20 August 2010

Living a World Away

::Things I Miss From Home::                                     
Nice, predictable weather                                        
Wheat bread                                                                             
Granola bars                                                                             
Dessert aisles (brownie mix, cake mix, frosting)                                                                              
Target                                                   
Deli sandwiches                                                                       
Mexican food (TACO BELL)             
Trader Joe's                                                             
Cereal                                                    
Good cheese                     
The pumpkin patch  
Christmas decorations/food/celebrations
Having space
Central heating          
Driving and listening to the radio                
::Things I Love About Japan::
Rilakkuma
Convenience stores
Delicious, fresh food (always!)
Strange Kit-Kats and Caramels
Great service
Purikura (picture booths)
Cool Toilets (clarification: some are cool, some are scary)
Cleanliness
Daiso (dollar store)
Good fashion
Cute umbrellas!
Kimonos and yukatas
The quality and convenience of the trains
Seasonal foods and activities
Sunrises and sunsets
My kotatsu (heated table)
Omiyage (souvenirs)
Cat cafes and theme restaurants...
                  

Deep Blue restaurant in Tokyo,
Floors and tables are covered with sand and each booth has a private aquarium


To be continued...