Comments for NetSato - Homestay, Japan, Hawaii, Parenting & Computers http://www.netsato.com Homestay, Japan, Hawaii, Parenting & Computers Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:15:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.2 Comment on The Silly Record - Stoo Hample by Gavin http://www.netsato.com/2007/10/30/the-silly-record-stoo-hample/#comment-7874 Gavin Sat, 23 Aug 2008 01:14:23 +0000 http://www.netsato.com/2007/10/30/the-silly-record-stoo-hample/#comment-7874 Oh, THANK YOU! I am silly, you are silly, all of us are silly-willy all of us but cousin Billy.... Oh, THANK YOU! I am silly, you are silly, all of us are silly-willy all of us but cousin Billy….

]]> Comment on The Silly Record - Stoo Hample by Laura http://www.netsato.com/2007/10/30/the-silly-record-stoo-hample/#comment-7497 Laura Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:20:54 +0000 http://www.netsato.com/2007/10/30/the-silly-record-stoo-hample/#comment-7497 My sister and I listened to this record together over and over thirty years ago. We loved it so much that, when she had kids, she tried to find a copy. She finally located the book, and then was so desperate for the music that she tried to get me, a non-singer, to record the songs for her kids. Fortunately, all I could remember was "boodlehiemer, boodlehiemer, clap clap clap" so we couldn't do it. Her 43rd birthday is in two weeks, and I'm downloading this to send to her. She'll be astonished. I can't wait. THANK YOU!!! My sister and I listened to this record together over and over thirty years ago. We loved it so much that, when she had kids, she tried to find a copy. She finally located the book, and then was so desperate for the music that she tried to get me, a non-singer, to record the songs for her kids. Fortunately, all I could remember was “boodlehiemer, boodlehiemer, clap clap clap” so we couldn’t do it. Her 43rd birthday is in two weeks, and I’m downloading this to send to her. She’ll be astonished. I can’t wait. THANK YOU!!!

]]> Comment on Traveling in Japan with Young Children by Kathie http://www.netsato.com/2007/04/17/traveling-in-japan-with-young-children/#comment-7430 Kathie Sat, 02 Aug 2008 20:42:16 +0000 http://www.netsato.com/2007/04/17/traveling-in-japan-with-young-children/#comment-7430 Having read your blog, am feeling slightly daunted at the prospect of travelling out to Nagoya with my Mum, 2 and a half year old and 6 month old twins in October I'm meeting up with my sister currently living in Australia so am hoping one adult per child will suffice. I'll need both a double buggy and a single one. I doubt I'll be able to carry the boys on my front for too long. Having braved the tube in Mexico City in rush hour am well aware of the potential danger with little ones. I'm sure a double buggy will cause us a great deal of hassle! Do you have any advice on hotels? Will be travelling into Tokyo etc aswell. Any advice on anything would be gratefully received. Having read your blog, am feeling slightly daunted at the prospect of travelling out to Nagoya with my Mum, 2 and a half year old and 6 month old twins in October I’m meeting up with my sister currently living in Australia so am hoping one adult per child will suffice. I’ll need both a double buggy and a single one. I doubt I’ll be able to carry the boys on my front for too long. Having braved the tube in Mexico City in rush hour am well aware of the potential danger with little ones. I’m sure a double buggy will cause us a great deal of hassle! Do you have any advice on hotels? Will be travelling into Tokyo etc aswell. Any advice on anything would be gratefully received.

]]> Comment on Hawaii’s International Stars Making it Big by Stephen http://www.netsato.com/2008/02/09/hawaiis-international-stars-making-it-big/#comment-7352 Stephen Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:51:21 +0000 http://www.netsato.com/2008/02/09/hawaiis-international-stars-making-it-big/#comment-7352 I love Yuna Ito especially the duet she did with Celine Dion. How many artist get to sing with Celine. She is one lucky girl. I really don't know why the single didn't do too well on the Oricon chart. I would think with a fan base of both artists, this single would propel to the top spot, but failed to do so. Anyway, as for the song Mahaloha, I remember passing by the park (Mother Waldron Neighborhood Park) in Kakaako and saw a Japanese crewing filming the music video. I love Yuna Ito especially the duet she did with Celine Dion. How many artist get to sing with Celine. She is one lucky girl. I really don’t know why the single didn’t do too well on the Oricon chart. I would think with a fan base of both artists, this single would propel to the top spot, but failed to do so. Anyway, as for the song Mahaloha, I remember passing by the park (Mother Waldron Neighborhood Park) in Kakaako and saw a Japanese crewing filming the music video.

]]> Comment on Bonding with an Adopted Child by Angie http://www.netsato.com/2007/03/29/bonding-with-an-adopted-child/#comment-7226 Angie Sat, 26 Jul 2008 02:19:23 +0000 http://www.netsato.com/2007/03/29/bonding-with-an-adopted-child/#comment-7226 Thank you for your honesty! We adopted our son last month and he was very angry when we brought him home. He is starting to show happiness after a month. He does have eye contact, but he had a hard time trusting us. Your post is encouraging as this stage will not last forever:) Thank you so much for posting! Many blessings to you and your family!! Thank you for your honesty! We adopted our son last month and he was very angry when we brought him home. He is starting to show happiness after a month. He does have eye contact, but he had a hard time trusting us. Your post is encouraging as this stage will not last forever:) Thank you so much for posting! Many blessings to you and your family!!

]]> Comment on Japan Adoption Agencies by Kathy http://www.netsato.com/2007/03/16/japan-adoption-agencies/#comment-6911 Kathy Sun, 13 Jul 2008 03:21:13 +0000 http://www.netsato.com/2007/03/16/japan-adoption-agencies/#comment-6911 Thank you for sharing this information on Japanese adoption! This is also a very beautiful website. My husband and I are Japanese-American also and went through some unsuccessful fertility treatments. I am now considering adoption of a toddler and look forward to reading more about the adoption of your Japanese daughter. Thank you for sharing this information on Japanese adoption!
This is also a very beautiful website.

My husband and I are Japanese-American also and went through some unsuccessful fertility treatments.
I am now considering adoption of a toddler and look forward to reading more about the adoption of your Japanese daughter.

]]> Comment on Japan Adoption Agencies by Colleen http://www.netsato.com/2007/03/16/japan-adoption-agencies/#comment-6681 Colleen Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:06:16 +0000 http://www.netsato.com/2007/03/16/japan-adoption-agencies/#comment-6681 Hi - I recently heard that Agency to Rescue children has decided to take some more applications. However, I'm not sure for how long, as the director was initially going to retire. Hi - I recently heard that Agency to Rescue children has decided to take some more applications. However, I’m not sure for how long, as the director was initially going to retire.

]]> Comment on The Silly Record - Stoo Hample by Scott Ulm http://www.netsato.com/2007/10/30/the-silly-record-stoo-hample/#comment-6667 Scott Ulm Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:57:14 +0000 http://www.netsato.com/2007/10/30/the-silly-record-stoo-hample/#comment-6667 Netsato, I am 39 years old & until very recently had never heard of The Silly Book, record or even Stoo Hample. I saw the book for sale (new) in a discount store here in Tampa, FL. I considered buying it for my newly-reading 6-year-old so thumbed through it. I bought it because I liked the wording, plus the illustrations really intrigued me...it has since become my daughter's #1 fave book. I proceeded to look in to Mr. Hample's other works and you can see that he has a few that he's written recently by going to http://www.candlewick.com/authill.asp?b=Author&m=bio&id=3031&pix=y , but unfortunately some are out of print. Thank you for the generous MP3... I just went through a nasty divorce, so The Silly Book has been a bonding experience for my daughter and me and I can hardly wait to play the "record" for her on my next visit! PS: My toddler girl will love it too, as will my 9-going-on-13-year-old daughter, who I can tell secretly loves Boodleheimer! Netsato,
I am 39 years old & until very recently had never heard of The Silly Book, record or even Stoo Hample.
I saw the book for sale (new) in a discount store here in Tampa, FL. I considered buying it for my newly-reading 6-year-old so thumbed through it. I bought it because I liked the wording, plus the illustrations really intrigued me…it has since become my daughter’s #1 fave book.
I proceeded to look in to Mr. Hample’s other works and you can see that he has a few that he’s written recently by going to http://www.candlewick.com/authill.asp?b=Author&m=bio&id=3031&pix=y , but unfortunately some are out of print.
Thank you for the generous MP3… I just went through a nasty divorce, so The Silly Book has been a bonding experience for my daughter and me and I can hardly wait to play the “record” for her on my next visit!
PS: My toddler girl will love it too, as will my 9-going-on-13-year-old daughter, who I can tell secretly loves Boodleheimer!

]]> Comment on A Japan Adoption by Melissa Langdale http://www.netsato.com/2006/09/14/a-japan-adoption/#comment-6664 Melissa Langdale Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:42:39 +0000 http://www.netsato.com/2006/09/14/a-japan-adoption/#comment-6664 My husband and I are looking to adopt from Japan. Did you guys use an agency or did you do it on your own? If you did it on your own, can you please let me know how easy you thought it was? My husband and I haven't gone through the adoption process before. So, we are a little scared to not have help from an agency. Thanks so much for your time! My husband and I are looking to adopt from Japan. Did you guys use an agency or did you do it on your own? If you did it on your own, can you please let me know how easy you thought it was? My husband and I haven’t gone through the adoption process before. So, we are a little scared to not have help from an agency.

Thanks so much for your time!

]]> Comment on The Japanese Problem – Hikikomori by Gareth http://www.netsato.com/2007/01/24/the-japanese-problem-%e2%80%93-hikikomori/#comment-6637 Gareth Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:50:18 +0000 http://www.netsato.com/2007/01/24/the-japanese-problem-%e2%80%93-hikikomori/#comment-6637 It's a bit odd. If she's a hikikomori, what on earth possessed her to take part in a homestay program? I suppose that's just part of the whole puzzle though. Thanks for sharing this. It’s a bit odd. If she’s a hikikomori, what on earth possessed her to take part in a homestay program? I suppose that’s just part of the whole puzzle though.

Thanks for sharing this.

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