Good Morning Dad, Thanks for having C. call me. It had been ages since I’d last spoke toher and it was good to have a chat. It’s almost September now and the weather has become cool and a bit wet here in Tokyo. It’s a fitting season to be leaving Japan; a place where I’ve…… Continue reading E-mail to Dad 8.29.2004
Tag: reverse culture shock
Posts about my instances of culture shock after returning to the USA after living in Asia for five years.
E-mail to Ron 4.29.2004
Dude, Just got a chance to read your essay. Can I post it on the website “think” by the way? As for my input, I think it’s a great idea for the idealist. UnfortunatelyCapitalism runs on greed and without greed the system fails. I think it’s impossible to tell the people to stop being greedy,,,(unless…… Continue reading E-mail to Ron 4.29.2004
4.17.2004 – E-mail to Dad
Good Morning Dad! How is everything at home? Is Mom’s brother still there? How long will that last? I know it must be a challenge. The semester has started here and we’ve just completed our first week of class. I’m really going to enjoy this semester since they have revised the curriculum. There are now two core classes…… Continue reading 4.17.2004 – E-mail to Dad
E-mail to Mai 3.3.2004
Hello Mai! It’s been a long time and I’m glad we’ve remained friends. I also write you first about Vietnam since it is with you that I wish to share my amazing discovery. I wish to live in Vietnam because the people are warm and beautiful. A smile will always be met with a smile…… Continue reading E-mail to Mai 3.3.2004
E-mail to Newspaper 7.20.2003
Hello Barbara, I’ve never written a letter to a journalist about their article before but I just wanted to let you know that I found your story “Their Dream to Build Life in America Shattered,” exceptional. I really feel terrible for Hilda and her family and hope that your story puts pressure on the right people to correct…… Continue reading E-mail to Newspaper 7.20.2003