Well, according to Mark Twain, “In twenty years, you will be more disappointed by what you didn't do than by what you did.” I take this to mean that one should be proactive and choose wholeheartedly what it is they will or will not do. This in fact probably just a quirk of my interpretation, but my impression of Mark Twain is set. From what I know of him, this quote has little anything to do with jumping out and doing crazy things, but rather points toward doing the things of significance.
I wish I was usually better at doing things of significance. This past weekend though, I think I succeeded quite well. On a whim, I decided to travel to Shizuoka with a friend of mine named Kishi. I learned he was traveling there before I met him for lunch. As my parents know, I seriously toyed with taking this three-day weekend and spending it in Shizuoka, but at that time, I had firmly decided against entertaining that notion. I purported that the lack of warning for my friends would be too much of a nuisance, and that the cost would be too much. However, two factors altered my thinking. I learned that Brent was going to be in Shizuoka (he lives in Iwate so it's not like I'll get to meet him often), and I also discovered that this was the last three day weekend for this year.
So, the story goes that I met with Kishi at the train station. We went to get a bite to eat. While chit-chatting about how long it has been (three years+!!!), we got to talking about Shizuoka and Omaha. The more we talked about it the more I got wrapped up in the idea. It would be great to get to catch up with Kishi on the long ride out. I decided “aww heck with it, I'll go too.” I informed Kishi that I would join him. After rushing back to my apartment, grabbing some clothes etc, and buying a shinkansen ticket, we left for Shizuoka together. Yes, within about 2 hours of my decision, I was on my way to Shizuoka and trying frantically to let everyone know I was coming. That was nearly a failure because none of them had any warning, and I still feel bad for those I was unsuccessful at contacting this time around.
We arrived in Shizuoka around 7pm and the weather was draining water onto the ground like a sieve. In this full out downpour, thankfully Mina gave us a ride to meet some friends. We ate at a Curry place nearby the Kaikan that I missed dearly. The guy there was always really friendly, and it was great to make it back there to enjoy his curry. I had omori! (Large size)
Then the fun began. I ran off to Sunpu Koen to meet up with Kazu to help him get to where we were. It took a little bit but eventually I found him. Then while we were on our way, Kumi needed help, so he went on bike to find her while I went back to the Kaikan. Eventually, we all made it back and hung out while chatting and drinking juice, tea and such. Nick and Kazu whipped out Resident Evil 5 and started playing. Then seemingly before we knew it was one in the morning!!! We all headed off and crashed shortly thereafter, but the weather outside was still wearily unloading buckets on Shizuoka.
No comments:
Post a Comment