Monday, February 26, 2007
Canoodle
The computer generated the word canoodle for a game of hang man I was playing. I had no idea what it was until I looked it up and I was pretty surprised. Go figure.
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Shazbot
Kimi, Matt, Bobby and I went to Sunshine City in Ikebukuro today and went to Shazbot, a hat store. Check these out...
Apparently we should be fined for being so sexy.
Man! That was so much fun! And I got a new hat which I will wear all the time because its cute. ^_^
FYI: ALL of these were from Kimi's wonderful camera. Thanks!
Life is puzzle.
We told Bobby to do a girly pose here. Ya, thats girly.
My new hat!
Bobby is gangsta, yo
21st Century Sherlock
One of my favorite pics.
Now Kimi is gangsta!
Watch out Dick Tracey, 'cause here I come!
hehe... hehehehe... hahahaha... Hahahahahaha!!!!!
*Continues laughing hysterically.*
Apparently we should be fined for being so sexy.
Man! That was so much fun! And I got a new hat which I will wear all the time because its cute. ^_^
FYI: ALL of these were from Kimi's wonderful camera. Thanks!
Friday, February 23, 2007
Yokohama
Last Sunday Kimi and I went to Yokohama China Town to meet up with our Japanese class for the Chinese New Year. We were a little late so we missed the dragon parade so we walked around China Town a little and then started walking towards a ferris wheel that Kimi has always wanted to ride and we found out when we got there that it was a little amusement park. So we went on the ferris wheel and took a LOT of pictures and rode the roller coaster which was fun, short but fun. They also had a very large arcade so we took pictures in a photo booth and then headed for the mall. This mall is huge! It has 3 towers that all have several floors. Needless to say we only walked around a few floors of one tower before going down to the bottom floor that is a train station. I know, a train station inside a mall. Only in Japan. So it was a lot of fun and we will definitely be going back. I mean, they have a Sweet Factory for goodness sake!
You can see some cool videos on my friend Josh's blog. He actually saw the parade and got a good video of Ray eating roasted scorpions. O.o...
You can see some cool videos on my friend Josh's blog. He actually saw the parade and got a good video of Ray eating roasted scorpions. O.o...
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Claire
For my Greek and Roman Mythology class, my professor is Claire Jacqmin. She is a French lady that has been teaching at TUJ for quite some time now. She teaches the mythology course and other courses on ancient Philosophy, etc. She is an amazing teacher, she makes mythology interesting and fun and I am enjoying that class.
She also has a great sense of humor and makes everyone laugh which helps being that the class is at 9am three times a week. For example, about two weeks ago, she made one of those jokes that just makes you groan and another student in the class who does the same thing was making a comment. Her response was (keep in mind this is with a French accent), "You're the only one allowed to make bad jokes?" We were rolling and continue to laugh about that now and probably will until the end of the semester.
Today was another good one. I came into class and, for a little background, I haven't been wearing make up this semester because I haven't really felt like it until lately and today she saw me in the middle of class and was like, "Stephanie, are you wearing make up?!" And I was like, ya... Then she made a classic remark. In her French accent she said OooOooOooOoo. Just like that. I have no better way to write it... Anyway, it was awesome and awesomely hilarious. I love Claire.
She also has a great sense of humor and makes everyone laugh which helps being that the class is at 9am three times a week. For example, about two weeks ago, she made one of those jokes that just makes you groan and another student in the class who does the same thing was making a comment. Her response was (keep in mind this is with a French accent), "You're the only one allowed to make bad jokes?" We were rolling and continue to laugh about that now and probably will until the end of the semester.
Today was another good one. I came into class and, for a little background, I haven't been wearing make up this semester because I haven't really felt like it until lately and today she saw me in the middle of class and was like, "Stephanie, are you wearing make up?!" And I was like, ya... Then she made a classic remark. In her French accent she said OooOooOooOoo. Just like that. I have no better way to write it... Anyway, it was awesome and awesomely hilarious. I love Claire.
Shinjuku
Yesterday I went with Matt, Kimi and Bobby to the Tokyo Government building in Shinjuku to the 45th floor observatory. The view was amazing. City lights as far as the eye can see and from he 45th floor. It was incredible.
Beforehand we went to Shakey's Pizza where they have almost American sized pizzas for relatively cheap. Kimi and I polished off a large Ham & Pine (pineapple). Delicious! And for only about 800 yen each excluding drinks. So not bad. It was another good adventure.
Monday, February 19, 2007
Odaiba
Saturday was fun. We went to Odaiba to see the Rainbow Bridge and it was awesome! It was raining so the only thing we really got to see was the bridge but it was still really cool. The walk across the bridge took about 20~30 minutes ish and was really cool. I think I already said that...
Anyway, after we got to Odaiba we walked around and just saw stuff and then went to eat at McDonalds. We checked out the restaurants in the indoor mall but they were a little too pricey. So McDonalds it was! They have these new Mega Mac's that have 4 patties and all that fun stuff for 650 yen. Yes... We also found a konbini (convenience store) that had Crunky ice cream bars so we got Crunky. hahaha... Luckily they had a Tully's Coffee so I bought a Honey Milk Latte and we sat inside while eating our ice cream while it was raining. It was a lot of fun and I will be going back while it is nice and sunny as well. It wasn't too expensive either so a great trip.
By the way, most of these pictures are from Kimi's camera. It is much better than mine so ya...
Anyway, after we got to Odaiba we walked around and just saw stuff and then went to eat at McDonalds. We checked out the restaurants in the indoor mall but they were a little too pricey. So McDonalds it was! They have these new Mega Mac's that have 4 patties and all that fun stuff for 650 yen. Yes... We also found a konbini (convenience store) that had Crunky ice cream bars so we got Crunky. hahaha... Luckily they had a Tully's Coffee so I bought a Honey Milk Latte and we sat inside while eating our ice cream while it was raining. It was a lot of fun and I will be going back while it is nice and sunny as well. It wasn't too expensive either so a great trip.
By the way, most of these pictures are from Kimi's camera. It is much better than mine so ya...
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Happy Strawberry and Akihabara
I am currently eating a Happy Strawberry Crunchy bar that was a Valentines gift from a friend. Apparently it is "A fine combination of crunchy malt-puffs and chocolate". Only in Japan...
Anywho, Because of our Undergraduate Holiday on Tuesday Kimi, Matt, Bobby and I decided to walk around Akihabara. Kimi and I met Matt and Bobby at Shinjuku station where we started watching a band perform. There is usually a band there but this time they were good. We stayed for the entire performance and afterwards bought CD's and took pictures with the guys. Bobby even did a little rap and drew quite a crowd. It was so much fun! We're groupies! Hahaha... It was great and apparently they're there every Tuesday and Friday night so we plan on going back. Luckily Kimi took a vid of them and of Bobby. It was rad.
Akihabara was fun too. We were going to go to a Maid Cafe but decided against it due to the fact that we have no idea what goes on in those places at night. So instead we had some ramen and then went to Don Quixote. I bought a very strange looking can with Hello Kitty on it that I believed to be a soda. Boy was I wrong. I have no idea what was in that can but it did not smell and/or look good. You can see the picture in the slide show. Ya, that was gross. But it was a fun time. I love exploring new places.
Sorry about the fuzziness. Slide is still being retarded... (>.<)--O)*~*)
Anywho, Because of our Undergraduate Holiday on Tuesday Kimi, Matt, Bobby and I decided to walk around Akihabara. Kimi and I met Matt and Bobby at Shinjuku station where we started watching a band perform. There is usually a band there but this time they were good. We stayed for the entire performance and afterwards bought CD's and took pictures with the guys. Bobby even did a little rap and drew quite a crowd. It was so much fun! We're groupies! Hahaha... It was great and apparently they're there every Tuesday and Friday night so we plan on going back. Luckily Kimi took a vid of them and of Bobby. It was rad.
Akihabara was fun too. We were going to go to a Maid Cafe but decided against it due to the fact that we have no idea what goes on in those places at night. So instead we had some ramen and then went to Don Quixote. I bought a very strange looking can with Hello Kitty on it that I believed to be a soda. Boy was I wrong. I have no idea what was in that can but it did not smell and/or look good. You can see the picture in the slide show. Ya, that was gross. But it was a fun time. I love exploring new places.
Sorry about the fuzziness. Slide is still being retarded... (>.<)--O)*~*)
Monday, February 12, 2007
Relient K New Release
Relient K is releasing their new CD, Five Score and Seven Years Ago, on March 6, 2007. Woohoo! I am excited about listening to this CD. I have listened to a few sample songs on their MySpace and their new sound is great. It's more of a rock sound but still classic Relient K that I love. This will be a very nice addition to my collection.
By the way, the release date, March 6th, is awfully close to another very important date like, March 22nd which just happens to be a certain someones 19th birthday. Now who could that be? =D
Jean-Luc Picard doing a little dance
Now tell me that is not funny? If you're not a Star Trek fan then it probably isn't but oh well.
Ueno and Vegetables
Saturday I went to Ueno with Kimi, Matt and Bobby (Matt's new house mate) and we had a pretty good time. Kimi had to go to an art museum for her Art History class so I walked around with Matt and Bobby and saw some of the shrines and temples and such. I've been to Ueno before and seen some of these before but I did see some new things. They had the booths set up in front of one of the temples as well so I bought myself a banana choco or chocolate dipped banana. It was so yummy!
After Ueno, Kimi and I headed to Shigeko's house for dinner. There were a lot of people there with a lot of good food. Rhojon made some seriously good artichoke and cheese dip and adobo (I have no idea except that it was pork, from the Philippines and amazingly delicious) and Shigeko made chicken and tacos and so much good stuff! Oh ya, good times. And of course Shigeko stuffed us full of food until we burst. Even after we had eaten dessert she kept bringing out apples and yogurt and candy and tea and more tea. Good times.
Today I have done absolutely nothing. Its a holiday so Kimi and I have been vegetables all day. I didn't even wake up until 2pm because I stayed up until about 2am watching tv. I just finished a big bowl of Mac and Cheese and I plan on continuing to be a vegetable until I go to bed. Tomorrow should be more exciting with a trip to Akihabara. Stay on the look out for more pictures.
After Ueno, Kimi and I headed to Shigeko's house for dinner. There were a lot of people there with a lot of good food. Rhojon made some seriously good artichoke and cheese dip and adobo (I have no idea except that it was pork, from the Philippines and amazingly delicious) and Shigeko made chicken and tacos and so much good stuff! Oh ya, good times. And of course Shigeko stuffed us full of food until we burst. Even after we had eaten dessert she kept bringing out apples and yogurt and candy and tea and more tea. Good times.
Today I have done absolutely nothing. Its a holiday so Kimi and I have been vegetables all day. I didn't even wake up until 2pm because I stayed up until about 2am watching tv. I just finished a big bowl of Mac and Cheese and I plan on continuing to be a vegetable until I go to bed. Tomorrow should be more exciting with a trip to Akihabara. Stay on the look out for more pictures.
Sunday, February 11, 2007
tv
I love tv! Hahahahahahaha! I have found the Law & Order: SVU episodes! They couldn't keep them away from me forever, I have found them! Mwuahahahahaha! And House, ER, Gilmore Girls... Oh! I'm so happy, I could fly! And I'm going to stay up really late watching them and eating doughnuts. You wanna know why? Because I can. Because someone decided that today was the day they founded Japan so many thousands of years ago and they decided to make a holiday out of it which means I don't have school tomorrow or Tuesday. Life is good. Or as Daddy would say, its just another day in paradise!
Friday, February 09, 2007
Hachiko Crossing
My friend, Kimiko, took this video while we were walking through Hachiko Crossing in Shibuya, Tokyo where an estimated 2,000 people cross the street every time the light changes. Thats a lot of people.
Justus and Jazz
Kimi took these pictures of Justus and Jazz at church on Sunday and I thought they were classic. Justus is totally posing for the camera... Again, taken by the magical Kimi.
Sorry about the size, slide.com is being weird. If you click on the button for viewing the pictures you can see them on a larger scale.
Sorry about the size, slide.com is being weird. If you click on the button for viewing the pictures you can see them on a larger scale.
Thursday, February 08, 2007
New Template
I upgraded my Template a little. You will notice the Picture of the Week on the sidebar. I thought it was pretty cool. I'll try to update it every week. Probably on the weekend because that's when I tend to go places and take pictures.
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Kenya Update 1
At Bible Study Wednesday night we went through 2 Corinthians 10 and while we were reading I looked over on the previous page and something caught my eye: "'He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.'" And I automatically thought about Kenya. So I decided to read the rest of the section and I was even more encouraged.
"But this I[Paul] say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. 9 As it is written: 'He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.' [Psalm 112:9] 10 Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness, 11 while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through God. 12 For the administration of this service not only supplies the needs of the saints, but also is abounding through many thanksgivings to God, 13 while, through the proof of this ministry, they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the gospel of Christ, and for all men, 14 and by their prayer for you, who long for you because of the exceeding grace of God in you. 15 Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!" 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
I've heard this passage used many times to encourage people to tithe money but I think it also means giving of your time and resources. If all we do is sit at home and hand out money every now and then, we're not going to really help anyone. People don't change, don't feel loved when you simply hand them money. I'm sure it may help them out by giving them something that will last for a little while, but giving of your time and genuinely trying to help and just loving people is what is eternal and what they, and God, will remember forever. That's what changes people. Like the old saying goes, "Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime."
See the original post on Kenya.
"But this I[Paul] say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. 9 As it is written: 'He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.' [Psalm 112:9] 10 Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness, 11 while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through God. 12 For the administration of this service not only supplies the needs of the saints, but also is abounding through many thanksgivings to God, 13 while, through the proof of this ministry, they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the gospel of Christ, and for all men, 14 and by their prayer for you, who long for you because of the exceeding grace of God in you. 15 Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!" 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
I've heard this passage used many times to encourage people to tithe money but I think it also means giving of your time and resources. If all we do is sit at home and hand out money every now and then, we're not going to really help anyone. People don't change, don't feel loved when you simply hand them money. I'm sure it may help them out by giving them something that will last for a little while, but giving of your time and genuinely trying to help and just loving people is what is eternal and what they, and God, will remember forever. That's what changes people. Like the old saying goes, "Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime."
See the original post on Kenya.
Send Me to Kenya
I am going on a missions trip this summer for two weeks in July to Kenya to build school buildings for children orphaned by HIV/AIDS. The organization I am going with is COMMIT Ministries. I have wanted to go to Africa for a long time now and I finally have the opportunity. Thank You Lord!
I am also blessed by the ability to use technology. I will need some assistance/miracles to have the almost $4,000 for the trip therefore I have set up a way for people to send donations to me directly through this blog. In the blue sidebar on the top section you will see a title "Send Me to Kenya" and underneath it a button saying "Make a Donation". Please click this link to send a donation. Anything is appreciated from $1 and up. I have done this through PayPal and it is all completely safe and legitimate. I have been using PayPal to make online purchases since I've had my debit card and it works well. You don't even have to have a PayPal account to do it. Please see the COMMIT website for details on the trip and PayPal for any questions about donations. Please also feel free to e-mail me at any time. I will put my e-mail in my profile.
Enough about money. I am so excited! I know this will be an amazing trip where I can bless and help others while growing myself and being able to explore a new area. The Lord has been so good to me to give me this opportunity and I can't wait!
Thank you for any contribution whether it be monetary or prayer, I am appreciative and blessed to have both.
I am also blessed by the ability to use technology. I will need some assistance/miracles to have the almost $4,000 for the trip therefore I have set up a way for people to send donations to me directly through this blog. In the blue sidebar on the top section you will see a title "Send Me to Kenya" and underneath it a button saying "Make a Donation". Please click this link to send a donation. Anything is appreciated from $1 and up. I have done this through PayPal and it is all completely safe and legitimate. I have been using PayPal to make online purchases since I've had my debit card and it works well. You don't even have to have a PayPal account to do it. Please see the COMMIT website for details on the trip and PayPal for any questions about donations. Please also feel free to e-mail me at any time. I will put my e-mail in my profile.
Enough about money. I am so excited! I know this will be an amazing trip where I can bless and help others while growing myself and being able to explore a new area. The Lord has been so good to me to give me this opportunity and I can't wait!
Thank you for any contribution whether it be monetary or prayer, I am appreciative and blessed to have both.
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Samoas and もち
Woohoo! On Sunday after the potluck at church, Rhojon, the lady who lives on the Army base, brought Girl Scout cookies! I bought two boxes of Samoas right away! They are so good and actually cheaper here because they are 400 yen ($3.25 ish) when at home they are $4.00 a box. Hahaha! They are so crazy good and I am so glad to have cookies. Just another comfort of home. *sigh*
So tonight for dessert Kimi and I had Samoas and もち (mochi). Man was it good times. I also made チーキンかつ (chicken katsu, fried chicken), えだまめ (edamame, Japanese peas) and みそ (miso soup). Woohoo! It was seriously good times. I like this whole cooking thing. I think I'll have to try it out more often.
Monday, February 05, 2007
Crazy Pictures
I was at Jeremiah and Geigy's house Sunday night after church and we decided to take some pictures with Jeremiah's camera on his Mac Book Pro. I thought they turned out well.
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Ya, they turned out well. Which one is your favorite?
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Ya, they turned out well. Which one is your favorite?
Saturday, February 03, 2007
Shibuya
We took a trip to Shinjuku for more art supplies today and then went to Shibuya for dinner. We went back to Ichiran Ramen. SO YUMMY! Then a little trip to Don Quixote where I bought some dried mangoes and then off to the busiest Starbucks in the world. It was good times. I also met Matt's new house mate, Bobby. He's pretty cool.
Friday, February 02, 2007
This is totally hilarious
Seriously, I was laughing so hard through the whole video that I couldn't breath! You have to watch the whole thing. Both of them. I cannot tell you how funny this is.
I love this country.
I love this country.
Kareoke
Found another one and it is so awesome! This will be Sasha, Kimi and I when Sasha gets here and we do some kareoke. Woohoo!
カレオケわすきですね！
カレオケわすきですね！
Emoticons
I found these cute little emoticons when searching for anime emoticons, I thought they were cute.
This is how I feel right now... Cold in Japan...
This what I want to be doing, all the time...
My new nick name in International Politics is onigiri (rice ball) and he's eating ramen, my favorite!
This is how my Daddy dances. Break it down!
More dancing!Gotta love these guys! Got them from here.
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