My ramblings...
Ja, ne. I think these days aer as confusing as ever. I think I am going through a quarter life crisis. I have no idea where it comes from...but it is just getting in the way of progress.
Anyway, I am reading "The last concubine" by Lesley Downer...Its an interesting read and a long one for someone who lost their mojo for reading. It starts with a description of the Kiso valley, ironically, I used to live there and the many customs in Japanese culture. It also goes through the motions and rituals of a girl becoming a woman at a very early age. I would recommend it after reading "Memoirs of a Geisha"(funny thing is geisha happens to be my mothers name)....both are equally think but beautiful books. I guess I find this book relevent as i am looking at issues around my own roles as an African female.
And just as I am reading this book, one of the teachers I used to work with in Kiso tells me he is living in Africa...well not for long but some time...weird right. Then I get to collect my graduation pants...I think they are called hakama.
Ok...I have seen people wearing these. but I still have to really figure out how exactly I wear these. If you have any tips...please pass them my way.
