The 40th Year in America
Mt. Fuji viewing spot near Kamakura
Fast forward to 2021, I just realized last week this was my 40th year of living in America. I have spent two thirds of my life here at this point. I am an American, first generation Japanese American, I should say. When this hit me, I couldn’t help but to reflect on these 40 years of my life in this country. With all the problems and challenges we face as a country, I realize that I take this life for granted way too often. Even though I come from another rich, advanced and democratic country, America has given me so so much both tangible and intangible that I probably couldn't have had if I went back to Japan. Yes, I created this life myself, but really, it is this great America that took me in and allowed me to explore what’s possible. I don’t want to ever forget to be grateful for the life I get to have. Journey goes on. I remain curious…