Back at the end of September, one of my favorite blogs, Our Adventures in Japan turned five. I tend to think that being able to last five years in the ever changing and fickle world of blogs is quite an accomplishment. Like many of her readers, I made sure to add a congratulatory comment to that post. What I really didn't pay attention to was the contest Kat was holding as part of their "blogga-versary" celebration. A couple of days later, I received an email from Kat telling me that Satoshi had pulled my name as the winner of the contest! Wow...... truthfully, I've never won a thing in my life.... and I really didn't know how to react. Anyway, I forwarded our address to Kat.... and last week, after returning from a pretty tough day at work, the Missus told me that a box was waiting for me. The Missus hadn't opened it, instead She wanted me to fully enjoy the moment.
The box was stuffed....literally overflowing....
On many items, Kat had written a very neat and tidy description of the item and attached it to the back of the packages. Like these two "Deco-Furikake".
The Missus loved the tea, and has been enjoying it daily.
Even though I don't have a sweet tooth, I really loved the Dark Chocolate Kit Kat's. You can read more about it in Kat's post. I also enjoyed the Lemon Cream cookies.
The Missus, who does have a sweet tooth also loved those Kit Kats, and really took to the cream soda candy.
I also really enjoyed the curry flavored fried okara...... the texture and taste was right down my alley....
The Missus loved the food containers and the utensil set.
And it was all topped off with a really cute t-shirt!
Reading blogs like Kat's, has allowed me to live vicariously through the eyes of another. So thanks so much for the wonderful box of goodies.... but most of all, thanks for sharing your "Adventures in Japan" with us!
yay! that's so cool! how awesome of them to send you all those goodies!
Posted by: caninecologne | Sunday, 17 October 2010 at 10:14 PM
Hi CC - I know! I felt like I hit the lottery.
Posted by: Kirk | Sunday, 17 October 2010 at 10:16 PM
Very cool Kirk! I hope you wear the shirt next time we meet! (Though I love your "Got Goat?" Tee haha.) ;)
Posted by: Dennis | Sunday, 17 October 2010 at 10:20 PM
so glad you were able to enjoy some of the goodies :)
Posted by: kat | Sunday, 17 October 2010 at 10:44 PM
Really diggin that food container and cool One Piece shirt. The hot cake candy looks tasty! Congrats on winning such a cool gift box Kirk.
Posted by: Darwin | Monday, 18 October 2010 at 12:04 AM
Hi Dennis - Perhaps I will.....
Hi Kat - Thanks again; I really loved all the hand written notes you attached to each item.
Hi Darwin - I finally lucked out! ;o)
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 18 October 2010 at 07:45 AM
that's so fun! =)
Posted by: Lynnea | Monday, 18 October 2010 at 09:04 AM
Hi Lynnea - It was a good variety of great stuff!
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 18 October 2010 at 11:55 AM
wow, that is quite a potpourri!
lots of goodies. congrats! =) always nice to have a little surprise waiting at home for you
Posted by: sawyer | Monday, 18 October 2010 at 12:48 PM
Hi Sawyer - Thanks! I was indeed very lucky this time around.
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 18 October 2010 at 07:43 PM
Wow, I love it when people win stuff. Are you going to share some of the goodies? lol jk.
Posted by: tammy | Tuesday, 19 October 2010 at 09:54 AM
Hi Tammy - you'll have to fight the Missus for that! ;o)
Posted by: Kirk | Tuesday, 19 October 2010 at 11:36 AM