Shelter In Place: Week 1 Check-In | 第一週自主隔離

Happy 3rd Wedding Anniversary! Originally we had planned a getaway to Ishigaki Island, but due to COVID-19, we were issued restriction of movement by UN’s command, we cancelled all of our plans and stayed at home. Disappointed of course, but I’m rather calm, and decided to use all this stay at home time to work on my shelter-in-place to-do list! God, I love making to-do lists. 

結婚三週年快樂！取消原本石垣島的計畫，改乖乖待家裡。失望是一定的，畢盡想去石垣島很久了。上週頻頻聽到傳言我們即將居家隔離，直到週五海軍陸戰隊發出正式通知得我們必須待家裡（輪到我們了）。聽到這訊息時心裡滿平靜，開始列清單寫下這段時間在家能做的事。我真的好愛列清單！

Dalgona Coffee | 400次咖啡

Dalgona coffee is everywhere! We need to pick a perfect day to make this insta coffee! Get the cheapest instant coffee in Commisary (hey, don’t be a coffee snob), mix with sugar and hot water. Stir it for 400 times, or use hand mixer for faster result. Voila!

做這網紅咖啡必須挑個好日子。週間早上UN出門太早沒動力，晚上回家喝咖啡睡不著，週末開始居家隔離，兩人在那之前衝到基地超市買即溶咖啡，終於做出朋友們一直在IG上發的咖啡飲料！（感謝朋友L的教學）即溶咖啡、糖、熱水，同等量攪拌約400下，竟變成網紅咖啡！

Jjapaguri | 烏龍炸醬麵 (짜파구리)

After preparing Jjapaguri, UN and I wonder how the maid in Parasite cooked it under 8 minutes while fighting and cleaning up at the same time. We kept laughing just thinking about that scene in the movie.

和UN一起準備完Jjapaguri後太好奇在電影寄生上流裡，管家到底如何用八分鐘不但能打架、整理客廳廚房、還煎肉煮麵。我倆光想到電影那橋段就覺得好笑，算是今年目前最喜歡的電影。 平時不買速食麵，果然在居家隔離就是會做出一些連自己都覺得奇怪的事！

Sunflower Field | 太陽花園

Before the restriction of movement order came down, my friend L and I went to visit a local sunflower field. To know Okinawa means navigating its small alleys well, and you will be surprised by what lies hidden within. Don’t need to go all the way to Miyagi Island to look for sunflowers, you can find these off the side of the street.

正式自主隔離前朋友L和我去了一趟太陽花園，算是我們隔離前的小確幸。認識沖繩就是要開車穿越小巷，常常有意想不到的驚喜。原以為要到宮城島才能看到太陽花，卻意外路上遇到一片太陽花。至於正確位置，我們也不確定在哪。

Took me exactly three days to adjust to this new rhythm of life. The hardest thing is social distancing myself from the fridge. Occasionally I do my morning run. I love saying “ohaiyo” to the old lady that lives across the street. On the way back I would sometimes run into the old couple that live in our building taking their daily walk. Right now in Okinawa, only military and SOFA status personnel are required to remain shelter-in-place. UN goes into clinic every other day. Most restaurants now offer takeout service. Base tightened restrictions. I’ll utilize the shelter-in-place time to work on more posts. Stay tuned for my Instagram updates featuring many #throwback pics. Stay safe and healthy everyone!

老實說居家隔離沒有想像的無聊。自己找了一堆事做，花了約三天適應節奏，但還在處理與冰箱距離（拜託別變胖啊。）偶爾早上出門跑步，喜歡和對面的日本老奶奶大喊早安，她會禮貌性和我打招呼。跑回家後一定會見到住同棟大樓的一對老夫婦出來散步，我覺得他們一定會長命百歲。目前在沖繩只有美國軍方相關人士需要居家隔離，UN工作也改為每隔一天進診所。許多餐廳陸續推出外帶服務，基地管制越來越嚴格。接下來趁在家隔離期間開始把文章慢慢生出來，敬請期待我的IG一堆#throwback吧！不知道這樣的生活需要維持多久，但希望這波病毒可以快點結束，大家好好注意身體健康、小心安全！我們網路上見！

Niseko Snowboarding Trip | 北海道滑雪經驗

Still can’t believe we made it to Hokkaido in February! We just got back from the US the night before we were to leave for Sapporo. But UN’s flight got delayed and he had to stay overnight in Tokyo, and we spent Valentine’s Day apart. UN flew from Tokyo back to Okinawa that morning, and immediately checked in for flight to Sapporo. As for me, I stayed up late to re-pack my luggage, also jet lagged. Ate Coco’s at 4 am, went for a run and took a shower. Thought I had some time to take a quick nap. Overslept and woke up an hour before my takeoff time. It’s a miracle I made it to the airport on time!

First time snowboarding in Hokkaido, fell in love with Niseko’s ski resort! Food was delicious, and powder snow is a game changer for me. The best part is that you can hop into onsen after snowboarding. No wonder Niseko is so popular for winter sport enthusiasts. Hands down the best snowboarding experience ever. Do not miss the soft serve at ski resort, very creamy. While organizing pictures, I came across seafood that we ate at Otaru. I can taste the sweetness of the crab in my mouth just thinking about it!

出發前一晚我們從美國回到日本，但UN因飛機誤點卡在東京過夜，我們以緊急處理沒見到彼此過情人節（終於一個多月後回顧此行程）。在此感謝UN的同事N的幫忙。UN在出發當天早上回到沖繩，立刻銜接往札幌班機。而我卻出個大包，前一晚時差睡不著起床悠閒打包行李、吃Coco壹番屋、到健身房運動，回家後調好鬧鐘試著睡覺，卻睡到飛機起飛前一小時，能搭上飛機到札幌簡直是奇蹟！

第一次在北海道滑雪，深深愛上Niseko滑雪場！雪場食物好吃、粉雪超好滑，更棒的是滑雪完能泡溫泉（實在是太舒服了！）難怪這裡的滑雪場這麼有名，只能說這是滑雪經驗最佳的一次。記得吃滑雪場的冰淇淋，牛奶味超濃。回顧照片時好想念那時在小樽吃到的海鮮，太美味了！

Oki Weekend No.2 | 沖繩週末 2

Another sunny morning followed by stormy afternoon here in Okinawa. Many outdoor activities were therefore cancelled. We decided last minute to go to the aquarium instead. The aquarium was closed for two weeks due to COVID-19 (now reopened). There’s visibly less tourists there. Hopefully coronavirus situation resolved soon and Okinawa can return back to normal. At the same time I hope everyone stays healthy. 

又是一個早上天空超美，下午突然暴雨的沖繩週末。當然許多下午室外活動全部取消，改去水族館賞鯨看書。水族館也因COVID-19會關閉兩個禮拜（已恢復正常），遊客明顯減少許多。希望Coronavirus能快點結束，讓沖繩恢復正常運作，也希望大家身體健康。

Ufuya | 百年古家 大家

This restaurant has been on my list for some time, I even noted reservation is needed. Instead we came here on a whim and set our mind on waiting in line. But due to decreased tourism, we only waited for 5 minutes, and we even got to choose our seats. We ordered Okinawa Agu Pork Tonkatsu, little did we know it’s a fan favorite. Next time we come I want to order the hot pot!

這是一家在清單上很久的餐廳，特別註上需訂位。明治時期建築，一家充滿歷史的餐廳。我們臨時決定來這吃飯，我們想發揮盲從夫婦精神直接現場等！但近期遊客明顯減少，等待時間只要五分鐘，人少到還能選位置。沒做好功課的我們點了沖繩阿古豬排，之後才知道遊客多時這炸豬排很容易賣光。下次我們想晚上來這吃火鍋（我的最愛！）

Bloom Coffee

Have vegan dessert option! Bloom Coffee is surrounded by greenery. Perfect for Sunday afternoon with a friend or two, and just enjoy Okinawa sunshine. This day, UN had 12-hour duty, so my friend and I spent our Sunday after church chatting. Relaxing vibes, occasionally had roast coffee bean aroma.

有全素甜點！一家被綠色植物圍繞的咖啡店，入春第一個和朋友週末來這吸收點正能量！進店裡馬上聞到整間店充滿烘培咖啡豆的香氣，連我平時不喝咖啡都點杯蜂蜜咖啡來品嚐一下。

This COVID-19 pandemic made people feel like it’s end of the world. Although Okinawa hasn’t seen everyone line up to clear the shelves of daily essentials, the pictures and posts on social media showing empty shelves in supermarket and grocery stores worry me. Some of my friends said New York feels like a ghost town. Even our old church has switched to online service. This weighs heavy on my heart but we still need to stay positive, take necessary precautions, and stay healthy through this critical time!

我和UN說最近疫情讓世界末日感極重，雖然沖繩目前沒有大家排隊買民生用品的狀態，但看到大家在社群網站貼文排隊進超市和商店架上已空，紐約朋友們說曼哈頓像空城的狀態，連以前去的教會都開始以線上方式聽講道，覺得沈重但必須樂觀有盼望才不會被打敗啊！