名著講義

March 11, 2012 

 

It has been almost a year since I started to study Spanish.  My teacher named K san, who has retired from his work and lives now under the skirt of Kai-Komaga-take Mountain, Yamanashi, is not only a Spanish teacher for me but also a mentor of my life.  He has lots of experiences and deep thoughts behind his soft smile.

In these past a year he has been trying to teach me something else other than Spanish but I didn't really understand what it was. 

A few weeks ago he recommended a book for me.  It was titled 『名著講義』 - Lectures on Great Books. In this book, some classical Japanese books are introduced. The author is a professor of a university and he gave lectures to his students. What he tried to do was to introduce Japanese philosophy to the young girls through those great books. 

	名著講義
	藤原 正彦
	文藝春秋

 

This book really enlightened me too. I understand what K san tried to tell me so badly.  That was how I should behave as Japanese. How beautiful and graceful Japanese people in former days were. And most of all, we shouldn't lose the attitude and philosophy.  

 

I also recommend this book to you.

still learning

Nov 16, 2011 

 

I will tell you what.  I haven't given up on Spanish to learn yet! Yey!

It has been for almost 7 months since I started. So far so good!  I believe it is definitely because I have my respectable teacher K san, his wonderful wife N san, and diligent class mate S san!! K san always gives us fun lessons.  N san always interrupts (giggle!) with interesting and impressive questions.  I learnt from S san how to self-study. Without them I wouldn't keep going.  I really thank them all!

 

I gotta go now. I have to prepare for the lesson tomorrow! The lessons are fun but I can't catch it up without preparation.  It is fun but pretty hard... Umm...

 

Hasta luego!  

 

 

 

 

another blog

Oct 31, 2011 

 

Heh, heh...

Ok,  please don't say anything about my blog not to be updated.  I fully understand what you wanna say!!I know I have been a little bit irresponsible but I want you to know that I didn't forget it.

I have another blog to keep and I put A LITTLE BIT more priority to it. I post about Jack on it. He is my cute black-and-tan dog. He turned 2 & 1/2 years old now.  I posted about him in here too before but,  I have to tell you, he has transformed into an impeccably adorable smart handsome dog!!! He is the best of the best dog in the world!! LOL! 

Look how his smile is big and bright!

You will find how Jack is doing in Here! Please check it out!

 

From now on I will update this journal a little bit more often.  I mean it!

 ...... Who would believe me?

Spanish and kittens

Jun 10, 2011 

 

Whoa...  The early summer has come so quickly like leaping beyond spring!  I mean it is only in this blog though, heh heh.  How lazy of me not updating such a long time! 

 

I will tell you what is new to me.  I started to study Spanish from the past April.  ... Spanish!  It is me studying Spanish who already gave up on acquiring Italian a couple of years ago.  I hope I will not give up this time.  Yes, I believe I can do it. It was self-studying last time but I have a teacher and classmates this time! 

 

Also I involved in some kind of volunteering.  

It was during the golden week last month,  my mother-in-law and I found three abandoned kittens in a cardboard box.  Sadly one of the kittens was severely wounded and died two days later...  The other two were pretty healthy.   I posted their pictures on a website for abandoned animals that are waiting for a new owner.  I was happily surprised,  nearly 10 people were interested and emailed me.  I gave the each kitten to the first wishers.  I really appreciated that they came all the way from Shizuoka and Nagano to here in the mountainside of Yamanashi,  just in order to pick up a kitten with no pedigree. 

Don't you think the goodwill surely exists in people's heart?!  I am so touched!

 

 

Friends from Junior high school

Mar 25, 2011 /

 

I don't have kids. When I meet old friends who have kids, I kind of gird up somehow. I know absolutely no need to get overwhelmed, but I still get nervous a little.  I can't talk about kids' school or teachers when those kind of conversation starts.  Also, I am afraid of how the friends would think of me.  I don't raise kids. Doesn't it mean I am wasting my life? Shouldn't I be in the phase to raise kids?   I know it depends on each person's life but I still have a sense of inferiority.  I can't accept entirely what I am doing now...

 

Two of my friends from Junior High came over to my place today.  They each have two kids and they brought their kids.  My house suddenly became like a kindergarden. The kids are cute I liked them.  Chit-chat with the old friends were really fun.  During conversation one of the friends mentioned, 'Why should I try to be nice to you now? We are friends for more than 20 years!'  Yeah, right.  

I have been feeling I have come too far.  I have thought I can't be back to the past any more.  I have changed. However, The friends made me feel like I am myself in the past.  It felt really good.  

They have kids and I couldn't get into their kids talk today. I still had fun.  

 

I thought it is about time for me to change my mind.  I should get over my own sense of inferiority. 

The world is just there no matter how I like it or not. The important thing is how I recognize.  I think it should be better looking on the bright side of it.