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April 19, 2015: Akemi’s birthday weekend! The pictorial play by play!

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This weekend, we celebrated Akemi’s birthday in the traditional way with a couples massage, sushi, and the annual purchasing of the sunglasses to replace the lost sunglasses I purchased the previous year.

April 19, 2015: Akemi’s Birthday Weekend! The Pictorial Play By Play!
It’s customary to consume an entire bowl of banana chips prior to the massage.
April 19, 2015: Akemi’s Birthday Weekend! The Pictorial Play By Play!
She’s like that character from Ringu. What was her name? Sudoku?
April 19, 2015: Akemi’s Birthday Weekend! The Pictorial Play By Play!
Pork bun lunch at Momofuku
April 19, 2015: Akemi’s Birthday Weekend! The Pictorial Play By Play!
The ole’ fried chicken and caviar combo at Momofuku. Just like they prepare it down south.
April 19, 2015: Akemi’s Birthday Weekend! The Pictorial Play By Play!
The cereal soft serve gave me a plethora of new ideas for some summer ice cream flavors.
April 19, 2015: Akemi’s Birthday Weekend! The Pictorial Play By Play!
Sashimi at Sushi Kaji
April 19, 2015: Akemi’s Birthday Weekend! The Pictorial Play By Play!
The lilybulb root and sea urchin cake at Sushi Kaji. Just like mom used to make!
April 19, 2015: Akemi’s Birthday Weekend! The Pictorial Play By Play!
Trout nigiri and roe at Sushi Kaji.
April 19, 2015: Akemi’s Birthday Weekend! The Pictorial Play By Play!
Chu-toro nigiri at Sushi Kaji.
April 19, 2015: Akemi’s Birthday Weekend! The Pictorial Play By Play!
We return home to a little something awaiting Akemi at the front desk.
April 19, 2015: Akemi’s Birthday Weekend! The Pictorial Play By Play!
Nadege macarons c/o Dark Matter VFX Supervisor Lawren Bancroft Wilson.
April 19, 2015: Akemi’s Birthday Weekend! The Pictorial Play By Play!
Taking in the Toronto sun and wind.
April 19, 2015: Akemi’s Birthday Weekend! The Pictorial Play By Play!
Akemi’s excellent chicken ramen at Kinton Ramen.
April 19, 2015: Akemi’s Birthday Weekend! The Pictorial Play By Play!
My pork ramen at Kinton Ramen.

Back at it tomorrow as production continues on Dark Matter’s first season.  Our final day of episode #110 with our stunt coordinator John Stead at the helm, directing our crew and a most colorful collection of guest stars including…

https://twitter.com/torri_higginson

https://twitter.com/heyennisshutup

https://twitter.com/JessicaRSipos

https://twitter.com/Jon_Cor

#ConradPla

Oh, hey, while we’re on the subject, I’m also on twitter – although I rarely do any actual tweeting.  This blog keeps me busy enough…

https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo

Also on Facebook – although I rare do any actual updating outside of madly sharing lost dog/cat/parrot and “animal in need” posts:

https://www.facebook.com/baron.destructo

And, on Akemi’s insistence, I now have an instagram page – which she promises to keep updated:

https://instagram.com/joemallozzi/

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19 responses

  1. Jason Mercer Avatar
    Jason Mercer

    Happy Birthday Akemi! That is amazing looking food!

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  2. Tam Dixon Avatar
    Tam Dixon

    My mom never made food like that but it looks delicious! Thanks for sharing your day @Akemi. 😃🎂🎈

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  3. Scott Avatar
    Scott

    I never understand the significance of macarons. I’ve tried macaroons, never really liked them, but never tried a macaron, yet in so many shows these days, macarons always pop up out of nowhere. Must be an invasion….

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  4. Greg Long Avatar
    Greg Long

    I know i’m just some stray following this blog but happy birthday from me too. And that ramen looked superb! ☺

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  5. no1zoiepalmerfan Avatar
    no1zoiepalmerfan

    Happy belated birthday Akemi! It sounds like you had a great birthday weekend!

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  6. Randomness Avatar
    Randomness

    Speaking of Sipos, I thought she did quite well in Ascension. Her character played the politics of the “ship” quite well. It was a shame that the mini series didn’t get a series order, but given how expensive it was, and the mostly okay ratings it’s understandable. Just that ending, oh god..

    It did track fairly well though, when you look at the 0.6/0.4/0.5 for the three night event at a time just before Christmas, you can see that there was genuine interest there for a ship in “space” show.

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  7. Randomness Avatar
    Randomness

    @The cereal soft serve gave me a plethora of new ideas for some summer ice cream flavors.

    Love this, and those food pictures look artistic Joe. Also I caught up with Fate/Stay Night Unlimited Blade works recently and honestly, the Fate series can be pretty harsh/sad. Especially Episode 15 the latest ep, it makes a certain powerful character(avoiding spoilers) so unlikable for what he did.

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  8. Ponytail Avatar
    Ponytail

    This looks like a great birthday celebration! I hope Akemi enjoyed it too!

    @ Greg Long – Haha! We’re all strays here. 😉 Welcome to the fold.

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  9. Ponytail Avatar
    Ponytail

    @ Tam – How’d you get those cute little pictures? (cake & balloon)

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  10. gforce Avatar
    gforce

    The food looks great and it looks like Akemi had a wonderful birthday. And deservedly so!!

    I’m here in the airport in Phoenix (way early) waiting to head home. I don’t actually arrive home until tomorrow at noon, so lots if traveling hours left. It wasn’t the best vacation ever, do doubt about it! The upside is I did survive, which I suppose is the best you can hope of any outing! 🙂

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  11. Tam Dixon Avatar
    Tam Dixon

    @Ponytail: I’m using an iPad and Wordpres, apparently supports it’s emoticons/emojis. I’ll try some others: 🌻🌸🌷🍁🇺🇸🇨🇦

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  12. paloosa Avatar
    paloosa

    A belated Happy Birthday Akemi! Looks like you had a fabulous, and much deserved, celebration!

    I’m so happy to hear that Jelly is doing ok. She’s a spunky little gal.

    And I love the idea of a fandom name. There are already some great suggestions.

    Good luck this week!

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  13. Debra Avatar
    Debra

    Happiest of birthday wishes to Akemi! The food looks incredible.

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  14. sylvia Avatar
    sylvia

    Happy Birthday again to Akemi!!!

    Day 1 of your 14 days of birthday.
    Food looks fabulous….it is 2 am for me right now and the best I can find in the fridge is Diet Coke and microwaveable Edamame….
    Does not measure up to all your goodies

    HOPE you enjoyed everything.
    YUM…

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  15. Barb Wilson Avatar
    Barb Wilson

    Looks like Akemi had a wonderful birthday! The sushi looked delicious and now I want some! 😋
    Ah, cereal icecream another one now I would like to try someday.
    Have a great week!

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  16. airelle Avatar
    airelle

    It does look like it was a wonderful birthday day! Keep on celebrating!
    Were the macarons for you or Akemi? Lawren is a nice guy. yummy. My birthday is Wednesday, (29 again) and I will continue the celebration. Haha. party on!!

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  17. Tam Dixon Avatar
    Tam Dixon

    Ponytail: Those last two symbols were supposed to be flags. I guess WordPress doesn’t support all the emojis. 🙁

    gforce: Glad you survived! Safe travels!

    I was up most of the night with my kitty. Reglan (anti-vomit meds) makes him needy. 🙁

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  18. PBMom Avatar
    PBMom

    The macarons and the ice cream look good. LOL. I’d never be able to visit you guys unless I picked the restaurant. I am glad Akemi had a wonderful birthday.

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  19. shinyhula Avatar
    shinyhula

    Happy Birthday Akemi! I wish you warm days and plenty of sunshine now that Spring is finally here! And of course a song too:

    https://youtu.be/bsGdxNIF_B0

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