I went on an adventure to the Tenkaiho Park and Observatory. It is known for its blooming of Cosmos in October and the amazing view of the Kujuku-shima (99 islands). There is actually 208 islands but it’s known in Sasebo as 99 islands. It has truly remarkable views of southern Kujuku-shima. Its a 20 minute …
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Grocery Shopping in Sasebo, Japan
Where do I go to shop for groceries? I go to AEON and Ellena. They are the closet grocery stores to me and I usually walk to get groceries. I am currently only buying groceries for me, so its usually about one to two bags. I go to store two to three times a week. …
The Little Things
The past updates of my blog have been weekly, but now that I have settled into a routine. The routine is boring to write about. I am just going to talk about the highlights of the week. My favorite thing to get now is packages from the U.S. I have ordered a few things from …
Buffalo Chicken Dip and Netflix
Monday, September 21st Today was Respect for the Aged Day here in Japan. It is where people return home to visit and pay respect to their elders. It is held on the third Monday in September. The plan for the day was to take Doug’s package to the post office on base. I also needed …
Pokemon, Mister Donut, AEON
Monday, September 14th Today I had to go get fingerprint cards from Darby Elementary and fill out more paperwork. Since I had to go to Darby, which is at Hairo, I went to the NEX at Hairo. Totally disappointed at there selection. Main Base NEX has more household goods and clothes. I went by AEON …
Finding Normal
Monday, September 7th I woke up at 1:30 a.m. to howling of the wind against the window and the slight opening and closing of the front door. At least Calcifer was sleeping in the bed with me. I couldn’t go back to sleep so I decided to watch Netflix. I watched a couple more episodes …
Getting Prepared: Doug’s Under Weigh, Helping Others, and Typhoon Haishen
Monday, August 31st I am on my own until tomorrow evening. Doug has watch today and will be home tomorrow night. I took Doug to work and he had to take two trips to the car to the ship. He is making sure all his stuff is on the ship before he leaves. I am …
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Finally Getting Settled
Monday, August 24th I woke up to Calcifer and Gigi sunbathing. I ate breakfast and slowly got ready. I wanted to straighten my hair and wear my hair down for an interview. I was smart and thought ahead to pack dresses and shoes to wear for interviews. I got ready and took a selfie because …
Lease Signing, Bill Pay, and Moving In
Monday, August 17 I woke up, worked out, scooped litter boxes, and did the dishes. After they cleaned the room, I went to the NEX and Commissary for a few things. The cats needed tuna and I needed mouth wash, and water. I forgot to pick up something for lunch, so I decided to go …
Finding a Place, Food, and Fun!
Monday, August 10th We were on a Storm Watch as a Tropical Depressions goes by. It is just creating rough waters out in the harbor and for Sasebo River. I went to the bank to get the rest of our savings out to exchange the currency for when we find a place. Doug picked me …
Hale of a Journey 