Yes, I know it has been a loooong time since I have posted, but life gets busy. Not busy in a bad way, just really full. It seems impossible that we are actually in our second month of 2007! I thought I would share some things I've learned in the last few months (beware--they are not particularly profound!)
- I have developed an affinity to seaweed. Yes, this is strange but true: the green stuff really tastes good! I like it is miso soup, and o-nigiri which are like little surprise presents of fish surrounded by rice, wrapped up in seaweed.
- Sometimes the inside of a house can actually be colder than the outdoor temperature. A few months ago I went to my bedroom and the temperature was 11 degrees Celsius which is 52 degrees for those of you who think in Fahrenheit! We blame the single paned windows, but so far we haven't gotten frostbite. ;) Actually we started using a kerosene heater like all the Japanese do, and it really heats things up, as long as you don't die of carbon monoxide poisoning. :P
- You can learn something from everyone in your life. Because of my various part time jobs I have developed a large pool of acquaintances. I am realizing that if you don't burn bridges, any one of those people could help you down the road through an introduction, a piece of good advice or something else.
Well, those are just a few things, and I know this coming year will be full of new lessons and realizations. May every day be full of joy, discovery, and blessings!
