I realize that, looking at the title, many of you will wonder why I’m mentioning the New Year when it’s April. But, you see, the New Year actually does start in April, in a manner of speaking, at least in Japan.
April is a time of rebirth and renewal, largely because of Cherry Blossom season. [...]
Commitment is a funny thing. When in a rhythm and maintaining a regular pattern, it can be easy to sustain. But if one eases up for the briefest of moments, the whole endeavor can fall apart. I think it’s safe to say that’s what happened to my blogging commitment over the past [...]
Also tagged blogging, culture, education, workIn the Japanese educational system, it is customary for teachers and staff to be transferred to different schools within the prefecture at the beginning of every April. I am not sure what criterion is used to determine which teachers are transferred and, from what I have seen, most Japanese teachers aren’t sure either. The initial [...]
Also tagged culture, education, neighborhood, workIt’s weak writing, unrefined and unrevised. I know that, and yet I still press on. I can feel the rawness of it, the stark honesty. The stream of consciousness is laid bare, and I can almost dip my hands in the flow and feel his emotion. I know his fear, I know his drive.
There have [...]
