"The Bite of Eastern Winter"

"Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face." -Victor Hugo

I flew to Chicago for a play date with Miss Erin. 

Basically, we ate. For two days.

But I also experienced a lot of "firsts".

It was the first time I ever flew standby.

It was also the first time I ever flew first class.

{Unlimited orange juice and snack boxes? Don't mind if I doooo~}

And I flew standby & first class both ways.

It was the first time I visited Chicago in the winter. 

It was the first time I attended a German Christmas Market.

You're a real unconscious man, 

if you can empty that boot. (ô_ô)

I wanted one of these so badly. (ㅎㅁㅎ;;)

It was the first time I saw the lights, downtown. (｡◕‿◕｡) キラキラ

Black Forest clocks & nutcrackers. (´ ▽｀)

I'll be seeing these next year, in Munich.

It was my first time seeing street-performing angels. (ღ˘⌣˘ღ)

Erin's extended family took us out for burgers at DMK.

{New favorite!}

Erin's deviled eggs.

My lamb burger.

{I eat baby animals. ψ(｀∇´)ψ omygoshIfeelhorrible}

It was the first time I dined at an authentic German restaurant.

Pork wiener schnitzel & spätzle.

It was my first time eating at a Swiss waffle house.

Life is exciting, when you punt your schedule book out the window for a weekend.
Now... onward to finishing out this semester! p(´⌒｀｡q)

{♪ "Wish List" via Neon Trees}

"Thanksgiving Holiday"

"The turkey says, 'Gobble! Gobble!', and then we gobble it up!

...It's like it's saying, "Eat me! Eat me!'" -My Mother

Traditionally, my family stays at home, for Thanksgiving. (o˘‿˘ o)

We've ventured out to the West Coast for past Christmases, 

but Thanksgiving is always Utah time.ｏ♡

This time, last year, 

I was telling my Japanese children all about the 

food we make and eat on this day of gratitude. 

{They don't eat turkey, regularly, in Japan. Σ(щ꒪Д꒪щ;;)}

Has it already been that long? ...Holy cheese monkey. (⊙_⊙)

I am so grateful for my family（இ＿இ ）

and for the moments we are able to share together. 

It's such a miracle that they're mine.ｏ♡

{This isn't my plate -- it has squash, stuffing, and green beans. (ô_ô)}

Now! Whilst my siblings prance off to Black Friday, 

I'll hop on an early morning flight to Chicago. (ﾉ◉ヮ◉)ﾉ♥ Wee!

{♪ "Freckles" © Natasha Bedingfield}

"Daughters {Bloopers}"

I sat down with my father to do a proper recording, 

and this is what happened:

Ah well. 

Bloopers are my favorite parts of films, anyways. ヽ(^。^)丿

{image via WeHeartIt}

"Shine the Light"

My friend, Fox Amoore's, newest piece, "Shine the Light" 

with Lanovran on flutes, JarisWolf on acoustic guitar, 

and me singin' along. :)

To work with such a talent as Fox...
I'm fish-mouthed and absolutely honored.
More collaboration pieces to come, soon, m'dears~!

{MP3 Downloadable HERE}

{song artwork via Peritian}

"Radio Drama: My Old Man (うちの親爺)"

A radio drama my classmates and I recorded 

for our JAPAN 322 (short fiction) class.

My Old Man (うちの親爺) by ashleysmusic

Taylor: Narrator/Son
Noel: Father/Uncle
Me: Daughter

We translated the original Japanese story 

into (somewhat) coherent English.

I was editing this until 3am. @__@ #webettergetagoodgrade

"Melty Kiss"

Touch my lips... 

with a melty kiss. 

Melty Kiss by ashleyserena

May you have many melty kisses,
my lovely listeners. 

{MP3 Downloadable HERE}

{♪ "Melty Kiss" © Yoko Kanno}
{Instrumental played by Yyrkoon}

{Image via WeHeartIt}