In 2018, I have been thinking what I want to do mainly eargaly through my life. I thought supporting people in Africa/ developing countries to have the access for food, education, and clothes is the thing that I wanted to do... to see thei…

We, Japanese have school, clean water, enough food... People in Africa might not able to afford those things. Japanese tend to feel sorry for them. Honestly, I was one of them. Yet I happen to have some experinece that I realize a lot of J…

Why do I like to cram lots of things into my schedule even though I know I will be tired if I do so? Going abroad for a conference, part time job, school, traveling to Tottori, and teaching practicum in elementary school... Maybe I want to…

“The paradox of education is precisely this - that as one begins to become conscious one begins to examine the society in which he is being educated. ” ― James Baldwin When we are born, we cannot do anything by ourselves. Human beings live…

You cannot save others unless you save yourself first. It has been very busy with new work for UNHCR fundraising, and got sick and all of it... It is nice to think that how passionate you are for willing to contritute to the world, but see…

New chapter of my life ... It is getting cold these days and totally smells like "fall" It is good to have some purposes each month. Here is my new things to achieve or done. *Sending at least one thanks letter *Organizing my graduation tr…

You have a life to live and it is probably about 80 to 90 years if you are Japanese women. How would you spend your time? Every one has their values, religions, cultures and lives. How each of them define "peace" is different dramatically …

To share the same type of vlaue is invisible, but it is there. We can feel it and we can sense it. It is not neccesary to share the same type of value, but people who shares them easily get together and share the meaningful time as well. O…

We human beings eat food with joy, so having food that makes your soul light up is imperative. This keeps me going a day, and just makes me happy. What we eat is important because we are what we eat, but who we eat with is more important f…

I had a moment that I realized my two dots are connected. This world map is with some disputes and places in my restroom. It has been there since I was young like 10 years old. Growing up in teacher's family, I kept wondering why I am so i…

Kokoro is literally translated to "heart" and this explains well about how the emotions work... Reading old books gives me a lot of thoughts and also feels like I am traveling to the few decades ago. Also explains well about "regret" and "…

"You made me happy" This is the words we often heard in conversation, but people use them not intentionaly. The day I use the words with my intention came yesterday which I did not see it coming... The day, my borther got married. The day …

What the other want you to do and what you want to do... Which one would you take and why? You have a lot to think about... Money, family, relationship, dream... Just asking yourself which way is better. The life you have... you only have …

What do you think the most important thing for you when you die? Absolutely this is one of my favorites and could be my life bible as well. What is the meaning of your life? What is like to be dying? What is like to see peple dying? This i…

Having miso soup is one of my favorite time in the morning. Those sea weed is made in Tohoku area especially where the tsunami hit. What I can do like buying their product is a very small action, but I hope that would be a help for them. T…

March 11th in 2011, the big tsunami brought a catastrophe in Japan. This past weekend, I had a visit to the Tohoku area for my actual first time. The real stories from people there were really touchable. I cannot imagine how hard it has be…

People live with their choices... Those small choices form who you are even though the small choice like to decide to sleep five mins more. Probably the decision to buy a sweet is easiaer to understand for women. :) Unconsciously, we make …

What to start with in the morning is crucial. Everyday, I start with the smell of coffee. Sometimes I overslept when I am at the certain time of month, but otherwise I have my morning routine. 1. Having a cup of latte / breakfast2 Small yo…

Maho... She is the one who inspires me to live happier :) She is cute, right? I have been a bit tired these days. Literally no power to do something, but a talk with her changed me :) Every single word was powerful really powerful. One of …

Women have the certaion time of the month. It is when we crave for food, feel sleepy and those emotions are almost inevitable, but it is okay. I am at those time of the month now, and feel like dont want to do anythinig even make up. "ACCE…

As a women, as a Japanese, as a senior in university, as a person, I am at the fork in the road. I have a partner who I see my future with, but at the same time I cannot stop thinking to go abroad and work... I have been thinking about thi…

People encounter a moment which you heard how your ex doing with his girl friend now. Yes, I had today. There is no word to express how I exactly felt... Probably you would have those situation in your life if you live that long, and you j…