Jason’s Random Thoughts

It’s the end of another year, and the next is about to begin.  This, of course, means a few things.  It means that there is very little time left to leave a comment on this site for a chance at Canadian cash, and it means that it’s time for yet another blog post talking about the things that have made this a memorable year in my life.

January

I was lucky enough to spend New Year’s Day 2007 in Japan with my Reiko.  This was the first time I had been outside of Canada for the new year, and it was the first time in almost 8 years that I had actually done something for the occasion.  Although I get to spend every New Year’s Day with Reiko now, it won’t make the first one any less special.

July

In mid-July I was let go from my employer of almost five years.  This was a pretty big day in my life as I had given countless hours to the company.  Hopefully, some of the software I had developed is still solving the business needs, but I will admit that I’m concerned about how much of it is still left in the original form.

August

After some hassles in America, I finally made the move to Japan!  Two weeks after calling this country home for the first time, Reiko and I were legally married at Kakamigahara City Hall and we started our lives together as husband and wife.  We still have a ceremony coming up in May of 2008, but the paper marriage is still a pretty big day for both Reiko and I.

October

Employed again!  After going months without work, I finally managed to start working at a place in Nagoya in a field I had never expected to work.  While it might not be my dream job, I’ve put quite a bit of effort into being the very best I can be.  Hopefully this will open some doors with other companies, though.

When I think back at the last 365 days, I’m absolutely surprised at how much has changed.  I’ve gone from living alone in Vancouver to living in the same home as my wife and her family.  Instead of writing software for an international print company, I’m speaking English to people who want to improve their language skills.  And, if that’s not enough, I’ve gone from drinking two or three litres of coffee every day to a single up every few days … something I never thought possible.

Do I have any resolutions for the new year?  Nope.  If something’s important enough for me to change it, then there’s no time like the present.  Waiting for the new year has always seemed like unnecessary procrastination to me.

How was your 2007?

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