まだまだ時差ボケ。

日本から戻って数日たちましたが、時差ボケが悪化しています！？！（笑）毎朝目が覚める時間が１時間ずつ早くなっています。この調子じゃ〜時差が治るまで、まだ２週間もかかりそう。（泣）いや〜辛いです。恐るべし、時差ボケ。

It's been couple of days since I've got back from Japan. Jet-lag is getting worse every day, and I've been waking up 1hr earlier every day!?! I guess that means it will take another two weeks to get back to the pacific time zone...going back to the regular time this Sunday doesn't really help I guess...fighting with jet-lag has never been this difficult.

今日は弁護士とミーティングです。別に悪い話ではなくて、妻のグリーンカードの件についてです。すでにグリーンカードはでているのですが、最初は２年間の期限のもので、その後からは４年間ものになるらしいです。が、毎回グリーンカードの延長申請をすると＄４００くらいかかるので、国はボロ儲けですね〜。でも、永住するのに年間＄１００って考えれば安いもんかな？！？

Today I have a meeting with a lawyer.Not in regards to anything bad...but to file a removal of conditional resident for my wide since it has been two years since she has been approved. I can't believe we have to pay $400 just to get the conditional residence status removed to a permanent residence. On top of that, we'll need to pay $400 every 4 years! I suppose National Home Land security figured out a way to make good profit out of foreigners who lives in US. Having said that, I guess it's not too bad if you can live in US for $100/year!?!

めちゃ時差ボケ。

ロスに戻ってきました。が、超時差ボケです。子供が完全に時差ボケっているので、ついつい自分も時差調整をするのが大変です。子供の方が時差調整をするのは大変なのかな・・・？でも、なんとなく２０代前半の時が一番時差なんてへっちゃらだったような気もする。

Made it back to LA safely. However, the whole family is struggling with jet-lag this time. I guess the time difference is harder on kids. It is getting harder for me each year, and I am guessing that you have the most energy in mid-20's because the jet-lag didn't affect me at all during those years!?!

ロスに戻って家族で普段の生活に戻り、なんとなくほっとしている今日この頃です。早く時差を治して、フル回転で仕事をしないと・・・。

Well,back to real life living at my home with my wife and kids, which is not a bad thing to get back to your ordinary life. Will need to recover from the time difference quickly to work on the plan for next season!

酸素カプセル＆紅月

昨日は午前中に隅田川テラスでジョギング。午後一でミーティングに行き、夕方はエアープレス上野に行き、酸素カプセルに入って疲労回復。色々と溜まっていた疲れがとれてスッキリ！

Went for a run near the river yesterday and had a quick lunch meeting. Than I was off to Air Press Ueno to spend some time in the hyperbaric chamber. It definitely was relaxing and refreshing!!

夜はO2 Styleの社長と、日本のトップドライバーでもある本山選手と、本山さんのマネージャーと紅月で食事しました。

Than off to dinner with the owner of O2 Style. I also met up with Satoshi Motoyama who is the top driver in Japan as well as his agent. We ended up going to Kougetsu which is my favorite restaurant as you may already know.

紅月は久しぶりでしたが、やっぱり美味いですね〜！本山さんとも色々と国内のレースの話から、プライベートの話ができて楽しかったです。

The food at Kougetsu was great as usual and had a good talk with Motoyama-san chatting about racing and private life.

今回は日曜日に戻ってしまうので、明日は辻堂の方へ行って子供達と合流します。今日が色々と活動できる最終日なので、午後は大忙しです！来季に繋がる話をしっかりできるように残り少ない時間を全力で頑張ります！

Well, I am going back to LA on Sunday so tonight will be the last night in order to meet with people in regards to next season. I have to use my time efficiently tonight and looking forward to catching up with my kids tomorrow!

富士見ラジエター

週末は子供達とユックリ凄し、今週はメチャ忙しのウィークです。昨日は立川に行って、USレーシングのスタッフとミーティング。スタッフとは今後の動向について話し合い、久しぶりにインディカーについて、語っていたらあっという間に時間が経ってしまいました。

Had a pretty good quite week end with my kids and off to work since Monday. I was meeting with the staff from US Racing yesterday afternoon and talked about my future plans. Haven't talked about racing for a while so it was a lengthy meeting.

話が一段落して、今度は富士見市に移動して、今回のレースで色々と応援して頂いた富士見ラジエターへご挨拶に行ってきました。社長やスタッフの皆さんがとても良くしてくれて、色んな話ができて楽しかったです！やっぱりビジネスに成功している方のビジョンが見れると僕自身としても勉強になる所が沢山あります！

Than off to Fujimi City to meet with my sponsors. The guys from Fujimi Radiator came on board as our partner just before the race and I really appreciate their support! The owner and the employees at the company are such a great people and I really admire the owner's vision on his business plans!

レースに応援して頂いて、今後も一緒に戦おうと思って頂ける事が本当に嬉しいです！今後も引き続き宜しくお願い致します！！

I am happy that they are willing to continue the relationship and I hope it will be a long relationship with them!!

今日も，夕方にミーティングがあり、夜は銀座でディナーです。美味しい物ばかり食べちゃって、気まずくて食べている内容が妻に言えない今日この頃です・・・。

Well, off to another meeting this afternoon and than to dinner in Ginza. I've been eating so much great food that I've been awful quite to my wife lately...lol

これから羽田です。

今日はこれから羽田に妻と子供達を迎えに行ってきます。久しぶりの再会なのでなんだか、どきどき。子供に無視をされたらどうしよう・・・。なんちゃって。（笑）

Going to pick up my wife and kids at the airport. I haven't seen them for a month so I am really looking forward to it. Hope my kids will remember my face...lol

いや〜しかし、１ヶ月近くも家族と離れると、家族と一緒にいる大切さがわかりますね〜。まっ、でももともと僕は一人暮らしが長いんですが・・・。歳をとるにつれて寂しがりやになるんですかね？！？

Well, being lonely for a month really reminded me how important it is to be together as a family. I used to live by my self since I was 15 so I always thought it was not a big deal. I guess you turn emotional as you get older and I was definitely feeling lonely by my self at home.

日本での滞在はあと7日か〜。滞在中はモテギでのお礼と来年の営業活動もしなくてはいけないけど、合間を縫って子供達が喜ぶ事もしてあげないとなって考えてしまうな。アメリカではできない事は日本には沢山ありますからね！

We have another week here in Japan. Will definitely need to stop by and thank all the sponsors as well as work on the program for next year. Meanwhile, I will need to bring the kids somewhere to experience stuff that you can't do in LA! It should be a busy but fun week!!

In ジャパン

無事に日本に戻ってきました。昨日のフライトではけっきょく、映画を３本くらい見ちゃったかな・・・？ずっと気になっていた、The Hangoverって言う映画が見れてメチャうけ！機内で微妙な笑みを抱いていたので、キャビンアテンダントに変態と思われなかったかな・・・？いや〜本当に面白かったです！

Made it back to Japan safely. Had a pretty good flight and was able to watch several films. I was happy to see The Hangover. That movie was hilarious and I hope the flight attendant didn't think I was a stranger smiling while watch the movie.

あ〜あと、Woody Allenが主演＆プロデュースした映画もタイトルは忘れちゃってけど、いがいと面白かった。途中でNYのユニクロもでてたし。（笑）

I also saw the movie that was produced by Woody Allen. I can't remember the title but was a good story and was impressed when UNIQLO store, one of the leading apparel brand of Japan was actually used for filming.

今回の日本の滞在は１０日間です。本当は月頭にすぐに戻ってきたかったのですが、まとめて２５日まで滞在する事に決めました。滞在中はインディジャパンのお礼＆ご挨拶。そして、来季に向けての活動等をする予定です。

Well, I'll be here for 10days. I was supposed to be back by first week of Oct but wanted to be able to stay here long enough so I can thank my sponsors as well as work on stuff for next year!

シーズンは終わったばかりですが、来季の話はもう始まっています。ユックリしてる暇はありませんね〜。

The season has just ended...but next year is just around the corner and there is no time to relax!

これから日本です。

およそ３週間のロスでの一人暮らしも今日でおしまいです。最初は一人でゆっくりできたものの、やっぱり子供に会えないのは寂しいですね。久しぶりに家族に会うのは楽しみです！

My life being single again for 3 weeks is just about to end. I sort of enjoyed the quite time for couple of days...but I think having a noise around the house is not a bad thing. I especially missed my kids...and looking forward to catching up with them,

さて、これから飛行機に乗って日本に帰りま〜す。ボン・ヴォヤージュ！？！（笑）

Well...I guess time to board already! Bon Voyage!?!lol

今週末は忙しい・・・？！？

さて、今週末は忙しくなりそうです！何故って、そりゃ〜僕のバースデーだからですよ！！って言うのは嘘です・・・。（笑）実は久しぶりに寂しいローンリーバースデーを凄しそうです。忙しい理由は、レース観戦でテレビに釘付けになりそうだからです！？！（苦笑）

It's going to be a busy week end for me! Why, because it is my Birthday tomorrow and I am expecting some surprises!! Just kidding...I think I am going to have a lonely and quite birthday which I haven't had for a while. The reason why I would be so busy is because there are so many races on TV to watch!!

まずは、インディカーの最終戦。GrandAmシリーズの最終戦。フォンタナで行われているNASCARとラグーナセカでやっているALMSの最終戦。完璧テレビをフル活用ですね！？！ん〜これでケーブル代金もモトは取れそうです。（笑）

Obviously I'll be watching the last race of Indy Car from Homestead but will start my day with the Grand Am race. And than will be checking out the ALMS race from Laguna Seca, as I will flip flop the channel watching the NASCAR race from Fontana. I will definitely get my month worth of subscription through my cable company!?!lol

んで、今夜の夕飯にはなかなか撤去できないモヤシちゃんをつかって、もやし炒め。揚げと豆腐も一緒にいれて、シンプルに作りました。いや〜これこそシンプルisベストって感じですね。

Well, for dinner, I needed to get rid of the bean sprouts in my fridge so decided to make a simple stir fried bean sprouts with Tofu. You call this simple is best...not bad for an appetizer.

メインには明太子スパゲッティー。実は明太子は何時も成田で買って来るのです。それも、「あごおとし」っていうブランド。これ、めちゃ美味いです。ちなみに、僕の明太スパゲッティーは、Aglio Olio Mentaiです。オリーブオイルにニンニク、そして明太子を入れて最後にシソをトッピングでのせます。やっぱクリームをいれる明太パスタは邪道だな・・・。何時もどおりに美味しかったです！！

Than off to the main course which is Mentai Spaghetti. It is a Spaghetti with spicy cod roe which I always get before catching my flight in Japan. The spicy cod roe is great with just plain white rice, but it goes well with the spaghetti. I actually make mine as Aglio Olio Spicy Cod Roe Spaghetti with some Shiso leafs on top. Some people like it with butter and cream, but I take it Italian Style since there must be some Italian blood in me somewhere...

ビーフカレー

今日は午前中にクルマのメンテナンスをだしに、ディーラーに持っていき、その間に色々と仕事をすませてお昼前に戻ってきました。ランチは近所にある、最近できたちょっとこ洒落たメキシカン料理屋さんでブリトーを買って、広場で食べちゃいました。

Took my car to the dealer to get it serviced. While I waited their, got some work done and came home just in time for lunch. I went to this new modern Mexican restaurant that opened couple of months ago. I ended up getting an Al Pastor Burrito and it was pretty good!

家に戻って色々と作業をして、夕方から夕飯の準備。今日はやたらカレーが食べて買ったので、カルビを使ったカレー。サウンドは微妙かもしれませんが、これなかなか美味いんですよね〜。今夜も一人で寂しくがっつきました。（笑）

Than came home and got more work done. The day went by so quick and it was time to be back in kitchen to make tonight's dinner. I was craving for Beef Curry tonight so ended up making a short rib Beef Curry. It was actually really good and I think I am going to finish off the bowl of curry tomorrow at lunch! I had enough of eating lonely though...

一人鍋

昨日は、久しぶりに焼き鳥を食べにいきました。ガーデナという地域にある、鳥松と言うお店です。新橋のお店で修行をした大将が焼いてくれる焼き鳥は、日本その物です。つくねに大根おろしを乗せて食べると美味いんですよね〜！

Went out to dinner last night to this Yakitori place in Gardena. The place is called Torimatsu, and it is the most authentic Yakitori place you can find in US. You would think cooking on a chicken on a grill doesn't take much skills, but wait till you try this place! There chicken balls are wicked good with the grained daikon on the side.

んで、今日は午前中にジムでトレーニング。午後は来季に向けてのミーティング。色々と良い話ができたので、だんだんエキサイトしてきましたよ！

For today, I worked out in the morning as usual, and went to a meeting in afternoon to talk about some plans for next season. Had a good meeting and I am definitely motivated to get something worked out soon!

夜は外食が続いていたので、今夜は自炊。ロスも少し肌寒くなったので、一人鍋をする事にしました。冷蔵庫にキャベツが残っていたので、あえて豚団子キャベツ鍋です。味はボチボチ。でも、鍋はやっぱり皆でつっつくから美味しいんだなと改めて実感。

As for dinner, since I have gone out two nights in a row, I decided to cook home tonight. Made a Pork Meat Ball Nabe. The flavor was good, but felt lonely making the nabe by my self since it is usually a family meal...

酒のつまみに、友人に美味しいよと薦められて今日スーパーで買った雲丹酒盗も食べちゃいました。サンタバーバラ産の雲丹の甘みがでててこれははまりますね！〆には、韓国インスタントラーメンをぶっ込んで、ちょっとピリ辛ラーメンを汗をかきながら、がっつきました。

I bought some Uni-Shuto at the market since I've been hearing good things about the product. It goes well with the Sake and Santa Barbara Sea Urchin is definitely sweet!! Than for the desert...I needed something to satisfy my stomach so I opted for the Korean Ramen noodle!?!lol It was good though...

所で皆さん台風は大丈夫でしたか？

I hope everyone is doing OK in Japan with that big typhoon...

寿司くったよ〜ん！

今日は午前中にミッチリジムでトレーニング。ついでに家の掃除もしてから、お家でランチ。なんだか、今日は涼しくて完全に秋になったって感じです。

Went to the gym in the morning and usual and cleaned the house including the cat litter... Than had a lunch at home. The weather was cooling in the morning and there is definitely some sign of autumn here in LA.

夕方まで家でがっつり仕事をしてから、夜は念願のお寿司を食べにいってきました！今夜たべに行ったお店は、いぜん僕のルームメート＆応援団長だったカズさんのお店です。ビバリーヒルズにあるお店で、江戸前＆創作寿司はメチャメチャ美味しいです！ロスに来られる際はぜひ立ち寄ってみて下さい！お店の名前はBoss Sushiです！

For dinner, I went to Boss Sushi which is one of my favorite sushi restaurant in LA. My buddy work their as Sushi Chef and his meal was fantastic.

んで、ご飯が始まり何時もの調子で写真をカシャ。プロの仕事は、やっぱり違いますね〜。うまいっ！！

Here is the pict of the appetizer he made for us! The food was phenomenal and the presentation is much different from my home made food...

この後にも色々と握りも含めて堪能したのですが、誘惑にまけて写真を撮る前にがっついちゃいました！カズさん、本当に美味かったです！ごっつぁんで〜す！！

As for the rest of the excellent nigiri...unfortunately it was down through my throat before I had any chance of take a photo of it...sorry! Thanks Kaz for the great meal!!

まったりデー。

今日は日曜なので、基本的には朝はユックリ。お昼前にちょこっと仕事をして、ランチを食べる前にジムに行ってランニング。お昼は昨晩の残りのスープを食べて、午後はNASCARのレースをテレビで観戦。ファン・パブロがオーバルレースでも活躍してて、今年はチャンピオン争いに食い込んでます。やっぱ凄いな〜。

Since it was Sunday...my day started a bit slow this morning.Went to my desk and got some work done and was off the the gym before lunch for some running. For lunch, I finished the Minestrone I made last night and was just about ready to become a couch potato and watch the NASCAR race. Juan Pablo is doing a such a great job in the chase that I certainly admire his talent!!

夜は、なんだかレイジーで何を作ろうか考えた結果、このあいだ作って冷凍をしといたハンバーグがあったので、ハンバーグデミグラスソースにしました。

Since I was so lazy today...I decided to make a quick fix for my dinner. I had some burgers that I put in the freezer couple a week a go, so I got the bun defrosted and made some mushroom demi-glaces sauce for it.

今夜は、
１）キュウリと大根のサラダ
２）ハンバーグ・デミグラスソース withマッシュルーム
３）白米と大根の味噌汁
でした。

The menu for the day was
1)Cucumber and Daikon Salad
2)Hamburger Steak with mushroom in Demi-Glaces Sauce
3)Rice and Miso Soup with Daikon.

そろそろ魚が食べたい気分・・・。実はうちにあった魚焼きグリル・・・収納場所がなくて、オーブンの中に収納していたら，間違えてオーブンを暖めている時に、魚屋機グリルを、グリルしちゃったんです・・・。そんな感じで、今は魚屋機グリルが無いから魚が焼けないのです。（泣）体がDHA欲しがってます・・・。

I think I had enough beef last couple of days...and craving for some fish now. Unfortunately, I broke my fish grill...well, to be exact, I ended up grilling the fish grill. We didn't have any storage space for the fish grill so we always stored the grill in the oven. One day when I was warming up the oven, I totally forgot about the fish grill and that was the end of the story for my fish life until I get a replacement... May be I'll go out for sushi. My body is in need for some DHA!!

今日は鈴鹿F1GP

今日はこれから、鈴鹿のF1GPをテレビで観戦します。そう言えば、色んなコースを走っているけど、実は鈴鹿のコースを走った事はないんですよね・・・。が、８７年に初めて鈴鹿に行った時に、お爺ちゃんと一緒にレースを見に行って、帰りは駅までの遠い道のりを歩いた記憶はあります。（笑）

Watched the F1 Qualifying last night. Some what a weird session with various incidents. I just realized that I never driven at Suzuka and definitely is one of the track I would like to drive before I retire... Although I still remember going to Suzuka in 1987 with my grandpa to watch the race. It was a long walk to the train station after the race...

いや〜しかし、テレビでレース観戦していると、ついつい自分も燃えて来ちゃいますね。今朝はジムでガッツリトレーニング。そして、午後は来季のインディ５００向けのプレゼン資料を集めたり、あっと言う間の一日でした。

Well...it definitely gets me motivated when I watch races on TV. I went to the gym in the morning and than gathered some info to make next year's Indy 500 proposal. Yep it's that time of the year already.

なんだか疲れがどっと出て，エアープレス上野に行って酸素カプセルに入ってリラックスしたい所です。実は今年のインディジャパンでは、酸素カプセルを貸して頂き、現場に持ち込んでいたんですよね！だから、毎晩カプセルに入ってました！

Well...I am kind of tired and wished if I can go to Air Press Ueno and hop in to a hyperbaric chamber. They actually loaned me a capsule for this year's Indy Japan race and was in it every night during my stay! It really got me prepped for the race!!

レース決勝日には、エアープレス上野で酸素カプセルに入っている、本山選手も応援に来てくれました！決勝前にワンショット！実は今回のレースではニスモで本山選手のエンジニアを務めている方が、サポートして頂いて本当に助かりました。

During the race day, the owner of Air Press Ueno came to watch the race with All Nippon GT and F.Nippon driver Satoshi Motoyama. He is a great guy and actually had his engineer help me out during the race week end. He was able to give me valuable information which certainly helped me during the race.

色々と作業が終わって、夕飯をどうしようかと冷蔵庫を開けた所、撤去に困っている材料はセロリ、パンチェッタ（イタリア風ベーコン）です。さて、何を作るかと考えた結果、スープスパゲッティーにしました。まっ、ようするにミネストローネスープを作ってスパゲッティーをぶっ込んだんですが、イタリア人はこれは納得いけないでしょうね・・・。（笑）

Well...time for dinner again. I opened up the fridge and learnt that I needed to get rid of celery and Pancetta real soon. After giving a hard thought...I decided to make a Soup Spaghetti. Well...basically a Minetrone Soup with Pasta in it. Obviously the Italians won't be happy but...what the heck...?!?

普段は固形のパルメザンチーズを削るのですが、今日は手抜きにクラフトのチーズ。逆にこれがあう！？！んで、サラダはルッコロとトマト＆コーンサラダ。サワードーのパンと赤ワインです。毎日うまいもん食えて幸せですね！！でも、一人の晩餐は寂しいの〜・・・。

I usually shave some fresh Parmesan for pasta but was lazy today and used the Kraft Cheese. Actually turned about to be perfect!! Also made some Arugola,Tomato and Corn Salad, and Sourdough Bread from La Brea Bakery. Not bad at all...except feeling lonely having the meal.Can't wait till my kids and wife are back from Japan...

テンション上げる為にこれからF1GP見ます！！

OK...time for the F1 race now!!

ステーキ丼ディナー

今週末は鈴鹿でF1ですね。IndyJapanが終わってからすぐに、F1って感じで、何だか日本のモータースポーツファンも大忙しですね。今日は天気も良さそうなので、これから予選をテレビで見るのが楽しみ！ちなみに、一人でロンリー観戦です・・・。（泣）

The Suzuka F1 GP is this week end and I am just about ready to watch the qualifying. The racing fans in Japan must be busy getting to the track because the Indy race was only about two weeks ago... Well, I'll be watching the race alone at home this week end.

さて、今日は夕飯にステーキ丼を作ってみました。昨日のステーキが半分残っていたので、和風にアレンジ。ステーキを焼くのには、ひっくり返すタイミングが重要ですよね！じっくり集中して、タイミングを見計らって、よっこらしょ〜！ナイスな感じです！！

In order to watch the qualifying, I needed to get done with dinner quickly. I had the other half of the steak from last night, so I decided to make a Japanese Style Steak Bowl. The hardest thing about cooking a steak is when to turn the meat around.I put all my focus on it...and it was perfectly done!!

んで、出来上がった今日のディナーは、
１）叩きキュウリwith鮪の削り節
２）ステーキ丼（海苔と韓国風ネギサラダ添え）
３）ふんわり卵スープwithコーン
でした。ついでに、今夜は昨日あけた白ワイン。親父に勧められてハマっている、スペイン産のAlbarino。コストパフォーマンス◎です！！

Here's my dinner for tonight.
1)Cucumber with Dried Tuna Flakes
2)Steak Bowl with Korean Style Green Onion and Rice bedded with Sea Weed
3)Egg Soup with Corn.
Dinner was fantastic! I also had a Spanish white wine that was recommended by my father. The Albarino is sooooOO cheap but good!! I think it beat's the CA Chardonnay!!

もう１０月です。

いや〜気がついたら、もう１０月ですね！と言う事は、あと１０日で誕生日。となると、今年で３２・・・。ん〜なんだか嬉しいんだか寂しいんだか・・・。

Can you believe it's already Oct?!? That means my B-Day is coming in a week...which means I'll be turning 32...should I be happy about this?!?

まっ、そんな事を考えても仕方ないので、若さを保つ為に今日も午前中にジムでトレーニング。体調はバッチリですよ！！ん〜でも、次のレースがまだだいぶ先だと思うと、なんだか寂しい・・・。

Well...so much for aging. Trying to stay young, I decided to hit the gym as usual. I'm feeling well but I just wished I was getting in any kind of car sometimes real soon...

昼は家で食べて、昼過ぎにスーパーに行って夕食の買い出し。今夜はどうしても、スパゲッティーカルボナーラとステーキが食べたかったので、ほんのちょっと奮発して買っちゃいました！

Had lunch at home and went to high end grocery store to buy some steak for dinner and planned to make Spaghetti Carbonara for the first plate.

カルボナーラは、本格的に卵黄オンリーと、パルメザンチーズ＆ブラックペッパーで作りました。初めての試みでしたが、なかなかシンプルなだけに難しい・・・。オーバルレースみたいですね！？！（笑）でも美味かった〜！

For Carbonara, I only used the egg yolk, parmesan cheese, and black pepper, which is the genuine ingredients in Italy. They actually don't put cream or milk in it...It is really simple to make, but it is really tough to make it perfect. Kind a like oval racing. Mt first carbonara attempt was successful though.

んで、メインにはステーキを焼いてスライスして、ルッコラとトマト＆コーンのサラダ添え。お肉は塩こしょうとオリーブオイルを馴染ませて、常温の状態でマリネート。がっつり焼いてから、アルミホイルに包んで３分間寝かしてからスライスしました。うみゃ〜！！でも、肉が半分残っちゃったから明日はステーキ丼かな？！？

As for main dish, I had Tagliata Steak with Rucola,Tomato, and Corn Salad. I marinated the steak with salt,black pepper, and olive oil...and let it sit at room temp for 1hr. Than on the grill and once it's cooked, wrapped it in a aluminum foil and let it rest for 3min. Sliced up the beef and on to the plate. Man this beef was addicting!! Well money spent!!! I still have the other half of the steak so may be I'll make Steak Bowl tomorrow night.

リベンジ of 豆板醤

昨日の激辛麻婆豆腐にやられて、朝起きたら胃がもんもんとしてました・・・。が、起きて早速コーヒーを入れて、フルーツを切って朝ご飯。ピットの散歩に行ってからメールチェックをして、ジムに行きました。これが基本的に日課です。

My stomach was not feeling all that great this morning from the super hot and spicy Mapo-Tofu that I made last night. Nevertheless, I needed to get my day started to cut some fruit and had a cup of coffee. Than checked some e-mails and off to the gym which is my routine for the AM.

お昼は、白米と納豆＆明太子と味噌汁。これだけでご飯が２杯いけちゃうから、我が輩はジャパニーズだと改めて実感。

Had lunch at home. Some Spicy Cod Roe, Natto, Rice and Miso Soup. Being able to eat 2 bowls of rice just with Natto and Spicy Cod Roe definitely shows that I have Japanese heritage in me.

午後は家で、０８年度のレシートの整理。来週中まで申告を済ませないといけないので、今週は大忙しです。ん〜・・・、何だか使ったお金の処理をするのは、寂しいもんですね〜。（泣）

In the PM, I needed to get all the receipts sorted for 08 TAX year. I am usually busy during April so ends up filing an extension every year...which is due in two weeks. It's always depressing to go through the money you've already spent...I guess I am not so good at looking behind but rather focus on what's in the future!?!

んで、夕飯は胃に易しいものと思い、先日テレビの料理番組で見た、トマきゅう卵に挑戦。が、レシピを確認したら、な〜んと昨日イタイ目にあった豆板醤が入っているじゃないですか・・・。でも、頭の中はトマきゅう卵になっていたので、今夜は豆板醤にリベンジ！？！

As for dinner...I wanted to make something veggie and light. Saw a recipe on TV with Tomato Cucumber and Eggs...which sounded good so decided to give that a try. However, while I was checking out the recipe, I learnt that I needed to put the same spicy sauce that I used last night...I guess I will be easy with that sauce tonight.

今夜の夕食は
１）めげずにセロリとトマトのサラダ（和風ドレッシング）
２）とろとろトマきゅう卵
３）白米＆茄子の味噌汁
あれっ、気がついたらサラダとメインディッシュが同じ色してるな・・・。まっ、いいか。いっただきま〜す。

Here's my dinner,
1)Yet again...Celery and Tomato Salad with Soy Dressing
2)Pan-Fried Tomato,Cucumber and Eggs
3)White Rice, Miso Soup with Eggplant

さて、今日アップするモテギの写真は、ダルマちゃんです！毎年ご家族で応援に来てくれているファンから頂きました！本当に有り難うございます！！チームメートのシェクターやコンウェイが羨ましがっていました。

I wanted to show you the Daruma I received from my fan at Motegi! I really appreciate their support and look forward to seeing them next year!! I'm sure my teammates Sheckter and Conway wanted get this as well!!