Monthly Archives: April 2013

For Best Results, Stay Indoors

Posted on April 29, 2013 by findingfoodfluently

Without a doubt, cruelty. The silhouette of a woman placing an (her?) umbrella in a shredder- it’s even shed a bead of sweat. Although that may have been the subject of a recent dream, the truth is much less malicious. … Continue reading →

Posted in East & Southeast Asia, Human Nature, Japan | Tagged chindogu, invention, Japan, Shimonoseki, weather | 4 Comments

3050 Meters or 10000 Feet, I Still Prefer an Aisle Seat

Posted on April 26, 2013 by findingfoodfluently

There doesn’t seem to be any good seat in economy class. Window seats force you to play Twister in case you need to get up for anything; aisle seats mean bags may fall on you whenever the overhead is opened, … Continue reading →

Posted in (Inhuman) Nature?, Aviation, East & Southeast Asia, Europe, Japan | Tagged airplane, mountains, photography, window seat | 12 Comments

Checking In and Putting Out: Shenzhen’s Conception Hotel

Posted on April 23, 2013 by findingfoodfluently

Normally, I’d come to this neighborhood to get street kebabs, apples and qiegao. That’s all good and well, and mostly harmless (except maybe towards my digestive system), but when I’m not at home, I tend to look up. That’s when … Continue reading →

Posted in China & Hong Kong, East & Southeast Asia, Human Nature, pop culture | Tagged China, family planning, hotel, Shenzhen | 7 Comments

Sartorially Collusive: Shopping in Kobe, Japan

Posted on April 19, 2013 by findingfoodfluently

First off, I must apologize for my delayed response this time. Some rapscallion in Jakarta nabbed my new laptop, which spent more time being shipped to me than in my possession. Classy touch, replacing it with three 2008 issues of … Continue reading →