The generosity of Japanese people never ceases to amaze me. People help out in any way possible. They want to share their own part of Japan with me. I am going to miss this so much.
Last night, a classic and amazing example of this generosity occured. I went to my Tuesday English class. These people alone are so kind to me. As I entered the room, one of them came over and presented me with a box. As I opened it, the student exclaimed in excitement...
"They are bookmarks. There are 50. They are a present for your students in Australia. They come from Hokkaido!"
(I have added several words and particles here to help his English make sense!)
It turns out that he does a computer course with a particular lady. Her sister lives in Hokkaido (the most northern island in Japan - far, far from here). The sister in Hokkaido made 50 origami dolls and placed each of them into a plastic envelope. They are the most beautiful bookmarks I have ever seen. This lady made them as a going away present for me! Really amazing. I can't stop thinking about the connection from Hokkaido to my students in Australia.
Lady in Hokkaido...
Her sister in Yamaguchi...
Her sister's friend in computer class...
Me...
My students in Australia!
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WOW - fuzzy feelings!
How about a photo! M XXX
Isn't it the every best thing about being somewhere else? I just love these little glimpses into the lives culture and aspirations of others. Makes me much more focused on doing the same for visitors here too. It is a very hard thing to go back and just be another ordinary person in a see of like faces and minds...yes, you will miss it! Hopefully a new bunch of little aussie munchkins will keep you grounded :-)
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