Another Year

Yes, it's another year, but this year is unlike any other. I truly believe it was the best birthday celebration I've ever had. And it's not like I'd had a big party or had gone out on the town dancing until the wee hours of the morning (my preferred means of celebration).

A proper whole weekend affair from Friday evening until late Sunday night, there was love and friendship abound. But really it wasn't what I'd been able to do, but who I'd been able to spend it with that made it such a memorable experience. A fantastic surprise dinner with close christian friends, a long relaxing day out in a hot spa, a bit of shock and sadness, a heart stopping confession, shopping, surprise gifts of fruit (which I'd NEEDED), more food and more laughter, grrrrrreat birthday cards!, I couldn't have asked for more.

What made this year so different than any other was the realization that it wasn't what I was doing that was important, but who I spent it with that made it special.

Wow, it took me this long to figure this out. Well better late than never.

I'd like to thank ALL the special people in my life. I LOVE you.

Why All The Secrets

Hmmmm.... I think a co-worker just got married but said absolutely nothing about the occassion.

In Japan, this is totally the norm. For big occassions like engagement, marriages, graduation, pregnancies, etc, rather than share your great news and let people in on the joy in your life, people tend to hide these curcial life milestones. It's what helps to create this big wedge that perpetuates distance amongst co-workers. I mean, I'm a very private person myself, but getting married is big news! Why hide it?!

I mean I know it's your perogative to do what you want, but for some reason, it really bothered me when I found out indirectly.

Desertion

My my my goodness. It has been so long since I've been on here, I don't even know where to start. Eventually I'll more than likely do a re-run of the last year, but for now I'm going to just touch upon the now.

Remember when I was all panicky about applying for a program in England, my my my have the tables turned. I'm currently no longer going to school in England. In fact, what I had been avoiding since the moment I graduated from uni has come to past. I'll be going to law school IN the States rather than abroad. AND thus, the previously disliked LSAT has to be coaxed into a friend. I have to get on her good side now as I'll need her to get into schools back home (oh and a quick note! I left Ibaraki and moved to Tokyo 09/08. Living in Harajuku! in an apartment I found with an AMAZING view!!!).... As I was saying, preparing for the LSATs has been a long process , but it is far from finishing. I should be broken and in constant tears when I think about my performance in September compared to my preparation, but really what will that attain? Instead, I've got this unbelievable calm about this next exam. I'll do just fine. Everything will work itself out. This I believe without a shadow of doubt.

You see, that's the thing about trusting in my Lord, He's taking care of everything.