Akemashite omedeto!
Man, 2013 just doesn't sound right.
Man, 2013 just doesn't sound right.
But I'm pretty impressed by the fact that we got through 2012 and past the horrific apocalypse prediction by our ancient Mayan friends.
I guess the next big question will be what comes next? What is to become of the world of post-apocalypse?
Are we going to start another count down to the next possible end of the world?
Is this going to be people longing for the next time they can let go and have fun under the excuse of having little time left on Earth?
Our world praises development to the point Steve Jobs is divine. But it seems that all we want to do is just step backwards into the warm arms of chaotic nothingness where it all began. Then it will be "There shall be light" all over again.
Although it is cool if the world, after all these false predictions, finally ended during our lifetime, I plan to live because I have tons of resolutions.
Tons and tons.
And writing a blog once everyday is one of them. This is why I am blabbering on about these nonsense for the first time in maybe three months? I do plan to be productive next time but this time it's just me, talking about nothing.
My second resolution is, as always, "mendokusagaranai".
People chuckle when they hear this; those people don't realize how very difficult but important this resolution is. I know I would be as twice as productive and efficient if I wasn't held down by this little tiny notion that just pops in my head every time I remember something I have to do.
I would meet so many people. I would get so many readings done.
Mendokusagaranai. It's so difficult I have it in my resolutions every single year since I entered uni.
Third one: "bibiranai".
This one's new. Just don't freak out. Talk to people. Take more risks. Be confident about yourself with no reason to support you. Just be. Don't be a chicken.
Fourth one: "be deliberately impolite".
In Japanese standards I'm sure I'm not the most polite person in the world. My mom doesn't even trust me behaving properly in front of other people. But in American standards, I'm very Japanese and I'm very polite --to the extent that it doesn't even make sense.
Being polite always helps --NOT. Being polite keeps you from stepping in to other people's comfort zone before they step into yours. It keeps you from something you could've had if you didn't hesitate thinking whether it would be offensive in any possible way. Being polite doesn't get you far if you ever want to become a journalist.
So be impolite, but deliberately and carefully. There are lines you shouldn't cross.
I keep coming up with these new resolutions everyday. Or are they more like wishes rather than goals?
But the number of resolutions only reflect the high hopes I have for 2013. This is the time I have to game it up and make decisions and take things to my own hands.
Career.
Education.
Family.
Relationships.
All I know now is that I want it all. 2013, come at me.
Although it is cool if the world, after all these false predictions, finally ended during our lifetime, I plan to live because I have tons of resolutions.
Tons and tons.
And writing a blog once everyday is one of them. This is why I am blabbering on about these nonsense for the first time in maybe three months? I do plan to be productive next time but this time it's just me, talking about nothing.
My second resolution is, as always, "mendokusagaranai".
People chuckle when they hear this; those people don't realize how very difficult but important this resolution is. I know I would be as twice as productive and efficient if I wasn't held down by this little tiny notion that just pops in my head every time I remember something I have to do.
I would meet so many people. I would get so many readings done.
Mendokusagaranai. It's so difficult I have it in my resolutions every single year since I entered uni.
Third one: "bibiranai".
This one's new. Just don't freak out. Talk to people. Take more risks. Be confident about yourself with no reason to support you. Just be. Don't be a chicken.
Fourth one: "be deliberately impolite".
In Japanese standards I'm sure I'm not the most polite person in the world. My mom doesn't even trust me behaving properly in front of other people. But in American standards, I'm very Japanese and I'm very polite --to the extent that it doesn't even make sense.
Being polite always helps --NOT. Being polite keeps you from stepping in to other people's comfort zone before they step into yours. It keeps you from something you could've had if you didn't hesitate thinking whether it would be offensive in any possible way. Being polite doesn't get you far if you ever want to become a journalist.
So be impolite, but deliberately and carefully. There are lines you shouldn't cross.
I keep coming up with these new resolutions everyday. Or are they more like wishes rather than goals?
But the number of resolutions only reflect the high hopes I have for 2013. This is the time I have to game it up and make decisions and take things to my own hands.
Career.
Education.
Family.
Relationships.
All I know now is that I want it all. 2013, come at me.
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