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From the coast of California to the valley of Japan

Nishizawa Gorge

Published on March 17, 2017March 19, 2017 by momomelia

This post has been long overdue, but here it goes! Nishizawa Gorge in mid-October Oh how nature has a way with calming our mind, body, and soul! Relaxing with baby We went with our lil’… More

My post-natal hospital stay

Published on March 7, 2017June 10, 2017 by momomelia

Our daughter Melia was born on October 9th, 2015. Alright, let’s go back in time to when I was in the hospital for the birth of my daughter. Ok, to be exact, it was a… More

I’m back!!!

Published on March 6, 2017March 14, 2017 by momomelia

I’ve been neglecting this blog for a long time now(nearly a year!) and I blame it on motherhood, yup that’s my excuse. Basically, motherhood is hard, but being a stay-at-home mom without any friends/family around… More

Yatsushiro Furusato Park

Published on June 5, 2016March 6, 2017 by momomeliaLeave a comment

cherry blossom tree on the street sidewalk. Japan is always so detailed.

A very nice lush park during the summer months, with a great view of Kofu(capital of Yamanashi prefecture). A nice place to go for a stroll with your little one.

Fuefukigawa Fruit Park

Published on April 20, 2016March 6, 2017 by momomeliaLeave a comment

There are some days where I feel like life is just a bit too slow here in Yamanashi and wish I could live elsewhere, but every time I come to this park that thought slowly fades away as I walk whilst admiring Mt Fuji from afar. So yes, this park is pretty darn special. And it is exceptionally beautiful during spring with all the flowers in bloom.

A bit of San Fransisco in Yamanashi, Japan

Published on April 19, 2016March 19, 2017 by momomeliaLeave a comment

Yesterday my family and I took a short trip out to Kawaguchiko for a relaxing picnic by the lake. When we left home the weather was warm and sunny, definitely picnic weather. However, as we arrived at Kawaguchiko the weather dramatically changed from sunny to gloomy, and about 15 minutes into our picnic it began to rain ― gotta love mothernature. So we quickly packed up our belongings and went Cisco Cafe(just down the road) for a hot drink. I ordered a hot chai latte. It was quite good, the sweetness level was perfect but would’ve been better if the spices were a bit stronger in flavor. But that’s just me- I’m all about the spices.