ARRIVAL IN OSAKA - KANSAI....








THANK YOU MAKISHI


CREDIT ON PICTURES

From Incheon....

Wishing all the Moms the very best on Mother's Day!

Chuncheon (Korean) alfredo

Another wonderful recipe from our dear Tamar!
ENJOY!!

Here's a wonderful work by LL!
"with Damdeok - people who work with him"
Thank you LL!!

Final Sale & Closure of Broasia.com
2008-03-06

http://www.broasia.com/

It is with deep regret to announce the closure of Broasia.com.Since opening in May of 2006, Broasia.com has been providing quality media goods along with Korean and Taiwanese content for the English speaking community. Through these efforts, we were able to interact with many fans in the U.S. as well as countries around the world. We truly appreciate the support and love given to us by all members of the community, and while we say our farewells, we hope there comes a day we may say hello again.All services provided on Broasia.com including shopping and VOD services will no longer be provided as of March 17th.Broasia.com invites you for a final sale. Come take one last look around, and take advantage of the shopping specials that will be offered only until the final closure date. Orders must be received by March 16th at 11:59pm (PST).Please check back for more information.Thank you.

"when you are very honest with yourself and brave enough, you can express yourself fully.

whatever people may think it is all right. just be yourself... that is actual practice.

your actual life."

shunryu suzuki

(1905 - 1971)

Sharing some older pics....

Today is a very special day, it's not a day for Lovers, it's a day for Love......

share a little love to everyone,

a sweet of smile,

a dab of hello,

a sparkling wink,

a chuckling laugh.

But most of all, a good hug or a pat on the back wouldn't hurt... =)"

Have a great day!!!


" It's Valentine's Day! Show your loved ones you care...""

GONG XI FA CAI

KUNG HEI FAT CHOI

Wishing all of you the very best for this New Year!!

YEAR OF THE RAT


The Chinese year 4706 begins on Feb. 7, 2008.

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The Chinese lunisolar calendar is divided into 12 months of 29 or 30 days. The calendar is adjusted to the length of the solar year by the addition of extra months at regular intervals. The years are arranged in major cycles of 60 years. Each successive year is named after one of 12 animals. These 12-year cycles are continuously repeated. The Chinese New Year is celebrated at the second new moon after the winter solstice and falls between January 21 and February 19 on the Gregorian calendar. The year 2007 translates to the Chinese year 4704–4705. The year 2008 translates to the Chinese year 4705–4706.
(Information Please® Database, © 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. )

many thanks to all the fans for sharing.
credit on pics

New Year ~~ New Recipe

Chuncheon Wings

Our dear Tamar has shared with us another yummy recipe.
Do try these!
Love the music too.

Thank you Tamar!
Happy New Year!

New Years Eve -- Hawaiian Style

This was taken from my backyard just before sunset.




These are some of the firecrackers we played. They are not the "real thing" but a wonderful invention that we have come to enjoy. These sound almost like the real firecrackers, but less rubbish to clean up afterwards.

These are various novelty fountains my son enjoyed lighting. They emit sparks, they make loud ear busting noises and plenty of smoke.





Some of these fountains last for about 2 minutes.

In Hawaii we are allowed to purchase novelty fireworks and play them safely. Real firecrackers can also be purchased but inorder to do so, one must obtain a permit which allows you to purchase 5000 firecrackers. Each permit cost $25.00. It can get costly if you want to play more than 5000 firecrackers.