I have been busy living life in Tokyo. The rainy season starts tomorrow, so I am preparing for some wet pant legs. But today Japan is beautiful, and I am trying to keep it simple, though my life is rather complicated lately, full of big decisions and changes and realizations.
School...I made a decision to drop down a grade, which was the right thing, although it hurt my pride. The rest of my life has gotten rather busy and I would be having a meltdown if I hadn't done it.
I will be working more in the near future. They are all teaching jobs, but I do get to use some Japanese, so it will be somewhat effective, I think.
My Japanese is getting better. I would describe it as "functional". I have a long way to go, but I am not to concerned with rushing my progress. Forcing it is pointless.
My main goal lately is to go through life with a little grace. Take it easy. Not leisurely, but not get hung up on little things. This could be my life's work.
I have spent more time communicating with Japanese people on mixi and myspace. Those who complain about Japanese people here using them to practice their English aren't trying hard enough to find help. I have made some good friends, who have gone well out of their way to help me. I am grateful.
I also realize that I am wasting my time by judging myself and others perception of me. Maybe I will go into this in another post. If I just take the next indicated action, I will be okay, or so I am told.