Proud to be Japanese but Scottish seems nice!

The Utah Highland Games was held at Thanksgiving Point on June 13th. I went with a few of my friends and got to see the Wicked Tinkers, the parade of clans, and Citrine (a couple of my friends are a part of the music group). We also did a little shopping of the booths and I got some homemade rootbeer and tasty fish and chips before the BIG rain storm hit. I was completely drenched by the time I made it back to my car! At least it was a warm rain! I didn't see much of the athletic events but there sure is something about those bagpipes! This was my second year attending and it's become a fun tradition. I'm always tempted to purchase some Celtic jewelry but I always feel a little weird - maybe I just don't want people to think that I'm a confused Japanese woman pretending to be Scottish. Looks like I can't post a video with the bagpipes (just keeps processing, maybe it's too long for the blogspot to handle) - just know that it sounds GREAT and makes you feel like you're in Scotland!!!

Race for the Cure!!!

My friend Bev and I participated in the Salt Lake City Race for the Cure in May. It's something I always try to do since both my mom and my sister had/have breast cancer, plus it's a good cause and good exercise. Although, I'm a walker and not a runner. Someone once asked me if I run. My response was "Only when chased!" The only other time I run is when I play sports - perhaps that's why I mostly stick to volleyball lately! Part of the enjoyment is watching the other participants - now that's pretty good free entertainment! I hope that one day they do find a cure for breast cancer and that it's during my lifetime!

Indian Cinco de Mayo

I know, it's July, but I've been reminded (aka chided) about not updating my blog, so here's the quick catch-up. I have a group of friends we often get together to eat Indian food! We always reminisce when Lynette ordered the butter chicken and when the waiter came out to deliver our food Lynette asked everyone "Who ordered the buttah chicken? Buttah chicken? Oh, butter chicken, that's me!" Our last time we went out it was Cinco de Mayo. We were worried it would be crowded because, of course, everyone gets Indian food on Cinco de Mayo! But it was delicious and great quality time with friends (L-R: Holly, Lynette & Anthony, me, Teresa & Greg). Maybe we should make this a tradition. Don't worry, I'm still a fan of Mexican food and don't feel contrained to only celebrate their independence day on the 5th of May!