day 4.

shoko left early this morning for india. just got an e-mail from her actually, she's safe and sound in singapore awaiting her flight to bangalore. by the time we wake up in the morning, she'll be in india. crazy. it made me sad to see her go, goodbyes are always hard. it's going to be a bit lonely without her here in japan and the room we share upstairs will be quiet now. but i have to keep reminding myself that she is going to have an amazing experience. anyway, i watched her leave in the taxi with my parents, on their way to the tokyo hilton to board the bus for the 2 hour ride into the airport. it kind of sucks that the aiport is so far away. my parents helped her check in, walked her to security, said goodbye and then made the 2 hour trek back. i met them in shinjuku and we walked around for a bit at this department store called isetan. i have fond memories of going to isetan as a kid with my grandmother. so it's always nice to go there. after having a quick snack (i had miniature french toast... everything here is miniature by the way), my mom and i went to harajuku again and my dad went back home to rest. my mom and i went to this t-shirt store that i had wanted to go to and then we walked up and down and through little side streets and explored. it was fun. we also visited a shrine, said a few prayers and bought some good luck charms...

the weather was better today, not as hot because the sun was hidden under the clouds for most of the day. hopefully it stays that way for the next few days...

just finished dinner that we picked up from the market. the markets here by the way, are crazy. there's so much food, it's insane. anything and everything you could want and more. it's food heaven. anyway, we picked up a bunch of stuff, brought it home and ate it. it's nice to be home and sitting down. i think we're all rather exhausted. and tomorrow will be another full day...i've been taking pictures so once i get back, i'll post some of them.

gonna go eat my banana/chocolate crepe now...mmmmmm...

go watch lost in translation or shall we dance (the original) and get inspired to come to japan! it's worth it...this blog doesn't do it justice...

til tomorrow...