Category Archives: Life In Japan

Our Little Pianist

Posted on May 27, 2008 by kathy

It has been a while since I last posted a video of Aya playing the piano. She is now in Primary 4, thankfully. Just six more months to go before she moves on to the Junior course. She has improved … Continue reading →

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Singkil, the FAST Way

Posted on May 18, 2008 by kathy

I just want to share the photos and video taken during the Tsukuba Festival held last May 10-11, 2008. Take note, the dance performers are students and researchers here in Tsukuba, and they have no professional training whatsoever in folk … Continue reading →

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Those Nasty Spam* Callers

Posted on May 3, 2008 by kathy

Almost nobody we know calls us on our landline phone nowadays. It’s the cellphones, sweetheart. And with the free unlimited calls available to Softbank’s White Plan subscribers, it’s much economical to call cellphones than landlines nowadays. Unless of course you’re … Continue reading →

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Taking Time Out

Posted on April 19, 2008 by kathy

I could barely enjoy the outdoors nowadays because of my allergies, and believe it or not, we’re seeing more of rain than sunshine these days. What a bummer! But last weekend we actually got lucky – we were blessed with … Continue reading →

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Daycare Issues

Posted on March 19, 2008 by kathy

I’ve just received a copy of the city-issued newsletter, Tsukuba no Ko (Issue 61, 2008 03 18). This issue is interesting for me because it reports on the results of a survey conducted last year among parents who use the … Continue reading →

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Health-Conscious Moi

Posted on March 14, 2008 by kathy

Health-conscious na…ang Lola n’yo! I used to take Nature Made vitamin supplements, for the simple reason that it’s the only familiar brand amongst the other brands available on the drug store’s shelf. However, the tablets are just too large. I … Continue reading →

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Quo Vadis, PhD Graduate? (Practical Advice to New PhDs in Japan)

Posted on March 11, 2008 by kathy

It’s graduation season once again. To those who are completing their course requirements and who will be receiving their coveted degrees at the end of this month, congratulations! It’s time to relax and bask in the glory of your PhD. … Continue reading →

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Spring is Here

Posted on March 6, 2008 by kathy

Finally, I don’t have to wear that thick overcoat whenever I go outside. I don’t even need to wear a boshi (hat) because the temperature is getting warmer by the day. Yay! It is such a relief to be rid … Continue reading →

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Compatibility Test for Bloggers?

Posted on February 8, 2008 by kathy

Well, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and as they say, “love is in the air.” Of course, come February 14, in Japan it would be women giving out chocolates to men, not the other way around. Years after … Continue reading →

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Misconceptions

Posted on February 2, 2008 by kathy

Sometime ago, I asked Aya if she knew exactly what kind of work we do. Turned out that she didn’t. So I told her: “We’re scientists. You know, I do experiments everyday, just like the experiments we do at home. … Continue reading →

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