Saturday, April 28, 2007

Nezu Shrine

I took a break from work this afternoon to walk to Nezu Shrine. Not really to see the shrine (they're kind of all alike) but to see the blooming azaleas. It was nice - they were gorgeous. It was crowded (what's new) but worth the visit. Here are some pictures:





Resarch is still going poorly. We just can't seem to get anywhere with the problem we're having. I'm not too stressed about it because I've done everything I can do and at this point I have little control over the outcome. As a wise person told me, "It's just work."

I've been here for one month. It feels like longer. But is has also flown by. Before I left to come here, I told myself that the first month would be the hardest and the rest would be easier. Well, it can't get much easier than it has been. The first two days were awful but the rest has been great. I keep saying that I have to pinch myself for having such a great opportunity. I miss Nathan a lot and wish I was eating healthier but other than that, everything has been wonderful. I think it will also make me appreciate home more. And I will definitely take some things with me when I leave here. For example, I really want to walk more - to school, to the store, etc. It may not happen but I'd like to give it a shot. And I will make Onigiri at home. That's a fact.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the beautiful photos and all the details of your life in Japan. Love you bunches.

Unknown said...

A wise person once told me: "I know it's "just work"...but is that still true if it consumes every waking minute. Then it's "just life." But it can't consume every waking minute for the rest of your life. Unless you let it. But that would be silly, huh?"