Comments on: December Schedule Is Set

By: admin

admin — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 02:48:20 +0000

What bothers me about the gifts is that they were not super carefully chosen. I

think Ptuny, more than anyone will be disappointed in her package. The books she sent me kept me busy for two weeks, and the stuff I sent… seems so little (and it IS little). I wasn’t trying to “cheat” her, it’s just that I didn’t find anything she would like (and I do KNOW what she likes).

Dad’s gift is not even from Japan, but I do think he’ll like it, and that one WAS carefully considered. Mom got some good stuff, I think. Brother and Sisterinlaw will like their things, but they aren’t exactly personalized very much. The kids of course, will like what they got, although it was really inexpensive stuff.

I think I’ll be sending another round of gifts later on, this time more carefully chosen. Maybe I’ll do a “second Christmas” later on and not actually bring any “coming home” gifts with me. Dunno.

By: littlebrother

littlebrother — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:14:17 +0000

As “sister in law” pointed out in her response, what is important is not the amount of money you spend on presents. What is important is that you care enough to send gifts even though you are a half a world away! Your friends and family will appreciate ANYTHING that comes from you this holiday season, since you will be absent. I think that well-chosen, inexpensive gifts will be valued much more than any large cookie cutter purchases this year. This is especially true if you send gifts that are relevant to Japan and its culture; they will bring them closer to understanding where you are.

I am sure that you have improved tremendously since you started teaching N-Sensei’s classes. I have found myself improving as well. Besides, you were always the quicker study (or the “smart one”), It is wonderful what a little practice can do! I knew you would do well.

By: shaughnsmuggle

shaughnsmuggle — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 02:53:53 +0000

As is with you, I am getting everything ready to send for the holidays.
Seems like I have spent more on shipping this year than ever before, but as is already stated, it is all worth it.
A good smooth day is a nice thing.
You really have settled in, and your confidence lever is good.
This helps so very much!
I am watching the mail now, for good things(Insert grin here)

Blizzard here, for the last couple of days, the winds have been terrible, plummeting the already low temps to the
point where it feels like 60below F. (and that actually seems like an understatement right now, it is “COLD!”
My home is warm and toasty, and Painting takes most of my time now.
I think I have finally mastered working in smaller sizes, and I really like it as opposed to the huge murals I am known for.
Actually, as of this week, I have very little to sell,(My gallery sold the last five pieces on display) so I suppose that I should turn over the new stuff I have finisher here to them.
More people seem to be buying art as gifts lately.
(for me that is a very good thing)
Well, keeping warm here is important, so I send good wishes for wonderful weather to you for the next few days.