Monthly Archives: February 2011

They’re Harf-way there…

Posted on February 11, 2011 by superhappyawesome

The twelve year old boy in me really wanted to take a pen and turn the second “h” into a “b”, but I refrained… Happy Friday, Internets! It’s National Foundation Day or 建国記念の日 here in Japan, which means a three … Continue reading →

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Small Kindnesses

Posted on February 9, 2011 by superhappyawesome

The other day, English Club ran a bit long. When we finished the game, I asked the kids if they wanted to play again, fully expecting a chorus of “FINISH!” To my surprise they actually wanted to play one more … Continue reading →

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Miso Kit Kats!

Posted on February 8, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Recently, one of the best things ever happened. Word is starting to spread at work about my love of crazy Kit Kat flavors. One of my favorite coworkers said that he would let everyone know that if they see an … Continue reading →

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Happy Friday! Engrish of the week :)

Posted on February 4, 2011 by superhappyawesome

I’m not sure how sexy this sweatshirt in a nice big size really is, but at least it won’t make you look like a Corporat Outer Space Nun. Thank GOD! I know that’s one of my biggest concerns when clothes … Continue reading →

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Setsubun!

Posted on February 3, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Today is Setsubun! Our textbook at school translates this as “The Annual Bean Throwing Festival” and states that it is to celebrate the coming of Spring. Japanese people celebrate by  throwing roasted soybeans, usually at the father of the household … Continue reading →

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Strawberry ケーキ!

Posted on February 2, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Whenever we’ve come to Japan on business trips for Otakon, my male collegues would usually lose a little weight from all of the walking around. On the other hand, I would usually put on a couple pounds, from all of … Continue reading →

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