https://kateballance.com/2026/03/31/wait-how-many-chapters-does-this-book-have-again/https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/img_9196.jpgIMG_9196https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image.pngimage2026-04-01T01:06:36+00:00monthlyhttps://kateballance.com/2019/11/03/oh-hi-are-you-all-still-here/2019-11-04T03:37:05+00:00monthlyhttps://kateballance.com/2016/01/11/mr-bowie-a-new-career-in-a-new-town/https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/image1.jpgimage12016-01-11T15:17:36+00:00monthlyhttps://kateballance.com/2015/04/22/the-point-in-which-i-discuss-skull-candy/2015-05-09T04:22:25+00:00monthlyhttps://kateballance.com/2015/01/28/the-trains-on-plains-cause-musings-when-it-rains/https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2015-01-26-13-25-33.jpgRolling on down the lineLook at the countryside speeding by!https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2015-01-26-13-23-35.jpgTraining FeetsAll Aboard! 2015-02-11T01:07:48+00:00monthlyhttps://kateballance.com/2015/01/26/step-eight-say-sayonara-to-japan-and-look-towards-future-randomness/https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p4080515.jpgfracturedI was designed this way. This crack? All me. https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p40805171.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p4080518.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p4080527.jpgConfused stairsI am attempting to be an optical illusion. You going to take the inside stairs... or the outside ones?https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/shibuyacrossing.gifShibuyaCrossingMesmerizing ... isn't it? https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p4080528.jpgYell itSometimes you just have to shout out and hope someone is listening. https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p4080522.jpgNot scary at allHi! There's a hot beverage machine right over there. https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p4080524.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p4080517.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p4080514.jpgTōgō Shrine entranceYou eluded me this time... but next time. (Although, for all I know, that red sign is saying, " closed- no entrance." So, yeah... )2015-12-08T07:03:11+00:00monthlyhttps://kateballance.com/2015/01/13/step-seven-pay-up-on-step-sixs-promise/https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p4070480.jpgWeeeThere was so much screaming. https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p4070467.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p4070471.jpgNekoIt was cold, and water rides did not appeal to me at the moment.https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p4070499.jpgGate to AdventureAn unimposing gate, for the adventure that lies within. https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p4070494.jpgSpiked watermelonI never considered this application of awesome spiked watermelon power.https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p4070492.jpgSneeky watermelonThis watermelon got off easy. https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p4070490.jpgSo much doughnuttingThere is much delight nestled inside of this doughnut. https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p4070474.jpgwibbly wobbly4-D Coaster... Closest I will probably ever get to a time machine. https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p4070472.jpgNopenopenopeNathan kept trying to convince me that I really, really wanted to go in here. I did not. https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p4070466.jpgFujiyama GuinessFirst ride of the day!2015-01-13T19:41:42+00:00monthlyhttps://kateballance.com/2014/09/02/intermission-and-some-state-side-adventures/https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/kate-and-lina.jpgKate and LinaA girl and her dog. Also whatever it was that Lina is looking at. Trust me, you don't want to know. https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/clouds-pulling-away-8300142.jpgClouds pulling awayThe Mountains were just waking up. https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/kates-view-from-table-rock-8300135.jpgTop of the TableSome views are worth waking up for. 2014-09-02T21:29:40+00:00monthlyhttps://kateballance.com/2014/08/21/step-six-realize-your-lazy-day-is-just-filler-until-you-post-the-next-really-exciting-no-really-day-of-the-adventure/https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-04-08-10-04-18.jpg2014-04-08 10.04.18One was salmon and one was (I believe) Tobiko. As to which was which.... https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-04-07-20-06-55.jpg2014-04-07 20.06.55https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-04-06-17-49-52.jpg2014-04-06 17.49.52Crab will always beat scissors (though I imagine rock might beat crab) https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-04-06-17-46-09.jpg2014-04-06 17.46.09So very Joyful!https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-04-06-16-58-53-e1408648822323.jpg2014-04-06 16.58.53https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-04-05-08-00-35.jpg2014-04-05 08.00.35https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-04-04-19-04-02.jpg2014-04-04 19.04.022014-08-21T23:59:29+00:00monthlyhttps://kateballance.com/2014/08/11/step-five-split-up-a-whole-day-into-two-posts-and-see-if-anyone-notices/https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p4050270.jpgBackStageOh! Candid Shot!https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p4050341.jpgCigars and PianoThat's a 12 year McClelland single malt there, in case anyone cares. https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p4050339.jpgFüdThe meat- It was plentiful. https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p4050337.jpgKate CooksOn this edition of Cooking with Kate, there is the possibility of everything catching on fire. https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p4050324.jpgTrainsThe trains are pretty wonderful to watch. https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p4050312.jpgDance MagicSome of the traditional performers from Tōhoku region.https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p4050298.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p4050279.jpgKabuki FlareEven without knowing what was going on, it was pretty cool to watch. https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p4050271.jpgKabuki JiveSome of the traditional performers from Tōhoku region. https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p4050226.jpgRed lightsWarning: Luminaries may be able to see into the depths of your soul. 2014-08-11T18:19:45+00:00monthlyhttps://kateballance.com/2014/07/18/an-introspective-moment-about-an-elephant/2014-07-18T19:56:48+00:00monthlyhttps://kateballance.com/about/https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/21_21a.jpgAn Audience AwaitesHave a seat, and enjoy the show!2014-07-15T21:10:15+00:00weekly0.6https://kateballance.com/2014/07/15/step-four-i-wonder-if-i-should-continue-to-title-these-posts-with-progressive-step-numbers/https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p4050057.jpgOld NewSomething old and something new. https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p4050172.jpgMuseum I guess I'll just have to put this on the "return trip" list. https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p4050131.jpgMeiji SakuraRounded a turn in the path, only to be greeted with this sight. https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p4050134.jpgMeiji Sakura 2This was the view from the other side of the bridge.https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p4050049.jpgFountainPurification fountain, if you are into that sort of thing. https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p4050059.jpgOld and NewSomething old, something new.https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p4050029.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p4050036.jpgPrayersSo many prayers, in so many languages. https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p4050034.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p4050026.jpgTowards the ShrineEveryone setting up for something.... Wonder what it could be?2014-07-15T23:01:34+00:00monthlyhttps://kateballance.com/2014/07/09/step-three-i-make-everyone-wait-months-to-see-what-happens-next/https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p4040089.jpgCherry and Fairy LightsMaybe next Springhttps://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p4040087.jpgCafe DaddyUmm....https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p4040086.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p4040085.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p4040084.jpgLooking Uphttps://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p4040083.jpgDa Citayhttps://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p4040082.jpgLOFThttps://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p4040081.jpgColorful Spaghetti No, Really... it TOTALLY made sense. Eventually. At some point. https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p4040076.jpgSakura2https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p4040072.jpgsakura32014-07-09T21:43:57+00:00monthlyhttps://kateballance.com/2014/04/10/step-two-i-finally-make-it-to-my-adventure-destination/https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-03-01-58-12.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-03-04-11-10.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-03-03-07-51.jpgWatching youThese glaring stickers are everywhere.https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-03-02-47-24.jpgTokyo driving funtimeI don't know about you, but to me this sign makes driving down really fast hills look FUN!https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-02-12-19-20.jpgFree WineKeeping it classy while up in the air. 2014-04-10T15:21:06+00:00monthlyhttps://kateballance.com/2014/04/03/step-one-i-decide-to-have-an-adventure/https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-01-21-54-12.jpgSnap Happy(Well- Except here- Here I was a bit snap-happy. Also slap-happy.)https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-01-13-59-02.jpgTex Mex HexIn my defense, I ordered the beer BEFORE finding out about the crazy delays that awaited me. Of course, then I was really glad I had ordered the beer. https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-01-14-07-12.jpgCool Flight TabletPlane #1 was rocking this in-flight entertainment dealio. https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-03-20-09-54-44.jpgTravel for the domesticHere's a hint regarding what this whole post (and subsequent posts) will be about. You've been warned. https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-03-31-12-27-53.jpgPatriotic ShadesWhile I was tempted to get these stylish American flag shades, I decided to err in a less "in your face" on my face approach.2014-04-04T01:37:33+00:00monthlyhttps://kateballance.com/2014/03/27/i-am-not-sure-if-i-would-have-a-cat-if-i-knew-it-would-grow-to-be-over-55lbs/https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-02-16-19-36-41.jpgMan Downhttps://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-02-20-20-40-15.jpgPuppy Dog Eyeshttps://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-02-17-22-53-43.jpgDown for the counthttps://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-03-02-13-22-32.jpgBox o Linahttps://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-03-27-13-09-58.jpgTuckered outhttps://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-03-27-13-11-37.jpgMrs Dog Dobalina2014-03-27T18:02:32+00:00monthlyhttps://kateballance.com/2014/03/25/what-happens-when-your-crisis-response-creates-a-worse-crisis/2014-03-25T18:31:57+00:00monthlyhttps://kateballance.com/2014/02/06/living-with-cats-is-a-poor-rehersal-for-dog-sitting/https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2012-03-16-13-51-37.jpg2012-03-16 13.51.37If this does not prove how much of a cat person I am, then I don't know what will. https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-02-04-08-56-37.jpg2014-02-04 08.56.37No really- I wasn't going to use that cord at all this week. Seriously. https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-02-06-14-23-06-hdr.jpg2014-02-06 14.23.06 HDRThis face defies any chance of "No" being said. It's a good thing she's never unreasonable. 2014-02-06T19:58:14+00:00monthlyhttps://kateballance.com/2014/02/05/we-all-have-guilty-pleasures-but-mine-have-subtitles/2014-02-05T19:46:28+00:00monthlyhttps://kateballance.com/2014/01/31/its-just-like-crab-walking-up-the-side-of-a-mountain/https://kateballance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/sconed.jpgsconed2014-01-31T17:42:07+00:00monthlyhttps://kateballance.com/2013/12/17/a-lesson-in-physics-and-totally-not-having-anything-to-do-with-an-imaginary-ghost/2013-12-17T00:01:51+00:00monthlyhttps://kateballance.com/2013/09/29/the-story-of-a-stolen-cell-phone-or-how-my-fiance-and-i-spent-our-2-year-anniversary-at-the-er/2013-09-29T21:01:14+00:00monthlyhttps://kateballance.com/2013/07/01/z-y-x-w-v-u-t/2013-07-01T17:30:22+00:00monthlyhttps://kateballance.com/2013/06/20/for-the-birds/2013-06-20T19:34:48+00:00monthlyhttps://kateballance.com/2013/06/19/you-have-really-pretty-hair/2013-06-19T23:18:58+00:00monthlyhttps://kateballance.com/2013/06/19/sometimes-you-just-have-to-start-from-the-side/2013-06-19T23:17:39+00:00monthlyhttps://kateballance.comdaily1.02026-04-01T01:06:36+00:00