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| 24th August 2009 iloveokinawa | I love Okinawa - From: Okinawan People are Great I have to agree.!.. i love the people from Okinawa! They are so friendly and so happy all the time!. i probably go to Okinawa atleast once or twice a year to get away and be around happy go lucky people!.. Okinawa Japan |
| 8th August 2009 Kim Duran | Asking a Favor - From: Korea Can you add me in your ym, I really want to see more, Sorry for bothering you or annoying you. But please, after you receive this comment, pls add me, my email add is jeon53@yahoo.com. Thanks!!!!! |
| 8th August 2009 Kim Duran | WOW!!!!! - From: Korea I really like to go to Korea and Japan, I wish I could be there with my friends!!!! I am really very Jealous of you!!!! hahaha :D |
| 4th August 2009 Terry Curtin | Amazing - From: How do you measure a year? Eman--I have read all your blogs and have been amazed at everything you have done and witnessed. Thanks for sharing all the experiences with your family and friends. Love--Aunt Terry |
| 20th July 2009 mom and dad | how do you measure a year? - From: How do you measure a year? For us the year was measured through your eyes, blogs, phone calls and emails. Through your ups and downs, successes and not... Your accomplishments, your realized dreams and attained goals. Our hearts are pounding with the anticipation of your arrival tomorrow. We are busting our buttons, so to speak with all that you have done, accomplished but more importantly with who you are. It seems that we sent away a boy and truly have a man returning. We know there is so much more to these 10 months than were written in your blog and we know what it took to work through the struggles and turn them into triumphs. Bravo to you, our son, Bravo! |
| 16th July 2009 Granpa | See ya on the 21st - From: Yasukuni Jinja Interesting, very interesting. One of the things you were particularly interested in finding out was WWII from their perspective. Guess you found some answers. |
| 16th July 2009 mom | Yasunkuni - From: Yasukuni Jinja We also visited the memorial while in Tokyo with your Host Father. Similar sentiments from him to us. The festival was being set up and it was a carnival like atmosphere. The yellow lanterns are not the names of the deceased soldiers, but rather the names and sentiments of those who come there to visit the loved ones buried there. As with the rest of what we saw in Japan, such a mix of the old and new. Almost as if Japan does not know where to fit in. Interesting. xox mom |
| 13th July 2009 grandma | Going away party - From: Going away party - fair trade style Emanuel I just finished reading your blog for the second time. It was so intriguing that I wanted to read it again.Hearing you sounding so happy, confident and fulfilled warmed my heaart. We are so proud of you.You have accomplished so much in the eleven months that you have been in Japan,not only academically,but you seem to have also acquired an appreciation of their culture,people and life in general. Again , let me say how proud we are of you as a person too.We love you very much and can'f wait to see you.Love Grams grams |
| 2nd July 2009 mom | circle - From: My Circle this circle and your membership in it has contributed greatly to your blossoming in the Japanese culture. I am thrilled that you had the foresight to evaluate and join, regardless of the initial differences and difficulties with language, customs etc. Again, you made an excellent choice for yourself, and for them also. They have benefited greatly from you membership also. |
| 11th June 2009 mom | - From: Sakuranbo and Wines fantastic! interesting take on the Japanese wines and the compliment to their food. Makes sense! Looking forward to trying and buying! |
| 6th June 2009 mom | ramen - From: Ramen Fest ok, so it escapes me how they eat all of these carbs and greasy stuff and still remain stick thin. I will have to chose carefully, not as adventerous as my son. xo |
| 23rd May 2009 mom | GERMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - From: Germs, Germs, Germs! i am rolling here!! you are really tooooooooo much! however, humor or not... use caution ( and a mask) LOL!!! xoxo |
| 19th May 2009 Aunt Melissa | No Man is an Island - From: Egyptian Adventure I read an article recently about Japan continuing to be one of the few truly homogeneous populations remaining in the modern world. Sounds like you are experiencing both the wonder and the frustration of both sides of this coin. It is difficult to imagine as our culture is so diverse and heterogeneous - but a unique experience which will serve you well. Sending a kiss and a hug - "Mrs. Migliaccio". :) |
| 27th April 2009 mom | - From: Now this is cool first time I was thrilled to hear you had a sore throat!! Great blog/ love you xo |
| 25th April 2009 mom | - From: Karuizawa More fantastic countside, and adventures! I want them to adopt me. They are amazing! Especially HM. A woman after ny own heart, 2 minutes, Coach, $500! what a woman. xo |
| 11th April 2009 Melissa | Trees - From: Sakura This looks beautiful. I used to love the cherry blossoms in DC in the Spring (they were a gift from the Japanese) and these are showy and fantastic. Happy Easter to you! Can you believe only 4 more months until you are home again? PS - NYC can be a bit of a death trap. . . xo Auntie M and Uncle Mark |
| 11th April 2009 mom | - From: Sakura bought Chi chi a stroller today, NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! \love the blog, all of it. You are amazing! |
| 31st March 2009 mom | under the sea! - From: Under the Sea Wow, another indescribable adventure! Cant wait to see this on the "tourist" route! The writing and description was beyond belief. Felt like I was there. |
| 19th February 2009 David | Wao! So Big! - From: Mt. Fuji What's it say after that? |
| 19th February 2009 Terry | amazing - From: Mt. Fuji Eman--we are amazed at all the things you are seeing and doing. Can't wait to see you when you get home. Aunt Terry and Dan |
| 18th February 2009 Passerby | The biggest rip off? - From: Korea http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotte_(conglomerate) |
| 17th February 2009 mom | KOREA - From: Korea glad you got a "taste" of Korea, just wish you had not got the food poisoning along with it. As usual your blog and descriptions could make for a travel brochure. Bravo!! love you, xo |
| 11th February 2009 anonymous | - From: Crash Course in Culture Pix are unbelievable! You look fantastic, as usual. I want to hear all about this adventure after your return from K. xo mom |
| 2nd February 2009 Auntie M | Beer - From: Tokyo Disneyworld and Yebisu Garden Place Hi Emanuel: Reading this during the SuperBowl and Uncle Mark wants you to know he loves a good Molson Canadian! Just back from New Hampshire from a great restaurant that had no less than 20 beers, some microbrews and regionals on tap. The North Country seems to have a strange affinity for homebrews and quality - when you get home I strongly recommend a trip to Maine, Vermont or New Hampshire. Keep smiling. |
| 30th January 2009 Aunt Susan | - From: Solving the birthrate problem one by one Eman, Uncle Ed and I just caught up with your amazing life in Japan!! We're so happy for you and for this unbelievable experience you are having. Thank you for sharing it with us, your blog is really something else! love you!!! |
| 22nd January 2009 anonymous | :( - From: 五色納豆そば (Natto round two) oh boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! looking as though I will lose a few pounds while there in July. Just NOT happening for me, sorry bud, but I admire your courage and sense of adventure. xoxo mom |
| 19th January 2009 Auntie Leanne | - From: Solving the birthrate problem one by one Eman- you must write a book when you get back! Your writing is incredible!!! The pictures are great as well! Wish we could all come visit you! Love, Auntie Leanne |
| 19th January 2009 Marlee' | - From: 五色納豆そば (Natto round two) I must say- You are very daring in the food department! I miss you! love, Marlee' |
| 18th January 2009 Melissa | New Baby - From: Solving the birthrate problem one by one Are you enjoying having a new baby in the house? |
| 11th January 2009 Carol LaStarza | saying hello - From: New Years just got a chance to check in on your blog. It seems you're having an amazing experience. Glad you're doing better with the language. Bob & I check in with your mom frequently to see how your'e doing. Enjoy the time and the experience. It's once in a life time. |
| 11th January 2009 ·γΓ― | Fail - From: Wild night that could have been wilder Unfortunately, the bars in my far-flung suburb turned out to be closed by the time I got home. I might need to look for a local joint a little bike-hop away in a younger, staying-up-later corner of town. Or maybe I'll come with you to your place sometime. |
| 10th January 2009 mom | New Years - From: New Years well, congratulations!! Knew "it" would happen for you! "akemashite omeditou gozaimas" love you, mom |
| 3rd January 2009 april | wow!! - From: Where to begin...Boroichi I swear I've gained 10 lbs. just reading your blogs!!! Amazing!!! I love to read what you have written. You are so passionate about everything! I feel as if I've taken the trip with you. I am so happy for you and all the wonderful experiences you have encountered. What wonderful memories you will have. I do expect you to cook a full 8 course meal for your family when you get back with a small portion of leftovers being taken to school for my lunch when you return! Savor each day, take in as much as you can, do your best but don't make yourself crazy. Enjoy.. You will be home before you know it, although not soon enough for your MOM! Happy New Year Emanuel, and thanks for sharing!!! |
| 31st December 2008 mom | - From: I skipped rocks on Christmas Eve this is fantastic! I am so grateful to the family for all they are showing you and for all of the experiences you are having! xo |
| 31st December 2008 mom | TRophy - From: Golf in Japan this is great! love that you won beer and King Crab. What a terrific prize for you, especially. xoxox |
| 30th December 2008 David | That's awesome - From: I skipped rocks on Christmas Eve I hope to make it down there during Spring or Summer; it looks great! |
| 26th December 2008 Tasche & Laurie | How very true! - From: Nothing is more American than... Hi Eman, This blog is so true about many Americans (unfortunately). When we travel, we can always tell who is from the USA and who is not. In a country as wonderful as ours, we (as its citizens) need to learn to be a little less obnoxious and a little more humble. Nothing is more embarrassing than to see (or just hear) a loud person who acts like he/she is entitled to everything. And so many Americans wonder why we're disliked so much around the world....... Arrogance and having little or no class are not welcome features in ANY culture! Fortunately, there are ambassadors from the U.S. like you, to show the world that there are many, many wonderful, respectful, classy, talented and caring Americans, too. Keep on doing your good work, and don't let those others get to you! We're very proud of you and are quite honored to know you and have you represent our country! Love, T & L |
| 21st December 2008 Uncle Mark | We Need You! - From: First christmas party and Atami Eman - trying to figure out the best osso bucco recipe for christmas. getting veal shanks from great italian market in hartford - weighing between the gourmet classic recipe and giada more "modern" recipe. it's so much fun reading the variations - email us with your opinion. xo unclem |
| 15th December 2008 mom | host mom, real mom - From: First christmas party and Atami Talk about likenesses, we must be soul mates from another life. I am glad you have her there to take such good care of you. ox |
| 15th December 2008 mom | Atami - From: First christmas party and Atami wow, it is mind boggling! what a wonderful experience! enjoy it all, just remember... July 21st!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol :) |
| 8th December 2008 grandma | see comment below - From: Random is good what is the white steeple looking object i n next to the last picture? |
| 8th December 2008 David | True story. - From: Random is good You hit it on the head, man. Say yes and only good things can happen. Speaking of which, if you ever want to come out clubbing in Shibuya, I'll introduce you to some DJ's. Let me know what's going on with that coffee circle- that sounds badass. |
| 3rd December 2008 generationk | Randomly stumbled onto this blog... - From: Buy me some edamamme and curry rice... check out the other kanto teams for crazier atmospheres...or a giants/hanshin game. |
| 30th November 2008 christa | oma and christa - From: "Thanksgiving" Hi eman! i'm sitting here with Oma showing her your blog and reading it to her. SHe said it is very nice that they had a meal like that around thanksgiving. She misses you a lot!!! So do the rest of us! The food looks good!! love christa and Oma |
| 29th November 2008 David | Jealous! - From: "Thanksgiving" Wow, it takes a lot to top my mom's dinner spreads, but I think that sushi there just might. I gotta go over to your place for eats sometime. |
| 26th November 2008 David | Yo! - From: Kyoto!! Kouyou! Momiji! Hey dude, awesome pictures! I didn't know you were keeping a blog. I'm doing one too, at dshack.net |
| 26th November 2008 Terry | Loving your blog - From: Waseda, Waseda, Waseda... I am enjoying your travel blog so much. I am also very jealous. |
| 17th November 2008 john migliaccio | new photo a must - From: Nothing is more American than... E-MAN, you gotta put a new photo of yourself on this BLOG . The current one pains both Granma & I. Luv Ya Buddy Granpa |
| 10th November 2008 mom | - From: Another week (and then some) OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!! this is unbelievable! your writing and the subject matter are incredible! i never want the blogs to end. I re read them over and over. I am so happy for you. I hope it is all you wanted it to be. xo |
| 8th November 2008 Aunt Susan & Uncle Ed | amazing! - From: Waseda, Waseda, Waseda... You are so amazing! We couldn't be happier for you and for this unbelievlable experience that you are having! love you sooooo! |
| 7th November 2008 Auntie & Uncle Migs | Sounds Like a Hoot - From: Waseda, Waseda, Waseda... This looks like a good time at the Waseda Homecoming - what is the percentage of study abroad American students there? Glad you caught up with the Halls, they had a great time with you. xo Auntie M and Uncle Mark |
| 6th November 2008 Eman | - From: Waseda, Waseda, Waseda... That is soba dough he is rolling out and those are not birds, they are whole squid. :) |
| 5th November 2008 mom | - From: Waseda, Waseda, Waseda... ? what is the man rolling out and making what with it? what are the small birds on skewers ( it appears?) did you wear any cultural garb? |
| 5th November 2008 mom | - From: Waseda, Waseda, Waseda... Wow! what great stuff you are experiencing. Love the video, go team go!! such an interesting culture. Enjoy every minute! |
| 29th October 2008 mom | oh boy - From: Natto vs. Gaijin: Another chapter in the Epic Battle sketchy at best. there is no way. need I say more?? xoxoxox |
| 29th October 2008 Eman | - From: It's been a while The language is tough but I am having a great time. Drinking age is 20 so don't worry about the bar scene |
| 29th October 2008 christa | - From: It's been a while those pictures are GREAT! i loveee the sunset ones! they are beautiful. good luck with the classes, i cant believe how hard you are wprking to keep up, it seems like a great challenge for you!! make sure u find time to relax at the bar, it sounds nice there! haha |
| 26th October 2008 Marlee' | HI!! - From: Nothing is more American than Apple Pie Hey Eman! It's Sunday morning and we're all sitting here reading your blog and thinking about you. We especially enjoy the wonderful pictures! If it were just a little closer we'd be on the next plane to join you! Oma is here and says she's going to put a letter in the mail within the next week so look out for it! We miss you! love, uncle mark, auntie leanne, oma, bri, and marlee' |
| 25th October 2008 Eman | - From: Nothing is more American than Apple Pie Mary Janes! Didn't even know you could still find those! |
| 25th October 2008 Grandma | Apple pie,sounds good to me - From: Nothing is more American than Apple Pie Tell host family that we are very grateful to them for taking suchgood care of you. Love you lots.xxx ooo!Grandma |
| 25th October 2008 John P Mig | granpa - From: Nothing is more American than Apple Pie Apple Pie,' IT shoud'nt hoit', however, not as good as the MaryJanes your Mom snuck into the house. Would you believe the sargent at arms caught me sneeking one. But that after I had 3. LUV YA |
| 24th October 2008 mom | - From: Nothing is more American than Apple Pie Happy to hear that you had some good ol' comfort food and a little extra TLC from your host mom and family. Here is a hug from us. we love you very very much. you are our best. xo mom and dad |
| 22nd October 2008 mom | amazing - From: Trip to Yokohama what an experience you are having!! i could not have imagined in my wildest dreams what this trip would turn into. I am thrilled we were able to make this happen for you. xo |
| 16th October 2008 april | holy potatoes!!!!! - From: Packing Emanuel... I swear if I could I'd hop on a plane and join you just to eat I would!!! Even if it looks totally gross, you make it sound delish!!! I can't believe the stuff you are eating. I laughed out loud when I read about the jello feeling like slugs!! You are too funny! I know family comes first, but when you come home and make that Japanese dinner for your family, Chichi AND I will be hiding under the table waiting for any scraps to fall!! The pics of your recent trip are equally amazing. Your host family sounds to good to be true. You are very lucky to have been hooked up with them, and they.. just as lucky to have you as their "white kid". Keep up the good work, learn lots and most of all have fun! I look forward to more adventures in the blog. It's like a good book that you can't put down and wonder what's coming next! Thanks for sharing. April :) |
| 14th October 2008 mom | its been a while - From: It's been a while how beautiful the pix are! although we speak often, I love reading your blogs and the way that you write. Have a great day. PLEASE promise, you WILL come home!!!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxo |
| 6th October 2008 Eman | - From: Buy me some edamamme and curry rice... No season tickets, just a huge fan. I guess I get to experience a playoff race after all this year |
| 6th October 2008 Melissa | - From: Buy me some edamamme and curry rice... Just read this post out loud to the boys. They were cracking up. Andrew wants to know if your host father has season tickets? |
| 3rd October 2008 Melissa | School Days - From: First Week of Classes This sounds like a great adventure. I will be very curious to see how the U.S. is portrayed by your professor from the L.A. Times. STudy hard, we know you will. |
| 2nd October 2008 mom | classes - From: First Week of Classes What a spirit and outlook, as usual. you continue to amaze me, just when I think I have seen it all. I am so proud of you. I am glad that you are making Japanese friends, socializing and going with what you say is the consensus, that the first couple of months will be tough. love you soooooooooooo much. xo |
| 28th September 2008 mom | Hakone - From: Hakone wow, what pix. what a beautiful country!! cant believe all of the interesting geography and landforms. I bet those hot springs cures what ails you. xo mom |
| 27th September 2008 Ingrid & Tom | - From: Kanagawa HI Eman, Mom gave us an update on your travels and your blog. We are reading it with much interest and enjoying it. So glad your experiences have been so positive. Seems like you are acclimating nicely. What fun! :) :) Ingrid & Tom |
| 25th September 2008 april | WOW - From: Register for Classes and a Walk around Shibuya and Harajuku Well, you are really getting into the Japanese culture! I think Mom and I should come out and go to one of those spas, minus the rocks! The street mania is crazy! How are you NOT getting lost. I envy your experiences, I am so happy for you. Thank you for sharing so much of it with the rest of us poor people stuck in Cort. Manor! The food looks amazing also. You'll have to share some of your culinary lessons with us when you come home. It seems you are always on the move and enjoying it all. Is there anything that you don't like?? Well enjoy your day.. oh wait ...you already have!! it's 10:30 pm there, you're probably in bed already! Well enjoy today then.. Take care April :) |
| 24th September 2008 mom | baritone - From: Odaiba Onsen and Miraikan I guess he played that in your honor. 42nd street! who would have thunk it!! loved the pix of koji. hope you took one of you in the robe. I would like to see it. xo |
| 24th September 2008 Eman | - From: Odaiba Onsen and Miraikan I was dying in my seat |
| 24th September 2008 Marlee' | - From: Odaiba Onsen and Miraikan HAHAAAA that video and your comment are absolutely hysterical! I expect that very same performance when you get home- complete with the dance moves! |
| 24th September 2008 mom | blog - From: Register for Classes and a Walk around Shibuya and Harajuku wow, you certainly put alot of miles and time into one day. the pix are wonderful. are you exploring on your own or with others you have met? I love the vending machines!! what an adventure. glad the ipod is so useful. xoxox mom |
| 23rd September 2008 christa | - From: Orientation they look so nice!!!! this is very exciting to read! |
| 22nd September 2008 Eman | - From: Shopping and 4 meals The food here is outstanding. I gave the Halls a call today, probably going to meet up this weekend |
| 21st September 2008 Oma | It's Oma! - From: Shopping and 4 meals It's marlee' but I'm sitting here reading all of your blogs to Oma. This is what she says: "I'm very happy that youre content and things are going the way you thought they would. I love the picture of your bedroom and I miss you! Love always, oma" |
| 21st September 2008 Aunt Melissa/Uncle Mark | - From: Shopping and 4 meals Sounds like you are adjusting nicely and having a grand time. I read your blog before breakfast here and I'm starving! xo m&m |
| 20th September 2008 Marlee' | Hi!! - From: Shopping and 4 meals Hi Eman.. Ive been reading everything and am SO happy to hear that you're having such a wonderful time. I love being able to both read and see pictures about your journey! I miss you! love, marlee' |
| 17th September 2008 mom | family - From: Orientation wonderful pix!! love the family. which girl is which, very very cute. love koji, never mind just figured the girls out. I am so thrilled for you. we are all reading every word and waiting for the next. we love you. xoxoxo |
| 15th September 2008 Migs | Good Luck - From: Packing Hi Emanuel! Wishing you an incredible journey and all the adventures of a lifetime - can't wait to hear about everything on this site. xo Aunt Melissa & Uncle Mark |
| 15th September 2008 stephen | great - From: Packing Love you buddy, be safe, be smart and enjoy this should be a wonderful time Love Uncle Stephen |
