Tonight, I have upgraded myself. Before the year ends, I can see the first fruit of my labor and my impulsiveness.
But what I would wanted to share about is on how much I am thankful to the Lord, that in this past weeks, I have the privilege of thinking if I will buy it or not. You see, not all people have the luxury of having enough budget for it. And so, in my prayers I would always thank God that I am able. I may not have the perfect job, nor Have I been paid high, I was able to one by one fulfill my dreams.
Lord, I thank you. Thank You for everything. I may not be Your perfect son, but I feel much loved by You. And that alone, is sufficient.
14 December 2011
10 October 2011
New Spirit from the Old Capital
I am writing this starting 12:29 am of October 10 on the bus heading back to Yokohama. Unfortunately, I don't have internet connection here so most probably, this will be posted few hours after, when I'm finally home.
I dared myself once again on an out-of-my-comfort-zone adventure, that is to go to Kyoto, 8 hours away from Tokyo via expressways, alone.
Ok, being alone is in my comfort zone, but being at least 8 hours away from anyone you know, that makes my nerves shiver. But because I took my own challenge, let me share to you some of my impressions.
I remembered a professor of mine telling us that Kyoto is just the reverse of Tokyo - the country's capital.
Yes it might be true. Kyoto is exactly the opposite of Tokyo.
It seems that Kyoto people are more laid back. Hurrying seems to be new to them. They stand on the right side of the escalator and walk on the left (but walking on the escalator is not the normal thing to do, unlike in Tokyo).
Buildings here are mostly not that high, which makes the feel like that of a rural area. But unexpectedly, this rural city has heavy traffic. This might be because the city has so many tourist and everyone is using the bus system most of the time.
But Kyoto should not be regarded as just mere reverse of the capital. For once, and for a long time, this city houses the most powerful persons in this country. It was the capital, the seat of throne to the emperor and the land of the feudal lords and shogun.
Rich in culture beautifully preserved, one must see this city to really apreciate Japanese history.
The beauty of this city - a mixture of nature and cultural heritage - is not comparable to the present capital.
And although on this trip I realized I belong to the big city and not to small town, Kyoto had made my stay here in Japan complete. And yes, it refreshed me from the stress of the big city.
PS: no sir, Kyoto is not just the reverse of Tokyo. They are two different cities. And their names don't correspond to the reverse of the other. Tokyo, the eastern capital and Kyoto, the capital metropolis are not the same.
I dared myself once again on an out-of-my-comfort-zone adventure, that is to go to Kyoto, 8 hours away from Tokyo via expressways, alone.
Ok, being alone is in my comfort zone, but being at least 8 hours away from anyone you know, that makes my nerves shiver. But because I took my own challenge, let me share to you some of my impressions.
I remembered a professor of mine telling us that Kyoto is just the reverse of Tokyo - the country's capital.
Yes it might be true. Kyoto is exactly the opposite of Tokyo.
It seems that Kyoto people are more laid back. Hurrying seems to be new to them. They stand on the right side of the escalator and walk on the left (but walking on the escalator is not the normal thing to do, unlike in Tokyo).
Buildings here are mostly not that high, which makes the feel like that of a rural area. But unexpectedly, this rural city has heavy traffic. This might be because the city has so many tourist and everyone is using the bus system most of the time.
But Kyoto should not be regarded as just mere reverse of the capital. For once, and for a long time, this city houses the most powerful persons in this country. It was the capital, the seat of throne to the emperor and the land of the feudal lords and shogun.
Rich in culture beautifully preserved, one must see this city to really apreciate Japanese history.
The beauty of this city - a mixture of nature and cultural heritage - is not comparable to the present capital.
And although on this trip I realized I belong to the big city and not to small town, Kyoto had made my stay here in Japan complete. And yes, it refreshed me from the stress of the big city.
PS: no sir, Kyoto is not just the reverse of Tokyo. They are two different cities. And their names don't correspond to the reverse of the other. Tokyo, the eastern capital and Kyoto, the capital metropolis are not the same.
02 October 2011
CLP
As of ths writing, I am on the train going from from Zushi. I attended most probably my last Christian Life Program in Japan. How happy it is to be with these brothers and sisters of mine. And yes, I will definitely miss them.
Like this train has its shuten, my journey here in Japan will soon be over - and as much as you enjoy the ride, you have to get off from it once the terminal is reached.
I will miss these, bit surely God has a bigger and brighter plans for me. And as the last song awhile ago says - "I will be still, for You are God."
Like this train has its shuten, my journey here in Japan will soon be over - and as much as you enjoy the ride, you have to get off from it once the terminal is reached.
I will miss these, bit surely God has a bigger and brighter plans for me. And as the last song awhile ago says - "I will be still, for You are God."
29 September 2011
Stucked Underneath the Bed Rocks
As of this writing, I am once again stucked. The subway suddenly stopped in between two stations. The pilot keeps on saying something on the public address, of course I don't understand what he's saying. Should i freak out already? I just happen to be few meters underground. I hear the word Jishin.
Thank God the train is now moving. Two more stations. Please.
Thank God the train is now moving. Two more stations. Please.
27 September 2011
Aged
I found myself almost into tears when I saw an old man eating what he founds edible in the trash bin. I wonder where his children are, or does he ever had one.
You see, in this very progressive country, which I believe the generation of this man was the one who made it possible, many are still unaware of what is really happening around them. This country, who probably has ten times more national budget than what te Philippines have lacks compensation on the aged. I know you will say there are a lot of street elders in the Philippines as well, but picture the nations' wealth as a whole and you'll understand why it is happening in the Philippines.
You can not find a 60 year old lady attending to your burger at McDonalds, or cleaning your office toilets, or even watching over the direction posts. In here, it is the usual scene.
In a country where respect for elders are regarded as a national holiday, how can children abandon their old parents? I just can't equate respect with neglect.
Just my two cents.
You see, in this very progressive country, which I believe the generation of this man was the one who made it possible, many are still unaware of what is really happening around them. This country, who probably has ten times more national budget than what te Philippines have lacks compensation on the aged. I know you will say there are a lot of street elders in the Philippines as well, but picture the nations' wealth as a whole and you'll understand why it is happening in the Philippines.
You can not find a 60 year old lady attending to your burger at McDonalds, or cleaning your office toilets, or even watching over the direction posts. In here, it is the usual scene.
In a country where respect for elders are regarded as a national holiday, how can children abandon their old parents? I just can't equate respect with neglect.
Just my two cents.
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