Jasmin in Japan

2012-02-10T14:14:00.002+09:00

What does "magnificence" look like?
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Now she sleeps. ..shhhhhh

2012-02-10T10:50:00.002+09:00

This is funny....
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2012-02-10T08:44:00.003+09:00

Happy Friday friends!

2012-02-10T08:44:00.001+09:00

2012-02-09T22:33:00.001+09:00

The moon set right into the center of Fujisan this morning!

Thought of the Day

2012-02-09T13:25:00.000+09:00

You are Original.

2012-02-09T11:51:00.001+09:00

That is that?? 　なにそれ？？

2012-02-09T11:48:00.003+09:00

EAT SMART!!

"Thanks for this post Mark!"

Tight Spaces

2012-02-09T10:00:00.002+09:00

It is very common in the cities for people to have tight parking spaces. To purchase a parking space in Tokyo for example, the fee starts at about $500 a month. Space is very limited in Japan.

2012-02-09T08:14:00.007+09:00

1995

Jasmin, Stephanie and Erika
I miss my girls!!

2012-02-08T21:18:00.000+09:00

Tonight... Italian tomato red sauce pasta... my favorite!!

2012-02-08T17:30:00.002+09:00

SHOCKING Research Article

Did you see the recent article revealing research findings: "Test rats that were exercised daily aged slower than fat rats that weren't exercised"?
... I got your test rat.

2012-02-08T10:53:00.001+09:00

Taito: pretty flat
pretty = だいたい
flat = なみねし

2012-02-07T18:16:00.001+09:00

Guess where I am...

2012-02-07T12:59:00.001+09:00

Lunch. Soba. I should have bought hot soba, it's so cold and rainy today.

2012-02-07T09:38:00.001+09:00

I enjoy living in Japan.

2012-02-06T23:39:00.001+09:00

What does "fark sake..can't this board go any faster??" ... look like?

2012-02-06T14:19:00.001+09:00

Congratulations New York Giants. As they say in America: "You are football Champions of the World!"
(...in a sport that's only played in one country ...like the USA is a planet.)

What foods help restore vision?

2012-02-06T11:23:00.002+09:00

Carrots!

Beta carotene found in carrots (and all bright colored foods) are excellent for eye health and vision.

Eat smart. You'll see what I mean.

2012-02-05T17:25:00.001+09:00

Do muscles harden with age? No, not if you continue to loosen them.
At the gym... getting loose.

2012-02-05T12:19:00.000+09:00

心の狭い人間は、自分の生きる社会と他のそれを比べたがる。
そして、他の文化との違いをみつけると
それを、欠点のある間違いであるときめつけてしまう。~jasmin

"A small mind compares societies to its own,

then equates the differences for flaws in other cultures."~jasmin

2012-02-04T20:48:00.001+09:00

Party time!!

2012-02-04T19:28:00.001+09:00

Freezing! Need leather boots, leather jacket and extra long socks!!

2012-02-04T16:50:00.001+09:00

In my time machines. Page me.

2012-02-04T16:45:00.001+09:00

Lunch: I love nato!

Taito check

2012-02-04T15:37:00.002+09:00

Today is the first day of the rest of your life....

2012-02-04T06:22:00.002+09:00

Jasmin, photo: Mana Nomoto

"体調を整えるフィットネスは、他人の練習をみることで
成し遂げることはできない。
達成感は、他人の成功を見ることで得られるものではない。
自分が関わっていくことが大事よ。"~jasmin
Fitness can not be attained by watching others workout

nor can accomplishment be acquired by watching others succeed.

Get involved."~jasmin

2012-02-03T08:19:00.000+09:00

YIPEE!!!!!! It's FRIDAY!!!!!

2012-02-03T08:18:00.000+09:00

This is too cute...

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2012-02-02T22:24:00.001+09:00

Dinner: Chicken & Vegetable nabe
Yummy!!!! Eat smart, prevent colds and flu. ;)

2012-02-02T18:31:00.001+09:00

Flynn Novack (this morning). DEEP!!!

2012-02-02T18:04:00.001+09:00

CPR "shit gym" Thursdays. (gets the job done.

2012-02-02T13:14:00.001+09:00

Whats this?

2012-02-02T13:13:00.001+09:00

My students give me the cutest things.

2012-02-02T12:52:00.001+09:00

Lunch.

Thought of the Day

2012-02-02T08:20:00.001+09:00

"End the search for trouble-free existence.

Everyone must tolerate something."

~jasmin

2012-02-01T23:08:00.001+09:00

Akita, Japan: getting pounded with so much snow.
みなさんPlease take care!!

2012-02-01T13:52:00.003+09:00

Masakazu Kouno comment:
今日はThe Dayになりそうな予感

"Thanks Zuccho!!"

2012-02-01T13:17:00.001+09:00

That dog has big balls = そのいぬがじしんぐもてるね！

2012-01-31T15:41:00.001+09:00

Mt. Fuji looks a bit aggitated. Thats usually completely covered white in winter.

2012-01-31T15:40:00.001+09:00

Way too close for comfort. Lots of tremors around Mt. Fuji, her snow has begun to melt recently...

2012-01-31T14:21:00.001+09:00

Good lowrd = やばいい！

2012-01-31T14:04:00.001+09:00

BOO!

2012-01-31T14:03:00.001+09:00

Taito: over head. Cranking again today.

2012-01-30T15:08:00.000+09:00

Eminant danger. I hope there are not a lot of people on that boat hetting ready to be demolished by that set. I think this is today somewhere in Japan. I'll check the news tonight.

2012-01-30T13:02:00.001+09:00

Taito: cranking.

2012-01-30T12:58:00.001+09:00

Lunch: vegetable soup and side salad. 300 calories. Eat smart.

What to do with Zucchini and Eggplant...

2012-01-30T06:20:00.003+09:00

Add it with olives, mushrooms, fresh parsley, garlic, onions and spinach!

Chuck in some chicken and olive oil.

A jar of tomato paste.

Sprinkle with a little cheese...if you're feeling naughty.

Like this. Eat smart.

2012-01-29T18:31:00.003+09:00

How tall is jasmin?
174cm (about 5.9)
Guess where I am...

2012-01-29T17:51:00.002+09:00

I bend over backwards to entertain you, Sugar.

2012-01-29T15:13:00.002+09:00

Congratulations Kairi Noro :
VOLCOM Comp Champion!!!

2012-01-29T15:06:00.003+09:00

Alo)(a Sunday!

My favorite T-shirt. (A present from "The Man" Clark Little)www.ClarkLittle.com

2012-01-29T15:00:00.002+09:00

My favorite friend.

Kirby Fukunaga

AKA: "Mr. Fabulous"

I wonder where that clown in today. Some amazing journey, I'm sure. I'll have to check his blog.

www.go-naminori.com/kirby

2012-01-29T14:56:00.001+09:00

um... a little crowded, isn't it?= eto...choto jama ja nai?

2012-01-28T21:08:00.001+09:00

Favorite place: 40Miles Cafe
Favorite food: fajitas
Favorite sport: American Football (I'm a junkie)
Favorite drink: Chardoney
Favorite person; my husband.
It's a good night!

2012-01-28T16:51:00.004+09:00

Kouya is a hip hop dancer who practices at my gym. Little Man is 14 and dances like the crew Rihanna hangs with. He's amazing!!
(African American culture is held in hig regard in Japan. The Japanese love to mimic the fashion and music. We don't have racism in Japan. I love living here.)

2012-01-28T15:40:00.001+09:00

My Cute Butt time machine.

2012-01-28T15:38:00.001+09:00

Lunch

2012-01-28T14:03:00.006+09:00

What's Hayato doing, these days?

Doing what he does best...spear fishing! "Great catch Hayato!!"

http://go-naminori.com/hayatomaki/

2012-01-28T13:57:00.001+09:00

What does "let's get the fark out of here!" look like?.
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I had the exact same experience on a boat trip in the Maldives. We took a little boat out between surf points Chickens and Nuggets. We were shooting photos of the boys. Just as a big set was coming out the back the farking motor cut off! Talk about a near "sh*t my bikini" experience. (These guys will make it, no doubt. They probably do this everyday.)

How to make Fat-Free Sushi platter

2012-01-28T13:45:00.000+09:00

www.JasminDesigns.com

2012-01-27T14:39:00.002+09:00

What does "a little piece of Heaven" look like?

I'd imagine there'd be some waves.

2012-01-27T09:58:00.002+09:00

おもしろいくない？　= Isn't that cool? [いずつだつくる」

2012-01-27T08:19:00.002+09:00

Are they glowing in Japan? ...might start to.

The Japanese government's worst-case scenario at the height of the nuclear crisis last year warned that tens of millions of people, including Tokyo residents, might need to leave their homes, according to a report obtained by The Associated Press. But fearing widespread panic, officials kept the report secret.
[read more]
http://newsonjapan.com/html/newsdesk/article/94384.php

"I hear it'll take more than 40 years to contain the situation. Such a shame for such a beautiful country and people."

2012-01-27T00:37:00.001+09:00

A `little`perspective goes a long way.
www.ClarkLittle.com

2012-01-26T18:43:00.001+09:00

CPR Thursday (this gym equipment's older than me!)

2012-01-26T12:35:00.001+09:00

Lunch. Spinach salad.

2012-01-26T11:58:00.005+09:00

YIKES! ＝　やばいい
[やくす」=　yabaii [yah bah ee]

2012-01-25T18:03:00.001+09:00

In my time machines. Dont bug me.

2012-01-25T15:42:00.002+09:00

How big are Hawaiian Crab Legs?

My friend posted this photo on Facebook.

I had to share it! (actually the legs aren't that big)

2012-01-25T11:50:00.004+09:00

Masakazu Kouno comment
今朝はビーチで1ラウンド！

"Thanks Zuccho!"

2012-01-25T11:31:00.005+09:00

制限を決めて、
ただお腹が空いているからというだけで食べず、
ただ疲れているというだけで眠らず、
退屈だからというだけで遊ばず、
何かに落胆しただけで、ものごとをあきらめないでね。~jasmin

Determine to restrain and you won’t
eat just because you are hungry,
sleep just because you are tired,
play just because you are bored,
and you won’t give up just because you are discouraged. ~jasmin

2012-01-25T11:04:00.001+09:00

2012-01-25T10:03:00.000+09:00

Tokyo 'has 70% chance of powerful earthquake within 4 years'

Experts in Japan have warned that the chances of a powerful earthquake striking Tokyo in the next four years could be as high as 70%, a more alarming scenario for the city's 13 million people than predicted by the government.

2012-01-25T09:55:00.002+09:00

Tokyo Sky Tree: Open soon!

東京・墨田区で建設が進む東京スカイツリーの高さが１４日、５８４メートルに達した。
　事業会社の東武タワースカイツリーが発表した。
　第２展望台（高さ４５０メートル）では、外側に張り出し、１階と２階をらせん状につなぐ全長１１４メートルの緩やかなスロープ「空中回廊」の工事が着々と進んでいる。幅２・４メートル、天井までの高さ２・５メートルという空中回廊の通路は側面がガラス張りで、迫力ある眺めが楽しめる設計になっている。第２展望台は、第１展望台（３５０メートル）からエレベーターに乗り、１分弱で到着する。
The Tokyo Sky Tree (東京スカイツリー Tōkyō Sukai Tsurī), formerly known as New Tokyo Tower (新東京タワー Shin Tōkyō Tawā), is a broadcasting, restaurant and observation tower under construction in Sumida, Tokyo Japan. Complete in December 2012.

It is the tallest tower in the world 634 meters (2,080 ft).
Mt. Fuji is 3,776 m(12,388 ft) 50km across
Dubai, The United Arab Emirates 2010 828 meters (2,717 ft). (Tallest "structure")

2012-01-25T09:30:00.003+09:00

Ladies and Gentlemen... We have waves.

Taito. Pretty clean. Cold.

2012-01-25T09:03:00.002+09:00

Why I love my President.

Random acts of kindness.

2012-01-24T22:57:00.001+09:00

Sex Drive stew. (one of his favorites)...

2012-01-24T14:41:00.001+09:00

Taito: Good

A little powder = a lot of inconvenience

2012-01-24T10:33:00.003+09:00

Black ice. Took me 3 and a half hours to drive my 1 hour commute this morning. Cars slid off the road, kids sliding off their bikes in front of on coming traffic. Trucks icebound on the mountain. Geezus, my nerves. I made it, though.

What the... snow in Misaki (so rare)

2012-01-24T09:19:00.003+09:00

Beautiful.... (I bet my 1 hour back road mountain drive to work from 6:40 this morning is going to be fun).

2012-01-23T21:01:00.001+09:00

Another jolt tonight. Magnitude 5.1 at Fukushima. Still trying to cool those farking reactors that are spewing radiation into our environment. Let's try not to "kick the bees nest" ...shall we?

Never a dull moment

2012-01-23T13:12:00.005+09:00

Today my 3rd graders practiced phonics. Sounds that letters make and words that start with that letter. We practiced : H
One student said: house! (I gave them 1 point)
One student said: happy!(I gave them 1 point)
One student said: HELL! (I paused for surprise)
Then he explained excitedly, like "Go to Hell".
(I gave little man 2 points... doesn't translate)

2012-01-23T12:48:00.001+09:00

Lunch: Hot soba

Its Monday. Let's do this! = やろぜ！

2012-01-23T08:45:00.002+09:00

Have a great day!

2012-01-22T17:20:00.001+09:00

In the gym... flexing.

...ummmm = えと。。。

2012-01-22T16:51:00.003+09:00

...sure hope there aren't any tunnels.

2012-01-22T15:30:00.004+09:00

ClarkLittle.com

...just another day at the office...a slow one.

2012-01-22T15:28:00.001+09:00

Taito: cleaning up a little. =ちょとよくなちくた

2012-01-22T15:18:00.001+09:00

Grilled chicken and beans salad. (note: eating beans with chopsticks is tricky)

What to do on a rainy freezing cold Saturday...

2012-01-21T17:44:00.003+09:00

Seek shelter indoors.

Taito, Shida, Sunset, Torami : CLOSE OUT

2012-01-21T12:01:00.004+09:00

Huge low pressure. Rainy and freezing!

Budweiser car.

2012-01-21T12:00:00.004+09:00

I think ASAHI car would be stronger.

What song make jasmin-chan SPIN?

2012-01-21T11:59:00.000+09:00

そじ= Cleaning Time

2012-01-20T14:10:00.002+09:00

In Japan the teachers and students clean the school from about 3:00 for 20 minutes each day. In western culture children do NOT clean schools, a cleaning crew cleans after school each day. The good point to having to cleaning your own school is the kids are careful not to let it get dirty.

What is the best medicine to prevent cold and flu?

2012-01-20T09:33:00.003+09:00

Vitamine C. Eat smart.

Tokyo on business.

2012-01-19T17:04:00.002+09:00

Today I wear my "Mild mannered Black Suit" costume.

2012-01-19T16:02:00.001+09:00

Heading home! Good lowrd the train was packed like sardines this morning at rush hour. There are staff whoes job is too push the people in enough that the train car doors will shut. I couldn't imagine commuting here every morning!

ごちそさまでした = Thanks for lunch!

2012-01-19T14:37:00.002+09:00

Observing classes in Tokyo today. Lunch at a family restaurant compliments of the Boss.
Spinach and oysters.

2012-01-19T08:22:00.004+09:00

Tokyo rush hour is HELL!