"Just because you don't see it, doesn't mean it's not there." Those are the exact words I’d like to tell people whenever they see me doing things and assume I’m okay. Because I do look okay. You might see me running a race, paddling a dragon boat, or playing pickleba…

My Facebook wall is pretty much a collection of: 1. My travels 2. My greetings for select few (for birthdays and anniversaries) 3. Pickleball 4. Running 5. Brand collabs and events I've attended  I don't think I have posted anything outside of those (I might have shared some memes…

There comes a point in every relationship when you start wondering just how well you really work together. Jan and I have already tested our relationship in several ways. We’ve traveled together, which involves airports, delays, hunger, and navigating unfamiliar places. We’ve played Overc…

I was, and still am, a huge Potterhead. Back in high school, I always thought I was a Gryffindor. Of course, it was the house of the main characters. So naturally, that was the one I wanted to be in. So I took tests after tests. But every single time, as long as I answered truthfully, I e…

Last year, Jan and I visited Mt. Tate (Tateyama) and made a little promise that we’d come back with the kids next time. And this year, we fulfilled that promise. 😊 Since it’s almost impossible for us to book a winter trip because the season falls while the kids still have classes and th…