Here, I am, working in the tropical city of Singapore for one and a half month now. And Singapore is a fabulous city/country! It is vibrant, fun and their food are delicious (no, the food is totally amazing!). But, it is also so hot and humid! Although, it is a warm and welcomed change for me when I first arrived, however, after a month and a half, I begin to miss Japan, especially that now is the season for hot spring and snow. Moreover, the Singapore heat is wearing me down and I can't wait to go back to Japan soon after this project is done!
As usual, on every year's eve, I tried to write something for this blog. So, this year, I am going to celebrate the 9th year anniversary in Japan. Wow, in a blink of an eye - 9 years. And I will be celebrating my 10th year in Japan. Should I have a party for myself on my 10th year in Japan? Maybe I should ^^.
One thing that I have learned since starting this blog is that single author blogging is hard. Finding the time to write posts in between work, research and play is difficult. Usually, my work is more manageable over the summer period, but when comes to the fall semester (my favourite season), everything and everybody seem to want to squeeze and cram into that 3 short months before the coming of a new year. That always leaves me very little time for my own research, and for sure, blogging is sometimes out of the question. And every time, when I am in this time deprivation situation, I reminded myself of this timeless quote from the movie, Lord of the Rings, to pacify my frustrated feelings about time deprivation.
As usual, on every year's eve, I tried to write something for this blog. So, this year, I am going to celebrate the 9th year anniversary in Japan. Wow, in a blink of an eye - 9 years. And I will be celebrating my 10th year in Japan. Should I have a party for myself on my 10th year in Japan? Maybe I should ^^.
One thing that I have learned since starting this blog is that single author blogging is hard. Finding the time to write posts in between work, research and play is difficult. Usually, my work is more manageable over the summer period, but when comes to the fall semester (my favourite season), everything and everybody seem to want to squeeze and cram into that 3 short months before the coming of a new year. That always leaves me very little time for my own research, and for sure, blogging is sometimes out of the question. And every time, when I am in this time deprivation situation, I reminded myself of this timeless quote from the movie, Lord of the Rings, to pacify my frustrated feelings about time deprivation.
‘All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.’ – Gandalf the Grey
With this in mind, I will try my best to blog, work and research.
So, this question of time management brings me to think about why I started this blog in the first place. I wanted a space where I share special places that I find interesting, journaling my experiences, and also in a way, keeping a record of my travel. Although I feel that I may have not done most of it, but, I am trying to blog whenever I can spare the time.
I feel that I should be blogging more post for my early years in Japan. Looking back at those years reminds me of many Japan-naivety moments for me. I had more time back then to visit many places in Japan, racking up too many funny and embarrassing experiences to record and I especially, wished that I haven't lost my 2005-2009 photos due a hard disk failure (T_T). But, I will do my best to write these moments down and, perhaps, revisit the places again, just to retake some photos for the blog. I think it will be fun for me to see the same place with a different eye now.
Actually, every year, I will make a list of new year resolution (which I will break within a week after the new year starts, huhuhu). So, this year, I am going to keep it simple as I can already see the direction for me in the coming year. Well, this is perhaps my longest new year's eve post ever. So, I wish all my readers, a happy 2015 year and may it be another good and kind year to you and your family.
So, this question of time management brings me to think about why I started this blog in the first place. I wanted a space where I share special places that I find interesting, journaling my experiences, and also in a way, keeping a record of my travel. Although I feel that I may have not done most of it, but, I am trying to blog whenever I can spare the time.
I feel that I should be blogging more post for my early years in Japan. Looking back at those years reminds me of many Japan-naivety moments for me. I had more time back then to visit many places in Japan, racking up too many funny and embarrassing experiences to record and I especially, wished that I haven't lost my 2005-2009 photos due a hard disk failure (T_T). But, I will do my best to write these moments down and, perhaps, revisit the places again, just to retake some photos for the blog. I think it will be fun for me to see the same place with a different eye now.
Actually, every year, I will make a list of new year resolution (which I will break within a week after the new year starts, huhuhu). So, this year, I am going to keep it simple as I can already see the direction for me in the coming year. Well, this is perhaps my longest new year's eve post ever. So, I wish all my readers, a happy 2015 year and may it be another good and kind year to you and your family.
