Lori's wish list
I am starting to search for craft projects for Melanie's age. I've found some great Crayola products, but it's so hard to choose just a few. I should just send all my money to Crayola. :)
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Amazon and gift ideas
I am aware that I am too old for people to give me b-day presents (especially now that Melanie gets the cool stuff), but I just wanted to let everyone know that I have an Amazon.com wish list for things I want or things I want to get for Melanie. If you are looking for something to send to either of us, you can get some ideas there. Or just send an Amazon gift card. It kinda sucks to pay for shipping, but my selection is so small here that I thoroughly enjoy the modern conveniences of the internet.
Lori's wish list
I am starting to search for craft projects for Melanie's age. I've found some great Crayola products, but it's so hard to choose just a few. I should just send all my money to Crayola. :)
Lori's wish list
I am starting to search for craft projects for Melanie's age. I've found some great Crayola products, but it's so hard to choose just a few. I should just send all my money to Crayola. :)
Friday, October 09, 2009
Trust your instincts
Just an interesting story for everyone.
Melanie, a friend and I went to lunch today. Since she is Japanese I ask her a lot (maybe too many) questions. When we were walking back to the bus stop I asked her about the security that stands on three of the street corners in the area. She told me that on the top floor of a building there is a place where people bet on motorcycle races. It is one of three forms of gambling legalized by the gov't. The men have a tendency to drink and get how people do when they've had too much. When they come out of the building, sometimes they 'cause trouble so the security is there to keep them out of the street or bothering others.
A few months ago I went to this building because there is a Daiso (¥100 store) inside. I felt uncomfortable about the security guard. The building was creepy inside and there were strange people standing outside the elevators. I didn't feel unsafe, just odd.
Now I know why. It's amazing what your feelings can tell you if you listen.
Melanie, a friend and I went to lunch today. Since she is Japanese I ask her a lot (maybe too many) questions. When we were walking back to the bus stop I asked her about the security that stands on three of the street corners in the area. She told me that on the top floor of a building there is a place where people bet on motorcycle races. It is one of three forms of gambling legalized by the gov't. The men have a tendency to drink and get how people do when they've had too much. When they come out of the building, sometimes they 'cause trouble so the security is there to keep them out of the street or bothering others.
A few months ago I went to this building because there is a Daiso (¥100 store) inside. I felt uncomfortable about the security guard. The building was creepy inside and there were strange people standing outside the elevators. I didn't feel unsafe, just odd.
Now I know why. It's amazing what your feelings can tell you if you listen.
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Typhoon and life
Yes, we're still here. I'll try to get better about posting. Life with a toddler is difficult.
A tropical storm passed over us this morning. It was nothing to get worked up over. It's beautiful outside now so we hope to enjoy it after Melanie's nap.
I'd say that nothing is going on, but Melanie changes everyday and it is impossible for me to keep up. Her most recent thing is walking everywhere. She can't be stopped! She is drinking milk now and big kid foods. Although she can't use a spoon yet, she likes to feed herself. Makes my job easier.
We're getting involved in more toddler groups. Went to a new one yesterday and it was great. I hope that we'll be able to go again. I made a new friend so I hope we'll be able to get together more.
A tropical storm passed over us this morning. It was nothing to get worked up over. It's beautiful outside now so we hope to enjoy it after Melanie's nap.
I'd say that nothing is going on, but Melanie changes everyday and it is impossible for me to keep up. Her most recent thing is walking everywhere. She can't be stopped! She is drinking milk now and big kid foods. Although she can't use a spoon yet, she likes to feed herself. Makes my job easier.
We're getting involved in more toddler groups. Went to a new one yesterday and it was great. I hope that we'll be able to go again. I made a new friend so I hope we'll be able to get together more.
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