Smile Because It Happened

Smile Because It Happened

On June 21, 2017

In Chu-Hai, Friendship, Japan, Sushiro, Zushi

One of my favorite quotes is by Dr. Seuss. “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” I find this quote to be very comforting when I’m faced with the many changes brought about living life as a Navy spouse. One thing always consistent with Navy life is moving. Each move brings new adventures in new locations and new friends with whom to share them. Unfortunately, too often, paths crisscross for only short periods of time. Dina and her kids left Japan for vacation today. She will return and move while I am away next month. Last night we enjoyed one last delicious dinner at Sushiro. Our favorite!

True to typical form, we made friends who were more than willing to have their picture taken with the two tall and cute Americans.

Happiness is friends and a big slice of tuna.

The night wouldn’t be complete without a stop or two at combini for chu hai.

The best picture and memory of the night was Dave giving Eme a shoulder ride up the hill on the walk home!

I will miss you, my friend. Thank you for all the laughs, adventures, and morning runs to the beach. A quick throwback picture to our first run to Zushi beach last October.

It’s not sayōnara, it’s only jā matane – see you later…

Coca-Cola Plus

By wabisabisole

On May 13, 2017

In Chick-Fil-A Sauce, Coca-Cola Plus, Japan, Sushi, Sushiro

Coca-Cola Plus is available only in Japan. It is described as a “healthy” soda.

I know, I’m thinking the same thing, “what could possibly make a soda healthy?” Coca-Cola Plus claims it’s the added fiber that makes it healthy. It’s is also a zero calorie soda. Despite not having sugar, it tastes super sweet and flat… I guess it lost all its fizz in the first pour.

According to Google Translate, the white writing in the middle red line says:

“Suppresses the absorption of fat ingested from the meal, raising the neutral fat in the blood, and additional sugars.” Hmmmm.. suppresses the absorption of fats and sugar? Sounds too good to be true and surely without consequences!

From my research, I learned about several people experiencing a fluid bowel movement. It reminded me of the late 1990’s Olestra potato chip. Today was the perfect rainy day to conduct further research and try the beverage myself. As I typed up this blog, I consumed the entire soda. That was no small feat!

I waited an hour to see if I experienced any of the said side effects. Fortunately, I didn’t. And I feel no need to purchase Coca-Cola Plus again.

On another fun note, we went to our favorite Sushiro for lunch with our Chick-Fil-A sauce. The chicken was more delicious than I expected! Thank you, friends for sending delightful goodness.

Two things

By wabisabisole

On April 2, 2017

In Japan, Sushiro

I just have two things to say…

1. I’ve mentioned Sushiro before as one of our favorite Sushi restaurants. Surprisingly, the fried chicken is very delicious and always part of our order.

They are just missing one thing to make them amazing. Chick-fil-A sauce. So, maybe, my friends, if you happen by a Chick-fil-A and ask for and can then spare an extra sauce, we would be appreciative. I will have no shame taking Chick-fil-A sauce with me to Sushiro and dipping away! And I promise to return the favor with much gratitude and Japanese happiness.

2. The other thing – spring break has started with the DODEA (Department of Defense Education Activity) – the Navy schools on base. It only seems appropriate that I enjoy the festivities. I have planned an amazing stay-cation in Japan. The days include: Sakura blooms, a Sake brewery, Tokyo Disney, and Mt. Fuji Safari. I recruited friends to join me because, Dave has to work and will in fact be on travel.

So, stay tuned to my stay-cation Japan adventures! Kanpie!

I Japaned Like a Local Today

By wabisabisole

On March 4, 2017

In Google Map, Japan, Nissan Cube, Sushiro

Dave and I both had to work this morning. He had legitimate work to do for the U.S. Navy and I had a conversational English (EngRish) lesson. Haha.

After my EngRish lesson, I drove to base to pick up Dave and we made a quick stop at the Commissary and Exchange. By the time we were finished with our errands it was 12:30 and we were ready for lunch.

One thing we can always agree upon to eat is Sushi. The tricky part was where and how do we get there. Sushiro (conveyor belt Sushi) is my favorite.

However, it is not convenient by train to our house. It involves a 15-20 minute walk. Here’s the dilemma. The drive home would take 23 minutes and then to catch the train and walk to the restaurant would take 25 minutes. That’s about an hour and we were already hungry. The better solution, drive to Sushiro (21 minutes). Yep, that’s right. Drive where we haven’t driven before! Fortunately, Dina and I went last week and so I kind of knew my way. Here was our Google Maps route.

We made it to lunch and home without issue or incident. Our route home.

Simultaneously, we didn’t eat other people’s Sushi orders!

I consider today a huge success at Japaning. I taught English, drove around in the Hoopty, and followed the etiquette rules for eating sushi at Sushiro.

The only bad part was that I couldn’t have a beer with my Sushi because I was driving!

Finding Beauty with Imperfection

Category: Sushiro