Silent intentions

I have a huge space where I could type a litany of excuses as to why I’ve been so neglectful but they all amount to a few things: the stress and heart-annoyance of shipping out of Japan; a weird two-weeks in Thailand and a month’s worth of readjustment in the Mother isle.

I thought I’d put up some pictures of things I miss, there are other things of course, but at ten at night and two five-page lesson plans to prepare, I throw up just a few. Here goes:
Oh Nihon, how I pine for thee so.

The simplicity of it, and no battling for your life on O’Connell bridge as you attempt to orienteer on a bike.

Now, not him specifically, as if I recall, this young chap was quite the pain in the arse, wannabe -yakuza type, more the students.

And herself, of course, young Misako, me auld pal, the regret at mistakes made and time lost, came out through tears in the end.

POSTED BY ainenifhloinn ON 09.11.06 @ |

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  1. I miss you, Aine!!!!!!

    Comment by Misako — thep30e09beWed, 13 Sep 2006 09:54:29 +0100 24,2005 @

  2. hey sweetie! good to see u back… not in ireland, of course… so you’re pining for the old land of the nips eh? did u know u would be? or is it a suprise? i spent a month at home over july/august - must be said i enjoyed it more than expected, but still nice to get ‘home’. sure, everyone understands you, but - is that a good thing?!

    SAY IT!

    Comment by lee — thep30e09beThu, 14 Sep 2006 00:36:51 +0100 24,2005 @

  3. Hi Misako, how are things with you? I hope that you and Mr. Castle are very good friends now!

    Comment by ainenifhloinn — thep30e09beWed, 20 Sep 2006 14:46:07 +0100 24,2005 @

  4. Leemond, how is the you? You must be getting all excited for your big day. How are thne preps coming along?
    Being home is grand, I’m just so bloody busy with college and work that I havne’t time to miss anything. I would love to still be there though. Oh the free time, oh the double-decker free cyclists lanes…
    Also I’ve been crap at emailing everyone so I’ll most likely have no nihonjin friends by christmas,
    take care of you,

    Comment by ainenifhloinn — thep30e09beWed, 20 Sep 2006 14:48:49 +0100 24,2005 @

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