Another resolution this year is to meet local people and network within Kashiwa and just generally be more social. Already, I've met lovely people through the teacher network and too many late nights at the Hub Pub. And reconnected with the circle of Kanto residents who I had withdrawn from for a season. They are very cool people.
On a bikeride and walk at Teganuma, I met a lovely mother daughter tae kwon do team, and we're corresponding by email in anticipation of meeting up this week. Kashiwa people are fun.
I went around the neighbourhood and greeted people with Akemashite omedetou gozaimasu, a very happy new year. Maro's been nuzzling my feet while I make tea and getting his fuzz on my sofa.
Last night, I had a chance to talk over tea with some local folks, both foreign and native. We got talking about hobbies and interests, and one pointed me to his blog, A Day in the Life, which documents in photos the life he sees here.
Next step is to get back to training. This is already the 9th of January, and I haven't stepped foot in dojo yet! Between seeing folks, work committments and sundry household chores, I haven't been on the mat. Tonight is Shiraishi Sensei's training in Kashiwa. Yay!
Hi thanks for the mention and nice to see your blog! You've certainly been keeping that new year's resolution well. Good luck with the training and see you soon.
G
Posted by: Gideon | January 10, 2008 at 11:44 AM