Obon

Obon is a holiday break for many in Japan, as they return to visit their "hometown," or at least their parents and relatives. So there are fewer people than usual in Tokyo. I wish more would leave, then the air might clear up as it does at New Year when many leave the city.

This year, I am taking a 4 day break, working only Wednesday morning and early afternoon at my "private" company class. (Private because it is one that I got on my own.) A week of pretty much doing what I would like to do without worrying about this class or that one. Without preparing or even thinking much about teaching. (Deja vu---I fell like I am back at B....Ber....Ber...I give up, I can't even mention the name.)