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Living in Japan!

Super Special Video Bonus!

Posted on February 14, 2011 by superhappyawesome

We picked up the new Popin’ Cookin’ disaster today, and man, is it ridiculous. Candy Ramen and Gyoza set! We of course made an epic demonstration vlog, just for you 🙂 Poppin’ Cookin, Popping Cooking, PopinCookin from Kracie…this whole series … Continue reading →

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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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McDonald’s Big America 2: The Idaho Burger

Posted on January 31, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Friday passed, and then another. “Is it here yet? It’s got to be here.” “I dunno, that’s what you said last Friday.” “The website said late January. January is almost over!” Finally, with only a few days left in the … Continue reading →

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Engrish of the Week! Eat…fresh?

Posted on January 28, 2011 by superhappyawesome

We just got a Subway in our town, and all of the Americans have been buzzing with excitement. The sandwiches are delicious, the lobster bisque (no, really. Would you trust lobster bisque from Subway?) is a bit strange, but this … Continue reading →

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Mikan Kit Kats!

Posted on January 26, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Welcome to the first installment of what is to become a regular feature of this blog: Kit Kat Reviews! I’m a bit crazy for different flavors of Kit Kats, and I want to share this joy with the world. There … Continue reading →

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