We have a simple (maybe) question this week.
Describe a perfect day.
パーフェクトな一日を説明して下さい。
My day:
It would start at dawn. I would wake up in my tent in northern Minnesota. I would be in my sleeping bag and hiroe would be next to me in her sleeping bag. And of course, near our feet Lily would be waiting to go outside. I would open the tent flap (door) to reveal the dawn—the time before the sunrise. I would then start a small fire and get some water boiling for coffee. After waking Hiroe, she and I would have a chat around the fire while watching Lily run around chasing birds and squirrels.
After coffee, I would get in our canoe and paddle to one of the nice fishing spots near our campsite. I would be able to see Lily and Hiroe from my there and I would spend the next hour or so catching (or not catching) fish. If I did catch any fish, I would quickly release them, taking only a quick moment to thank them for the few moments of excitement before sending them on their way.
After fishing, I would paddle back to our campsite, all the while smelling the blueberry pancakes that Hiroe is cooking.
After a warm “welcome back” greeting from Lily and Hiroe, the three of us would have breakfast and talk.
During the day, we would spend the day chatting, canoeing, swimming, reading, napping and hiking.
The day would end with a simple dinner, a campfire and a star-filled sky and of course, a s'more (名 詞｟米略式｠スモアズ：キャンプファイヤーでとろとろに焼いたマシュマロをグラハムクラッカーに載せ, 板チョコと重ねて, もう1枚のグラハムクラッカーを載せたもの.［I want to eat some more. ］.
What would you do, see, eat, watch, or where would you go on your perfect day?
I will look forward to hearing about it when we speak next.
Be well,
Keith//
2009/08/23
これなしでは生きていけないものは？
We have another 2-part question this week.
The first question is:
What is something in your life that you could NOT live without?
これなしでは生きていけないと思うものは何ですか？
And the second question is:
What is something in your life you would LIKE TO LIVE WITHOUT?
これなしで生きていけたらいいなと思うものは何ですか？
As I think about this answer, my answer becomes incredibly clear. I COULD NOT LIVE WITHOUT MY COMPUTER—my Apple MacBook Pro. Because I live in Japan, my computer is my connection to the world outside of Ise. My computer gives me news, music, movies, the ability to create web design, the ability to teach and speak to my family via SKYPE and a way to keep in touch with my family and friends via email.
Now, the one thing I would like to live without...
Interestingly, it is the same answer, my computer. As much as I love it, I feel sometimes that I am chained to my computer! I think there are times when I am so “plugged in” that I don’t pay enough attention to what is around me—life away from my computer!
So, starting today, I am going to try to “unplug” my life a little more. I will try to be less computer-generated and focus more on my life away from my computer! I just have to remember that balance is the key.
Good luck thinking about your answers and I will look forward to hearing about them.
Be well,
Keith//
The first question is:
What is something in your life that you could NOT live without?
これなしでは生きていけないと思うものは何ですか？
And the second question is:
What is something in your life you would LIKE TO LIVE WITHOUT?
これなしで生きていけたらいいなと思うものは何ですか？
As I think about this answer, my answer becomes incredibly clear. I COULD NOT LIVE WITHOUT MY COMPUTER—my Apple MacBook Pro. Because I live in Japan, my computer is my connection to the world outside of Ise. My computer gives me news, music, movies, the ability to create web design, the ability to teach and speak to my family via SKYPE and a way to keep in touch with my family and friends via email.
Now, the one thing I would like to live without...
Interestingly, it is the same answer, my computer. As much as I love it, I feel sometimes that I am chained to my computer! I think there are times when I am so “plugged in” that I don’t pay enough attention to what is around me—life away from my computer!
So, starting today, I am going to try to “unplug” my life a little more. I will try to be less computer-generated and focus more on my life away from my computer! I just have to remember that balance is the key.
Good luck thinking about your answers and I will look forward to hearing about them.
Be well,
Keith//
2009/08/17
一番幸せだと感じるとき
This week's questions:
When ARE you the happiest? And: When WERE you the happiest?
あなたが一番幸せだと感じるときはいつですか？And:
あなたが一番幸せだと感じたときはいつでしたか？
*My answer:
I am happiest when I travel. Although I don't do it as much as I would like to, traveling makes me really happy—almost giddy. I especially love the preparation before a trip; the packing, the planning, making reservations, the excited and sleepless night before departure and the moment when I lock to door before leaving my house. I usually travel to Minnesota (my home state in the US) each year but for a handful of reasons, Hiroe and I won't be making the trip this year. That fact makes me sad since that means another year (maybe) without seeing my family and another year (maybe) without seeing my favorite place on earth—Minnesota.
And...
When WAS I happiest? This question seemed easy when I first thought of it but is actually difficult to choose just one particular time or event. Although there are many times that I could choose as being my happiest, I will choose this one.
In July of 2005, on a camping trip to Minnesota's BWCAW (Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness), I witnessed a great moment between Hiroe and our dog, Lily. One of the days was beautiful and hot and in the middle of the afternoon, Hiroe decided to take a swim. Of course, Lily would never let Hiroe swim without her so the both of them swam together. Hiroe's smile was big and bright and Lily looked as happy as I have ever seen her.
That's it. I know it is simple, but it was a few moments that I had everything I could have wanted. I was watching my favorite person and my favorite dog having fun together.
Good luck thinking about your happiest moments and I will look forward to hearing about them.
Keith//
When ARE you the happiest? And: When WERE you the happiest?
あなたが一番幸せだと感じるときはいつですか？And:
あなたが一番幸せだと感じたときはいつでしたか？
*My answer:
I am happiest when I travel. Although I don't do it as much as I would like to, traveling makes me really happy—almost giddy. I especially love the preparation before a trip; the packing, the planning, making reservations, the excited and sleepless night before departure and the moment when I lock to door before leaving my house. I usually travel to Minnesota (my home state in the US) each year but for a handful of reasons, Hiroe and I won't be making the trip this year. That fact makes me sad since that means another year (maybe) without seeing my family and another year (maybe) without seeing my favorite place on earth—Minnesota.
And...
When WAS I happiest? This question seemed easy when I first thought of it but is actually difficult to choose just one particular time or event. Although there are many times that I could choose as being my happiest, I will choose this one.
In July of 2005, on a camping trip to Minnesota's BWCAW (Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness), I witnessed a great moment between Hiroe and our dog, Lily. One of the days was beautiful and hot and in the middle of the afternoon, Hiroe decided to take a swim. Of course, Lily would never let Hiroe swim without her so the both of them swam together. Hiroe's smile was big and bright and Lily looked as happy as I have ever seen her.
That's it. I know it is simple, but it was a few moments that I had everything I could have wanted. I was watching my favorite person and my favorite dog having fun together.
Good luck thinking about your happiest moments and I will look forward to hearing about them.
Keith//
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