Sweet Memory(PART 2 OF 3)
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TAKOYAKI cooking
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As usual, I've got to write about 30 articles in advance to cover 30 days so that I have enough time to enjoy my stay in Japan.
Nobody forces me to write an article everyday, but it has become my habit and I'm enjoying it to the hilt.
> Went to JFS earlier today, and took a look
> around the joint hoping to see you
> but, alas, no Kato. Next time, maybe ...
I book the time slot in the morning at JFS from Monday thru Saturday.
Not on Sunday, when I go straight to the central library and spend half a day.
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Peace-loving fun-loving skinny traveller, Kato
with a lot of love
P.S.:
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Last fall, I bought several pieces of Japanese sweet called "Yatsu-hashi" for you.
It has a peculiar Japanese taste, I suppose.
This year, I'm thinking of a different kind of Japanese sweet---something like a 1000-year-old lotus-sweet.
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A 1000-year-old lotus-sweet.
...sounds yukky? :-)
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Subj:
I'm watching my weight
From: diane@vancouver.ca
to: barclay1720@aol.com
Monday, 2013 Sept. 9, 2:25PM
(Pacific Daylight Saving Time)
Hi Kato,
Yes, it was another gorgeous day today, warm & sunny & fresh.
I went for a nice long walk in Stanley Park.
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So now I know why I'm missing you at the JFS.
you're there when I'm still at the gym or my volunteer jobs and such.
Maybe one day I'll manage to get up a bit earlier and then I will see you .. hopefully.
Glad to see you're making another month long trip to Japan beginning of October.
I'm sure your mother and family will be happy to see you and glad to know you're so responsible that you prepare your daily blogs in advance.
No wonder you have to keep so busy, kiddo.
Please don't bring me anything back from Japan.
I'm watching my weight and besides the only important thing to bring back to all of us in Canada is yourself.
See you soon,
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Love, Diane ~
Diane, I'm not a big spender. Don't worry about my spending too much.
Actually, I'm glad to hear that you're gonna bring me some kind of Japanese sweet, but as you know, I'm watching my weight.
Oh, c'mon, Diane. You're in such a good shape and you'll still have some space in your stomach for some sweets.
I don't think so.
I'll tell you what... You take whatever you want, then jog aroung the seawall to burn out some fat.
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I can't afford to jog around to burn out some fat. I'm too busy at the gym and my volunteer jobs.
If you take a look at the following video clip, you might change your mind.
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Wagashi (和菓子)
or JAPANESE SWEETS
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Wow! ... There are so many fancy sweets. Ummmm ... These delicate sweets are really tempting.
Those sweets are giving you a taste of Japan, you know. Now, what would you say?
Well ... I might take a one or two, but I'm really worried about getting into a balloon.
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【Himiko's Monologue】
Have you ever visited Stanley Park?
The park is Vancouver's crown jewel.
Unlike other large urban parks, Stanley Park is not the product of a landscape architect, but has evolved into its present, mixed-use configuration.
Significant effort was put into constructing the now nearly century old Vancouver seawall, which can draw up to thousands of residents and visitors to the park every day.
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The park also features forest trails, beaches, lakes, playgrounds, and the Vancouver Aquarium, among many other attractions.
When you visit Vancouver, please visit the park.
Stanley Park Guide
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In any case, I hope Kato will write another interesting article soon.
So please come back to see me.
Have a nice day!
Bye bye ...
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