Visiting Hachiko in Shibuya

Last month, Anzu had her first step in the city of Shibuya where there is always huge crowd especially on weekends. Literally hundreds of people pouring in the streets like ants (or a people power in Edsa lol) when the pedestrian lights turn GREEN. It is said to be that SHibuya has "The busiest crossing in the world" and I think it has largest intersection in the world (im not sure yet)


Usually I don't bring ANzu to the main cities alone because of the crowd but since my sister, cousin, and nephew were coming, so lucky her she was tagged along to the famous Shibuya for the first time and there she met Hachiko


Hachikô is a famous dog here in Japan. Behind this statue is a great true story of loyalty and unconditional love. He has inspired a nation during his lifetime and currently inspiring the world now that his true story was has a re-make english version “Hachiko, a Dog’s Story” starring Richard Gere. Personally, I think the original version is more depressing although I haven't seen the whole yet, only some clips which actually made me cry like a fool lol

Hachiko has waited his master right in front of Shibuya station every day, around 3pm. Even after his master's sudden death at his work, he has waited and waited for years believing his master would come back. (read more about him here and prepare a tissue)

Back in Shibuya, Hachiko’s statue has become the best-known landmark and meeting place in Shibuya, where everyday, hundreds of people sit and wait for their friends.

Picture lovers, you may view our Shibuya Photo slide HERE

Mister Donut

One of the days when our starving bellies enticed us to give Mister Donut a visit which is just a five-minute walking distance from our house. It's been awhile..

I always love their Old Fashion Donuts and Hot Cafe Au Laite which is refillable...

I wished I ordered up a little medley of goods instead to take photos lol. DOnuts are more Japanese-ingy, less sweet, simpler and yet fabulous....





Mister Donut was one of my life saver in Japan lol! I used to collect points to get free gifts. That was the time when I wasn't a health conscious yet. I didn't care whether they are full of carbs, sugar, and oils. I eat 3-4 donuts in one sitting (what a pig!). However, having to go there and buy a box of Mister Donuts almost thrice a week made me sick of donuts for months.

BUT STILL, it's better than the other donut chains... Affordable and offers freebies whichc vary everymonth (or every season)

So if you get to visit here in Japan, you might want to take a break and have a coffee and delicious doughnut here at Mister DOnut..

Chiba Get-away

たたいま。。　I miss you my friends.

I've got load of stories to share but first, I'd like to share our most recent out of town get-away with Anzu's grandparents. It was actually our first time and it was long overdue. We planned to do it before japan's Golden Week to prevent the heavy traffic and overcrowded hotels and attractions. My In-Laws wanted to have an Onsen (Hot Spring) Relaxation so they chose an Onsen Hotel that serves a real delicious seafood course. We went to Chiba --one to 2 hour drive from our place.

The most excited of course is Me. I'm more excited for our little girl because it'd be another great experience and unforgettable adventure for her. She may never remember it but I definitely saved a lot of photos for her to look back in the future ... I also want to show you around Japan at the same time ...

So the first highlight during the trip was a mind-boggling experience of driving through the 10 km undersea tunnel which is actually running through the sea bottom of Tokyo bay called Tokyo BAY Aqua-Line and links western Tokyo and Yokohama with the southern end of the Chiba Peninsula. It was built to reduce traffic through the center of Tokyo that's why no wonder we were in Chiba in no time.


Isn't it amazing to think how Japanese genius Engineers could ever made a long tunnel High-way under the sea??? It's really impressive and I wonder why did I only realized it during that time. It was actually my 2nd time..

After the long tunnel, we stopped over at the famous Umi Hotaru which is literally means floating "fireflies". It is a the man-made-island where the bridge and tunnel meet

Turning around about 90 degrees from the first shot, you can actually see all that water surrounding the Umi-Hotaru island. I think this is where the tunnel high-way located.

The other bottom end of the man-made island..

I'm sharing the rest of our trip thru this slide show.. Please take your time and enjoy hihi...



much

So little time...

Posting has been a little light lately (if you haven't notice). And for that I have many good excuses. Yeah I know, there you've hearing some bloggers who complain about not having enough time to post --well hear me out, im one of those. I have two (acceptable?) reasons for not posting more this past few weeks.

For one, my dear lil sissy is here in Japan and we've been going out more often than the usual.

Second, I feel very uninspired and uncreative lately. SO sure it has something to do with our busy days...

Last two weeks of April were kinda busy week for all of us.

• Family dinners and get together on my side and honey's side. We went out of town with Anzu's Grandparents for the first time during the last week of April (26-27)
• Dinner and Fun drinking with some friends (and mom's friends).
• leisure time with my sissy (anzu's Aunt) almost everyday lol ( no wonder I gained so much weight)

And I think this month of MAY would be the busiest month ever. It's all about fun and outdoors. Our lil ANzu got a slight fever few days ago, a day after we had our Picnik at Showa Kinnen. So glad she's ok now, thank God.

There are so many events this coming days --yours truly's birthday, bbq at the river, amusement parks, flea market, etc... I always love my birthday month, it's all about fun but this time, it's more of a wholesome fun.

So many things to share, so little time...


Day 116 of 2010's ( Monday, Apr 26)

Anzu with her grandparents during our stopover at Umihotaru ( will post more next time )


Day 117 of 2010's ( Tuesday, Apr 27)

A little sea viewing during our 2nd day at Chiba, Japan... on our way home to Tokyo...


Day 118 of 2010's ( Wednesday, Apr 28)

With Anzu's bff, Miki Chan. Both a cutie =)


Day 119 of 2010's ( Thurs, Apr 29)

During our Yakiniku dinner... my gosh Anzu kept on smiling and saying "Hi" to the cute boy next to our table.. bata pa lang si baby, flirty na lol. Anzu was just being friendly anyway (but extra friendly with this boy lol)



Day 120 of 2010's ( Fri, Apr 30)

on a bed of balls lol

Have a nice day

the highlights...

I actually can'T think of a nice title right now but I want to share some of our lil girl's highlights in the the past 2 weeks..

Day 106 of 2010's ( Friday, apr 16)

Anzu's pretty Aunt Nix has arrived here for a vacation... yey!



Day 107 of 2010's ( Saturday, apr 17)

Some pasalubongs from lil Anzu's Ninang Lei and Aunt Stephani So sweet of them.. She got educational DVDs (and vcds), bag organizer, clothes, and accessories. I love them



Day 108 of 2010's ( Sunday, apr 18)

Had a french dinner course at ST. Mark Restaurant with the family... Anzu gave us a lil hard time coz she was playing/running around the place.



Day 109 of 2010's ( Monday, apr 19)

She seems to be uncontrollable these days lol... so playful!

(caption it lol)

Day 110 of 2010's ( Tuesday, apr 20)

Kiddie Lunch Meal at Jonathan's Restaurant, after Anzu's pre-school Class..

Isn't it cute?

Day 113 of 2010's ( Friday, apr 23)

As of the month of April, my baby is (or might be) ready for potty train but I'M NOT (I'm actually taking it slow). She tells us she pooped like "pupu.. pupu" while pointing at her diaper.. WE'RE SO PROUD OF HER!


TIME IS INDEED FLYING SO FAST... I can't believe it's already MAY

my 18 months old

It's been half a year since my little girl's big FIRST BIRTHDAY.

Wasn’t it only yesterday that I was excited to write about her big milestone which was "army crawling" during the time she was 7 months??? AND eversince then, she's been a cutie little baby crawling all over the place, unstoppable... giggling over some silly things... eating whatever she gets... (more on baby milestones

Now she's this full-on kid who has been attending a Pre-school class once a week... baby talks to us as if we're having real conversations... loves dogs and going to the parks, addicted to slides... sings ABC well and gracefully dances whenever she hears music. It feels like it happened overnight.... haayyy sounds cliche but time really flies...

Watch Anzy's new music video.. a compilation of Anzu's photos from mar 8~Apr 9, 2010

music background has nothing to do with my babe lol.. i just love th song... created by One True Media

Maybe we are having so much fun that I feel like all I do is blink and suddenly weeks and months have gone by. It's amazing how time flies with our baby girl! Honeyb and I are so proud of what she has become and looking happily forward on what she's in the making...