tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086689852914881504.post7864475005515760522..comments2023-10-11T23:14:29.814+09:00Comments on Somedays: Lists - and a TILT list too...SomedaysSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07485017469544064676noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086689852914881504.post-403880523127326822010-06-09T01:12:07.774+09:002010-06-09T01:12:07.774+09:00Umebossy - I love having chilled noodles in the su...Umebossy - I love having chilled noodles in the summer, my personal favourite is harusame - especially the spicy harusame salad at the grocery store where I used to live (sometimes I'd get lucky and there'd be some left and 50% off on my way home from a late class)!<br /><br />Lulu - I LOVE lists too. Helps me focus, makes me think about the things that are important, and yes, feels really good to cross something off!<br />My year in India was incredible, and got me started on re-thinking my future, leading partly to where I am now, not that I realized it at the time! I left India and a few months later was in Japan - originally following my ex! So yes, things change, plans change, dreams change. I have an idea of where I want to be in 5 years, and that hasn't changed, but plans for the interim sure have... we'll see... I need to mull it all over and do a bit more research before I make any decisions.<br /><br />Cath - you know the person who gave me the advice - very kindly a little bit older and rather short woman. She's been an amazing influence and support and help.<br />I'd be quite happy without the rain, but would love to swap you the 24 and muggy rain for the 16 and cold rain... Sigh... really not a fan of summers in Tokyo!SomedaysSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07485017469544064676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086689852914881504.post-10097843865586630392010-06-07T06:57:28.513+09:002010-06-07T06:57:28.513+09:00As someone once said, 'Life happens while you&...As someone once said, 'Life happens while you're making other plans.' It's good to have goals or a sense of purpose in life, but whatever one's long-term goals, life has to be enjoyed every day, in the moment. It's wonderful that you have such a wise, caring and supportive friend close to you. (And great that U is supportive - that's a must for a good partner!) Meanwhile, wish it were warm enough here to enjoy chilled noodles, but it's 16C and raining...<br />love and hugs,<br />CathAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086689852914881504.post-82678540382088717142010-06-06T19:56:48.111+09:002010-06-06T19:56:48.111+09:00I can totally understand where you are coming from...I can totally understand where you are coming from with your goals etc. I myself am also a big list maker- shopping lists, to do lists (long term and short term- I do monthly to-do lists as well because I do get pleasure from crossing things off even if it is boring stuff like swap the summer/winter clothes in the wardrobes...), I also write lists of things I want to do with Noah like read certain books, take him certain places, try different games and or foods...<br /><br />It is interesting that you say you are in a completely different place to where you thought you would be 5 years ago. Not so much 5 years ago but if I go back 6 years ago I was in the middle of my year on exchange in Japan, hadn`t met Shun yet and had every intention of going home to finish my degree (which I did do), working in Australia in some kind of fab career, possibly moving back to Japan for a couple years before ultimately going back to Australia to settle down and maybe marry and have kids at about age 30. Flash forward six years- I am married, with a bub and living in Japan. Strange how things work out. Not that I would have it any other way but still, interesting to think back.<br /><br />Also did not know you spent a year in India- that must have been amazing.<br /><br />I don`t eat ramen either but I would probably like the noodles you are talking about. Sounds yummy!<br /><br />Good luck with your long term goals- will be interesting to see where your life takes you.Luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391030748931575341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086689852914881504.post-65609989416287925592010-06-03T21:47:58.989+09:002010-06-03T21:47:58.989+09:00Noodles are sooooo good in summer! We've alrea...Noodles are sooooo good in summer! We've already started having more - really easy no brainer for lunch times. I've been buying "zaru ramen" from Yamaya, the import booze and food shop. It's just dried noodles that you boil and then rinse in cold water and you can get different dipping sauce flavours to go with. We had them today too, so good!umebossyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17907416538756231220noreply@blogger.com