Reunion!

I was able to meet up with my friend from Singapore for the first time in 5 years.

She came here for vacation and will be leaving tomorrow morning. So it was a perfect timing to meet her.

Time flies. Five years ago we were exploring Fukuoka. It seems like yesterday. We are now both working. But she is like what she was back then, with a cheerful smile, caring attitude. We talked about our future plans, and agreed that we still have much time to think and act. No need to rush.

It's very good to stay in touch with my friends via network. It changed our life a lot.

I hope to see her again soon...

Difficult decisions

So many things in my mind but just not the right time to make it public...

Dr Shuji Nakamura emphasized it is a concern that Japanese students do not wish to go abroad to broaden their mind. He complained they are so introvert. Well it might be true. Living in Japan is so much comfortable that they find no need to lead an inconvenient life in a foreign country. But living somewhere unfamiliar to you as an outsider will give you a great chance to learn a lot of new things.

People simply do not know nor value that.

Some people around the world want to study but cannot afford even elementary education, while others think that college is not interesting at all. The world is absolutely unfair. And being able to study is a very precious thing because you are allowed to dedicate yourself to something that will not produce profit or food to support your life. It was only after I started working that I realized that simple fact. So being a student is a very very lucky thing, and you should make the most of it. There are a lot of people who cannot even imagine going to school.

So.. it makes me think more and more. What should I do..?

Hope

"I am sure, today or tomorrow the day will come when you will reach your dream."

Not always, but sometimes, we need somebody that says "You are on the right track, you are doing well, trying hard, and it will reward you. "

It takes a lot of energy and courage to keep on trying.

And I thought I was always dreaming, wanting something better, failing and regretting, but if somebody calls it efforts, then it seems everything is going to be alright in the end. It was encouraging and very comforting.

"NO efforts are left unsuccessful."

It gave me relief and motivation back to keep it going.

I would love to be such a kind, understanding, and convincing person.

土井駅

It's quiet and peaceful residential area. Not so far from the city center and there are many trees and parks around. It's a nice place to live.

--and I'm back!

It was oh so short!!

Symposium was for 3 days and immediately after that we took a red-eye from Melbourne to Hong Kong. On the 3rd day of the conference, there was a sponsored dinner that delegates can participate for free!! We didn't know that it was included in the fee. Wine dinner... with other scholars and business people... must have been terrific (even though I don't drink wine)!!!

Oh well.

Anyways.. It was too short. And I still feel like the floor is shaking because of the rough air.

The conference itself was great. It gave me a lot of new information and new perspective of market demands, and hottest research topics currently going on. Surprisingly, there was a beer tasting session too.

This time I noticed Australian English is so difficult to hear. A Canadian friend said it is rather "Australian" not English. It's natural that different language evolves in a different place.

I wanted to stay there longer!!

Leaving soon-

I'll be leaving for Adelaide this Saturday. Time flies! Every day is busy, full of things to do, but the entire week passes so fast after all.

I am very looking forward to it.

But I'm wondering if I should remove makeup before the night flight. Overnight flight is not very good fo me. I hope I'll be able to sleep.

I've got a new friend!!!!!

So gooood!
Never did I expect that I would enjoy after-five activity!
Just going to dinner and have a chat with a friend is the only thing I have been longing for.
I have so many places to visit and so many things to do with my friends.