Random Lesson : Have an Anchor

My decision to transfer to my new company has been challenged by several factors lately. I always find myself staring at the Taguig skyline early in the morning from one of the lavishly designed meeting rooms, pondering upon my fate.

It was a good thing that several months back I revived my former habit of writing a journal ( an offshoot requirement for my state of life discernment activity with my prayer community). Tonight I was put back in perspective when I read the thought process behind my decision. That I was able to capture those thoughts and emotions in its raw form back then was truly amazing.

I miss my old job, because it afforded me to go places where I have never been. But then again, knowing that this transfer would help me achieve my financial freedom soon somehow alleviate those doubts.

I get to realize now the value of an ongoing journal. It serves as an anchor of the past. It puts things in perspective when things somehow become confusing. It gives you a chance to step back, reassess the situation and look at the entire picture.

Not sure why am posting this shot.. It was taken from a train station on our way to conquer Mt Fuji in 2009.

Tokyo Drift

It's actually my third time to be in Tokyo. I actually like going back here primarily because of fresh sea food among other things. Plus the weather is cool especially the post-winter phase. There is much order here as seen in the near-perfect timings of the train stops. Waste segregation is very much prevalent.

And yet somehow I sense something somber (not necessarily ominous) about the people here. I guess it's probably embedded in their culture. I can't actually pinpoint what it is but my insatiable curiousity hopes to plumb the depths of the Japanese psyche.

Meanwhile life amidst sushi goes on..

Tuna slices

I just love the fresh sea food in Tokyo... It couldn't get any fresher than this.

Am always a sucker for kinilaw.. Unfortunately that kind of dish is not prepared here. The possibility though is awesome with such firm and succulent tuna slices.. Maybe I should try whipping out a kinilaw dish while am here.. hmmm..

Tokyo Poster

One gets to have glimpse of a uniqueness of one's culture from a seemingly benign poster.

It looks simple yet it tells a lot.. " Please do it at the beach"

Reminds me of a phrase from the Philippines " parang naglalakad sa buwan" .. "like walking underneath the moon"

Tokyo Drift

This is actually my 3rd trip to Tokyo Japan this year.

I am thankful for my job and of course the current situation in our Tokyo site. Since hiring a local EHS person seems as knotty as deciphering the Theory of Everything, I have been called many a time to support the site.

I couldn't complain since it affords me to taste all the good things that are Tokyo.. sushi, sashimi, maki.. yum..

Something worth drooling for now..