23
23 years ago in a country-side town called Columbus in the state of Georgia, USA, I was given birth as the second son and the third child of Kan family, two weeks before the projected date. I weighed 3,300 grams and was an ugly little baby. I've been told that I used to cry a lot for obscure reasons. Who actually guessed that I was only working on expanding my lung capacity?
And yesterday my life marked the 23rd year. Looking back, so much has happened. I can't believe that it was only 2 years ago when I celebrated my 21st birthday and finally reaching the legal age of drinking, and became incapable of doing anything productive for the entire following day. I can't believe that 5 years has passed since I celebrated my last birthday in high school years with a victory at a local cross country meet and a missing toenail on my right big toe. I can't believe it was actually 10 years ago when I celebrated my last birthday in Japan knowing that my family is moving to USA in little more than half a year. Indeed, so much has happened.
I celebrated my 23rd with a few friends and enough spirits to cause malfunction(s) in my brain. At one point I was (according to Roxana) smoking cigarettes while barely speaking in English. I had a great night, but I do deserve a slap on my face for smoking...
After 23 years, my life is still in need of a fixed direction. Or will I ever find one before I die? I must keep looking for it, and that's why this blog will keep going as well. Many thanks go to everyone who gave me a birthday wish!!!
And yesterday my life marked the 23rd year. Looking back, so much has happened. I can't believe that it was only 2 years ago when I celebrated my 21st birthday and finally reaching the legal age of drinking, and became incapable of doing anything productive for the entire following day. I can't believe that 5 years has passed since I celebrated my last birthday in high school years with a victory at a local cross country meet and a missing toenail on my right big toe. I can't believe it was actually 10 years ago when I celebrated my last birthday in Japan knowing that my family is moving to USA in little more than half a year. Indeed, so much has happened.
I celebrated my 23rd with a few friends and enough spirits to cause malfunction(s) in my brain. At one point I was (according to Roxana) smoking cigarettes while barely speaking in English. I had a great night, but I do deserve a slap on my face for smoking...
After 23 years, my life is still in need of a fixed direction. Or will I ever find one before I die? I must keep looking for it, and that's why this blog will keep going as well. Many thanks go to everyone who gave me a birthday wish!!!
posted by Masato at
11:07 AM
4 Comments:
Ah yes, I do apologize for not doing this sooner, but a belated congratulations is in order. Happy Birthday!
I remember when you turned 22 last year, shotglass chess and never have I ever :-P
As far as the whole 'fixed direction' thing. I don't know anyone our age whose got a fixed direction in life yet. It's chaos, but we just have to keep adjusting to everything life throws at us.
Yes, Roxana told you the truth but the faze I liked the most is when you couldn't reach to look trough the
viewfinder...it was really funny.
Anyway I'm glad I had the chance to share those moments with you guys and I hope you enjoyed it too even if we only were a few.
P.S I would like to have the pictures made on that night please! :)
>Ryan
Better late than never. I really miss shotglass chess...although I never won. But that's not the point of the game!
I just wish all of us youngsters a good luck in finding a fixed direction!
>Alyna
I did that!? awww...I remember being a bit "unbalanced" but I don't recall that incident. I'll send you the pictures as soon as I get a chance!
Belated birthday wishes, Masato. Wish we could celebrate it together, I envy you for being abroad. Keep building and maintaining for all parties involved!
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