B-day, so I was thinking to stay in my parent house and to have just normal dinner with my parents. I came back to Japan on Oct 1st, 09, and my friend, Momoko, told me that we could celebrate my B-day together. I did not expect any my B-day event, but she came over to my parent house on Oct 3rd, 09 with my Birthday cake. My family, Momoko, and I had a dinner together, and the time clock turned to Mid-night, which was Oct 4th. My mom and Momoko starts sang a B-day song for me, and I had a my B-day cake. I was so happy to feel love from Momoko and mom. I had many dramas since last year, and now I felt LOVE from my friends and family. It was small B-day cake, but for me that was a big love heart. Thank you, Momoko and mom. I did not do anythings special on my B-day. I went to my Grandma's hospital and just went to my favorite Soba restaurant with my Mom and Dad. I am Grandma's daughter, so I was so happy to see my Grandma. I feel that my friends and family are always next to me and feel their love to my heart. Thank you very much for everyone, and I want to say I love you and will always be next to you.

Thank you very much................. Love, Hiromi

This fruit was from my brother. He is always sweet heart. Thank you, my Tomo.

I received flower gift from one of my friend in U.S. on my B-day. I was so surprised at the gift. Thank you very much.

This cake was from Momoko. Thank you!!!!!! Love you.

Me with my B-day cake and my sweet kitty

Me and Momoko and my sweet Kitty

San Jacinto Mountain

I went hiking to Mt. San Jacinto. It is better to say trekking. It was 5.5 miles trekking. I did not hike for a long time, and in this year I decide to go Half Dome at the Yosemite Park. So, I start to practice for hiking/trekking. Hiking to San Jacinto Mountain was not too easy... I needed to say that it was HARD... It was really great practice, but I realized that I needed to prepare for Half Dome because it will be more HARDER than Mt. San Jacinto. I need to more practice and to be ready for it. I really liked Mt. San Jacito, and when I went to the Top, I felt that I DID IT!!!I love Hiking/Trekking. You should try it!!!

Cooking Day!

One night, I cooked dinner with a lot of vegetables. I feel sometime I am craving to eat many vegetables. Those dishes were like little bit Chinese style, but not too oily. I recommend to eat those dishes with rice. I used Pork in this time.... should cook with fish next week??? Do you have any recommendation for me? Please let me know!!! Thank you.

Market

A month ago, I went to the restaurant called Market. It is California French restaurant. My friend recommended to me, so I went there and tried some dishes. My first impression of restaurant was really nice, but some dishes were just OK... and of course, I also really liked some dishes. I think you should try their food. I thought I wanted to go back again to try other dishes. So, I will try to go back there and to try different dishes which I did not try. I have many restaurants I want to try to eat........ but little by little. Let's visit their website.

http://www.marketdelmar.com/

Cooking Day!

Hello!!! Recently, I am tired of eating outside, so today decided to cook myself! I love cooking, but did not have chance to cook because I do not like to eat by myself....... HOWEVER, today I feel that want to cook, so I cooked dinner!!! When reading book today at my lunch time, saw the picture of grilled Sword Fish, and it really looked good. So, I went to the market after finishing my work, and started to cook some dishes. Because I did not cook for a long time, my cooking levels were going to down... I decide to start cooking again to keep up my cooking levels. Today, I made Grilled Sword Fish with Salad, Japanese Style Egg Omelet, and Rice. What should I cook next time????? Do you have any suggestions??? Please let me know!!! Thank you!!!

Mud Caves in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Have you been to HOT desert park in summer??? You cannot imagine that temperature over 120... Nobody was there. You know why??? Because desert in summer is TOO HOT!!! However, I had a great time because Mud Caves were so beautiful!!! You should try to go there but not summer time. I recommend to go there in Fall or Winter. Thinking go back there in this winter. Because of too HOT temperature, I could not stay there too long, so I will go there once more time. I also recommend to stop by City of Julian. There are great Apple Pie!!! You need to try it! I took many pictures but would like to share my favorite pictures with you!!!

I love this picture. This is my favorite one.

This is also my favorite. It is very beautiful.

Julian Apple Pie and Ice Cream!!!

Sweet!

I baked Chocolate Banana Cake. It was not too sweet, but was good. I know I should cook more, BUT I do not have a chance to cook......I need to cook more for my cooking study! Do you think it looks good???