Merry Christmas! This year we spent Christmas in Sasebo! We knew last year, that we wouldn’t make it back for Christmas in Kentucky. We knew moving to Japan would cost us some money, even though the U.S. military did cover some of the costs. Then you add the global pandemic with strict travel restrictions (being …
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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. …
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 …
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 …
Adulting at its Finest
Well, the best we can do during Covid-19. Monday, August 3rd Today Doug and I had some errands to do around base. We had to go to the health clinic to transfer our Tricare and get access to use the health clinic. Covid-19 has made everything different. There is only one way to get in …
Adventurous Week
Monday, July 27th It was a rainy day. I decided I wanted to try out a ramen place close to by, Toride. I decided on Toride because it had the best reviews on Google. Toride has the best ramen and gyoza I have had so far. I cannot wait to go back with Doug. I …
Getting Settled, Yeah Right
We earned the privilege to leave our hotel room and the base Tuesday, July 21st. We were excited and happy to get outside of the room and leave the base. Our first adventure was to go to Sasebo GoBanGai (5th Avenue) mall. There we looked at some places and got food. Wednesday, July 22nd Doug …
Hale of a Journey 