On My Mind These Days

G and I just returned from a wonderful honeymoon in Bali.  It was beautiful and intoxicating- I didn't want to return to Tokyo (and I am a huge Tokyo fan!).  I enjoyed the smell of Bali, the colorful flowers with thick petals falling from the trees, the sounds, the food (mostly the lobster) and the smiles.  Bali was beautiful.   

We passed the days resting on in our villa, I eating snake-skin fruit and pears, reading, taking constant dips in the pool, and eating wonderful food.  During the morning,  Gerald surfed and I explored the area and enjoyed the sand in between my toes. We loved the being in our own little private world.  I was reminded of God so much during our time away.

We had friends getting married in Singapore, so we spent the last leg of our honeymoon in Singapore.  I truly enjoyed spending every minute with my sweet husband.  Singapore was nice too, but there is simply no comparison to Bali.

We're back and it's back to my Tokyo life involving work, family and friends.  Lately, I've been thinking, I need more close friends here in Tokyo.  Casual acquaintances in a foreign country suck.  I'm also thinking I should hire a life/career coach for the next stage of career development.  I've been working on a business idea for the past five months and it's uncharted territory.  Also, I was recently promoted to Partner at my company (was so excited!) which has really prompted me to begin considering more long-term career goals.  Up to this point, I was driven primarily by wanting to pay all of my student loan debt, before returning to the USA.

What else?  Well I've just purchased a sewing machine and I am making a quilt.  Yes, you read that right, I've taken up quilting.  "How old and country!" you must be thinking huh?  That's fine with me.  I love creating with my hands and quilting is an excellent way to create a beautiful and simply sewing project.  Funny, but the older I become the more drawn I am to more traditional things from home, like quilting.  I'm considering creating an English-speaking sewing/quilting group here in Tokyo as it would be great to get to together with others.

Anyway, I am very happy, thankful and blessed these days and I just can't shake the feeling that I'm supposed to be doing something more than I am right now.  But, something more in the sense of contributing- and not simply working.  These days I have a huge creative drive taking over and I am trying my best to nurture it.  I will post photos of the quilt soon.

-SiT

 

Comments

[Kay]

I only found your blog a few months ago, but I truly enjoy your insight. I'll be going to japan soon and reading your posts has made me think about things I hadn't really paid any mind to. I hope you continue writing.

[Nadia]

I was recently introduced to your blog and your post on getting your hair braided in Tokyo. Thank you very much for your tip. I live in Sendai, and I was wondering if you knew anyone who could braid or perm hair in Sendai as it would be much more convenient than going to Tokyo. Thanks