昼ごろ

walking around Damansara Utama during lunch time

blossom at the back yard

new book

the new book for study of Japanese.  i didn't expect too much, but it's quite fun and well-made book.  there are 42 different topics about living in Japan based on experience of the writer in Tokyo.

"韓国と日本は近くても違う文化が本当にたくさんあるよ. だからいっそう興味があるみたいだ.~" ^ㅡ^

Korean-mom salad

when i was young, my mom used to make the fruit salad especially when she's in a good mood. it's easy to make, very tasty though.   

*recipe_
a. cut the fresh fruits(whatever you like) into decent sized square.
b. add some peanuts or raisins if you prefer.
c. mix up with mayonnaise.
d. season with some salt and black pepper.
e. better serve when it's fresh and chilled.
f. enjoy a spoonful of varied flavors.

*what i put in_
apple/peach/dry persimmon/celery/blueberry/tangerine/cashew nut
リンゴ/もも/ほしがき/セルリ/ブル―ベリ―/ミカン/けんか

in bad shape

once i arrived at the international airport in Jakarta, all of a sudden, my body started falling apart, having a heavy headache, a running nose, a sore throat and eyes pain as well.  i unluckily couldn't do much but staying in bed most of time in the new city.  what a pity! -_ㅜ

harvest Korean leek

cooked the pan-fried Korean leek jichimi, soft and tasty. 

rest in PEACE

it badly breaks my heart from the news my life-time hero, Park Wan Seo, one of the great Korean writers passed away this morning.  ahh, she always made me feel very proud of my mother tongue, Korean can be so beautiful and charming.  every time i read her books, i thought to myself, 'wow, what a so grateful i can speak in the same language she does.'  i luckily ran into her once while i lived in Seoul before.  i was on the way home from work by the subway line no.5.  she was sitting on the opposite side of me, being absorbed in reading.  i couldn't believe my eyes she was right there. 

around Jakarta. Indonesia

there's one of the famous schools, a so-called Obama-school between the small back streets in Menteng, Jakarta.  i passed by and just had a quick chance of taking picture of the entrance.

 

as you see, they set up the bronze statue of a little tiny boy Obama in the middle and the figure of a big Obama in front.

the Korean restaurant with Japanese name, 牛角_ぎゅうかく.  i found Jakarta has a very good selection of the food.  most of the meal Darrin and i had was very very tasty and price was quite reasonable as well.
"クアラルンプ―ル, がんばりましょう~!!."  ^ㅁ^

reminisce

i found this photo while i was cleaning the photo files today.  i think this is the first year of the Design school, 2005.  i was doing oil-pastel painting for one of my school assignment.  i painted two different version, one was by the pencil(you see on the floor), the other was by the oil-pastel.  it was quite fun.

morning peace

funny things around Tokyo_ 面白おかくて 楽しい 日本

chicken-shaped winter hat, ㅋㅋ

even the price is not bad,,, should i get one? ha ha.

volkswagen minivan snack bar   

"え,,, 本当に, かわいいじゃないですか?"

the little tiny bistro at Ginza

people eating noodles at the standing bar. there's no chair.^

    

a little cute window for ordering food.   "済みません, ふたつ ください~."

non-smoking sign table at the coffee shop.

 the dessert after eating しゃぶしゃぶ
it's very chewy and icy cold noodles dipping into the black sugar syrup. 
taste was very new to me, but definitely one of my favorites. ;-)

営団地下鉄

subway route map in Tokyo is terribly busy.  

this is one of the popular line, Ginza-Sen(if i remember well). 

the guy grabbing the red flag seemed communicating with the driver for the safety, reminded me of the countryside train station in the olden days.

around house

this small plant put down the root on the cement wall, still growing so fast and healthy.  

hmm, what a full vitality!!

 

the last few days weather's been relatively great.  it's overcast or rain. 

no need to worry about strong sunlight, yeah~... makes my life easier.

captured a great moment, 2010

ah, Billy Elliot and London

ugh,,, so hot and cute

BnB in Rome. Italy

"hi, Rose. i really miss you and your lovely place. "

i was very welcomed in Rome, cuz i have the very common Italian name, Dominica, ha ha ;)

harvest and make a fresh lime juice

we have a lime tree at the back yard.  finally we got the limes to make enough for a glass of juice.   the fresh lime juice is great for the hot summer.  umm, we love it!!