Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Saturday, September 24, 2005
Interesting Interpretations
I always knew that people interpret things in different ways;when i was going to Japan my aunt told me "Japan is far from God" however I had forgotten the religious interpretation that everything gets here.
I took it as good news that Israel decided to move towards making some kind of peace in the middle East, I empathised with the people in New Orleans and the beating that that nature dealt out to them--I never realised that both of them were connected in some way-UNTIL
My aunt mentioned that in one of her conversations, a colleague offered his reading of the situation--here goes:America will continue to lose land space as they backed Israel in leaving the the Gaza strip to Palestine and that is not the will of the lord to give the promise land to the Palestinians.
Sounds crazy to you? To me too
I took it as good news that Israel decided to move towards making some kind of peace in the middle East, I empathised with the people in New Orleans and the beating that that nature dealt out to them--I never realised that both of them were connected in some way-UNTIL
My aunt mentioned that in one of her conversations, a colleague offered his reading of the situation--here goes:America will continue to lose land space as they backed Israel in leaving the the Gaza strip to Palestine and that is not the will of the lord to give the promise land to the Palestinians.
Sounds crazy to you? To me too
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Wah Gwaan
hailing all you folks out there to inform you that I got internet today, so Keisha is back allright! Hello to Conor, James, Shannon, Katherine my faithfuls and I miss you guys so much. I started my teaching practice and Mondays are not the same...not even close! I have yet to sort out the ketai situation, but soon. Will link with you all more frequently now..
I miss Conor, I have been trying ot change that display photo--I am at it agian. Keep your fingers crossed.
I miss Conor, I have been trying ot change that display photo--I am at it agian. Keep your fingers crossed.
Friday, August 12, 2005
Rise Up
Hello friends anf folks who have realised that I had disappeared from radar over the past month. I have left Japan, met my secret life partner (no joke) , spent a few days with family and now checking out life on continent Africa, Egypt to be specific. Wish I could say I am having a blast, its been hectic, but you know I soon take care of that and as soon as the dust settles Iwill be broadcasting live from whereever i happen to me..so please dont remove me from that Friends list just yet.
I als otried t oupload some photos but my flash memory froze the computer, so next time I will try again...
did i mention I am sporting a new hairstyle and colour! Nothing is really new, eh?
I als otried t oupload some photos but my flash memory froze the computer, so next time I will try again...
did i mention I am sporting a new hairstyle and colour! Nothing is really new, eh?
Thursday, June 30, 2005
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
Nihon no Etiquette
Simplexity
sometimes it hits me harder than usual that I am exising on another planet, with different rules of etiquette.
I have gotten used to the following facts:
people frown in disgust on a sneeze on the train and in public spaces but its ok to hawk/cough and spit the contents of ones's stomach lining without so much as a smirk.
teachers brush thier teeth in the staffroom and rinse in the kitchen sink, apply make-up, and other things that some of us rather do in the privcacy of our homes and bathrooms without a wink
When you open a door, men walk through like its thier inalienable right to have such service-not even a nod of a head.
the best place to test if your deordorant is working is at the dinner/lunch table.
there is personal space but no privacy
its ok to cut into a conversation, no sign posting required
its ok to sleep at ones's desk if you had a long night or too many drinks
Its a little strange sometimes...alot most of the time
I know you know a few...add them
sometimes it hits me harder than usual that I am exising on another planet, with different rules of etiquette.
I have gotten used to the following facts:
people frown in disgust on a sneeze on the train and in public spaces but its ok to hawk/cough and spit the contents of ones's stomach lining without so much as a smirk.
teachers brush thier teeth in the staffroom and rinse in the kitchen sink, apply make-up, and other things that some of us rather do in the privcacy of our homes and bathrooms without a wink
When you open a door, men walk through like its thier inalienable right to have such service-not even a nod of a head.
the best place to test if your deordorant is working is at the dinner/lunch table.
there is personal space but no privacy
its ok to cut into a conversation, no sign posting required
its ok to sleep at ones's desk if you had a long night or too many drinks
Its a little strange sometimes...alot most of the time
I know you know a few...add them
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
Wednesday, June 01, 2005
Simplexity
Simplexity
A good book is an inspiration:
I am reading "the monk who sold his ferrari" and "the celestine prophesy" both of the same genre (finding your true purpose, peace and balance etc). I dont know where they will lead but they sure have a few things to say about how our thoughts affect so much of our life and the impact of positive thinking on realising our potential.
In that spirit, I did something I have never done, I got up and went to the beach, jogged a little and then sat and read my book, look at the scenery and for a few moments just appreciate my surroundings.
I felt the best I have felt in a long time today...at peace.
A good book is an inspiration:
I am reading "the monk who sold his ferrari" and "the celestine prophesy" both of the same genre (finding your true purpose, peace and balance etc). I dont know where they will lead but they sure have a few things to say about how our thoughts affect so much of our life and the impact of positive thinking on realising our potential.
In that spirit, I did something I have never done, I got up and went to the beach, jogged a little and then sat and read my book, look at the scenery and for a few moments just appreciate my surroundings.
I felt the best I have felt in a long time today...at peace.
Jp. to Ja. in 47 days!
I have not posted a thing since my expensive kane(crab)shots in Hokkaido. I would say I have been busy but that would only be half the truth..I have just not been uninspired.
However I am throwing myself a new challenge for the last 47 days I have left in Japan; to post something everyday.
Actually I will try to post as long as my Yahoo BB service is available...and then I will be broadcasting from Jamaica.
Its amazing how time flies on some days (weekends)and creeps, sometimes coming to a standstill on others(work days). like today, I have taught 3 lessons already,had lunch and been on the computer for ages and its just 1:30--what a waste of the rest of a beautiful afternoon as I sit in the staffroom and rattle my brain for new ideas to pass time.
As a true islander, what I really want to do is walk down to the beach, sit under a tree and drink some cool coconut water...may even venture for a dip in the water. i must be daydreaming, I am on an island but its located in the wrong hemisphere and the island attitude has long been laying dormant if not dead.
Ganbatte Kiishya
However I am throwing myself a new challenge for the last 47 days I have left in Japan; to post something everyday.
Actually I will try to post as long as my Yahoo BB service is available...and then I will be broadcasting from Jamaica.
Its amazing how time flies on some days (weekends)and creeps, sometimes coming to a standstill on others(work days). like today, I have taught 3 lessons already,had lunch and been on the computer for ages and its just 1:30--what a waste of the rest of a beautiful afternoon as I sit in the staffroom and rattle my brain for new ideas to pass time.
As a true islander, what I really want to do is walk down to the beach, sit under a tree and drink some cool coconut water...may even venture for a dip in the water. i must be daydreaming, I am on an island but its located in the wrong hemisphere and the island attitude has long been laying dormant if not dead.
Ganbatte Kiishya
Saturday, May 07, 2005
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