年末に本帰国したある友人 ベビーもいる中で大変だっただろうな～ 隔離もまだまだあるし大変だろうな～ なんて思いながら、今後も仲良くしたいので年始のラインをした そしたら ”日本に帰ってきたら環境や雰囲気に馴染めなくてNYが恋しい” ”アメリカがホーム…

Although I didn’t write this story, I remember that my husband threw away one egg white because the part he needed was yolk. After he cooked, I asked him, “Where is the yolk of the egg?” Then I scold him that what you’ve done is a waste of…

After it became necessary to wear masks in public places, I didn’t feel like going outside. But the day when I had to buy some food was finally coming. So I found the easiest way to make masks on the Internet. That was great and materials …

Green market was one of the things I really miss and, fortunately, I found the same kind market in my neighborhood! The market was much smaller than one I usually go to, but enough to enjoy seasonal vegetables and easy to get there by walk…

I watched the press conference of Andrew Cuomo who is, needless to say, the governor of New York State and he holds the conference everyday to explain the latest details around us, the policy of this state and his thoughts. Actually, I had…

I sometimes read Japanese comic books which are for girls (and I also like them for boys also) because I occasionally feel I need the same butterflies in my stomach as I got when I was young. When I read one scene with it, suddenly I reali…

I’m studying English in some ways and one of them is online lessons which are run by Japanese company. My routine is 30 mins everyday. There are so many teachers in this system because there are a lot of Japanese learners. Today’s teacher …

There is something I want to appreciate. This is to live here NY during such a difficult time. I often think, “If I were still in Japan, I wouldn't have the present feeling that is an appreciation for workers in the frontline around the wo…

In the past, John F. Kennedy delivered (and other famous people like Al Gore also used), “In the Chinese language, the word “crisis” is composed of two characters, one representing danger and the other, opportunity.” As well as Kanji, whic…

Many museums around the world now have some virtual things such as tours, classes, etc. and we can enjoy them as if we visit them. As well as them, The Met, located in E 82nd Fifth ave. in Manhattan, has a storytelling program for children…

I like drinking coffee. Before I moved to NY, I didn’t care about their taste so much. That was nothing but coffee. After starting a new life in NY, I came to make coffee by myself a lot at home and now I’m doing it everyday. From last wee…

It’s been almost one year since I made a habit of doing Yoga almost everyday. I always use videos which show one of the famous Japanese Yoga teachers. Her way of teaching is very clear and this is a crucial key to becoming popular. Today, …

It was our first time when we talked on the Web although she didn’t show up into the camera because she said “I already took off my makeup.” She is my friend from University and now works in the Greater Tokyo Area. After our graduation fro…

Since the start of this year, I’ve resumed practicing the piano. My present practice song is “Maiden’s Prayer” in English. That was written by Badarzewska as the original name “Midlitwa dziewicy” in Polish in 1856. This melody is beautiful…

One song keeps playing in my head. This is “Bad Day” that was made by Daniel Powter from Canada a while ago. This song is said to be made after his struggle at that time because he hadn’t made hit songs until then. Recentry, in this hard s…

We met in Yangon, Myanmar. We had each big backpack in the bus terminal, and our first conversation was “Would you keep your eye on my backpack for a while?” from her. That was on the way to my second destination called Bagan where there a…

I found an exciting advertisement on instagram. That is from my favorite dessert shop which is the first bar of mousse in the U.S. The news is they are planning a special menu for this Easter Sunday collaborated with another Belguian resta…

Recentry, I’m not sure when I started doing but maybe after the lockdown, I’ve been thinking about people who are still working in NY. In my understanding, all of them are working for us, which means they are working to protect our lives a…

This is an unforgettable question I’ve been asked. This was from a man sitting next to me in the airplane while returning to NY from London last November. I felt a little scared and answered, “Sorry, I’m not a religious person.” “I don’t h…

This is about food. If a meal is too hot, what do you add into it? Sugar? Honey? Yes, they can work. But today, I want to say thank you to eggs. Most meals I’ve ordered for dinner last night were too hot, especially for my husband, and som…

Tonight, I held a dinner party with my friends. It was held with a camera and microphone through the internet. We delivered our meal from a local restaurant, but there was a rule that we had to order Korean cuisine today. Though, actually,…

My husband, his mom and I usually talk with a group chat. The mom is cute and pretty laid back. That’s why she sometimes makes us laugh. This happened today again. Recently, I’ve received more messages which ask about our situation against…

I’ve worked for the company, which was my second company, for only one year before coming to N.Y. Though the term was literally short, those days taught me a lot of things. First, the vision is shared among leaders. Second, there are trust…

These days, I received some messages from my friends who live in Japan because of the unprecedented situation. The news about the lockdown N.Y. seems to be broadcasted on sensationalism there. Despite their anxiety, actually, I could find …

オットでなく友人でなく やっぱりお母さんのこと 彼女は今でも私のヒーロー 彼女は長年正社員として働き納めた それはお父さんもそうなんだけど けど違うのは 家のこともほとんどやっていたこと めちゃくちゃ大変だったと思う 信じられない 「あなたが小さい…

オットの皿を割る音で起床 あぁ…またやったか…とそんだけ NYに来てからもはや食器を次々とこわす我がオット 頂き物のスープカップ お揃いの箸 などなど たぶん今後もどんどんこわされていくんだろな… 今のうちに欲しい食器でも選んどくか ◇原文◇ Why Does So…

先日のPhiladelphia Orchestraのフリーコンサートで オーケストラを指揮するYannick Nézet-Séguinの言葉。 "We never know why we love music." とても素敵だと思った。その通りだとも。 そしてたった今、 日本のクラシック界について、警鐘を鳴らしている方…

中国人ChyntiaとCafeでの雑談。 彼女はお父さまのお仕事が日系であることもあり、日本への就職を目指す大学院生。 Language Exchangeという名目で、二人で定期的に会っている。 といっても結局英語ばかりの女子の雑談。 日々のこと、アメリカのこと、お互い…

久しぶりに更新。 忘れないうちにしないとね。というか、この後また旅に出るし。笑 ずばり一番思ったこと。 I AM JAPANESE ということ。 私は日本人として生まれ、日本人の両親の元に育ち、日本人として生きている、ということ。 それにつながるかたちで、両…

ホストとの相性！大切すぎる！！ 私はDadにイライラしっぱなしだった、結局。まだ終わってないけど、けども我慢できないから今書き殴ってる。。 今、日本人がもう一人いるけど、彼も結構きてる〜きゃーーーん 明日出てもいいくらい、だそう。めっちゃ分かる…