Christmas with the “family”

Like a traditional Christmas I had dinner with a family
and ate a traditional Christmas meal. Although this year
my family were my cast rather than my biological family
which was refreshing rather than the usual sibling bickering
and drunken debates my family is oh to good at (sorry love you all).

Last night we had a Christmas dinner buffet at Roti in Roppongi
in the heart of Tokyo. We had a plethora of food multiple salads,
a cheeseboard, assorted dips, Turkey, ham, beef, various vegetables
and breads along with a delicious selection of wines and desserts.
In true Isaac fashion I had anxiety the food was limited
so I piled my plate sky high and had to take a moment before
my second round to let the food settle

The place was relaxing and the room was dimly lit and ambient,with outside being so cold it was good to sit back,relax and listen to Christmas music whilst being inside in the warmth.
When you’re in the company of people you genuinely get
along with and don’t need to have
any walls put up around you means a lot, especially when they
can put up with your dramatic over the top ass.
People say they miss their family’s when they are
away from home at Christmas, but I consider these people my family.
Thank you cast for a beautiful meal in beautiful company.

Brunchtime

Christmas Eve brunch at Two Rooms Aoyama.
The last time I had brunch here was with Aja
which I previously posted about.
Today me and Lauzinne sat inside against a
window overlooking Aoyama.
It was a beautiful meal as always
and another successful brunch date with Lauzinne.

Always a good time at the 7th heaven.

Last nights mexican festivities.

The people you meet.

A few weeks ago I posted about a party I attended here in Tokyo
called “Left for dead” in an abandoned hospital in Shinjuku.
Well today I met up with one of the people I met there.
Her name is Aja and she works in fashion in NYC
this girl has style! Today she turned up in a sick black
outfit with a big red scarf and a red lip with an amazing
leather studded bag I just wanted to steal straight off her shoulder.
We had brunch at two rooms in Aoyama on the 5th floor which
overlooked Harajuku and Omotesando and onto Shinjuku.
The view was stunning and we got to sit outside on the balcony.
It was chilly but with the blankets provided and the heater above us it
was just perfect.
The food was delicious I’ve been meaning to go here for brunch for a while
and was too hungover (truth be told) so today was good.
Me and Lauzinne are planning a Christmas Eve brunch here too which
I’m excited about.
I had salmon, eggs benedict and a kiwi mojito which went down a treat.
We spent the afternoon chatting and sharing stories about our lives.
It’s rare you meet someone on such an off chance and have so much
to talk about. Aja has such an interesting life and a great outlook on
things I was so happy I got to spend the day with her.
We then walked down into Harajuku had a peek in some
second hand stores and then parted ways.

The guilt

I  would never call myself the healthiest eater
I skip meals and snack and pick at things alot
I’m quite thankful for the metabolism I inherited from my
father.
I do however try to think about what I eat and how much I do
and with almost everything turn over the package and examine
the dietary information. If it’s bad I’ll debate and try convince myself
it’s ok, if it’s good I’ll make a habit of keeping that low calorie intake
item included in my meals, therefore it’s quite often you’ll see me eating
the same thing most days.
My one meal that I do splurge on is dinner I usually have a big
dinner if I cook at home its usually good and I feel amazing
afterwards, if however it’s dinner out thats when I get a bit silly.
For example tonight we went to TGI’s to celebrate a cast members
birthday. I tossed around the idea of a cheeseburger but scrapped that
opting for a salad and calamari…… Now this was me telling myself
it was acceptable…..the fried chicken salad and deep fried calamari???
Delusional I know so afterwards when I step back into reality
and realise what I’d consumed along with the giant beer (man I love beer)
the guilt sets in…..

I always talk about “the guilt” and how I don’t understand how
a large portion of society can’t fathom it or just ignore it.
I do to a degree ignore it in the moment, but afterwards I know
well and truly that I shouldn’t have eaten that giant meal and now
I’m feeling ill and stuffed and tomorrow I’m gonna find it hard
to fit into anything, and I don’t own a lot if large fitting clothes.
I describe the guilt as eating something knowing its only doing
damage to you, eating something that makes you feel ill, the point
where you’ve stuffed yourself. This isn’t saying you can’t treat yourself,
it’s just being smart. I think living in Tokyo makes it harder too
as I find an excuse to eat unhealthy western food when
raw, healthy, homemade eastern dishes are at my fingertips.
If you’ve read some of my previous posts I do too
love good food. Paying money for good delicious food when I’m out,
trying restaurants and exploring cosy cafes and places
referred to by other people, blogs or websites. But
that food is different and thats my treat.
Overeating at TGI fridays….not so much.
Reading this you’re probably thinking I’m a little nuts or have a
complex but I’m far from that.
Right now I’m enjoying a beer as I write and have another
one lined up… I did however put the snickers down when I got to the
register to purchase the beer tonight….
There was enough guilt for one evening.

Vampire Check

Tonight we had dinner at a restaurant close to work
called “Garlic” as you may  already have guessed each
dish had a key ingredient.
It was the welcome party for the new Gaijin cast to Japan.
We shared a meal and MANY drinks between all of us
and a good time was had by all.
“What a cute girl was she….Sayuri”

PS: I turned 21 1 hour and 45 minutes ago.

Productive Mondays

Free soup, thanks Baby face!!!

Dancing time with Lauzinne

Slip of the tongue.

1pm – Yoyogi village lunch with G-unit.
4pm – Talk show with Emi Suzuki Laforet Harajuku
(so grateful to meet such a beautiful friendly woman)
http://star-studio.jp/emisuzuki.littlebit/index.php?ID=3394
5:45pm – Meet friends in Shinjuku
8pm – Dinner at mums.

Otsukaresama deshita

Define tears.

1. A drop of the saline, watery fluid continually secreted by the lacrimal glands between the surface of the eye and the eyelid, serving to
moisten and lubricate these parts and keep them clear of foreign particles. Synonyms: teardrop.

2. this fluid appearing in or flowing from the eye as the result of emotion, especially grief: to shed tears.

“You look like that guy from wrong turn who had his jaw ripped off”

3. tears, grief; sorrow.

Family time.

Had dinner at Keiko mama’s tonight.
We had Kimuchi Nabe basically a japanese hot pot
but with Kimuchi which is a spicy korean cabbage dish.
It is one of my favourite meals at mamas.
As we finish the nabe she then drains the soup and
creates a cheesy Kimuchi risotto.
It’s absolutely phenomenal. Paired with a glass of Chardonnay
and the company of my japanese family I couldn’t have
asked for an easier night.
This family has done and is still doing so much
for me and my co-workers they really are such generous people
and are such amazing company I always enjoy spending time with them.
I’m so thankful they have let me become such a close part
or their family.

Art by Charlie Royce