http://TokyoTidbits.com/ en-us 2003-09-28T11:17:06+09:00 http://TokyoTidbits.com/archives/000346.html Irasshai and welcome. After much mulling over a new name for my San Francisco based blog, I have chosen www.kokochi.com. Thanks for the many suggestions. I really liked them, but I also wanted a Japanese title since the Tokyo one... Mie 2003-09-28T11:17:06+09:00 http://TokyoTidbits.com/archives/000273.html Yes, I am alive and kicking. I have much to say, but at the same time have too much to cover, so I'm overwhelmed as to where I should begin. I'm gradually figuring out my groove here, and thanks to... Mie 2003-09-14T02:38:43+09:00 http://TokyoTidbits.com/archives/000272.html In front of my apt. with 2 bulging suitcases, 2 nervous cats, a backpack that feels like it is full of bricks, and a shoulder bag that doesn't close.I would not be able to move without my generous mom. Posting... Mie 2003-08-21T13:08:00+09:00 http://TokyoTidbits.com/archives/000271.html [location info]I have been packing and cleaning all night. Let myself lie down for one hour though. Happy to say I have time to do something important to me...visit one last time the shrine I used to jog to. So... Mie 2003-08-21T08:36:31+09:00 http://TokyoTidbits.com/archives/000270.html Most important thing first: If you have been reading the comments from the kitty postings, I think we can all say that TuTu, the luckiest kitten around, has found a very loving home. Gosh, I still can't get over how... Mie 2003-08-20T11:26:49+09:00 http://TokyoTidbits.com/archives/000269.html A wonderful connection made...Tracy, who saw my posting, has adopted the kitten!u* I can't express how happy I am. I know Tracy will provide the best home; a perfect match, a meant to be situation. I am relieved to say... Mie 2003-08-17T21:41:04+09:00 http://TokyoTidbits.com/archives/000268.html This kitten has gorgeous eyes and looks right at me with such curiousity. Cute pink nose too. Already moving around, peering out of the box. I think she is a girl but hard to tell. OK, I think we're all... Mie 2003-08-16T01:32:19+09:00 http://TokyoTidbits.com/archives/000267.html I was walking with Stephen,my brother in law, and we heard a scared meow from some bushes. Quite desperate. We could not ignore it and searched. I had him go buy tuna to coax this one out. However we found... Mie 2003-08-16T00:16:44+09:00 http://TokyoTidbits.com/archives/000266.html I really don't and can't say good-bye. I've moved around a lot and have managed to keep many long-distance friendships so I just don't consider moving away as any reason to change things. But the people I work with... Mie 2003-08-15T13:53:52+09:00 http://TokyoTidbits.com/archives/000265.html It was the rainy season. Then we had 2 seconds of summer (which was more than enough for my mom and I last Sat.), and now it seems we are already in typhoon season cuz it's a mess outside.(I don't... Mie 2003-08-14T22:11:15+09:00 http://TokyoTidbits.com/archives/000264.html So my friends arrived and we were hanging out. Then one of the upstairs residents, who just got back from Niigata, dropped off an omiyage gift: a kabocha and a goya. Then a different guy came running down cuz his... Mie 2003-08-13T23:13:58+09:00 http://TokyoTidbits.com/archives/000263.html I snapped this a while ago and forgot to post it with all going on."Killer Studio - Active Violence Shop." Didn't go in. Anyone know what thdy're up to?... Mie 2003-08-13T21:30:34+09:00 http://TokyoTidbits.com/archives/000262.html [location info]I am supposed to meet my 2 fabulous friends Yuki and Kyoko at Morena...my beloved neighborhood bar where I met them (Kyoko is the owner) but I must be early cuz no one is here.I will miss them and... Mie 2003-08-13T21:21:33+09:00 http://TokyoTidbits.com/archives/000261.html Having dinner at my parent's with their old friends, the Suetsugus. I took the opportunity to lug over a suitcase of all my spices and sauces that are leftover and I won't use before moving. Before dinner, Koko (Mrs.... Mie 2003-08-10T18:56:41+09:00 http://TokyoTidbits.com/archives/000260.html I work with Belinda and she invited several gals from the office to enjoy James'(Belinda's hubby) awesome cooking and enjoy being together since I am leaving soon. Eek...in 12 days! I feel grateful for having met such great REAL people.I... Mie 2003-08-09T19:11:56+09:00