Thimbolism.

Today is what would have been my mother's 94th birthday. I unearthed a couple of items that were bequeathed to me, and I shall show them off now. (A year ago, I showed off her spoon collection.)

First up a few thimbles that she used for both sewing and for flower arranging.

From left to right, we have one from Taiwan, China, Japan in the centre, and two from Britain.

Speaking of flower arranging, she also used these to show off her prizewinning roses.

If I had just a portion of her artistic skill and a green thumb, I'd try my hand at 生け花 (ikebana), which is celebrating its 125th year at the Ikebana School of Wafu. 

Mom also enjoyed her sherry and I have a quartet of her cups.

Lastly, I have a couple of copper/silver-plated plates/trays of hers. I don't know how old the smaller one is yet it is certainly lovely.

Whoa, this oval one dates back to the 19th century! (Or is 1847 just its designation?)

If anyone knows of a product with which I can polish these, I'd appreciate it. (Preferably one that I can find in Japan.) I'd like to see if I can get it to shine like this similar one I found on ebay.

Happy Birthday Mom!

ps. Happy 40th Anniversary to Indiana Jones as well!

Happi Mothra's Day!

 It's been a little over 8 years since my mother passed, I'd like to think that she'd appreciate this as a gift.

This was a Gatcha from last week, I just had to get them all.

Chibi-Gojira.

Chibi-Radon.

Chibi-Ghidorah.

Chibi-Anguiras.

Chibi-MechaGodzilla.

Hey speaking of Godzilla, did you know there's a new movie where he battles Kong? Some of you may have seen it. It FINALLY gets released here cinematically next Friday. 

I've been saving up for some of the goods that will come with it. Such as the items in this Ichiban-Kuji. I want EVERY ONE of them yet at 900 yen per try, the price will add up quickly.

I debuted my Mothra mask a few weeks ago. 

I plan to show off a new mask for the GvsKK debut.

Happy Mothra's/ Mothers Day everyone! 
(I miss ya mom!)

A Mari Usque ad Mare!

The above title is the motto of Canada and means "From Sea to Sea"

Last Tuesday, I had an afternoon off so I drove a whole five minutes from one of my schools to the Pacific Ocean in Arahama, Watari. Here is a handful of photos and a video as proof.

I also filmed a little video. Here we go.

 

The other sea I visited in the last week was the Sea of Japan in Niigata. While there, my friend and I gawked at several fishies and sea creatures at the Marinepia Nihonkai. For example...

Ray Charles is smiling at us.

A whole bunch of piscine creatures that shall remain nameless (because I don't have time to research them.)

Pinnipeds!

Le Grand Castor!

I didn't snap any pics of the dolphin show, though I did take a video. Funky music...

Uncharacteristically, the dolphins weren't jerks.

I'll end with some humbled Humboldt Penguins.

Just so I can prove I was at the Sea, I snapped a few pics before our 4 hour trek home.

Finally, I bought a pair of Jellyfish socks and wore them to school today.

Unfortunately, we're heading into another relatively strict lockdown, so I won't be venturing anywhere anytime soon. Oh well.