I love the idea of posting black and white photos. There is something so interesting in a photograph when the color is removed. So, I thought I would share 7 black and white photos of my life, but with explanations.
When my mom came to visit me in Osaka, I gave her a really hard time when she wanted to photograph the man hole covers. Each city in Japan has special designs on them that reflect the city. Although I teased her for doing "such a touristy thing," I appreciated that she noticed and found it interesting to take a photo of them. This is the man hole cover for Hikarigaoka. We've already been blessed with the sight of the beautiful gingko tree leaves in their autumn glory and I enjoy the sound of birds every time we are in the park. We can't wait to see the cherry blossoms in the spring.
Parking is not for the faint of heart. Spots are often tight and you take what you can. This car is parked in front of their house. There is less than a foot between the bumpers and walls. Every time I pass this car, I am amazed. Sometimes the car is parked halfway in the parking spot, so I've decided that only one person who drives this car is capable of parking it in it's little home!
A bundle of rice. It is on the menu almost daily here. Children eat onigiri (rice balls) all the time. My husband would eat it for three meals a day if I would "let" him. It is a staple. It is everywhere.
Laundry hanging in the sun to dry. I do it almost every single day. There is always washing to be done, especially with a young child. Although I have a dryer, it is more environmentally friendly to hang clothes and other laundry in the sunshine.
These trees in the park make me smile. Their trunks are twisted and so interesting. There are many different areas in Hikarigaoka Park and we love them all.
Miso shiru, aka miso soup, is another meal staple. My husband has always been the one to make it in our home. But with his long work hours and my status as a housewife, it has become my domain. I have always loved making soup. Soup warms up the body and soul. The hardest part for me is making only a small amount!
Bikes. Our main mode of transportation - well the only mode of transportation other than our feet! There are special parking racks at the shopping center that allow you to have up to 3 hours of free parking. After the 3 hours, it is just ¥100 to retrieve your bike. Although there are 2,000 bike parking slots available at the shopping center, there are times when it is tough to find a parking spot!
It was fun to keep an eye out for interesting photos that show things I look at every day. Living here has so many things that are different and new. But not all of it is exciting. It just normal, everyday stuff. It is just life.
It was fun to keep an eye out for interesting photos that show things I look at every day. Living here has so many things that are different and new. But not all of it is exciting. It just normal, everyday stuff. It is just life.
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