The Things That Matter Most

Japan Part 1
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Self-introductions are one of those awkward moments for me. Particularly when I don’t prompt them but others prompt them from me. For instance, for my interview for my job with Interac, I was to pretend in front of a camera I were meeting my Japanese co-workers for the first time and introducing myself. This would seem like a simple exercise, and truth be told, with my limited Japanese it was!

But philosophically speaking, I’m not so sure I can tell you “about me”. I can give the simple demographics that I am 23 and moving to Japan in March, but that’s not really anything more than most people in my situation couldn’t say. I find the best way to introduce myself is to introduce the things that matter most.

I hope you enjoyed the video and I’m sure you are wondering…what exactly is it that matters most in that? I love Japan and the two and a half months I was there. That video was nothing more than a quick jaunt around a park and some footage from the eikaiwa I helped work at. It’s the memories that matter most, not just Japan, and not just things I’ve done, but the people and the lives I’ve been so priveleged to be apart of. These are experiences unique to me that I’m afraid even after sharing doesn’t give you that cosmic revelation on who I am.

But I am Terry Jester–soon to be–テリー　せんせい！　Which says “Terii Sensei”. Yep I am relocating to Japan in March to teach English. I’ve no idea how long I’ll be there. I know I’m obligated to stay a year, but I honestly see myself there far longer.

This isn’t really the most probing of introductions. But this blog will hopefully give you a gateway and albeit a vague perspective on my time in Japan. If you find you really enjoy the information here, but it isn’t enough, that’s good. That’s your heart telling your brain you need to go and experience it yourself.

Have a wonderful day/night!

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