Puppy Loves
I sometimes read Japanese comic books which are for girls (and I also like them for boys also) because I occasionally feel I need the same butterflies in my stomach as I got when I was young.
When I read one scene with it, suddenly I realized that the person I can imagine in ideal romantic scenes are only puppy loves, which means all those were in unrequited relationships. This is a funny but an amazing discovery for me! I tried to imagine guys who I were dating, but I can’t!!
I’m wondering how my brain is working...this is one of the most stupid but great mysteries.
Yeah! Go Outside.
I’m studying English in some ways and one of them is online lessons which are run by Japanese company. My routine is 30 mins everyday. There are so many teachers in this system because there are a lot of Japanese learners.
Today’s teacher is one of my favorites. The conversation with most teachers begins with the usual sentence, “How are you, today?” Today as well. “I went to the supermarket today,” after I answered, she said “Yeeeeeah!! Finally! You could go outside Legallyyyyyy!” I bursted out laughing because of her reaction and I also said, “Hoooo!!!” together.
I just went to the supermarket but I felt more happy than I spent at that time when I talked with her.
One World: Together At Home
There is something I want to appreciate. This is to live here NY during such a difficult time. I often think, “If I were still in Japan, I wouldn't have the present feeling that is an appreciation for workers in the frontline around the world. I might not care about such workers, and might be a more self-centered person and might go outside without consideration.” (As a supplementary explanation, policies depend on each country's situation, thought and culture since nobody knows the true nature of this virus, and I can’t deny all policies so far.)
One thing I want to say is I can feel more that our world is one world like “Spaceship Earth”, Backminster Fuller advocated, because I stay in NY where I can find more options to feel it than I lived in Japan. Tonight's program: “One World: Together At home” also did.
Change the Crisis into Good Opportunities?
In the past, John F. Kennedy delivered (and other famous people like Al Gore also used), “In the Chinese language, the word “crisis” is composed of two characters, one representing danger and the other, opportunity.” As well as Kanji, which is one of three Japanese letters, we can regard “crisis” as the same meaning. And, there is a famous saying “Good comes out of evil.” Additionally, “Good times are good and bad times are also good,” said Matsushita Konosuke, who was one of the most popular Japanese industrialists and sometimes called “the god of management,” and I also respect his philosophy.
Since the present crisis has spreaded in the world, I’ve been thinking about our next future around the world. What can I learn and gain from this situation? What will I be able to do for our bright future after this?
I don’t have any time to be depressed and criticize. Don’t cry over spilt milk.
Storytime with The Met
Many museums around the world now have some virtual things such as tours, classes, etc. and we can enjoy them as if we visit them.
As well as them, The Met, located in E 82nd Fifth ave. in Manhattan, has a storytelling program for children. Actually, I’ve been interested in popular books among American people because this can show one aspect of American culture. That’s why this program is a good chance for me to understand it more.
Today’s book was “You can't take a balloon into the metropolitan museum.” This streaming was more fascinating than I expected. The book was also awesome. It has no words but illustrations that are very exquisite and cute, which is my taste! Furthermore, as the story goes on, popular places of Manhattan are drawn.
I appreciate The Met telling such a wonderful book.
