another month has quickly gone

and what a month it has been

 we're recovering slowly still from

all the things we have seen!

we scooted over an ocean or two

and saw some awesome views

we ignored all the fuss from new year's day

and blocked out the earthquake news

we readied our tummies

and pigged out in style

their goodies were yummier

by more than a mile!

sushi and tamago, 

sashimi and rice

sour calpis and yakult

served up with ice!

ramen and curries,

udon in broth,

tempura and sake

we felt like a sloth

temples and fire,

coin tossing with glee

museums and ghibli

there was so much to see!

'twas a pity when we had to leave

we pouted and whined

for we weren't quite done

there were so many one-of-a-kinds

but we eventually made it back

with both bags filled to the brim

and then i realized work was to start

things started looking a tad grim

things turned out a wee bit worse

for the other guy couldn't work

it meant i was working 24/7

that first week drove me beserk!

things have settled, now that he's back

 my workload's thankfully less

yet, things aren't quite settled

for i'm still feeling stressed

but everything's good, for this weekend, i'm off!

chillaxing is what i'll do

a brand new start excites me so

gotta feeling smiles will brew!