A very special post...

This post is a big thank you to everyone who has ever taken the time to read my blog. It's a lot of fun for me and enables me to have an outlet for writing as well as a source of entertainment. When I started this blog I didn't know where it would go or for how long, and now it's been about two years and I have learned a great deal and eaten a whole hell of a lot of noodles. It's been an amazing journey that I plan to continue for the foreseeable future. That being said I'd like to take some time and thank my readers. Here's a tribute to the top ten countries that are my sources of readers!

10. Singapore

Thanks, Singapore! Singapore has the world's longest life expectancy at 81 years, compared with 78 here in the US. I didn't know until I looked it up that Singapore was part of the United Kingdom until 1963 and from what I have read and seen sounds like a really cool place to visit! 

9. Netherlands

Thanks, Nederlanders! Netherlands literally means "low country" because half of the country is about 1 meter above sea level. I think maybe a trip to Amsterdam is in order to celebrate with my ramen loving friends. I'm afraid if I did go I'd never come back!

8. India

Thanks, India! I know I talked some shit about some noodles from your country, but as I demonstrated recently I'm willing to keep on truckin'! Seriously though, I'm almost ashamed to admit it but the first thing I think about when I think of India is the delicious food. India is the world's largest democracy and a nation of over a billion people. Their national language is English and they call you to collect debts you owe. Just kidding, they do a lot of other stuff, too. Like make delicious food.

7. Germany

Look, I think by not mentioning anything about Nazis I did a good job. Thanks to my German readers! Ramen always goes good with a beer.

6. Indonesia

Thanks, Indonesia! I never knew before I started this blog that Indonesia was such a huge noodle eater! Indomie is made by THE largest noodle producer in the world and also owns a plant in Nigeria that is the largest noodle producer in Africa. Some of my favorite noodles ever come from here and I am happy to have you guys as my readers!

5. Australia

Thanks, Australia! Australia has the second highest standard of living in the world, behind Norway. I've always wanted to go to Australia... maybe one day I will. There's more to it than kangaroos and Crocodile Dundee.

4. United Kingdom

Ramen in the UK! From what I gather ramen is kind of a big deal in the UK. Their national dish is chicken tikka masala, which is very cool. The big brand of ramen there is Pot Noodle, which I haven't been able to locate stateside, but would like to try to see if there's any difference. Much love for the UK!

3. Canada

 

Yes, that is Canadian Club whisky for sale in Japan. I didn't know ramen was a big deal in Canada, but it's good to know that our friendly northern neighbors enjoy a good noodle once in a while as we enjoy their whisky among other things. Thanks, Canadians!!

2. Philippines

Just look at that beach! Oh, man. Special thanks to my readers in the Philippines. You guys make some delicious noodles! The Philippines are also known for very beautiful women and being part of Spain, America, and Japan before becoming independent in 1945.

1. USA! USA!

 

Well, no surprise there. Thanks everyone for reading this post and reading my blog! Keep on ramenatin'!