If you’ve seen me recently you might have noticed a new twinkle in my eye and a new springy rebound in my step. It would have been most noticeable if you had also seen me a few weeks ago when I was felled by a nasty respiratory infection and spent practically two weeks vegetating in bed, Progress was measured in small victories. I actually was happy to congratulate myself if I could take a shower without getting out of breath. My self-image was hit hard, but it’s now returned to positive territory. The body wants to heal itself, I’ve read. The body wants to heal itself I want to believe. The body, with the help of drugs, did indeed heal and the miracle of it all is that the years, in the last few days, are just peeling off of me. It’s quite a sight to behold.
What’s transformed me into a leprechaun, or maybe I should say ninja, other than a course of drugs, is the anticipation of my upcoming journey next week when I return to Japan for a month’s stay. In my mind’s eye, I can see the buds of the cherry blossom trees swelling in anticipation of our mutual reacquaintance.
Not to miss the commercial action that accompanies this time of year, Japanese McDonald’s is serving up a cherry drink in special glasses. I’ll probably get it with whipped cream. More festive.
I recently read that it’s not cool for people to try and compete with the cherry blossoms in turns of dress, etc, so my pink touches shall be limited this year, but not completely excluded, so as to still have some personal dress up fun. I’m very fond of a pale pink woven scarf that I bought in Japan many years ago. That’s making the cut.
So glad you are up and At ’em again. Looking forward to the Japanese posts! Headed out to Weaverville today for a little family reunion. Oh boy
Hi Dianne so glad you are feeling better. Just sounds horrible. We are about to launch the JAPAN STYLE show here in Colorado. My collection and a show that Robert Yellin and I curated on Japanese ceramics will be launched at the end of the month. I will be in Japan from April 1-16 with a client (family of 6) from London. We will be in the Kansai area from April 6-10. I have another set of clients in September so a good year for all things Japanese and it keeps me away from all the alternative fakeness that seems to be seeping up from under the depths of insanity.
Hugs, GH ᐧ
So glad you’re keeping all those wonderful connections and all your passion too. Yes, a good year to get away to a country of kindness and sincerity.
Dianne ~~ Thank you for sharing your ³burst of energy² post. We saw Jim and Colette for dinner last night: they¹re looking forward to their adventure in Japan. Have a wonderful trip and STAY HEALTHY. XO Sheri
Hi! Thanks a lot for joining me!
Great blog here! 🙂
Konnichiwa! I am in Kyoto for the next 2 weeks with a textile group. I hope to see you! Today is quite cold but as you know it can change just “like that”.
wonderful to have a chance to meet up. Id’ love to see you. Do you know when you’ll have some free time? d
Nancy, are you still here?