Rachel and Tesla waiting for the train- June 30, 2008 We arrived at the station to catch the Narita Express (to the airport) about 30 minutes early. Better safe than sorry! Rachel entertained Tesla, and it was very cute for me to see my daughter and dear friend bond even more at this moment and over the past week.http://kokochi.com/archives/2008/06/rachel_and_tesla_waiting_for_t.shtml grandparents- June 30, 2008 Granddaddy hugging Tesla with his leg. Granddaddy trying to hold on to her for a picture as she wiggles away. Grandmother dropping us off as we head to the airport. Note the Hello Kitty doll my mom bought for her because Tesla loved the Hello Kitty dvd this past week. Tesla immediately took to it, and even now back in SF, she keeps it close to her. This was normally Tesla's nap time so she refused to even look at the camera.http://kokochi.com/archives/2008/06/grandparents.shtml Bath time at home- June 30, 2008 I'm more careful about naked pics of Tesla nowadays, and make them private for the most part. But this series is just too cute. She's in the bath at home, washing Japanese style. She had no idea, but loved the pouring water from the tub part. And once we washed off, she really enjoyed the deep hot water. My parents have an automated bath where you can heat the water (which can be used over a few days since you only soak it in after washing yourself clean) automatically, and the temperature can..http://kokochi.com/archives/2008/06/bath_time_at_home.shtml Joy and her apartment- June 30, 2008 I was pleased to have time to see Joy (high school friend) and visit her apartment. It's in Akasaka, within walking distance of the Six Apart office. Dav and I spent the night there when Joy had just moved to Tokyo a few years ago. She was away on a trip, but kindly gave us keys. Her furniture had not yet arrived so it felt huge (See tiny Tesla stuck in the bean bag). Joy has an amazing life, and I love getting updates. This time too, I got some unexpected updates, and look forward to hearing..http://kokochi.com/archives/2008/06/joy_and_her_apartment.shtml Quackie gift from Eddie- June 27, 2008 I finally got to see Eddie this time. We first got to know each other when I was living in Tokyo; he contacted me after reading my Tokyo moblog, realizing we lived at the same tiny train station. This time we met after I finished work, and joined Rachel and Tracey. Sweet Eddie brought a gift bag for Tesla full of items of a cute Duckie character. Since we met in busy Shibuya at 9pm, there was no way Tesla could be with me, so unfortunately, I disappointed Eddie who wanted to see T. When she's..http://kokochi.com/archives/2008/06/quackie_gift_from_eddie.shtml ballet and Hello Kitty- June 27, 2008 My dad put on a DVD of ballet for Tesla, and I've never her seen her so mesmerized. Even with kid cartoons, after a while, Tesla will wander away and start something else. But with the ballet, she was glued. She even started dancing, and tried to copy the moves by holding on to the edge of the sofa, raising her leg up high. It looked awkward, but she was trying! I also bought a Hello Kitty DVD. The theme is about potty, but it's oozing with cuteness, and I thought it'd be good to have this...http://kokochi.com/archives/2008/06/ballet_and_hello_kitty.shtml choo choo train play with auntie- June 27, 2008 I hadn't seen my auntie and uncle for quite some time, so it was nice to hang out, but by far the best was Tesla. I loved showing her to them, and they loved playing and watching all the funny things she does. Tesla set up her high chair and another chair on her own, and my auntie played with her as if they were on a train.http://kokochi.com/archives/2008/06/choo_choo_train_play_with_aunt.shtml a glimpse- June 25, 2008 As expected, it's so good to be herehome! It's still "home," even though my my home is SF too. Anyway, here's a quick post from a lunch my mom hosted for us and my aunt and uncle who came to visit to see Tesla. My mom said she was just making "rice" but it was a beautiful spread. My aunt brought homemade pickles that were delicious too. It was a wonderful way to start my week here in Japan!http://kokochi.com/archives/2008/06/a_glimpse.shtml Rachel- June 20, 2008 This is woefully delayed, and was initially to be a post about our delicious Thai meal chez Rachel and Cesar's eons ago. She's been taking classes, and we were served some mighty fine dishes. I have to say the appetizer of a sweet shiitake mixture bundled in a boiled dumpling, along with fresh salad sprinkled with fried garlic flakes was fantastic. I'm not good with raw or even semi-raw garlic, but was fine with the fried garlic. Soooo yummy. Anyway, weeks passed and I still hadn't posted, and.http://kokochi.com/archives/2008/06/rachel.shtml |