Tiki

Apr 12, 2005 Macrobiotic Hawaii Blog No Comments

P4070119 Originally uploaded by macro808. This was a tiki overlooking the ocean from The Place of Refuge. In ancient times, if a Hawaiian person broke a law or did something bad, they could be killed. However, if they made it to the sacred refuge before their enemies found them, they would be blessed by a [...]

The world is a beautiful place

Apr 11, 2005 Macrobiotic Hawaii Blog No Comments

Today was such a busy day full of running errands. I went into Manoa in search of a place called Great Life Bentos that sells macrobiotic lunch boxes, but she was closed today unexpectedly. Despite being disappointed at the closure, I was so happy to know that she is there and that I have more [...]

Tofu and frolicking

Apr 9, 2005 Macrobiotic Hawaii Blog 1 Comment

This past week I have been on the Big Island of Hawaii enjoying the Kona side of the island. It was a shock, but I didnt find a single place to eat brown rice. What a relief that I took some precooked things with me for breakfast so that I could enjoy it still at [...]

No TV

Mar 30, 2005 Macrobiotic Hawaii Blog No Comments

Now that I am back in the US I am surrounded by my American culture. It is a relief to be able to speak my own language whenever I want! It was hard not being able to express myself fully. Before when I would come back to Hawaii for vacations and visits, I wanted to [...]

I have arrived!

Mar 29, 2005 Macrobiotic Hawaii Blog No Comments

To my lovely friends,I just wanted to let you all know that I am here in Hawaii, and I made it safely, sort of. I overstayed my VISA accidentally by one day, and they kind of freaked in Immigration. I got sent over to this scary side room where I thought I would be interrogated [...]

Beautiful cake, beautiful friends

Mar 28, 2005 Leslie Ashburn Blog 2 Comments

P3280110 Originally uploaded by macro808. Look at this gorgeous cake that my friends surprised me with! I couldn’t believe my eyes, and it was so delicious. It really touched my heart. Thank you.

Sayonara Macrobi Garden

Mar 27, 2005 Macrobiotic Hawaii Blog 5 Comments

P3270109 Originally uploaded by macro808. On Saturday night, I went to Macrobi Garden for the last time (until who knows when). I was so happy to see Anri and Eiko. Eiko just got back from America where she was living and cooking for Michio for 3 months. It was fun to eat dinner with everyone [...]

Beautiful cake, beautiful friends

Mar 27, 2005 Macrobiotic Hawaii Blog 2 Comments

P3280110 Originally uploaded by macro808. Look at this gorgeous cake that my friends surprised me with! I couldn’t believe my eyes, and it was so delicious. It really touched my heart. Thank you.

Thank you friends!

Mar 27, 2005 Macrobiotic Hawaii Blog No Comments

P3280112 Originally uploaded by macro808. Sunday night all the girls went to dinner at ModernArk Pharm, an atmospheric cafe in Kobe that serves a delicious vegan dinner set. We had such a fun time together, and I will really miss my friends. Thank you all for the delicious dinner, your friendship, your understanding, love, help [...]

Inner Quality Tip

Mar 27, 2005 Macrobiotic Hawaii Blog No Comments

http://images.heartmath.com/email-images/iq-tip/iq-tip_2005.html I couldn’t believe when I read this in my email! Here I am, getting ready to leave Japan, and emptying my home and life of everything I don’t need, and suddenly this appears, which seemed to say exactly what I have been going through. I am giving up teaching English to do macrobiotics, and [...]