I sometimes work late evenings, training clients in Japan via video conference. I like one-on-one sessions, as I get to know the client on a personal level. However, these sessions come with an occupational hazard. Afterwards, I often need time to decompress. So, with a cup of tea in one hand and a TV remote … More Usual, but normal?
I was fresh off the boat when someone first asked me, “How are you?” I translated my Japanese response into English and said, “I’m a bit tired.” That was the truth. I worked and also studied at a graduate school until my wedding, and the day after we said “I do”, my husband and I … More How are you?
My alarm clock goes off at 5:55 a.m. I don’t necessarily get out of bed then, but it is important for me to see this number first thing in the morning. Five is pronounced as “go” in Japanese. I want to start my day by seeing my clock say “Go! Go! Go!”. Japanese are superstitious … More Just a number, nonetheless it’s a number