Driving Tour

I am now on my driving tour from the Bay Area to L.A. to Phoenix then off to fabulous Las Vegas as I loop around back to my home in the bay.   After I get in the new year I will post up to let you know how it all went.

Stay Tuned

jjc

Thanksgiving in Arizona!!

Gladly this year I made it back home to Arizona for Thanksgiving. It was really great to be back for the first time since Japan for the Holiday.

My brother(left)and Lil Rick(right), we were very lucky to have Lil Rick with us this year. He is in the Marines and had a little time off to make it home and spend time with the family.

My younger and older brothers just goofing off, I guess too much turkey and stuffing got the best of them...........LOL
A Couple of my Auntie's in the above picture with my cousin, so much family I didnt have time to capture them all............

By now mother told me to put the camera away and start eating............I guess no choice......by the way in the picture above is one of her prized cakes she made from scratch......hhhmmmm delicous.......

It was great being home for Thanksgiving I wish I had a chance to share more with u but I guess this will have to do!!!!! Now for the real fun, it is time for me to start enjoying my Turkey Dinner!!!!

Happy Holidays yall!!!!!!

jjc

Still here in America

Hey!!!!  I am still in america, settling back into America especially in the hustle and bustle of California, has been tougher than I thought it would be.   So far I have a home now...HOORAY!!!!  I found a great one bedroom apartment in Hayward that I am totally in love with.  It is very spacious, with large patio glass doors to let all the light in, just the way I like it.   I still have some boxes to unpack (yes I know.....) and eventually get some furniture in there, but all in time.   

Currently its been a careful balance of work life and home life.   I have been doing lots of travelling and meeting all kinds of new people with my new job here.  It is great but in a sense, I actually miss the comforts of being in my new home in California.   None the less, the big question lies whether or not I should continue this blog???????

I am not sure what to think about it?!?  My main goal was to share as much as I  could about Japan but now I am back in the U.S.  be it travelling though.......hhhmmmmm.  What do you think?  Should I continue this blog? Let me know........ if you are still reading this now.........

Please vote on the Poll on the left side of this page.  I will be checking the  results and make my decision from there!!!!!

jjc

Hey guys, it is that time. I know I have gone for a while and been ultra busy packing up my stuff. But the day is here where I go back HOME. As it stands My schedule is crazy. This past thursday the movers came and boxed the large items and packed ALL my stuff in a little truck parked outside. What sucks now is that for that night and the night after I will sleep on an air mattress. got a little burned out on the air mattress deal when I just got here so I am back at it again.

Nonetheless this post will be short and more details on the my travels will come soon. See you guys in AMERICA.

Home Sweet Home

jjc

Before I forget not sure if you checked the video section on the left of this blog but I posted some videos of the street fair we had in town. Taiko drummers.

Sorry for not posting the actual video player in the post, but you can simple click it on the left.


enjoy

jjc

Yes its that time to make another blog. I just had my birthday this past 23rd of good ole July. It was great slightly a mixed bag of sorts for the day though. This is my last week in Japan and I have been sssssssooooooo busy trying to tie up loose ends close accounts and celebrate all at the same time, I have some pics hopefully I can post soon!!!! I am so in overdrive and paying the price for it now by going to bed early tonight (kind of.....LOL). None the less I am over the hill now turning the big 3 0!!!!! I cant believe it my self but I welcome it with open arms. Now that my time in Japan is over AND I am now 30. What a way to start the next chapter in my life at an age that can be redefining and now in a new country with I have always called home. America here I come!!!!!

Thanks to everyone who has sent me emails and e-cards to wish me the best for my birthday. It really means a lot to me that I recieved those from you, more than you. I know they were all heart felt especially during these times when communication is difficult being in a different country and all....... And of course but not least, to Mr. Luis for sending me an actual B-day card!!!! In fact if it was the lottery you would have the jackpot since you were the only one who actually went old school and perfectly timed the card's arrival just one day before my birthday (Japan time). Thanks

Another post coming soon with more details on my leaving, got to go back to packing .........

all the best

jjc

TDL: ==> Tokyo Disneyland!!!!

This post is a bit late but on June 13 it was a company holiday so as a last hurrah for a big trip, some of the co-workers mainly Morikawa-San, my teacher and trainer took me out to Tokyo Disneyland. it was great and here are some photos of the trip.
Here is my ticket it is all official. A group of five came to TDL for the day. We were so lucky because of all the rain during the week but today was a beautiful day, and quite warm, with not a cloud in the sky.
TDL is celebrating their 25th anniversary this year, so it was even more of a special time to go. There were extra parades throughout the whole day, and severl memerabilia to commemorate 25 years of Disney in Japan. Despite the picture above ONLY Hitachi had a holiday this day (Friday) so the park was not that crowded. This was the best as all people who know who go to amusement parks are the long lines just to get on a ride, but using speed pass for the lines and not being crowded this day made the park that much more enjoyable.

Myself and Morikawa-San. It is actually hard to have these folks crack a smile so this picture was especially dripping with cheesy smiles!!!!

I was going for a sexy shot but someone had to stick their hand in the pic..........lol

Only in Japan do people leave baby carriages parked neatly in a row befre they step into stores. Take a close look at this picture above, there is a whole bunch of personal belongings left there with no one in sight watching................ the safety...... and honesty.,...... I will surely miss this about Japan!!!!!

Here is the castle a bit different from the one in USA but yet very large and magnificient.

Another post another day, more photos coming soon about TDL plus videos!!!!!!!

jjc

For youngsters only!!!!

I am sure you guys heard about this in the news about these high pitch noise makers that are made to scare away rodents and other creepy creatures from your home. Well the new version is supposed to fend of young folks from hanging around the front of your building or street corner. At first I didn't really buy into it until I accidentally came across a set of them. They actually work!!! Suppsedly it doesnt bother older folks due to not having as sensitive ears as the younger generation hence - the name "Teen Repellent" an average age of twenty somethings and younger can only here this thing. I will admit it is quite annoying and sounds like you have a bug buzzing inside your ear. After a minute I couldnt take it any more and left........

who knew?!?!?!?

jjc