OBENTO class

Obento or packed lunch making is also a part of everyday Japanese culture. So... as a foreigner living here in Japan especially those who have children that will go or going to school needs to learn how to make an appealing and adorable Obento. I have learned that preparing obento is not merely a duty performed for a child but also a way for a mother to define herself. Wooo... that 's tough!

Well, yesterday... as part of Philippine NAKAMA group educational activity, we joined the Obento making class of Shimizu International Fureai Group in Shimizu Oka Citizen's Learning Center. That was a great experience for us... not only for the sake of our kids but definitely for our own sake too!

↓The class was divided in 3 groups... so here's my group with Doi sensei and a Chinese and Peru friend!

Precy's group...

Maritess group...

I'm trying to perfect my egg roll!

Our colorful foods for our oBeNtO making! Menu are mashed pumpkin, meatballs, egg rolls, riceballs with some boiled vegetables.

↓My obento!

Incharge of the class, Yoshida sensei with Shizuoka Shinbun Journalist-- who interviewed us. He will feature the event in Shizuoka newspaper today(?)!

Some of the Phil NAKAMA members who joined the event!

OTSUKARESAMA DESHITA!

It really needs extra time and energy to make an appealing OBENTO! Taste, texture and color balancing are important. It's an art form in Japan!

flash... flash... flash!!!

ps: Liza did not made it to come to this event coz her mother in-law passed-away this morning. So... we would like to extend our heartful condolences to Oniisan Onoda, Liza and their whole families! m(_ _)m

Kid's party!

Party time na naman po!　Last Sunday was Yuta's 8th birthday party held at his tita Neri's home! As usual, reunion ng mga barkada na rin. It's a Pinoy style children's party. There were ballons, Pinoy foods, music, games, pictorials and chikahan of course! Mahalagang parte yon ng party!!!

Maika's 8th bday and Maribel's (?) bday were also included to the party! Uncle Jo held an emergency meeting for officers and advicers of Phil NAKAMA regarding the upcoming activities　of the group! Surprisingly... I met some old friends and... well some new kababayan friends too!

↓It's a kids party so here's my birthday present ... a popular Pinoy finger foods for kids--- marshmallow and sausages! 　↓Happy 8th bday Yuta!
↓ Here are Yuta's titas and titos... but where are the other kids?... it's chidren's party desho?! Well, actually... the kids were inside the house playing together!The photographers!
Long time no see... Venus!
Pabitin game! NATSUKASHII o(^-^)oKids and moms(?!) loves this game!
Parental guidance... it's Lilia's sexy dance time kids!

Hontoni Gochisosamadeshita!

↓ OMAKE... more...more...more! 'love Rei chan... she recite to me her prayers every night and I am so touch to hear that she always includes me to her prayers. Ohhh! How can I refuse to be your ninang kid! Your my angel too! mhwaaah (^3^)*
Amen... o(^3^)o

Sachan summer with us!

Some summer souvenir pix to remember...

FURIKURA... means print club steaker! Here are some samples during Sachan summer vacation in Shizuoka with the family!

↓family

↓sisters?! Extra thrown-in!
↓Sachan in sunglasses

↓Sachan with her TITAs

...with Tita Sarah plus Yuta...with tita Amie, tita Liza and tita DangSachan with papa & mama...↓Bye-bye time!

Sachan... see you again in November (^3^) /***mhwaaaah!

Summer in Disney

We're still in summer vacation! Well, the last spot of our summer vacation was again spent in Tokyo Disney Resort last Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It's not only because Sachan loves Disney but we are new to this Tokyo Disneyland Hotel which opened last July. It is located in front of the Disneyland Station. The hotel is a Victorian architectural style!

Another new thing to our family was spending our Disney trip with Sarah and Yuta! It was actually our 2nd time with Yuta in Disney when he was 5 years old but our first time with Sarah!

↓Tokyo Disneyland Hotel Entrance

Lobby↓On our way to Disneyland
Tokyo Disneyland Hotel facing Disneyland themepark Disney is celebrating it's 25th year anniversary this year! Our hotel room!
Yeah! Extra cool... shower on the ceiling! Back to Disneyland!
Preparing to get wet!
Goofy is back to fix the plumming in Cinderella Castle Water everywhere!
Sachan carried Yuta in her arms so he could see the show... good girl!We're all wet!
such a kid...Sarah's favorite Pooh!Dinner at Queen of Hearts Banquet Hall It's Sachan's lucky day! She got this reserved seats for Starlight Dream show by drawing lots!↓Here's our reserved seat... ...central viewing area! Summer night entertainment...
...starlight dreams! Mind if I join you kids?!Time to sleep!
Starting our day in Disney Sea
Hats are hots!Our breakfast... and lunch?! Chip and Dale cool service thru Transit Streamer Line!
Again... we are wet!!! ...all drenched in!Arabian coast
Mermaid Lagoon
Aquatopia
Another cool service...
But everyone enjoy being wet!
Rest time Peace!
Mom and daughter in pair JINBEI! Enjoying our curries at Casbah Food Court.
At the mysterious island
wrecked ship
at a glance...The Aquasphere at night! View of the hotel garden from our room windowBuffet breakfast at the hotelVisiting the garden Packing up!Front view of the hotelWe had 3 days great summer fun together! Sarah told us that she had a great experience too! She had been to Disneysea many times but it was her first experience to rode on Indi Jones rides which she enjoyed a lot. We took a ride there twice!

We rode many attractions, watched some parades and show, enjoyed the splashing waters, roamed some restaurants, did some shopping, walked and yelled a lot! No wonder... we're all so tired and part of our bodies were all aching! (^-^)d