【Michigan Travel Journal Extra Edition】Ninja! Potato Dance and more...*

Collie is a quiet and trustworthy guy, but occasionally does ridiculous things.

When I was in the living room of his house, he showed up so suddenly, saying...

Ｎｉｎｊａ！！！

Rose:（＾＾）. . .    He is funny.

And then, he took our selfie delightedly.  I love it.


Besides that one, I showed up with my coat, wearing a bathing suit directly underneath. And I took it off so suddenly when he was curiously looking at me, wondering why I was wearing my coat in the warm room.  Collie: "Ahhhhh~~~!!!!!☆💓△"  It was a huge success!


Another version is;

Collie came to the dining room while I was cooking.

apple dance ^^ ♪♪♪

Later, he said when he passes through a potato section at the supermarket, he always remembers me, my dance.

Collie "You are a great dancer."

I was not sure what he was talking about. A potato was being replaced by an apple in my memory. I realized it was actually a "potato dance"!!!  I was holding a potato, not an apple in my hand!

Hmmm...Collie remembers me when he sees potatoes.... (- -)..

Then, he added that he rather remembers me when he see roses.

It is so sweet of him❤︎  He sent me a picture of roses he took at his mother's place.


A further silly thing of mine;

Rose hiding in a blanket 

I didn't know he was taking a shot of it. (^^)

Collie and Rose are silly.  We do some ridiculous things.

A potato section reminds him of my "potato dance".  However,

I'm hoping he always remembers me when he sees those pretty roses.

Love and happiness to all,  Rose

Pepper & Collie

Autumn is the season Collie likes best. He loves how leaves change colors in this season.

I wonder what he is doing now. Are the leaves starting to change colors in Michigan already?

And Pepper?     He is a dog. Collie has a unique dog at his mother's home.

Collie is walking Pepper in October Michigan

I thought I knew the pureness of your heart, but I truly realized the beauty ever since I left Michigan.

As Pepper has complete trust in you, I learned how generous and kindhearted you are. I am sorry...

I was immature. I've said several things which hurt you. Every time you generously forgave me.

I wish your happiness from my heart.    I am struggling. I am still learning.    But please know....

In any day and age, I was just honestly loving you.       I miss you guys, Pepper & Collie.  Rose

I show you my economy class dinner & breakfast of Delta Airlines from Detroit to Tokyo

It is as the above title says. I use Delta Airlines when I fly to Detroit.

I love it when they begin to serve drinks & snacks after takeoff for a destination. This is the moment I really feel my vacation has started! A glass of sparking wine, or white wine is a toast for me to start a trip, free from the pressure of daily work.

This time, I'll show you my meals of economy class from Detroit to Tokyo.  Firstly, dinner!

I am satisfied with a lasagna-like hot dish. A shrimp cocktail, adding another delight of taste to the whole meal. A simple salad gets flavorful with dressing...

Layered pasta is rich in fillings. I ordered white wine from free drinks. I'm enjoying plenty wine in a plastic cup♡

It is a waste to eat before you get on an airplane. You should be hungry to enjoy these food supplied by Delta Airlines!

Once you paste butter-flavored margarine (trans fat 0) on a round pretzel, it will be a dessert which also goes with wine♪

When we got close to Tokyo, breakfast was served.

Eggs, potatoes, and a sausage are an energetic start of the day. Fresh fruits are making a morning even fresh. I already miss the United States...

Isn't it great to start a day with a smooth sparkling wine if it's once in a while!?  Sparkling wine is free, too😍  There is a chocolate after a meal♪

So... I am totally happy with Delta meals.

I'd love to have a chance to relax there again..... or flying in business class by some possibility!?

Sushi Rolls come to my mind when I hear my mother's cooking. What about yours?

When you hear "your mother's cooking", what does come to your mind?

As for me, it is sushi rolls. My mother is very good at making sushi rolls and she makes it quickly. Sliced and arranged sushi rolls are beautiful on the big plate. Moreover, it is delicious!

It is rolled food made by wrapping rice and fillings with dried seaweed by hand, using makisu (a bamboo mat).

What's good about hand-made sushi is that ingredients are somewhat arranged. Compared to buying in stores, sushi rice is seasoned lightly with less vinegar, sugar and salt. It is healthy, and I do like this mild taste.

I brought pork cutlets, chicken cutlets and croquettes etc. I bought them at the long-established local store on the way to my parents' home.

A lot of foods on the table. The event was held to eat hand-made sushi rolls, and pork cutlets popular among locals. My mother's sushi rolls are popular among my family, also guests who visit their place.

Today, I introduced food on the table at a small home party in Japan, to you.

What is the favorite dish made by your mother?  :)