So, the last time I blogged was Dec. 10, 2007. Michael was not yet 1 year old, I had not yet worked for McCain Foods, I did not know how much I loved to practice Brazilian jiu jitsu. So much has happened since then, but perhaps nothing so exciting as our upcoming trip to Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan.
The trip has come as a last-minute surprise, if you will, just learning about the four-month university professor exchange in the first week of July. The original participant had to withdraw, and Rob was asked by a colleague to consider the teaching opportunity. Our tentative departure date is September 11.
We are in preparation mode - renewing passports, getting visas, planning what snack foods to bring for Zane and Mike to make the first few weeks there livable, learning basic Japanese...
The timing of this trip couldn't feel any more perfect. I am big on change. I thrive on being out of my comfort zone because it pushes me to be my best when I am at my worst. It's kind of a fun yet torturous life quest to perfect "grace under pressure."
I also would classify myself as a fatalist, at least now I do after reading my horoscope in Viva magazine Green Living 2010 issue:
Sagittarius
You're dealing with everyday things in April but dreaming of far and distant places. It's time to make the most of this practical theme. Around July 27 when the Full Moon falls in your sign, you're now ready to embrace an exciting future.
It is July 25 and the Full Moon is glowing in a cloudless sky. We are going to Japan.
The trip has come as a last-minute surprise, if you will, just learning about the four-month university professor exchange in the first week of July. The original participant had to withdraw, and Rob was asked by a colleague to consider the teaching opportunity. Our tentative departure date is September 11.
We are in preparation mode - renewing passports, getting visas, planning what snack foods to bring for Zane and Mike to make the first few weeks there livable, learning basic Japanese...
The timing of this trip couldn't feel any more perfect. I am big on change. I thrive on being out of my comfort zone because it pushes me to be my best when I am at my worst. It's kind of a fun yet torturous life quest to perfect "grace under pressure."
I also would classify myself as a fatalist, at least now I do after reading my horoscope in Viva magazine Green Living 2010 issue:
Sagittarius
You're dealing with everyday things in April but dreaming of far and distant places. It's time to make the most of this practical theme. Around July 27 when the Full Moon falls in your sign, you're now ready to embrace an exciting future.
It is July 25 and the Full Moon is glowing in a cloudless sky. We are going to Japan.
