1001 Cranes: The Line Up

Finally getting into the mid-way point of folding these cranes...

I know, I know, I should already be done with them by now, especially since I'm already in the four week countdown to the wedding... but I work well under pressure and always seem to challenge myself.  hahaha.

I managed to measure and calculate my origami cranes and figured that getting a 10 inch by 10 inch shadow box would be the best for what I want to do.

Look at all my pretty cranes all in a row.

















600 cranes left to fold...

Queen's Bath Resort

1001 Cranes: 千羽鶴: The Struggle Part II

We are officially in the final countdown till the wedding with only a few weeks left.... And I'm only on crane number 362 right now....

The. Struggle. Is. VERY. Real. 

I'm folding cranes everywhere I go.

I even managed to get a few in before my final Wednesday night class!

The Bow tie

After letting the idea of wearing a bow tie (no, I haven't let go of the Up theme yet) stew in his brain for a few weeks.... The B finally agreed that a bow tie would look good!!!

We were in Kichijoji over the weekend pants shopping and he humored me by trying on ties too. 

Then... He ended up liking one!

We decided to think about it at home and look at what was available online... But couldn't find exactly what we wanted so he had me go back to Kichijoji today because we didn't know the name of the store. 

I got there and was hoping they had two... But they only had the one in store and the worker told me the closest available one was in Nagoya... Which I didn't believe. Especially because as I was waiting for him to do the research, I did some of my own and saw that they had one in Shinjuku and Shinbashi. 

I told him what was up and he checked again and then apologized for his mistake. 

I had him put the tie in Shinjuku on hold and dashed for the station.

Too bad I got distracted by Wood Betry. 

I love their froyo! This one is avocado and is 超 yummy. 

Made it to Shinjuku and booked it to their shop, picked up the tie, rushed back to the station and am now on the train heading to make it just in time for work. 

E Kuʻu Lei, My Love Lyrics

Kuana Torres Kahele featuring Maila Gibson

Auhea lā ‘oe, e ku‘u lei
Mau loa a‘e nō ku‘u ha‘eha‘e
E nanea nō kāua i ke kulu aumoe
E nanea nō kāua i ka ‘olu o ka uka ‘eā

Hui:
Ho‘oheno ho‘i ‘oe e ku‘u pua lanakoi
He lei nani ho‘i, nani nō
E ku‘u lei, he mea more than I have asked for in this lifetime
My love

So many nights have passed me by since I dreamt of you
I need you here right by my side 'cause I’m in love with you
So many nights seem long and restless without you close to me
I want to hold you in my arms forever and never let you leave
My love

Chorus:
I want to hold you in my arms
I wanna feel your gentle touch
You’re all I ever wanted, my love
E ku‘u lei, you’re all I ever wanted in this lifetime
My love

Ho‘oheno ho‘i ‘oe e ku‘u pua lanakoi
He lei nani ho‘i, nani nō
E ku‘u lei, he mea more than I’ve asked for in this lifetime
My love

Youʻre all I want

Youʻre all I need

Shiraito Falls

Today we finally made it out to Shiraito Falls in Yamanashi.

We had thought about going a year ago, but they were doing some improvements and it was closed, so we finally decided to go and check it out over breakfast this morning.  

There are actually two main falls here.  

The first, Otodome Falls, reminds me a lot of Wailua Falls on Kaua'i.

Here's a picture of Wailua Falls on a fuller day...

Is it just me?

The main attraction is Shiraito Falls. It's basically a weeping wall.

Apparently there is one in Karuizawa as well, but this one is much bigger than that one.

It was soon beautiful and the pictures definitely don't do it justice at all.

Fitting and details...

Today was the B's fitting appointment at Mokumeganeya for his wedding ring.

OMG I have ring envy!!!!!

He tried it on and got really excited about it.  We decided on the diamond placement ourselves and studied the wood grain design they made for him.

Since it's still in the fitting stage, it wasn't polished with the finish that we want.

We are both super excited to see the finished product!!!

Here's a little preview