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Zachary A. Martz
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The Typical Engagement 2019
Our planning was sound but the timing was not quite aligned. This manifested itself in a not such a grand and slightly bumbling engagement.
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We are Officially Engaged
A quiet Tokyo celebration with sake and a handwritten note as we become officially engaged, savoring the start of our next chapter.
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Okonomiyaki first meal – Sometaro
First meal in Japan: okonomiyaki at Sometaro, cooked on a tabletop griddle with beer and pickles—an unhurried, comforting welcome.
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Breakfast Temple Visit
Quiet morning at Tokyo’s Senso-ji: breakfast, then a slow temple visit under the giant lantern, where the city feels briefly settled.
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JFK > SEA, first leg of the trip to Japan
JFK to Seattle in Delta One—first leg to Japan, with extra legroom, cabin quiet, and that in-between feeling before the trip truly unfolds.
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Spring Beach Time 1989
Spring Beach Time 1989: a quiet shoreline walk as a mother holds a toddler’s hand, a red sweatshirt tied at her waist, tire tracks in sand.
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6:30 Dinner – we opened the place
Candlelit 6:30 pasta dinner in a cozy restaurant—quiet tables, warm lamplight, fresh bread, and the feeling of opening the place early.
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Weekend lunch and snacks
A quiet weekend lunch: caprese toasts, herbed cheese, and mustard on toasted bread—simple ingredients arranged with care.
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Happy Birthday Angel
Celebrate “Happy Birthday Angel” with a cozy birthday dinner scene—friends gathered around candlelit tables, shared laughs, and simple joy.
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Wow – Delicious Udon and Tempura
A cozy bowl of udon soup with shrimp tempura—crisp, warm, and comforting. Simple Japanese flavors that make you slow down and savor.
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Tore no Karaage – mmmmm
Crispy Japanese chicken karaage with dried red chilies and dipping sauce at Tore no—an intimate, spicy plate worth lingering over.
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Dyson, “I’m snooow much fun”
Dyson dashes through fresh snow with a tennis ball, turning a quiet winter day into a bright, simple game of fetch.