Dad

One Year Later…

…What is Grief? First of all…no one knows. Second of all…everyone knows. Thirdly… only when you know, you know. That made sense? No, right? Yeah… to me either at first but with time…it kinda started making sense to me. I’ll start by saying this. Grief is a lot of things but one thing it’s NOT …

Dad

On Losing My Dad.

How can you put into words something that still feels surreal? A reality you wake up to every day, and have to remind yourself that “this is REALLY real…REALLY” How can you share a heartbreak that touches the very intricate makings of your soul? A loss so deep that you fear you may never be …

Japan

Why Japan?

Namaste Y’all!  Many people always ask me “Why Japan?” So, I decided to make a little list of reasons why I love it here. This isn’t everything, as I’m sure I probably forgot some things, but it’s a start. And as I collect more, maybe there can be a part two…or probably become a series …

Japan

Tokiwaso Manga Museum

For my birthday this year, I got treated to a special once-in-a-lifetime event. I visited the Tokiwaso Manga Museum in Toshima City, Tokyo, Japan. Listennnnnnnnn… as an anime/manga fan, I was REELING with excitement, awe and just pure joy! I was a kid in a candy store, but the candy was history and the store …

Japan

Dear Tokyo

Let me just start by saying, God & The Universe always has my back! And that’s why I become more and more fearless by the day.  So here’s the thing. When I decided to move to Japan, I requested from my employers to live in a smaller city (NOT Tokyo). I wanted to live in …

Japan

Let’s Go To Nagoya Castle!

Alright! So, as you may know by now. I am all about immersing myself in the culture, and castles are one of my favorite ways to do so. To me they are the most beautiful, educational and fascinating museums. Virtually a “step-into-a-time-capsule experience” And they are really well preserved in Japan. They really do an …