Monthly Archives: April 2008

Thai ATM Horror Story

Posted on April 30, 2008 by

So today turned out to be a big bummer because of the stupid Thai banking system. In short, I tried to withdraw 20,000 Baht from my Japanese bank with an international (PLUS system) bank card, which is something I’ve done … Continue reading →

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Effluvian Cycle

Posted on April 30, 2008 by

I never imagined such a cute little thing could poop so often. Max, when not sleeping or breastfeeding, is soiling diapers (and our clothes as well) at a highly efficient rate. I would say at this point we are going … Continue reading →

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I CAN HAS PICNIC?

Posted on April 26, 2008 by

OK. I’ve gotten all the LOLcats-babyblogging out of my system, I think.

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Went Shopping for a Car Seat…

Posted on April 25, 2008 by

Guess he’ll have to grow into it. As a sidenote, this may have been the only car seat for sale in all of Mahasarakham. Since it was the last one in the only store that we know sells car seats, … Continue reading →

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Back Home

Posted on April 24, 2008 by

I have much to write about. However, I also have many soiled diapers to wash and many other chores around the house before I can do anything even resembling play. Just being back home feels good, though. And on the … Continue reading →

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Japanese Anatomical Charts

Posted on April 24, 2008 by

I stumbled back onto this listing over at Kano’s db after not seeing it for a couple years. I’m basically posting it here for my little sis in medical school: LINK Very much reminds me of Hellraiser imagery.

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Taco truck ban?

Posted on April 23, 2008 by

(I need to take a quick break from baby blogging) As if bacon-wrapped hot dogs being outlawed wasn’t enough, it seems taco trucks are now in jeopardy on the streets of LA: Led by District 1 County Supervisor Gloria Molina, … Continue reading →

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Way of the Dragonfruit

Posted on April 22, 2008 by

As requested, a photo illustrating Max’s true size: Two helpful points of reference: The mango is large The Coke is a 325 ml can (slightly smaller than the standard US or Japan can at 350 or 355 ml)

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Way of the Squid

Posted on April 22, 2008 by

One of the nurses wrapped Max up like a squid; all he needs is white dreadlocks to complete the costume.

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Way of the Fist

Posted on April 22, 2008 by

In addition to drinking from a shot glass, Max could also perform a proper staredown from a very early age.

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Takemoto Piano MP3

Posted on April 22, 2008 by

Max has kept us up for most of the last few nights… So it’s the perfect time to test an old theory. Can a musical television ad for a Japanese used piano company really make babies stop crying? It’s time … Continue reading →

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Maxie's Theme

Posted on April 22, 2008 by
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Dub Thee Max

Posted on April 21, 2008 by

I have officially decided that his western (and therefore, most important) name is Max. Nam has yet to decide on a Thai name. It would be funny to change it at this point because we tried it out for a … Continue reading →

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Baby has a fever

Posted on April 20, 2008 by

They are going to put him in observation for a day because the light fever he had last night went up instead of down. He started nursing properly yesterday but milk output isn’t ideal yet. That should come along fine, … Continue reading →

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Bye-bye Tsurumaru

Posted on April 19, 2008 by

(This entry was posted on the phantom wifi network haunting this hospital, with a fussy baby cradled in my left arm and recovering wife in the room next door.) With JAL’s phasing out of what I feel was one of … Continue reading →

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An admission

Posted on April 19, 2008 by

I had to throw away a cloth diaper today. It was used only once, but soiled so nastily with the blackest, goopiest mess imaginable, and so it had to go.

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Contender for Best Brand Name of All Time

Posted on April 19, 2008 by

See? The baby really is lucky! I went to buy a case of water at a farmer’s wholesale mart and stumbled onto the grand mother of unfortunate branding – Golden Shower Brand Sugar! “For the perverted diabetic in you!” I … Continue reading →

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Good Morning, Morning Glory

Posted on April 19, 2008 by

The phantom wireless signal never returned after I lost it last night before knocking out, so I’m taking time between washing new cloth diapers at home to post these. BTW, the baby has expressed extreme distaste for automatic transmissions AND … Continue reading →

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This baby is good luck.

Posted on April 18, 2008 by

Today the baby was born and I got a small tax return from the Japanese government that I was waiting for for two years. What are the odds? Plus, this amazing phantom wifi access point kind of fades in whenever … Continue reading →

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Oh no, we've turned into a baby blog.

Posted on April 18, 2008 by

Here lies the earliest known picture of baby Yoshida, taken in a dimly lit hallway with a cameraphone (He’s being held by a nurse taking him to the nursery.).

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