So it takes me a few days to get back into the swing of things after a long trip. I don't apologize for not writing while I was on vacation, but I do apologize for having written sooner in the six days since I've been back here. I'm sor-ry.
The trip itself was wonderful. I achieved my goals of getting some quality time with most of the family and closest friend in PA, and also some r&r. In CO, I was able to go to the Aikido seminar put on in Boulder, and do some training on top of that, all of which were excellent experiences for me. I got to have that shiny-happy feeling a lot this time around, due to being able to catch up with many of the people I'd been missing since the summer. I also got two solid days to reflect on my future goals, something which I'd been really looking forward to.
What's come of that is, I've made some resolutions for the year. First resolution: to learn 500 kanji this year. Second: I resolve to decide if I'll stay in Japan longer _before_ my contract is up in late March. Third: I resolve to create a goal about my current relationship. I think it's along the lines of--for as long as I choose to be in relationship with my boyfriend, I will be the best girlfriend I can possibly imagine to be. That resolution needs more clarification, though.
The battery's about to run out on my computer, as I'm sitting in my bed where the heater can keep me warm, so I'd better go ahead and publish.
Let me say just one more thing. It was an extreme joy to spend time with my brother in CO. Every day my love for him grows. Is it possible for love to grow?
I tell of my day-to-day experiences in a funky Japanese town from my American viewpoint. This blog could also be called 'Bizarro World', 'Notes From Kyushu, a Smaller Island', or 'Teaching English in Japan: Smash Your Ego in 10 Easy Lessons."
Friday, January 12, 2007
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I love every word of your posts jet whether they are late or not. Whatever that means?
Just remember to always do as you would if you were on your way to your own funeral...Not to be morbid or anything, just being honest...
Later Girl.
You always know what to say, blu. Thanks a lot, and I'll do my best. I'm crossing off each day thinking "that's time gone that won't be coming back." It ought to keep me focused!!
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