The Dec 10 lunar eclipse was beautiful and epic. Now the winter solstice is upon us; Thursday December 22nd 0530. I plan to go to the Shinto shrine, pray, make an offering and ring the bell. My way of ringing in the New Year on Earth's natural holiday. This year I hope, with no definite certitude, to be pious reserved serious and focused. Hibernate my way through the next 3-months and wake up next March optimistic and happy. My routine may often seem like a waste of time, yet I'm welcomed in this superflous community that I orbit around. I'll pop my head in every now and then with minimal angst fulfilling the basic social needs we all have. At home I have a bit of pressure to deliver aimless adventures outside of town which I should be able to manage well. Early January I will stay at a cabin at Kawaguchiko near Mt. Fuji, again in mid-February too. Actually I need that very badly. I haven't left the Tokyo metro area in a year and a half, handicapped by the expense of rebuilding my home, while very comfortable, should have been since I haven't been able to go anywhere. After March I will be able to travel abroad with ease. 3-months feels like a long time, but if I diet, train at the gym and study, March will be even more rewarding. Of course I'll be letting my guard down passively cruising through life, so I'll add one more prayer, "please please please let me get what I want this time" (Ref: The Smiths).
Happy New Year!
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