I am in Haarlem and I am jogging. We have an extreme long day time here - sun raises I don't know when it was already bright out this morning at 5 am and it won't get dark till after 10:30. Jogging basically is only the exercise I do here as I drive to the office and there is no gym at my hotel.
Japanese guy living in Brooklyn Heights, New York is posting updates in BH and his life.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Summer is Here
It should be always like this. 80 degrees with low humidity. Nice to be outsidr (and shopping maybe.)
Friday, June 22, 2012
Hmmm Home Cooking
Nice to eat something I know exactly what is in as I just cooked. After eating something I bought at some place or at restaurants, there is nothing better than simple home cooking meals. It seems I was not the only one appreciating these.
Hydrangeas
Found this in Haarlem during a jog. There is no clear rainy season in the Netherlands, but we have a lot of rainy days here. Where is the summer?
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Promoting SOMETHING
Another shot in a newly found section. A pretty girl in the clear air bloom promoting somethin, I think.
Was in Brussels
Again, weekend in Brussels. Explored different sections of the city. Kim was showcase at the bank brunch. She is my favorite tennis play, BTW in the Netherlands this week. She is after all a strong medal contender from Belgium.
Monday, June 11, 2012
My Drawer
I have always snacks in my DESK drawer. Nuts, dried fruits, Belgium chocolate, cookies, etc. The more I use the brain, the more I get hungry.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Ramen in Brussels?
There is a Japanese ramen shop operated by Japanese couple. Per several sites and others, it is supposed to be the best in Europe. I don't have any doubt on that. If I live in Japan, it might not taste as good as I feel, but for me living outside of Japan so long, this is pretty authentic. This place is very popular among locals and there is a line all the time. There were THREE Japanese including myself this time.
They have very limited selections and I usually order Katsu Miso ramen. I know Katsu is not a typical topping for Ramen, but their Katsu is better than Chasyu.
Weekend in Brussels
During walking around the city, I found this "out of place" house. I would imagine to see this type of house in Switzerland but not in Brussels. Really pretty though.
It was kind of a day not having a meal per se, but some snacks here and there. Waffle of course. Sweet but not too sweet.
Roast beef sandwich from local "high-end" chain. Whole grain makes up limited vegetables consumption in my meals during this trip - it could be just my excuse.
Brussels became my go-to place for a weekend. I have a feeling that I am coming back here next week unless the weather is really nice in the Netherlands which allows me to go to beach to relax. It has been really COLD in Europe and you do need a jacket, if it is not a coat here. Where is SUMMER?
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Essa Bagel
After the dentist for the teeth cleaning (my doctor always says I am his favorite patient as I maintain my teeth without cavity), I needed to stop by Essa. It well worth additional blocks to walk over. I planned to buy only two but ended up buying three. I have already eaten one of them before catching the subway home. SOOOOO GOOOOOD.
Jewish Parade
I am in the city to see the dentist - semi-annual event for me. I ran into this parade the same as last year. My dentist is Jewish but nothing to do with this obviously. A very nice day to be outside.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Some Treat - Ice Cream
Friday, June 1, 2012
New Attraction
Pizza at Grimaldi
It is one of the most famous pizza places in NYC. I came here with visitors but first time by ourselves. They have moved to a new location next door. It is still good.