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May 24, 2011

Interviews can be very intimidating. I've been through quite a few. However, over the recent years I've seemed to become almost immune to them. I used to hate even speaking or hearing the word. It made me cringe. But, now I realize there really isn't any pressure. 

I found the best thing to do in an interview is to be myself. Why would I want a job that wasn't a good fit for me. If I did that, I'd be sitting in the interview room again trying to find a better job, one I enjoy more. 

There are of course things you want to say, things you want to avoid saying, and it's always a good idea to present answers in a professional and positive manner. These things should be practiced, but it helps me to relax and take it easy when I just think, "go in there and be yourself".

May 23, 2011

I find it to be an enjoyable challenge when trying to learn a new language. Currently I'm teaching English and studying Japanese. I find it helpful to be on both sides during the same time period. It's easier to understand both perspectives and appreciate the process more. However, I find it more of a challenge to learn a language. This is the real work.

Sometimes I find myself only completing my homework then moving on to other personal things. Sometimes the danger with school comes the illusion of large progress. There is far more to do every night than just my homework. I find it more useful and beneficial to my development if I dedicate myself to at least an hour and a half each night. Trying to cram learning vocabulary or concepts to the night before a test doesn't help me too much.

I have a tendency to do these bulk learning sessions. Instead, I want to dedicate myself more to learning smaller pieces, but learning these small pieces everyday. Small steps, but daily steps is probably the best way for me.

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12:43 PM May 24 2011

Amo0ol

Amo0ol
Saudi Arabia

waww great you are Inspiring

 i am studying the E languge

i hope the best for you

thanks

May 23, 2011

When I travel, Monday's don't have much meaning. Most of the times it just means fewer people and smaller crowds depending on where I'm going that day. However, when I'm moving I usually don't even realize it's Monday. There's something powerful about not knowing, not caring, and not needing to know the day of the week. I wonder how it is to live like that long-term.

Now that I'm settled back in Japan and have a regular schedule, Monday's are very apparent to me. I usually have a test every Monday in my Japanese language class. I have to teach several classes. These aren't bad things, but Monday's usually mean back to work. Monday's have a bad reputation for this reason. 

I try not to blame Monday too much, but I do think it would be great to live in a timeless, thus dayless world. It would be more difficult to reference the future and therefore make plans in the future. Perhaps my mind would stay in the present more. That would be great. But, I think everything can seem better. There is plenty of happiness and ability to stay present in the this modern world.