When I stared this blog, I was not as happy as now. Then I was able to find my goals in the Unites States. I am happier now. What have made me feel happier? Who guided me when I had no friends and no job, in despair, doubting my decision to live in the States? …
Let me share a secret to be happy! I learned from Brian Tracy! Read More »
Richardson Public Library is my favorite place. I like it and I like people working there. I come once a week sometimes twice a week. Since I started Ikebana, Japanese art of arranging flowers, I have used study room in the basement. It’s in the basement and there are no natural light. One fresh cut …
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My Japanese culture experience class at Huffhines Recreation Center was over. I has one student and we had a very good teaching /learning time and exchanging and discussing cultures and behaviors. It’s so precious to me. This is my dream (goal) to share Japanese culture with many people here in the United States. Thank you …
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It’s middle of October. October is fall month in Japan. Here in Texas, t is much warmer so I do not feel it’s fall. However the clouds in the sky and ads and decoration of the shops remind me it’s autumn now. I am working at a floral and I found typical color and flowers …
Autumn Greeting! Let’s go out for viewing colored leaves of autumn. Read More »
In May when I came back to Japan, I received many cranes already and I got one big box and one small box of origami cranes from Japan last week. Origami cranes are love, care, hope, wish and prayer. From my friends my former students who have already become parents, former colleagues. Last time a …
It’s always nice to talk to someone over tea or coffee at anywhere and anywhere. Tea ceremony is called Chanoyu (茶の湯）、 which means hot water for tea. It has precise manners, movements and prases but it’s not a ceremony before drinking tea. They are the most sophisticated and simplified way to serve tea. Also …
Moon Viewing (Tsukimi) 月見 Fall Event What do you see in the moon? In Japan we see rabbits pounding rice cake. I used to try to see rabbits but not easy!The origin of this custom is China as many traditional festivals and events. In Japan this time of the year some events are held at night. outdoor concerts …
The world concern is what’s happening there and the news made me feel sad. Also in the States, in Japan, where I had lived till I came to the States, a day never pass without hearing a bad news. However I try to see a bright side of human beings. To love beauty. I believe …
I forget to post in the end of August…It’s out of season now.., so Please do not read! =) It’s fall. … Were you excited to go back to school when you were young? All over Japan students even 1st graders have homework in summer.The older we become, the more homework they have. I remember my …
I published e-book in Japanese. I introduced 12 phrases and words that I was inspired and encouraged by Brian Tracy. Who is Brian Tracy? Until I knew him (of course on the web and in his CDs, DVDs and books), I had not have any goals in my new life in the U.S. I moved in …
