The shape and bright red and yellow orange colors of this flower look like the firecrackers commonly use in celebration of holidays or any festivities. ^o^/
The shape and bright red and yellow orange colors of this flower look like the firecrackers commonly use in celebration of holidays or any festivities. ^o^/
A good friend of mine had invited me to join in celebrating the very special occasion in their family. Thank you so much for sharing this very special moment.
Inside the mall↓
Enjoyed shopping that ended-up mostly to window shopping. (laugh) But it was fun because the place was nice and... to be continued.
The new adults in traditional "furisode", which is a special type of Japanese kimono for unmarried woman. It has extra-long sleeves and elaborate designs.
I took some shots of my friend's daughter. She's so cute and lovely in her "furisode" outfit.
Towards fulfillment... or will it just end up unfulfilled? (Hope not!) ....
MAY WE HAVE A PEACEFUL, JOYFUL AND WONDERFUL NEW YEAR!!
We went to the shrine today to pray for our safety and good health as well as for our family, relatives and friends here and abroad. As usual, there was a long queue of people waiting for their turn. So we had waited for almost an hour moving our feet slowly, two steps, three steps but mostly one step (laugh), under the cold but somewhat cloudy sunlight. While waiting in line a group of young girls in front of us were chatting happily and endlessly. By just listening to their conversation made us smile. (^-^) Oh, well, it was the great energy of the youth we got for sure. Cheerfulness! I'll have it all throughout the year....Thanks.
