You know, it’s funny sometimes… I live Japan, teach English and enjoy finding myself; however, sometimes, thanks to the Internet, I am able to regress into my previous way of living. It’s those times when I feel like I’ve never left home.
As an example of this, I was talking with my friend Ian one evening, and he noted that it was like I was still in Edmonton, only working really odd hours. He never sees me, but he can contact me whenever he wants to. The internet has taken the shock and isolation of being in a new country and damped it. I think it’s a good thing; however, it could also have an opposite effect. Maybe there is something positive about being cut off from your previous life that I will never benefit from. Who knows.
These past few months, I’ve also been having some aboulic moments. Moments where I am faced with a decision, and just do nothing! I wonder if Japan is causing me to think differently. I sure hope I don’t freeze up when faced with a major decision.
Feel free to check out Iwate Life! It’s my new Japanese blog. Your computer has to be able to read Japanese in order to read this. Good luck!
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