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"To begin each day with a smile..."

Yokohama, NU, Japan
female, age 55
married
Speaks: japanese, english
Joined Oct 19, 2006
What I Want to Do: be myself
Causes: welfare of children, well being, welfare of animals, Human Welfare (especially children), Animal Welfare, volunteering, charity, Cat Lovers
Activities: yoga, People Watching, Movie watching, blogging, retail therapy, shopping, reading, meditation, fund raising, cooking, photography, arts/crafts, volunteering


 
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To my flickr friends...

I have lived in Yokohama (Japan) since 1989. I enjoy meeting newcomers in the area in different organizations that I join. Japan is a very rich cultural society and there are many different types of resources available.

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I enjoy volunteering for different organizations in the area and enjoy working towards raising funds for charities with the organizations that I belong to. Currently, I am a volunteer and member of Yokohama International Women's Club and the Kanagawa International Association's Minami Circle.

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For support, I am a member of the Association of Foreign Wives of Japanese. There are many other organizations that I have joined that are as Internet Support groups.

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Over the years, I have been a member of numerous Boards holding a wide range of offices. I volunteered for the City of Yokohama for 10 years as a Foreign Information Staff member at an International Exchange Center.

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I am originally from the Albany/Troy, New York area. My husband and I lived in Sunnyvale, California for one year before moving to Yokohama.

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My favorite things to collect are pearls, porcelain china, cookbooks, friends for friendship and cat memorabilia...

There are numerous links on my homepage address that is noted below.



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I am always looking for friends. People who brighten my day and I can share the same with them.

As I mentioned before, my favorite phrase is

"We are who we are...!"


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An easy way to keep healthy... don't forget to learn how to laugh.

Remember to laugh daily, it will help improve your health!



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Personal Professional Contact Singles
Joined Oct 19, 2006
1° Network
Arts & Entertainment
Activist Aspirations Enthusiastic 
Here for Meeting Friends, Job Search, Professional Connections, Support a Cause, Other 
Group Host of none yet
Groups Cat Addicts Anonymous, DAILY INSPIRATION, Friends Across the World, International Alliance of Human Rights Advocates, NATURE PROVIDES, Open Mike, To Air Your Feelings, The Cat's Meow, The Powder Room, Thoughts For Everyday, Why Do I Care?, Zen for the World
Hometown Yokohama, Japan 
Homepage http://chrisishikawa.blogspot.com/  
Birthday July 23, 1954  
Languages japanese, english  
About Me An American woman married to a Japanese man living in Yokohama (Japan) with a Russian Blue Cat.
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  Lifestyle
Pets cat  
Activist Aspirations Enthusiastic
Political Leaning Depends
Religions christian  
Eating Habits Try and Eat Healthy, Love Carbs, lots of water, LOTS OF TEA, Keep it Healthy  
Wild Fact About Me I collect porcelain china. I love cats, cats, cats... I enjoy volunteering for charity... Always think the best of all people... Positive thinking is better than negativity...
My Philosophy "To begin every day with a smile..."
What Gives Me Hope "Each day I learn more about life..."
If I were Mayor, I'd make the world a better place by "What this world needs is love..."
What/who changed my life and why my husband changed my life...
What Bugs Me people who don't "listen", Complainers and whiners, People who can't be their self, Any one that would hurt an animal, Those who hurt others weaker than them  
Passions just to be myself, Flowers and gardens, friendships, flickr, Photography wildlife/nature, retail therapy, yoga, listening to music, reading tarot cards, spirituality, LIFE!!!, cats  
Inspirations the beauty of nature, My mother, smiling, good health, happiness, my father, good people, the sound of the ocean, my husband, my cat, a gentle breeze, reading tarot catds  
What Scares Me Is how cruel the people of the world are  
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Role Models faith, GOD ~ Jesus Christ ~ Holy Spirit, friends, my husband, my family  
Quotation "We are who we are..."
Interests Photograhy, flickr, patchwork, CATS!!!, watching dvds, watching TV, porcelain, retail therapy, internet, Tarot/Numerology, crafts, pets, photography  
Books Self help books, Prescriptions for Nutritional Healing, Self improvement, cat books, quilting books, craft books, beading magazines and books, Anything to do with animals and nature, unusual or very old cookbooks, tarot books, cook books  
Music oldies, classical, rock, jazz, folk, country, blues  
Movies American Beauty, Dances with Wolves, Sound of Music, Fried Green Tomatoes, what dreams may come, Forrest Gump, Pretty Women, The Man Who Knew Too Much, documentaries, drama, comedy  
TV Shows csi, er, Everybody Loves Raymond, West Wing, That 70's Show, South Park, Six Feet Under, simpsons, Sex and the City, seinfeld, monk, Desperate Housewives, American Idol  
Favorite Foods expresso, Cafe au Lait, Sushi and Sashimi, chocolate!!!!, German cuisine, Thai cuisine, Mexican cuisine, Afternoon Tea, Japanese and Chinese Food, French cusine, Italian cuisine, Tea oh yes and more Tea, Green Tea Ice Cream, green tea, Tea of all kinds, ice cream  
Favorite Places Japanese tea house, rose gardens, quiet places to meditate, meeting newcomers, Mt. Fuji, traveling, japanese temples, japanese gardens, japan, italy, california, beach, the ocean, San Francisco, paris, New York, hawaii  
Can't Live Without loving people, smiles, God and my Faith, friendship and love, photography, flickr, self-hypnosis, Meditation and Yoga, health, happiness, Christmas, cats, internet, hope, smiling and counting my blessings, laughter, my husband, My cat  
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Jul 24, 2008 1:55 PM

Ivy S. (2209) 		May your special day be as special as U are my friend. May it be the most memorable one ever! May all your dreams come true. My...
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May you be blessed with joy, peace, good health & prosperity. Happy Birthday! Have a nice day!
Love & Hugss - ivy
Jul 20, 2008 10:31 PM

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  Have a great day!
Jul 16, 2008 10:36 PM

Rebecca W. (1188) 		HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
 CHRIS,
May all your wishes and dreams
come true!!
And as you celebrate
the day of your birth, may peace
and beauty fill the Earth!!!
Warm blessings and joy...
Becca  

Mar 30, 2008 7:31 AM

Ivy S. (2209) 		My dearest friend, you really make me smile because... you're such a great friend! Believe me......
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And.... be happy always!
Love & hugs - ivy
Jan 5, 2008 9:02 PM

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Dec 19, 2007 8:12 PM

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Dec 14, 2007 10:00 PM

Ivy S. (2209) 		My dearest friend, wishing U..............
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May you be blessed abundantly on this festive season.
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Be happy always! Enjoy....& have fun!
Love & hugs - Ivy
Dec 11, 2007 5:38 PM

Nelda J. (21) 		Hope you have a Merry Christmas.
Dec 1, 2007 3:46 AM

Ivy S. (2209) 		My dearest friend, may the blessed season of Christmas open the door to love, happiness & good health. May your life be enriched as you face a much happier & brighter tomorrow.
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Be happy always, ever grateful to the joys of life & remembering that you have not lived in vain.
Have a fantastic weekend!
Love & hugs - Ivy
Nov 27, 2007 4:07 AM

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 Have a wonderful week!
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Nov 24, 2007 11:54 AM

Ivy S. (2209)
My dearest friend,

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And........
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Enjoy....& have fun! Cheers!!!
Love & hugs - Ivy

Nov 22, 2007 4:15 AM

Ivy S. (2209) 		My dearest friend,
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Be Happy & thankful always!
Happy Thanksgiving Day!
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May joy, peace & good health reign in your heart forever.
Have a nice week!
Love & hugs - Ivy
Nov 22, 2007 12:55 AM

Rebecca W. (1188) 		Have a wonderful week and weekend ahead!!
Becca
Many Blessings to you!
Aug 12, 2007 7:12 AM

Ivy S. (2209) 		My dearest friend, here is something unique, which I'd love to share with you. As you can see below, our friend Mr. frog saves the poor rat from a watery grave during the recent floods. Just goes to show how animals help one another in times of trouble.
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Enjoy your weekend my friend!
May peace, good health & happiness be yours forever!
Hugs - Ivy
Aug 8, 2007 8:35 AM

Ivy S. (2209) 		Chris my dearest friend,
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(*I just wanna get to the heart of the matter and say........I'm really glad you're my FRIEND*)
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Be happy always....&........
May peace, health and happiness be yours forever,
Hugs - Ivy
Jul 29, 2007 9:15 AM

Ivy S. (2209) 		My dear friend, I'm so sorry I missed out sending you birthday greetings since I had problems with my computer.It's better late than never I guess. Here's hoping that your special day had been as special as you are and also hope that it was the most memorable one ever. Cheers!
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Love & hugs - Ivy
Jul 28, 2007 4:08 PM

Ivy S. (2209) 		My dearest friend, let's liven up your lovely page so as to  really make a difference. Just look out there - our two friends are sweetly tapping their feet as they hip hop to the strains of Abba's "Dancing Queen".  Wow! ain't they cute?
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Really.......
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Cheers!
Peace, joy & happiness be yours forever.
Hugs - Ivy
Jul 25, 2007 3:59 PM

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Jul 25, 2007 12:35 AM

WarriorForPeace T. (134) 		HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, CHRIS!!
May all your days be filled with health, happiness, peace, and abundance!
Jul 24, 2007 9:41 AM

Alfred S. (198)

Happy Birthday!


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