Mail from Sam to Shimizu

Hello Shimizu-san, :-)

Very interesting insight, you have provided, about people and their
obtaining work experience. I must keep this in mind. I must agree that
society has its expectations from each of us. I find this very ironic:
we do not tell each other our expectations of each other, but as
collective members of society we respond to an implied set of rules and
expectations that we force ourselves to conform. When we do not meet
those expectations, we feel guilty for not having met those
expectations.

For example, I am 35 years-old, so are many of my friends. All of my
friends own their houses. Most of my friends are working on or already
buying a second house. Some of my friends are married and have
children. Over the past several years, I have found myself talking to
less and less of my friends. Is this because I have not met the same
expectations they have reached? I guess I am not a conformist. But who
cares? My true friends are still talking and with me, because we
understand that each other's life goals are different. And we keep each
other moving forward.

Life is one big adventure -- I believe you know this. I try to make it
a point to go and travel at least one every 2 years, so I may explore
the world around me, find new opportunities that I might be able to grow
into or grow from, understand other people, and truly appreciate life.
This is one of many activities that break-up the boredom in my life and
create excitement.

There are so many other things we can talk about. So, please add me as
I have added you to my contact list. Allow me to give you my personal
phone number:

Yes, I admit my daily life is boring, for now. So I am looking at the
world around me again to find new excitement and new opportunities to
find happiness. So far I found simple pleasures in life here and there
with my friends. Just this past weekend (Saturday the 8th and Sunday
the 9th), my friend and I watched a scary movie and baked 4 cakes --
simple pleasures in life.

Taking risks takes courage. Being comfortable with uncertainty is a
very challenging state to reach, because we fear that risk will overcome
us through our lost of control. Thus, we do not more forward. So
managing risk starts with one overcoming our independent fears.

My fear of boredom is nothing more than my lack of: seeking out
happiness, finding a new routine, or making a change. :) I am
rambling.

(Change of topic)

Shimizu-san, why are you going back to home (Japan)? To me, you sound
very comfortable with your business in NZ, and here's why: people in
your village recommend you, you found them just as they found you, and
the environment to practice your business is perfect.

Until next time,

sam