As always, it’s great to catch up on your experiences. The possibilities of exploring the choices mentioned all sound great. Teaching at a university sounds wonderful. Go for that PhD. I myself am faced with the possibility of choosing a new direction for myself as I am choosing to retire from teaching. 30 years will be in the books this coming May. It’s time for something new. Now that I’m am empty nester, the choices that come to mind are overwhelming. I offer my best to you. I’m sure whichever path you choose will be a fulfilling and rewarding one.
It's wonderful to read about how things are going! I understand all too well how things that were shiny bright and exciting can turn into doldrums. I'm excited for whatever adventure next awaits you, and I hope to be able to see you in person sooner rather than later.
Sending all our love from San Antonio, Kat & Sam.
P.S. Sometimes finding magic in the mundane is hard, but I've found it incredibly rewarding. I hope you're able to give yourself grace while you're struggling with what comes next.
Ha! This one's on you. Your "These Days" itself provided one of the moments of respite from the mundanity we must otherwise encounter. Great to see the reengagement and much appreciated. Some of your moments were enjoyably reminiscent of those that I had there, too, especially when you spontaneously joined the kids and co-teacher in clapping and giggling; there is no better moment. Perfect example of Zen living in the moment. Looking forward to your further planned and unplanned "moments". :)
And your senses must be elevated beyond mine; while I can always smell rain, I can only anticipate snow.
Lots of memories from our brief visit! So lucky to have seen a bit of Japan through your eyes (and with you doing the speaking)! I have also found life to be a series of journeys, elation interspersed with ennui. We are always interested to see which doorway you will step through next. Thank you for writing again!
As always, it’s great to catch up on your experiences. The possibilities of exploring the choices mentioned all sound great. Teaching at a university sounds wonderful. Go for that PhD. I myself am faced with the possibility of choosing a new direction for myself as I am choosing to retire from teaching. 30 years will be in the books this coming May. It’s time for something new. Now that I’m am empty nester, the choices that come to mind are overwhelming. I offer my best to you. I’m sure whichever path you choose will be a fulfilling and rewarding one.
~Ray
It's wonderful to read about how things are going! I understand all too well how things that were shiny bright and exciting can turn into doldrums. I'm excited for whatever adventure next awaits you, and I hope to be able to see you in person sooner rather than later.
Sending all our love from San Antonio, Kat & Sam.
P.S. Sometimes finding magic in the mundane is hard, but I've found it incredibly rewarding. I hope you're able to give yourself grace while you're struggling with what comes next.
Ha! This one's on you. Your "These Days" itself provided one of the moments of respite from the mundanity we must otherwise encounter. Great to see the reengagement and much appreciated. Some of your moments were enjoyably reminiscent of those that I had there, too, especially when you spontaneously joined the kids and co-teacher in clapping and giggling; there is no better moment. Perfect example of Zen living in the moment. Looking forward to your further planned and unplanned "moments". :)
And your senses must be elevated beyond mine; while I can always smell rain, I can only anticipate snow.
日本語はどうですか？ よくなっていますか？
Lots of memories from our brief visit! So lucky to have seen a bit of Japan through your eyes (and with you doing the speaking)! I have also found life to be a series of journeys, elation interspersed with ennui. We are always interested to see which doorway you will step through next. Thank you for writing again!