It is important to realize that although the adult may from their outside appearance, seem as though they are confident in themselves, they were once also a child and still harbor many of the same fears and emotions.
Category: Japan – 日本
Posts from or about Japan. I lived in Saitama and Tokyo from 2001 – 2003.
The War in Iraq
The war in Iraq is the worst form of treachery that has been committed in the last half century. I have read the information and propaganda of both sides and have come to certain conclusions that my countrymen refuse to see. The American public does not think they are in error. In fact support and…… Continue reading The War in Iraq
E-mail to Kazuko 3.22.2004
Salut Kazuko, Merci pour ton e-mail. Mes amis et moi veulent sortir ce-weekend si tu es libre. Normalment, on prendre a “The Hub” a Takadanobaba. Apres ca, quelquefois on va a disco s’applle “Genius” a Ginza. C’est un endroit tres chic et on doit porter des vetements bon. Les hommes doit portent un suit ou…… Continue reading E-mail to Kazuko 3.22.2004
The Expatriate
I am, therefore I think. I think I have grown tired of these walls, so I walk out on the veranda to a fresh view. The walls are gone. My perspective has changed. My protection shed. The hair on my body dances from the breath of the gentle breeze. I did not know they could…… Continue reading The Expatriate
Tokyo – Looking in from the Outside
As time passes our experiences shape our lives and character. Many are content to follow the current of life and are swept downstream never challenging themselves or trying to change the tide. They become complacent and live in a world where uncertainty and that which is unfamiliar is quite frightening and thus avoided. Then there are those…… Continue reading Tokyo – Looking in from the Outside
E-mail to Dad 3.19.2004
Just got home and saw in the news that Taiwan’s President got shot before the election. You know, the guy that wants Taiwan to be independent. The world just keeps getting better and better. You know how quickly the situation could deteriorate right. Gosh, it’s a good thing we’re in Iraq and don’t want to fight…… Continue reading E-mail to Dad 3.19.2004
E-mail to Giang 3.6.2004
Hello Giang, I don’t have Uyen’s e-mail! Could you please send it to me? Life in Japan is very interesting. I have been here 3 years and learned so much. The Japanese way of thinking is very difficult to understand and I’ve made many mistakes in 3 years. I finally feel that I can understand…… Continue reading E-mail to Giang 3.6.2004
E-mail to Liu Lian 3.5.2004
Liu Lian!! I’m so happy for you!!!!!!! Congratulations!!! I know you will be so successful!! And if you ever need a husband or extra love, you can always count on me!!! I do plan on moving to Vietnam and if you are ever going to be there you can always stay at my place.. You…… Continue reading E-mail to Liu Lian 3.5.2004