Around my house

Last summer, when things were still slow and easy. 

Back yard farming and job hunting were my top concerns.

I made many new non-human friends.

I should've done more but I guess that was enough because actually 

anything ... is enough.

Tokyo-chou

 

 

It is amazing to see so many layers on top of each other. Japanese live with earthquake, they could build skyscrapers like these with very complicated structures that can absorb the strong vibrations of the quakes. America needs to learn this wonderful technique.

Asaba Beach

May be it's just because of the story of Asabasan but I have a strange connection with this town Asaba, Shizuoka in Japan. I visited this town every time I went back to Japan. She said maybe it's because of my past life since I look like Asabasan :) maybe.

I like the beach there. These shots were taken in December. So cold. A long long walk from Fukuroi-eki to Jorinji and to the beach. But it was fun. And pretty. I want to live my retirement years there. :)

浅羽　崎太郎さん

Laguna Beach, CA

We stopped by Laguna Beach after shopping for a birthday gift for a friend at Irvine Spectrum. It was around the dawn so we decided to stay and watch the sunset.

We had a great time!

Laguna Beach is a seaside resort and artist community located in southern Orange County, California, approximately 24 miles (39 km) southeast of the county seat of Santa Ana. Its population was 23,727 at the 2000 census. It is known for having some of the most beautiful beaches in southern California. The city has good hotels, unique shops and restaurants, world famous art galleries and art festivals. Many movies and TV shows have been filmed there.

Firework at Disneyland

These shots were taken on the balcony at my best friend's house which locates not very far away from Disneyland Resort. He told me he got bored watching firework for15 minutes a day everyday after he moved into his apartment.

Las Vegas 2007

To Calico Ghost Town


Las Vegas Afternoon Sky


I-15 To Las Vegas

Jacaranda

Jacaranda is blooming around April in my neighborhood. Its unique purple color makes it the Western Sakura; however, I've never heard about the Jacaranda's spirit before. :-)

Jacaranda

spring is my favorite season
i slipped outdoors and
stood under our stately
jacaranda tree in bloom
such graceful leaves and
flowers stunning and pretty
as finely written poetry

Faith Elizabeth Brigham