Homework for the Overactive Brain

Today's Quote--"Happy birthday to me, Happy birthday to me..."

Tuesday, October 21, 2003

 

Today's Quote--"The hardships along the way were worse than I could have imagined, and indeed more than I can put down in writing. I will leave you to surmise what I endured. But I have been prepared for such difficulties from the outset, so there is no point in starting to complain about them now. I shall accordingly say no more of the matter."--Nichiren Daishonin, October 22, 1271

Although I haven't gone through anything quite that bad, I understand the point...especially the not complaining part of it. But this does sound a lot like Study Abroad. You go through a lot of stuff that you didn't think you would, but all the same you had planned on it before hand...that there would be stuff to deal with. So no point in starting to complain halfway through. But no, I really am doing all right...I just miss home. Doing American Culture stuff in class reminds me how much I like Halloween and Christmas...But I'll be home soon, so it doesn't matter. The point is to enjoy the remaining days I have and continue to learn as much Japanese as possible...If only it didn't give me a nervous twitch in my eye every day in class...oy. Hmmm. Anyway, just wanted to update ya'll that I'm still breathing...Oh yes, and my SUA password expires in a few days and I don't know how to change it...mainly since the entire site is in Japanese. Oy. So, might not get to register for spring semester classes after all. Somedays, it's enough to make you want to scream. Otherdays you just go work out. Like today! Maybe. Hmmm. Rain, red leaves, and cold weather--I love fall! ^>^

No time for culture points...still working out some good ones anyway. So...I'm off to the gym!

GL 11:27 PM