On this New Years Eve…

I’m going to do nothing. Actually, Dave and I are going to just hang out, have a quiet night in, cook some phenomenal steaks and ring in 2010 from the warmth and comfort of our couch. I’ve figured out that I really don’t care all that much for crazy New Years Eve celebrations. So this [...]

J.A.P. Winner!!

Thanks for being patient with me in announcing the winner of this giveaway! Stupid hotel and them charging stupid $10 a day for internet! So, without further ado, the winner of a copy of Japan Took the J.A.P. Out of Me is…. Rachel from Rachel, Rachel I’ve Been Thinking!!! Rachel, sending you an email now [...]

MIA in NOLA

Hey everyone!  Sorry I’ve been MIA this week, Dave and I are in New Orleans for my cousin’s wedding and have been so busy running around the French Quarter!  Also, they charge for WiFi at our hotel, so we really haven’t been online that much! We’re flying home today, and I promise pictures and the [...]

Where in the World Wednesday – Bahamas!

I’m participating in Classy in Philadelphia‘s Where In The World Wednesday! The idea of WITWW is to post a picture of you in someplace in the world…it doesn’t have to be somewhere foreign or tropical. Just a picture of you somewhere that you consider traveling. Back in 2007 I went on my first ever cruise! [...]

A book fit for a JAP! (and a giveaway!)

About a month ago I was contacted by Sarah from Pocket Books, asking if I’d be interested in reading a book she was working on. The book was called Japan Took the J.A.P. Out of Me. With that title, how could I say no?? Even better was that a few weeks after I was contacted [...]

Holiday Homes Tour!

Welcome!!I’m participating in the 2nd Annual Holiday Homes Tour, hosted by Jen on the Edge. So come take a look at how I decorate our tiny apartment for the Holidays/Chrismaka/Festivus or whatever you want to call it. You just came through our front door, and were welcomed by the wreath that we were conned into [...]