I turned 19 last Tuesday, the 28th, and life has been nothing but great to me. While I intensely miss my family in the Philippines, there still remains two factors that really simply make my day: good food and good company; and I was blessed to have both!
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| We wish Uncle John was here! |
Mama Julie surprised Papa Cali and I by inviting Tita Kaye, Amber, and Johnny to dinner with us at my favorite sushi place, Kani Kosen. The last time I saw the Cloutmans was almost two months ago, so getting to hug and catch up with them just felt so refreshing! I do wish Uncle John got to come along though.
The first thing we ordered was Charlie Brown, which is basically deep fried California Roll. It was so funny even, because when Mama Keiko called out "Charlie Brown" as she gently placed the sushi on the table, Johnny thought she was referring to him and replied "No, I'm Johnny Boy."
Glance over Amber's face for a second. Yes, that's the look of a very happy and satisfied customer!
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| Amber is happy with her Charlie Brown Roll! |
The highlights of the night, however, were the New York Roll for Mama Julie, "Rock 'n' Roll" for Papa Cali, Spicy Albacore Tuna Roll for Tita Kaye, the Tori Karaage with broccoli and dip for me, and last but not the least, Seafood Tempura for Johnny and Amber.
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| Rock & Roll (eel, crab, and avocado) and Spicy Albacore Tuna Rolls |
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| Tori Karaage (tender, deep fried morsels of chicken) |
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| Johnny's favorite Seafood Tempura (fish, prawn, squid, and vegetables) |
While I love sushi and Japanese, sometimes a birthday ain't a birthday without gifts and dessert! Thank you so much for the cupcakes Johnny!
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| Kara's Cupcakes |
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| Kara's Cupcakes' Chocolate Velvet is pure bliss. |
And the Victoria's Secret Bombshell Cologne is just the BOMB! I love you Amber! Your birthday card was incomparably sweet too! Y'all made my day! I'm already making use the Seagate external hard drive Uncle John and Tita Kaye gave me. I am so thankful!
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| Amber is teaching me to love pink, and I am! |
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| This is the single cutest and most adorable birthday card I've ever laid eyes on! |
☮ and ♥, Denice
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