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New Year’s Osechi and First Run of 2023

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/3.2, 1/100 sec, ISO2500
 “Osechi” Cedar Park, 2023

Happy New Year! We started 2023 off with a delicious osechi brunch. Mariko and her friends prepared everything here, with my contribution being the roast beef. All the dishes were yummy!

Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/3.2, 1/100 sec, ISO2000
 “Osechi” Cedar Park, 2023
Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/4, 1/100 sec, ISO2500
 “Osechi” Cedar Park, 2023

These past two weeks have been filled with a lot of yummy foods and plenty of dessert, so I need to get back into my exercise routine quickly. With that in mind, I went for a long run this afternoon and completed my monthly half-marathon challenge in Strava. I struggled a little bit and walked a couple of times, but it wasn’t too bad. I’m really looking forward to a nice year of running!

Going-Away Party

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/60 sec, ISO400
 “Party Food” Austin, 2022

One of our good friends is moving back to Japan after a few years of living and working in Austin. We all prepared different kinds of food that she has enjoyed here in Texas, including tacos, Round Rock Donuts, and Mexican breads. I made a bunch of sliders since she has eaten our homemade burgers a few times at our house. We’ll miss her, but look forward to meeting in Japan in the future!

Leaving Los Angeles

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/60 sec, ISO500
 “Departing Flight” Los Angeles, 2022

Our trip to Southern California has come to an end. It was so much fun visiting with family and friends, eating yummy food, and making more memories (and escaping the Arctic freeze that hit Texas), but it’s time to go home. Until next time!

Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/1100 sec, ISO32
 “Socal Clouds” Los Angeles, 2022