Candy at OEH – Part 6
So, I hope I left some of you wondering and curious! Asking the five W’s and How! What are collard greens? Where do you get smoked turkey legs? When do you have time for all this cooking and shopping? Who is going to eat ALL this food? Why are these dishes considered authentic Kwanzaa dishes? […]
Candy at OEH – Part 5
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! I wish you and all your loved ones a wonderful 2019. Yes! The holidays, please notice it’s plural. It includes Christmas, New Year’s, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice as the main ones I can recall without an internet search. This is time of the year to gather with friends and family to […]
Candy at OEH – Part 4
I want to talk about one of the MOST important topics for working adults, Having fun! As working adults, we may get into a regular routine of going with the flow. Getting up, preparing for the workday, commuting to work, finishing the workday, and depending on friends/family/coworkers going out for dinner, then heading home to […]
Candy at OEH – Part 3
Eating is a daily activity that we all partake naturally, instinctively. Some people spend their entire day focusing on what to buy/cook/eat for their next meal, while others have their meals prepared for them. Eating is also universal. It’s an activity that can easily bring people together. After living in Japan for nearly 18 years […]
Candy at OEH – Part 2
Since living in Japan, I always make it a point to go for a walk. During lunch breaks, on the weekends, or in a new neighborhood and sometimes in the evening. I prefer to walk for a minimum of 20 minutes one-way. I feel excited about the unknown. Within my first three weeks of living […]
Candy at OEH – Part 1
Hello everybody! My name is Candy and I’m from Wisconsin, USA. I’ve been living in Japan for 18 years now and am starting a new adventure by moving into OEH. This will be the first time in my life to live with so many different people of all ages and walks of life. A little […]