full bloom

Remember MIL's sakura branch/tree?!

Well, when we went (to bring some things) yesterday, the tree was in full bloom!

Amazing and so pretty!

Have a nice week!

thankful

Reader Kalin's Mommy sent us all these goodies from home.

We'll enjoy them after the move.

Thank you so much we appreciate your kindness!

cute

It was the First Day of Spring the other day, but we had a winter storm.

Cold rain and icy winds...brr.

Changing the subject...how cute is this teeny sakura (cherry) tree/branch that BIL gave to MIL for her birthday.

It is growing in a ball of moss and dirt.

MIL said that when she received it the buds were a light pink...

They turned darker and one actually bloomed.

Hope your Spring got off to a better start!

cool

I recently got this salad from RF1.

The packaging is unique though maybe not too environment friendly.

Pop the bottom off to take out the dressing.

And the top layer of toppings can be removed too.

Even though it isn't too environment friendly, the greens don't get wilty from the toppings.

And a couple of weeks ago when I needed to pack some strawberries for Satoshi to take with his breakfast musubi, this blueberry basket was perfect.

Cool, yeah?!

and so it starts

Saturday in Kyoto.

It was a beautiful sunny day.

On the way to see a historical exhibit that Satoshi has been wanting to see, Hokoji had some early blooming sakura.

Hope to be able to share more of this beautiful season with you.

fyi

Do you remember this post?

Well, Friday we got "that" notice and Satoshi will be transferred to Tokyo.

My anxiety is through the roof and thinking about all the things that need to be done so he can be there by April 2nd...eep!

Of course, moving away from MIL, my host family and many friends will be hard.

But the hardest will be to find a reasonably priced place with enough square footage for us while also considering the time for Satoshi's commute to work.

We were definitely spoiled to be able to live in such a reasonably priced, convenient & "spacious" apartment (600 square feet) with lots of storage space here in Osaka for the past 17 years!

At least we'll be able to keep the place we are living in until the end of April or so, so I am visualizing the actual move during Golden Week (at the end of April).

I do need to also start going through the fridge and freezer...don't want to have to throw anything out.

It is a new adventure and I know I should be excited but I am definitely more worried about finding a place and the move.

Satoshi's company will pay the rent and the deposits BUT they have a set amount, if we supplement, then the company will stop paying and we would be responsible for the full amount...eep!

I really don't want Satoshi to have to commute too long just so that we can have a bigger space to live in but I am coming to the conclusion that if he doesn’t, we'll have to make the move without any belongings(furniture and such)...the properties are THAT teeny and expensive.

I do have a couple of posts lined up but it may be quiet around here after that, just thought I should let you know in advance...

Be well everyone!

oxymoron

After my second dental appointment, I was lucky to be able to eat, so I went to Oxymoron.

They are a curry shop and have several shops mostly in the East Japan area, this is the first shop in Kansai.

When I got there most seats were filled, luckily I was able to grab their last seat at the counter.

After ordering they told me that I may have to wait 30 minutes for my meal because they serve each customer in the order that they receive the orders.

Luckily I had a book with me.

The butter chicken curry was delicious and especially hit the spot on this rainy Friday.

They also give you some caramelized walnuts as a palate cleanser.

I have a couple more appointments before this root canal is done with, I am glad I got to try this place and hope to be back.

Oxymoron
1-1-22 Kitahama
Chuo, Osaka
Phone: 06.6227.8544
Closed Wednesdays
Lunch: 11:30-15:00, Dinner: 17:00-21:00 (weekdays)
(weekends) 11:00-19:00